Washed all the snow off it today, and took some pics because I'm contemplating selling it.

I've been watching the local craigslist for similar trucks for the last couple months, and the winter months have sure drove the prices up. There are trucks with similar condition and mileage listed for $5k. Mine has the rebuilt tranny/transfer case, and runs like a dream. I figure that if I could sell it for $5k, I'd be sitting at about $3k profit. However, it really does run good, and its nice to have a reliable truck. It has brand new tires on it. If I did sell it, I'm not sure what I would want, or what I would spend. Any thoughts?

Don't mind all the frozen water from the car wash, its 6°F out today.

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Andrew - owner/operator of Bonnevilles Unlimited

2004 Bonneville GXP | 60k | White Gold Tricoat | custom built supercharged 3800 hot rod | garage queen
1997 Corvette | 55k | Silver Metallic | Z06 wheels | Date-night Hauler/Parts runner
2014 Town & Country Limited | Cashmere Pearl | 95k | Family Hauler
2002 Ram 1500 Quad Cab Sport | Black| 260k | Official Bonneville Hauler

Always nice to have a decent truck at the ready. And thats a nice one. Could you easily replace it?

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Glenn
1990 LE 215k L67 starter, Delco Ignition (sold and gone to a new home)
1995 SE 259k Stock for now (Sold and gone to a new home)
1999 SLE 70k Stock for now
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That truck is definitely a good looker. For $5,000, I'd pedal it in an instant.

I'm kind of at the same point with our Tahoe..exact same mileage, 251K and new tires. Rough body though. I could probably only get $2K for it. Right now it's worth the most with winter right around the corner.

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2012 Ford Fusion SEL, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country, 2007 Chevy Silverado LT, 1999 Pontiac Firehawk, 1979 Pontiac Trans Am

As long as it runs and drives fine keep it.

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Jacob, Dark Green 1997 SSEi "The Green Lantern" Over 268,000 Miles and Still Going Strong!

Mods/Stuff: INTENSE! FWI, ScanGauge 2, Mobil 1 HM Oil, Valvoline HM Transmission Fluid, Mildly Tuned PCM, Drilled 180 Thermostat, Cleared Corners, Silverstars, Chrome T-Stars, NGK Iridium Plugs, NAPA Belden Wires.

Those trucks reward their owners better then any other vehicle it will always do what you want it to no matter what. I vote keep it, you wont find another jewel like it in that good of shape the are getting rare

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2000 ssei gone but not forgotten

Current fleet:
2009 G8 v6, 2009 Avalanche LTZ, 2013 Volt

When in doubt, keep.

You might need the 4x4 this winter and even if you sold and make a profit, I'm sure you'll probably be spending more for a truck if you do need one this winter.

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Don't sell it, because you know as soon as you sell it there will be 3 cars you want to part out/flip but you can't b/c you have to find a truck to borrow to go get them.

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Bye Bye:

RIP sandrock

I would certainly keep it! I cant believe how clean that thing is for its age, and considering its been driving in the winter! Very nice lookin truck and i would hang onto her!

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Eric

2005 SLE, Greystone Metallic, 152K.

A few mods..

When I was shopping trucks a year ago, $5k would've been seriously overpaying for that, in the twin cities atleast.

I'd be happy to get $5k for my parents 98 Yukon with 110k miles, new tires, near perfect paint and just a coffee stain on the floor and the A/C compressor out.

If winter seriously does that to prices and you don't need a truck till spring? By all means sell, and then get another one when the price cools as the temps warm.

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Jason Z - Exposed Autos

2001 BMW 330i - Titanium Silver - Sport Package - 3 Pedals - Koni Yellow/H&R Sport
2006 Volkswagen GTI - (gone) Tornado Red - DSG, Stage II~280hp/325tq
1993 Pontiac Bonneville - (gone) Purple Pearl H4U/SLE. Loud

I have a 98 GMC K1500 regular cab w/40,000 original miles. Whats that worth?

depending on the options and wether its a short or long bed

its worth at least 4,800-5,800 IIRC! dont quote me on that but thats pretty close to what it should be worth

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LUCAS Member # 534.
96 olds cutlass supreme SL 4 door 3100 4t60 *3.33 gears* *Fe1* 115K bone stock DD

I'm with wake, right in that $5k range. The age is what's holding it back. A 2005 w/ 40k would be $9500+.

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Bye Bye:

RIP sandrock

Andrew for what you do in terms of cars, and the weather climate you live in, you need a truck hands down... Unless you are going to upgrade to a newer Truck I would keep this one...

A newer 5.3 chevy 4x4 would be nice tho..

I have been seeing decent prices on craigslist for GMT-800 trucks with 4x4.

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--2006 Silverado LT-3/3 RCX Lift, Bilstien 5100's, CAI, Exhuast, BFG A/T's,
Tuners Inc. dynotune, Aeroforce Interceptor, Kicker 10" TC, iSimple Interface
--1989 Camaro RS-LT1/700r4 drivetrain swap, Corvette trans internals w/2200 stall,
rebuilt engine with LT4 cam

Quite an interesting dilemma you have presented. It is a nice truck, because you have made it nice. It is also money in the bank, that is months away from losing value if you are correct about the truck market. It all boils down to how you feel about the truck. Do you like it, and want to keep it for a while? Is it just another vehicle, a workhorse in your flipping game?

If you like it as a personal vehicle, keep it.
If you plan on selling it at some point and moving on, sell it now.

Of course my experience with bad weather is limited, so if 4x4 is necessary, that is a factor I am unfamiliar with.

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~Randall~


1993 Buick Park Avenue - 197k - Some odds and ends done - Simply won't die
1994 Buick Regal - 78k - Bone stock - Always ready for a good kicking
1990 Oldsmobile 88 - Gone to a better place

It's not absolutely necessary Randy. I think he would be fine with the Bonne, but just with all the wheeling and dealing he does it's important for him to have a truck. Driving in winter weather is more about being smart than having the best tires, the tallest truck or 4x4. I get around just fine in my car in the winter.

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Bye Bye:

RIP sandrock

X2

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06 Grand Prix GXP Diablosport Trinity , No DOD , Transgo SK , MSD 8.5MM Wires , NGK TR6IX plugs , LED's , Optima RedTop , Projector Retro , 3K Fogs , 20" Led Driving light , K&N CAI w/ Volant oversize air filter , Raybestos Brakes
94 SSEi NGK Plugs , Blue Streak Wires , Pulled Maf screen , Custom Exhaust , Raybestos Brakes , 12" MTX Audio sub and amp , Piaa Plasma Ion Foglight Housings , HIR His' and Lows' , Tinted Tails

I miss my trucks!!!!! Nothing like goin out in a blizzard for the fun of it!

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X3, but I do get around a lot better with the 4x4...and it handles 4x8 foot sheets of stuff

i vote

KEEP IT!

nice looking ride.

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Dangrus4060
99 SSEi Galaxy Silver w/Dark Pewter Leather, Bought Aug. '08 w/75,000 mi. Bose Sunroof Michelins 35% Charcoal Tint(max. legal) Gutted Airbox w/K&N Drop-in 180Deg. Drilled Stat. Flushed Dex-Col Castrol Edge 10W30 w/PureOne Dual Chromed-Stainless Exhaust Tips Avital - Avistart 5303 Remote Start w/Security SilverStar Ultra's HL Rebuilt Motor w/New Crank & L32 Powdered Metal Connecting Rods


Daughter's 97 SE w/SLE White w/Dark Pewter Leather Bought Apr '06 w/153,000 mi. AM/FM/CD w/ 7-Band EQ Gutted Airbox w/K&N Drop-in
180Deg. Drilled Stat. Flushed Dex-Col Valvoline Max Life 10W40 w/Pure One Avital - Avistart 4300 Remote Start w/Security