Questions about selling a car for salvage...

[buzzbass]

Part it out, you'll get far more $$$ out of it that way

 

[keiththebassist]

We're dealing with an 02 Durango, not a 67 Chevelle. By the time you subtract B from A you're going to be close to zero or maybe even negative.

Exactly my point, it may be worth absolutely nothing.

 

[pflash4001]

Thanks...I don't want to part it out...I don't have the time for that. I was hoping to sell it as-is for someone with the inclination to swap out the engine. Transmission is good, electrical, everything else was good...

 

[MatticusMania]

Thanks...I don't want to part it out...I don't have the time for that. I was hoping to sell it as-is for someone with the inclination to swap out the engine. Transmission is good, electrical, everything else was good...

You could see about listing it for auction, but the fees might cut into your bottom line.

 

[pflash4001]

Thanks for all the suggestions, guys. I really don't know what to expect, since I've never done this.

 

[tycobb73]

My brother bought a car for the engine. Took the engine out and parted the rest of it out. He ended up with more cash + the engine than what he originally paid for the car.

 

[Mike N]

You could possibly get more than that.
I got $900 for a 2004 Saturn with a broken trans and cosmetic damage.

There's more demand for a good on gas Saturn there there is for a gas hog Durango. Plus your trans would be way easier and cheaper of a fix than his engine would be.

 

[Mike N]

My brother bought a car for the engine. Took the engine out and parted the rest of it out. He ended up with more cash + the engine than what he originally paid for the car.

I've done that, too. I bought a 71 Impala convertible for $250, sold the engine/trans for $650 and the rolling chassis for $1250.

Wish I could find one of those a week.

 

[Mike N]

Thanks for all the suggestions, guys. I really don't know what to expect, since I've never done this.

Go fishing. Put an ad on Craigslist and ask $850..... see who bites.

 

[pflash4001]

Go fishing. Put an ad on Craigslist and ask $850..... see who bites.

That's my plan...