Am I asking too much for this?

[Waihou Thumper]

I think this is a good deal. It is a great van, but....
Has been advertised for 7 days now. 600 views and 51 watchers, BUT not one phone call or visit to view?
Originally the idea was to get this, travel in it and tow motorbike behind when and as required....

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=838892478

308495

[AllanB]

With the dark windows you need to advertise it as suitable for pedophiles - you'll get more bids.


And yes, I think it is too expensive for the year and kms.

[jasonu]

Advertise it in Otara. The coconuts love them for hauling all their kids around in.

[F5 Dave]

Hell no,surprised that hasn't gone yet. Miles aren't high on a Toyo van.

I had mine valued 2 years back for isurance. OK its nz new but petrol, 1995 std ZR and same km, they said 10k easy

Hold their value much better than a shitty old car as engines made to do bigger miles in commercial use which is why they are a bit slow even for the weight.

[Waihou Thumper]

And yes, I think it is too expensive for the year and kms.

Thanks...If you have or do own a Toyota Hiace or Hiace Custom or Super Custom you'd understand. :)



Hell no,surprised that hasn't gone yet. Miles aren't high on a Toyo van.



Cheers for that! Someone asked about cylinder head warping due to excessive heat, they all do this he said?
Then he wanted an inspection, and he was in CHC, the other end of the country....
I can oblige but you organise it mate!

[DMNTD]

Maybe $1.5k over priced if it is in good condition but those motors are known for doing twice those kms easily.
I recommend putting the word "camper" and "back packer" in the listing

[rapid van cleef]

Last year I paid 3500 for a 2004 petrol 3 litre L300 in exc condition with less K's and full service history. I think its way too expensive.

[F5 Dave]

Mitsi are orrible and blow their cookies. You can keep it.

[F5 Dave]

Thanks...Ifsave or do own a Toyota Hiace or Hiace Custom or Super Custom you'd understand. :)




Cheers for that! Someone asked about cylinder head warping due to excessive heat, they all do this he said?
Then he wanted an inspection, and he was in CHC, the other end of the country....
I can oblige but you organise it mate!
Tell him if they all do it then he best buy something else huh?

[rapid van cleef]

I am keeping it. It can blow its cookies all over the place. Toyotas and nissans are way over priced.

[george formby]

Someone asked about cylinder head warping due to excessive heat, they all do this he said?


Only the ones that have never had the cooling system flushed.

[Waihou Thumper]

I am in the market for one of these to tow....

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=839909612

I would think that this might go for over $2000? possibly?


I am not giving it away...

Got a query stating, I have $6000, I can buy it today, serious buyer here, I need it urgently...

[Waihou Thumper]

Only the ones that have never had the cooling system flushed.

Ah, thank you for that.
Yes, is sort of solidifies in the pipes, tuberculation similarity over time right?

[DMNTD]

Only the ones that have never had the cooling system flushed.

Correct plus ones with clogged exhausts

[Woodman]

Worn injectors on the 3Ls are another common reason for the heads to crack. If the crack goes from the pre-combustion chamber to the exhaust valve it is injectors. They are a good solid motor and no head warps or cracks for no reason.

My theory on anything that doesn't sell is that the price is too high, whether it be a car or a property or anything.

[Waihou Thumper]

My theory on anything that doesn't sell is that the price is too high, whether it be a car or a property or anything.

Yep, possibly, and it can also be a reason that the person just don't wanna sell it or give it away, rather keep it scenario...
It has only been 7 days...

[BMWST?]

Worn injectors on the 3Ls are another common reason for the heads to crack. If the crack goes from the pre-combustion chamber to the exhaust valve it is injectors. They are a good solid motor and no head warps or cracks for no reason.

My theory on anything that doesn't sell is that the price is too high, whether it be a car or a property or anything.
^^^^^^^^^
this.

All the reputation in the world counts for nothing if no one comes up with the money

[SPman]

The tow rating on these is only 1.3t - which is why I sold mine. - (the new caravan is 1.8t.) Seems like a reas. price for what you're selling - slightly on the higher side, but still a reasonable starting point - a stripped out work van would be rather less. I got $2.5k for a 99 2.8 diesel with 325k km.

[F5 Dave]

One week isn't going to test the market potential. Time of year everyone is feeling broke.

[Waihou Thumper]

The tow rating on these is only 1.3t - which is why I sold mine. - (the new caravan is 1.8t.) Seems like a reas. price for what you're selling - slightly on the higher side, but still a reasonable starting point - a stripped out work van would be rather less. I got $2.5k for a 99 2.8 diesel with 325k km.

Thanks for that.
I guess I only wanted to tow a trailer at most. 3 litre turbo motor. The rating must have something to do with the chassis? I thought it was the towbar and how it was mounted with what that dictated rating etc.
Hey, I don't know much so enlighten me please.

[Waihou Thumper]

One week isn't going to test the market potential. Time of year everyone is feeling broke.

Yes, well said and thanks. Be patient grasshopper!

[AllanB]

If you really want to check the markets interest and actual resale value .......... $1 no reserve auction :niceone:

[Tazz]

Correct plus ones with clogged exhausts

And thirdly, apparently, ones that are are driven with loads on or up hills at low revs leaving the turbo to do the work and heat the heat. Need to keep the revs up so the engine is not just relying on boost.

[F5 Dave]

$1 reserve.
If you're stupid. The vast majority of bidders aren't buyers for 90% of the bidding.

It will generate more interest as they say in real estate. From people who aren't in the price bracket you're aiming for.
You don't need lots of buyers. Just one. Also people find it hard to bid when the price gets higher as they've seen the bidding at rock bottom and now it seem expensive. Maybe something is wrong with it.
And it time pressures the right buyer being there at the right time chance.

Finally an auction only gets the second best price. Plus a dollar. Think about it.

[Waihou Thumper]

$1 reserve.
If you're stupid. The vast majority of bidders aren't buyers for 90% of the bidding.

It will generate more interest as they say in real estate. From people who aren't in the price bracket you're aiming for.
You don't need lots of buyers. Just one. Also people find it hard to bid when the price gets higher as they've seen the bidding at rock bottom and now it seem expensive. Maybe something is wrong with it.
And it time pressures the right buyer being there at the right time chance.

Finally an auction only gets the second best price. Plus a dollar. Think about it.

It hasn't been on auction, this is a classified here? Are you generalising? And, no, there is nothing wrong with it...

[Tazz]

$1R is fine if you're in a main center. If not it carries more risk and can leave you out of pocket.

Good luck with moving it on.

[F5 Dave]

I'm just saying the suggestion to $1 it would be foolhardy. Do that with crap you find if you don't want a trip to the tip.

[Waihou Thumper]

This $1 reserve lark can sometimes be very corrupt!
Shill bidding can be rife on the sites...
Give your mate a call and hike the price because it is getting close to the end and nobody had bid or it has reached reserve and we need more.....

[AllanB]

No risk - just pull the auction if it does not reach what you want ........ yeah OK that's against the rules but done often enough if you watch them. I pulled one auction years ago as a family member turned up saw what I was selling and named a price to take away there and then - suited me. TM when pulling had a handful of tick boxes to answer as to 'why' - I got the impression that if you do it a few times they will catch you out.

Not recommended you understand - best to set up a separate account at work and bid it up like that car yard in CHCH did a couple years back. All good until they got done. Served them tight too.

I agree advertising it as a brilliant camper conversion. If you are lucky young blonde Swedish twins will turn up to inspect it.

[Waihou Thumper]

If you are lucky young blonde Swedish twins will turn up to inspect it.

Yeah that would be great! Stefan and Eric....with my luck! :shit:

[G4L4XY]

Yours looks better than this listing for the same price

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=829866173

[Akzle]

I think this is a good deal. It is a great van, but....
Has been advertised for 7 days now. 600 views and 51 watchers, BUT not one phone call or visit to view?
Originally the idea was to get this, travel in it and tow motorbike behind when and as required....

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=838892478


dafuqs the problem, i have a fucken hundred vehicles on my watchlist, chances are, i might buy one. but i might not.


points: it's "high km", it's automatic, which is gay as shit and only women and faggots drive autos.

frankly, it's not offensive money for the vehicle. especially 4x4. but then it's automatic, which only faggots and women drive, and is an utter, utter waste of a transfer case.

of course i'm a (fussy) cunt. and would want to see receipts for oil every 5k on a diesel. and would never own an automatic, because they're shit.

[JimO]

and would never own an automatic, because they're shit.
ever driven a auto? i have had 8 hiluxes for work, last 2 being auto wouldnt go back to a manwell

[Akzle]

ever driven a auto? i have had 8 hiluxes for work, last 2 being auto wouldnt go back to a manwell

many.

So, do you have a fanny, or like man-bum?

[mossy1200]

I managed to sell my 1992 2lt petrol(chain driven cam) 4wd liteace with 200k for 2700 which I thought was a good price.

I guess a hiace is going to carry a higher price but how much more is the question. I could have picked from 4 buyers all offering same monies. First at the house with cash got the van.

If you really want it sold make it much more financially attractive than all the other hiaces.

[mossy1200]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/toyota/auction-838390511.htm

$1 reserve one.
Not 4wd but 90% of punters wont care about 4wd.

[JimO]

many.

So, do you have a fanny, or like man-bum?
wouldnt you like to know jewboy

[Akzle]

wouldnt you like to know jewboy

not really, no.

I realise hairdressing is a fairly demanding job. But you cant be too serious about it being a) yiz got a hilux, rather than a real vehicle and b) they auto.

Ever driven a 4x4 or diff locker wagon?

[ducatilover]

I think you'll get 5.5k if you go $1 reserve on it. A mate of mine just picked up a very clean superwankcustom with less km for a smidge over $6k, air con vents everywhere!

Also pays to run an EGT gauge on 'em and know what flavour EGTs you should be running :niceone: and whack a better dump pipe on them, they retain heat and flow poorly, crack turbo housings and then shit heads. Mainly because us Kiwis are cunts to our vehicles.
Go bloody well with the pump tickled, a little moar boosts and an actual unrestrictive dump pipe.

[Waihou Thumper]

If you really want it sold make it much more financially attractive than all the other hiaces.

Price has been adjusted accordingly. We will see.

[Waihou Thumper]

Yours looks better than this listing for the same price

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=829866173

Uggh! It has that orrible LED dash that makes you think your piloting the Millennium Falcon...:)


mind you, that would be cool to do wouldn't it? :)

[unstuck]

I think the fact that it is Auto and allwheel drive(not a proper 4x4) will put a few people off, but still it looks like a good deal to me.:Punk::Punk:

[Waihou Thumper]

I think the fact that it is Auto and allwheel drive(not a proper 4x4) will put a few people off, but still it looks like a good deal to me.:Punk::Punk:

Sold the bastard! :) five minutes ago. He drove over from Tauraanga and has left a holding deposit and subject to a bank cheque and clearance of the funds it is all his...:)
Totally unexpected!

[BMWST?]

Sold the bastard! :) five minutes ago. He drove over from Tauraanga and has left a holding deposit and subject to a bank cheque and clearance of the funds it is all his...:)
Totally unexpected!

well done...you found the buyer you were hoping for.!

[Waihou Thumper]

well done...you found the buyer you were hoping for.!

Thanks. Yep, pretty keen, it is pissing down and he even was keen to buy it sight unseen. I said, no mate, come over for a look, so he came tonight Sunday :)

[Tazz]

Sold the bastard! :) five minutes ago. He drove over from Tauraanga and has left a holding deposit and subject to a bank cheque and clearance of the funds it is all his...:)
Totally unexpected!


Sounds like....it was too cheap :lol:
j/k, nice one man.

[mossy1200]

Thanks. Yep, pretty keen, it is pissing down and he even was keen to buy it sight unseen. I said, no mate, come over for a look, so he came tonight Sunday :)


Good work.
My buyer caught a ride with his brother for 6hrs then paid and drove it 6hrs home. Get ready for all the punters to mail you and ask if he paid and if not they want the van. I had 3 that found their wallet once my van had sold. 3 punters that should have placed a bid. One was willing to pay 3k after offering me 2k 3 days earlier.

[Waihou Thumper]

The prospective buyer wanted another look.
He had a sneaky look whilst I was on my way and wanted to view the underside etc of the van. He found a spare key :)
I didn't even know one was there!
Anyway, he then set up a test device on the radiator......

Oh shit he says, you have serious issue, I think the head id cracked etc blah blah....
He wasn't even getting a seal on the frickin thing! I think we have issues he states...
Oh well a sale lost, no biggie I will keep it.

We took a good drive and put the engine under load and sped up and down through the ranges etc and everything was fine. I think he was being cautious which is good and once he checked the
moon roof and the other windows that open to the world, he was fine.

Monies' were exchanged, I ran to the bank pronto and once the funds clear it is all his. :)

He is a bit of a dinosaur and prefers the olde world and the cheque method and a shake of the hands. The change of ownership was even done with a pen and paper once I found one...
All good, happy that it has gone (well, almost. It is outside the house for three working days :)) and I can concentrate on the DR 650 and the VStrom....

Many thanks all for your comments, all constructive and taken onboard :)

I asked the question and you all obliged! Cheers :niceone:

[BlackSheepLogic]

The prospective buyer wanted another look.

Anyway, he then set up a test device on the radiator...... Oh shit he says, you have serious issue, I think the head id cracked etc blah blah....
He wasn't even getting a seal on the frickin thing! I think we have issues he states... Oh well a sale lost, no biggie I will keep it.

Yep, over the years seen a lot of people who have the fancy tell all gear and no idea how to use or intemperate the data.

When have a house built in Texas the builder rep had some issues about home buyers having access to 4ft levels. Reckoned they wasted hours of his time.