Selling Jeep Questions

One_Bad_Zj

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I just recently graduated college and it is time for a new, more reliable car. I am broke so I can't afford to keep the Jeep and a new car. I have been looking at new Volkswagen Jettas and found one that I like. So here is the deal, how much can I expect to receive for my Jeep?
1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee
4.0 242 I6
197,xxx
Accessories:
RE 4.5 Lift
32 x 11.50 BFG KM2's (75% tread)
ARB Bullbar Warn XD9000i w/ synthetic line
Tomken rear bumper w/ tire carrier
Garvin Wilderness Roof Rack
Other small accessories here and there
Bad:
High Mileage
Slipping Trans
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VW offered me $1000 for the Jeep and of course that is too low. Should I try to sell and how much? Or should I part it out then scrap it? I need a new car badly and would like to hear everyone's input. I hate to sell, but I have no choice.
Thanks,
Michael
 

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Slipping trans? You're probably looking at $3k at most, and likely less unless that is fixed. But even then it is still a 15 year old modified high-mileage vehicle.
Sadly you'll probably make more $$ selling those bumpers and winch seperately.
 
I'll beat the Vdub dealer and offer 1500 as she sits now. Standing offer if you get to the point where you want to move it.
 
wrangler00 said:
I hate to say it but ncjeepin is offering a fair price jc one of the moderartors had one for sell on here awhile back and his was less miles and was mecanically fine with a few more mods and he sold his for 1850
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Yes I know it is fair, but I could get more parting it out. Thanks.
 
I have a modified jeep, 99 with low miles and alot of stuff and I am standing at 7500k, I thought this jeep would be worth 10k but it is a buyers market with alot of people selling what they got a low price for some fast cash. Good Luck on the sale. you might be right on the parting out.
 
If you absolutely want the most money for what you've got there, then return it to stock (or close enough).

That way you can appeal to a vast larger market, not just the off road community. Then you've got all the extra stuff you can sell off individually.
 
Oh and if you do decide to sell it yourself, here are some tips to help with a sale.

First off, CLEAN THE DAMN CAR. When I go look at a car (for purchase) if it isn't clean, unless the price is right, I'm not probably even going to remotely consider it. Google clay bar, hand polish, wax and microfiber towels if you are not familiar with these items. Best part is once you have procured, you can use same said items to keep your new ride, still looking new. Vacuum cleaner, carpet cleaner, interior cleaners, procure all of these. Make the SOB look spotless. Clean the glass too! Oh and of course, take your burger bags and soda cans out.

Take GOOD PHOTOS of the vehicle for web posting! The camera on your phone doesn't count. If you don't have a good camera, ask one of your "aspiring photographer" friends to help you. Buy them a pizza and some beer. Yes, you just spent 20 bucks on photos, it will make a world of difference having good photos of your vehicle. If they truly have no idea what they are doing, make sure they have the sun to their back, they are kneeling, and they fill the frame with the vehicle FULLY. These three things will make up 85% of a decent vehicle photograph.

DO NOT SAY it has been off roaded. This will scare some people away. DO NOT SAY "well if I don't sell it, I'll just keep it". Nothing says "F$%k you!" more than that.

When you meet a person, smile. Ask open ended questions, ask what they need. Leave your cell phone in your house, don't even remotely need the possibility of that distraction.

Ask +$1k more than you really want, then negotiate down. They feel like they haggled you, you get your price.
 
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