Probably $2500-$4000 at most. There are too many issues and uncertainties.
I’m shopping for SUVs from this era too, and there are some concerns here.
You really should fix the alignment. Driving it like that because you might sell it is a bad look.
Take care of the small things or expect to get less. Sure, they’re ‘easy fixes,’ but buyers can just pick a cleaner one instead.
As for lifting it, that’s a personal red flag for me. Raising the center of gravity messes with handling and often feels like a DIY mod that might not have been done right.
@Dallas
What else haven’t they fixed? Oil changes maybe? Alignment is just one sign.
@Dallas
Driving a lifted one sounds awful. The stock center of gravity is already bad.
@Dallas
I get what you mean. Trust is hard to come by when buying on Facebook. I’ve taken good care of it, but buyers don’t know that. I’ll sort out the small stuff first.
Edit: I’m not driving it with bad alignment just to sell it. I dropped it from an overextended lift recently, so I haven’t gotten around to it yet. Fixing it up and taking good pictures could make it sell for more. It’s in pretty good shape overall.
@Dallas
If you’re not into lifted trucks, I get it. They do have a higher center of gravity, but the right wheels and tires help with handling. It’s not impossible to flip a lifted truck, but you need to know the limits as a driver.
Fix all the issues. Don’t give buyers any doubts if you want $5k or more.
Speakers rattling, check engine lights—small things matter. Buyers think, ‘Why deal with this when I can get one in better condition?’
As for the check engine light, fix the codes. People assume the worst when they see that. It’s like using an oven with an error light—you just don’t feel good about it.
Make it clean and problem-free, and you’ll have a better chance of getting what you want for it. Good luck!
@Valen
Appreciate the advice. I’ll take care of those things.
I got my 06 Limited with 152k miles for $2k in Texas back in June. Asking $5-6k might be too much.
I bought my '05 for $1,200 five years ago, and it had fewer issues than yours. Plus, in California, you can’t even register a car with a check engine light—it automatically fails emissions. Keep that in mind.
@Jonah
Oh great, California strikes again.
Feel free to insert your favorite California joke here.
For $6k, the car better have no check engine light, all fluids changed, new tires, working AC, and perfect electricals.
If you leave the fixes to the buyer, $3,500-$4,000 is more realistic, tops.
Slate said:
For $6k, the car better have no check engine light, all fluids changed, new tires, working AC, and perfect electricals.
If you leave the fixes to the buyer, $3,500-$4,000 is more realistic, tops.
Yeah, I think you’re right.
With such low miles for a 20-year-old truck and no major issues, $5k-$6k seems reasonable.
Scout said:
With such low miles for a 20-year-old truck and no major issues, $5k-$6k seems reasonable.
That’s what I’m thinking too. I’ll fix the small stuff, though, and maybe aim for a third-gen upgrade.
@Zuri
Yeah, fix the speakers and alignment at least. Makes a big difference for safety and resale.
@Zuri
FYI, yours is a second gen.
Avoid third-gen Expeditions with the 3v 5.4. Those engines were a nightmare.