Wow! Thats depressing. 4runners not selling?

4runnin2 · 08-03-2008, 06:43 PM

Had my 4runner on Ebay this past week. Highest bid was $4,954. Am I dillusional or is it worth less than what I think it is?

I set the buy it now at $9,500 and the reserve at $8,900 is that too much? I have over $7000 in upgrades over the past year (not including routine maintenance like timing belt,water pump thermostat, belts and hoses,Power slot rotors and ceramic pads, new radiator and new steering rack) all of that was over $2000.

Here was my ad on Ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...SU:MOTORS:1123

It had a little over 1,080 views and 30 watching with 6 bidders.

Quattro15 · 08-03-2008, 06:50 PM

Why on earth would you want to sell that wonderful Yota??

It looks priceless to me!

nix4x4 · 08-03-2008, 06:56 PM

There is no doubt that you have a very nice 4Runner.

But, one must understand two things...

1.) No one has ever reaped the financial benefit of modding and then selling off their vehicle. From a buyer's standpoint, purchasing a pre-built rig is a great investment. Even with lift, tires, wheels, yadda yadda, a seller cannot realistically expect to break even.

2.) Let's break down a Toyota 4Runner. To the everage person, it is simply a 5 passenger, mid-size SUV. For the purpose of people-hauling, a minivan is smarter. For towing, a full size would be a better option, and for general transportation, that Honda Civic is a no-brainer. Let's face it, 4Runner's are bulky, thirsty, and seemingly overpriced compared to most of it's competition.

Don't misunderstand me, I think that 4Runner's are wonderful vehicles and serve their purpose well for people like us, but not everyone is like us.

Hope I didn't break your spirits here, just trying to shed some light on your situation. Good luck with your sale, and don't break down and settle for a price that you are not satisfied with.

4runnin2 · 08-03-2008, 06:57 PM

It is nice. I almost stopped the auction a couple of times after walking out to the garage and seeing her sitting there but I need to get something that gets around 30 mpg and the only way this would happen in my 4runner was if I could drive to work and coast all the way home. It does good for what it is (18 mpg) but just not good enough.

Oh I wasn't even looking to break even. I was looking to get half of what I have in it! $16,500 is what I have in it over the past two years. I thought half would be pretty fair. It doesn't really break my spirits as much as it may hurt others with even more or less done to there rigs. It should bother most everyone who owns a truck even remotely like this one because basically for most of us there truck is worth half or less than what they paid for it.

BT17R · 08-03-2008, 07:01 PM

nix speaks wisdom. eBay Motors allows a free re-listing if it doesn't sell the first time, but I'm not sure if it must be an immediate re-list or you can wait awhile. If you can wait, let gas prices continue falling until below $4 and re-list then. Honestly, I've had better luck selling on Craigslist than eBay Motors, though.

Gorgeous 'Runner. Good luck.

4runnin2 · 08-03-2008, 07:07 PM

I think you have 90 days to relist on Ebay. I did try craigslist for about a month but nothing really arose from it. I guess the good thing is that gas is going down so maybe it will help, It is down to $3.75 around my house so that is getting better.
Thanks for the advice!

4runnin2 · 08-03-2008, 07:22 PM

I checked Ebay completed listings and a stock 97 with comparible milage and autos are going for around $4000 dollars. The dealership said they would give me $5,000 in stock form as a trade in so I guess It is about even across the board. Maybe I can dismantle her back to stock then sale all the aftermarket stuff for half of what I got into them. I could probably make more that way.

pattycakes77 · 08-03-2008, 07:44 PM

that is one beautiful vehicle you have there! if you need a gas sipping commuter, my sister is selling her 4cyl Honda Accord for $2k

but seriously, that is a fantastic beast you have there!

Alindqu1 · 08-03-2008, 07:45 PM

i'd buy it in a heartbeat if i had the money but thats hard to come by when your in college

4runnin2 · 08-03-2008, 08:03 PM

It's still just as hard to get money once your out. Trust me on that one,LOL.

tulsa_97SR5 · 08-03-2008, 08:04 PM

I'd say take it back towards stock and shoot for 6-7k. Sold my 97 in may for 5800 but it wasn't as nice as yours by a long shot. That is one of the cleanest 3rd gens I've seen in a while.

If I were in your shoes I'd keep it, and get a mid to late 90's civic/corolla or something similar.

Hayes · 08-03-2008, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 4runnin2

I need to get something that gets around 30 mpg

So does everyone else... That's why your rig isn't in high demand right now. You are selling for the same reason no one is buying.

BigBallsMcFalls · 08-03-2008, 08:23 PM

a bone stock mint one would fetch the big bux

your modded one has one purpose. to go on trail.

the majority of ebayers won't

you should put an ad in 4wheelr or some 4x4 specific web sites
but your should really hang on to it and get a second vehicle

keep the 4runner

4runnin2 · 08-03-2008, 08:24 PM

good point. It is still disapointing to mod it, take care of it more than most would and still be only worth a third of what you have into it.

Justinvd · 08-03-2008, 08:39 PM

Wow, why would you sell that? thats one stinkin nice truck, id have that instead of my gf!!

Fo-runna · 08-03-2008, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4runnin2

It's still just as hard to get money once your out. Trust me on that one,LOL.

I SECOND THAT!

wormhole · 08-03-2008, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 4runnin2

It does good for what it is (18 mpg) but just not good enough.

That's what mine gets and mine is no where as nice as yours.

I'd just keep it and get for the weekends/camping trips and get a second car like a civic or corolla to drive back and forth to work in. You'll just end up kicking yourself later.

Yota Runner · 08-03-2008, 09:34 PM

If your going to sell your rig for something more economical, you are going to buy a used car I hope. If not, it might not be worth it....Just wanted to make sure you have ran the numbers on the price of fuel vs. a possibly more expensive vehicle, know what I mean?

just trying to watch out for ya, you have a sweet rig and I wouldn't want you to regret selling it

Djlarroc · 08-03-2008, 09:38 PM

Again, your truck looks awesome and I'm sure you put a lot of work into it but SUV prices are plummeting. Heck, I just bought a seriously modded 2000 4Runner for $3500. $3500! That is insane! And I feel totally lucky to have bought it at that price. Just pull it off the market and wait it out. You are going to lose on all that work and cash for what? 12 MPGs? Not worth it.

08-03-2008, 06:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
4runnin2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Aurora, IN Posts: 302	Wow! Thats depressing. 4runners not selling? Had my 4runner on Ebay this past week. Highest bid was $4,954. Am I dillusional or is it worth less than what I think it is? I set the buy it now at $9,500 and the reserve at $8,900 is that too much? I have over $7000 in upgrades over the past year (not including routine maintenance like timing belt,water pump thermostat, belts and hoses,Power slot rotors and ceramic pads, new radiator and new steering rack) all of that was over $2000. Here was my ad on Ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...SU:MOTORS:1123 It had a little over 1,080 views and 30 watching with 6 bidders. __________________ Buy my 4runner: http://www.yotatech.com/f108/lifted-...r-sale-148082/ 97 SR5 4runner, Automatic. 2.5" Donahoes, Total Chaos Upper arms, Custom swaybar links in front. Rear Downey 3.5" rear coils, Bilstien shocks, 2" 4Crawler Body Lift. Sonoran rear Panhard bar, Stubbs Sliders.American Racing Teflon Victor rims wrapped in 315/75/16 Pro-comp Xtreme AT's, Bushwacker Flares and a bunch of other stuff. Last edited by 4runnin2 : 08-03-2008 at 06:45 PM.

08-03-2008, 06:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
nix4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: I'm an Ohio boy! Posts: 1,198	There is no doubt that you have a very nice 4Runner. But, one must understand two things... 1.) No one has ever reaped the financial benefit of modding and then selling off their vehicle. From a buyer's standpoint, purchasing a pre-built rig is a great investment. Even with lift, tires, wheels, yadda yadda, a seller cannot realistically expect to break even. 2.) Let's break down a Toyota 4Runner. To the everage person, it is simply a 5 passenger, mid-size SUV. For the purpose of people-hauling, a minivan is smarter. For towing, a full size would be a better option, and for general transportation, that Honda Civic is a no-brainer. Let's face it, 4Runner's are bulky, thirsty, and seemingly overpriced compared to most of it's competition. Don't misunderstand me, I think that 4Runner's are wonderful vehicles and serve their purpose well for people like us, but not everyone is like us. Hope I didn't break your spirits here, just trying to shed some light on your situation. Good luck with your sale, and don't break down and settle for a price that you are not satisfied with. __________________ The Stable... 2002 Toyota Tundra SR5 AccCab V8 4WD 1992 Toyota Truck DLX Xcab V6 5-speed 4WD 1995 Honda Accord LX 4 door I4 Check out my sweet myspace

08-03-2008, 06:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
4runnin2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Aurora, IN Posts: 302	It is nice. I almost stopped the auction a couple of times after walking out to the garage and seeing her sitting there but I need to get something that gets around 30 mpg and the only way this would happen in my 4runner was if I could drive to work and coast all the way home. It does good for what it is (18 mpg) but just not good enough. Oh I wasn't even looking to break even. I was looking to get half of what I have in it! $16,500 is what I have in it over the past two years. I thought half would be pretty fair. It doesn't really break my spirits as much as it may hurt others with even more or less done to there rigs. It should bother most everyone who owns a truck even remotely like this one because basically for most of us there truck is worth half or less than what they paid for it. __________________ Buy my 4runner: http://www.yotatech.com/f108/lifted-...r-sale-148082/ 97 SR5 4runner, Automatic. 2.5" Donahoes, Total Chaos Upper arms, Custom swaybar links in front. Rear Downey 3.5" rear coils, Bilstien shocks, 2" 4Crawler Body Lift. Sonoran rear Panhard bar, Stubbs Sliders.American Racing Teflon Victor rims wrapped in 315/75/16 Pro-comp Xtreme AT's, Bushwacker Flares and a bunch of other stuff. Last edited by 4runnin2 : 08-03-2008 at 07:02 PM.

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BT17R Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Da Gorge, Oregon Posts: 5,140	nix speaks wisdom. eBay Motors allows a free re-listing if it doesn't sell the first time, but I'm not sure if it must be an immediate re-list or you can wait awhile. If you can wait, let gas prices continue falling until below $4 and re-list then. Honestly, I've had better luck selling on Craigslist than eBay Motors, though. Gorgeous 'Runner. Good luck. __________________ '07 FJ TRD SE 6M/T 100% Black '09 4R SR5 TE 5A/T Shadow Mica--Inbound

08-03-2008, 07:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
4runnin2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Aurora, IN Posts: 302	I think you have 90 days to relist on Ebay. I did try craigslist for about a month but nothing really arose from it. I guess the good thing is that gas is going down so maybe it will help, It is down to $3.75 around my house so that is getting better. Thanks for the advice! __________________ Buy my 4runner: http://www.yotatech.com/f108/lifted-...r-sale-148082/ 97 SR5 4runner, Automatic. 2.5" Donahoes, Total Chaos Upper arms, Custom swaybar links in front. Rear Downey 3.5" rear coils, Bilstien shocks, 2" 4Crawler Body Lift. Sonoran rear Panhard bar, Stubbs Sliders.American Racing Teflon Victor rims wrapped in 315/75/16 Pro-comp Xtreme AT's, Bushwacker Flares and a bunch of other stuff.

08-03-2008, 06:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
Quattro15 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 331	Why on earth would you want to sell that wonderful Yota?? It looks priceless to me!

08-03-2008, 07:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
4runnin2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Aurora, IN Posts: 302	I checked Ebay completed listings and a stock 97 with comparible milage and autos are going for around $4000 dollars. The dealership said they would give me $5,000 in stock form as a trade in so I guess It is about even across the board. Maybe I can dismantle her back to stock then sale all the aftermarket stuff for half of what I got into them. I could probably make more that way. __________________ Buy my 4runner: http://www.yotatech.com/f108/lifted-...r-sale-148082/ 97 SR5 4runner, Automatic. 2.5" Donahoes, Total Chaos Upper arms, Custom swaybar links in front. Rear Downey 3.5" rear coils, Bilstien shocks, 2" 4Crawler Body Lift. Sonoran rear Panhard bar, Stubbs Sliders.American Racing Teflon Victor rims wrapped in 315/75/16 Pro-comp Xtreme AT's, Bushwacker Flares and a bunch of other stuff.

08-03-2008, 07:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
pattycakes77 Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 958	that is one beautiful vehicle you have there! if you need a gas sipping commuter, my sister is selling her 4cyl Honda Accord for $2k but seriously, that is a fantastic beast you have there! __________________ The PATYWGN: 1998 4Runner Desert Dune Pearl. PATYWGN show-off thread PATYWGN on Cardomain Pattycakes77 on Myspace! let me be your friend... please?

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Alindqu1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: COLORADO Posts: 57	i'd buy it in a heartbeat if i had the money but thats hard to come by when your in college

08-03-2008, 08:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
4runnin2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Aurora, IN Posts: 302	It's still just as hard to get money once your out. Trust me on that one,LOL. __________________ Buy my 4runner: http://www.yotatech.com/f108/lifted-...r-sale-148082/ 97 SR5 4runner, Automatic. 2.5" Donahoes, Total Chaos Upper arms, Custom swaybar links in front. Rear Downey 3.5" rear coils, Bilstien shocks, 2" 4Crawler Body Lift. Sonoran rear Panhard bar, Stubbs Sliders.American Racing Teflon Victor rims wrapped in 315/75/16 Pro-comp Xtreme AT's, Bushwacker Flares and a bunch of other stuff.

08-03-2008, 08:04 PM	#11 (permalink)
tulsa_97SR5 Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: tulsa, OK Posts: 1,334	I'd say take it back towards stock and shoot for 6-7k. Sold my 97 in may for 5800 but it wasn't as nice as yours by a long shot. That is one of the cleanest 3rd gens I've seen in a while. If I were in your shoes I'd keep it, and get a mid to late 90's civic/corolla or something similar. __________________ Brian 85 sr5, 5spd - back on the road, doing DD duty for now 86 2wd reg cab - future project 90 sr5, 97 - gone

08-03-2008, 08:23 PM	#13 (permalink)
BigBallsMcFalls Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 325	a bone stock mint one would fetch the big bux your modded one has one purpose. to go on trail. the majority of ebayers won't you should put an ad in 4wheelr or some 4x4 specific web sites but your should really hang on to it and get a second vehicle keep the 4runner

08-03-2008, 08:24 PM	#14 (permalink)
4runnin2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Aurora, IN Posts: 302	good point. It is still disapointing to mod it, take care of it more than most would and still be only worth a third of what you have into it. __________________ Buy my 4runner: http://www.yotatech.com/f108/lifted-...r-sale-148082/ 97 SR5 4runner, Automatic. 2.5" Donahoes, Total Chaos Upper arms, Custom swaybar links in front. Rear Downey 3.5" rear coils, Bilstien shocks, 2" 4Crawler Body Lift. Sonoran rear Panhard bar, Stubbs Sliders.American Racing Teflon Victor rims wrapped in 315/75/16 Pro-comp Xtreme AT's, Bushwacker Flares and a bunch of other stuff.

08-03-2008, 08:39 PM	#15 (permalink)
Justinvd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: B.C Posts: 635	Wow, why would you sell that? thats one stinkin nice truck, id have that instead of my gf!! __________________ 1988 4runner- 22R-E - Crazy Gear Parted with the "Slush Box" If You Cant Feed IT - Dont Breed IT T urning O ver after Y ears O f T rail A buse

08-03-2008, 09:34 PM	#18 (permalink)
Yota Runner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: WA Posts: 267	If your going to sell your rig for something more economical, you are going to buy a used car I hope. If not, it might not be worth it....Just wanted to make sure you have ran the numbers on the price of fuel vs. a possibly more expensive vehicle, know what I mean? just trying to watch out for ya, you have a sweet rig and I wouldn't want you to regret selling it __________________ 98 4 Runner SR5 3.4 V6, Anthracite Metalic, 5 spd, 265/75/R16 BFG AT's on Akuza 359 wheels, Trail Gear 60" Rock Sliders, Custom Shackle Hangers, Hella 500 fogs, Flowmaster 50 series, Clear lenses, 5% tint, GT covers Exact fit seat covers, DVD, Silverstar ultra's... Last edited by Yota Runner : 08-03-2008 at 09:37 PM.

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Djlarroc Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,321	Again, your truck looks awesome and I'm sure you put a lot of work into it but SUV prices are plummeting. Heck, I just bought a seriously modded 2000 4Runner for $3500. $3500! That is insane! And I feel totally lucky to have bought it at that price. Just pull it off the market and wait it out. You are going to lose on all that work and cash for what? 12 MPGs? Not worth it. __________________ '89 4Runner: 22RE 5spd, 4:10s w/202K, 16x8 w/265-75 MT, Diamond headlights, Aisin hubs, Tortis' custom roll on paint job, Home made bikini, 1" Body Lift, 1.25" greasable lift shackles, TG Sliders, 1.5" BJ spacers, Rust is gone! - SOLD! '00 4Runner: Locked F/R