some advice from eric please

Submitted: Sunday, Aug 24, 2003 at 20:34

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ben

hey im selling my 97 turbo diesel cruiser. black in colour.bull bar,side bars, winch ,duel batts, turbo timer,cb,rear storage,roof racks,all electrics,tow bar,6 stack cd,3 in ch lift,16 inch alloys and a few others.
im currently living overseas but will be back next month. question , how much do you think i should advertise it for approx, keeping in mind you've never seen it. it is in great condition. also where would i get the best cash price for it.
any tips from anyone or even any enquiries would be welcome.

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Reply By: Eric ( Melb.) - Sunday, Aug 24, 2003 at 20:49

Sunday, Aug 24, 2003 at 20:49

Sounds like your got some hot property there , I need to know the Kms before I could give you a purchase price , you can respond to the forum or direct to my email wholesalecars@optusnet.com.au , would be more than happy to give you a purchase price for the car, and what you should get in a private sale.

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Follow Up By: ben - Monday, Aug 25, 2003 at 05:41

Monday, Aug 25, 2003 at 05:41

hey mate forgot to say the car is an auto,and the kms are about 135-140 thousand.

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Reply By: Truckster (Vic) - Sunday, Aug 24, 2003 at 20:57

Sunday, Aug 24, 2003 at 20:57

Sometimes your better to rip out the accessories and sell them seperately, SOMETIMES....

EG You may find that the accessproes sell for $2000 where they will only increase the car price by $1000

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Reply By: Steve - Sunday, Aug 24, 2003 at 22:43

Sunday, Aug 24, 2003 at 22:43

Ben: 25 grand for cash ?

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Follow Up By: ben - Monday, Aug 25, 2003 at 05:42

Monday, Aug 25, 2003 at 05:42

thanks for the reply, 25 grand eh. ill keep it in mind and see what happens

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Reply By: Eric ( Melb.) - Monday, Aug 25, 2003 at 07:41

Monday, Aug 25, 2003 at 07:41

Thanks for getting back to me with the Kms , I a going to upset some one in here because its worth alot more than 25 k , ill make some acurate inquiries today and get back to you tonight, my guess will be between 28 to 30 k . Not many 80 series GXL auto turbo diesel's for sale out there . Now I am assuming its the last of the 80 series .

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Follow Up By: Eric ( Melb.) - Monday, Aug 25, 2003 at 09:21

Monday, Aug 25, 2003 at 09:21

just spoke to the boys , we all think around 28 k wholesale , and yes I would buy it . Retail try around 32 k

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Reply By: Kev - (Cairns,QLD) - Monday, Aug 25, 2003 at 13:36

Monday, Aug 25, 2003 at 13:36

Ben, you don't say where you live.

If you drag it up north QLD or N.T you will likely get more for it.

High demand for a turbo diesel Cruisers + not many avalable = more $$$$

My advice is to not let it go for less than you think its worth, no mater what people say (especialy car yards).
Put it on the market and if it doesn't sell soon drop the price to sell, don't go in at rock botom.

There are people out there just waiting for a good Cruiser !.......Trust me.

Kev.

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Follow Up By: Kev - (Cairns,QLD) - Monday, Aug 25, 2003 at 13:42

Monday, Aug 25, 2003 at 13:42

Eric quoted 28k,

In Cairns/Townsville & Darwin you will be lucky to find a decent 1992-3 80 series turbo diesel in a car yard for that money.

Rare as hens teeth.

Thats why i went south for one.

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Follow Up By: Eric ( Melb.) - Monday, Aug 25, 2003 at 21:38

Monday, Aug 25, 2003 at 21:38

I didnt kick it Kev, & I did advise him to try and get more that what i offered ,

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Reply By: Member - Wherethehellawi - Monday, Aug 25, 2003 at 17:47

Monday, Aug 25, 2003 at 17:47

They're worth a lot more than 28-32k in adelaide too.Wow! am I cute
If yer ain't fishing, Yer ain't livin
Richard

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Reply By: Brett - Monday, Aug 25, 2003 at 18:09

Monday, Aug 25, 2003 at 18:09

It is only worth what someone is willing to pay and at this point that seems to be 28k!!

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Follow Up By: Eric ( Melb.) - Monday, Aug 25, 2003 at 21:35

Monday, Aug 25, 2003 at 21:35

you got to admit Brett , he is talking of a very desirable vehicle .

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Reply By: Member - Allan - Tuesday, Aug 26, 2003 at 01:39

Tuesday, Aug 26, 2003 at 01:39

All too often I meet people who have bought 'cheap' only to find that by the time they do a few repairs, add some extra's and it owes them more than what they could have bought a good one for. The cheaper ones usually have high km's, tatty upholstry and paintwork. If you find a good one and it is what you want -grab it. Remember a new one with those toys will cost over $80k. Cheers
Allan

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Follow Up By: dogart - Tuesday, Aug 26, 2003 at 03:16

Tuesday, Aug 26, 2003 at 03:16

Allan

How much for your great looking rig?

cheers
wolf

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Follow Up By: Member - Allan - Wednesday, Aug 27, 2003 at 00:12

Wednesday, Aug 27, 2003 at 00:12

Wolf, hopefully my rig will be not be on the market for many years to come. I paid top dollar ($40k) but had 80K km on the clock, all the fruit on it and came with an offroad trailer and all the original parts (original GXL rims, fuel tank, bumpers etc). A real show pony that was 'all dressed up' but never been off the tar before I bought it.
A big 'one- off' cost but should last me my 4WD'ing days.
I was originally looking for a low km TD auto but could not find one in WA under $40k. I have a mate looking for one as well and he is prepared to pay the money for a good one like Bens that already has accessories.

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Reply By: dogart - Tuesday, Aug 26, 2003 at 03:14

Tuesday, Aug 26, 2003 at 03:14

Ben mmmate

how bout $25K cash
but wait there's more
the missus, the dog and my
old jackaroo so you at least
have something to kick around in

let me know anytime 24/7

love ya
cheers

anything else!

Seriously, you shouldn't have any probs
selling a beast like that. Envious of the new owner
good luck

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Reply By: ben - Tuesday, Aug 26, 2003 at 05:05

Tuesday, Aug 26, 2003 at 05:05

hi all thanks for all your replys,
ill be back in aus. in 4 weeks then im taking it for one last harah around southern nsw.then ill get about advertising it. i will post in in the for sale column on here and a few other places. thanks again. ben
you never know i might even wash it!!!!!

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