06 GX 470...Lot told me to make an offer

[dcg141]

186000 with none of the major service documented. Minor service was kept very well. Will not go forward so could be simple or a major rebuild. At minimum it needs all the major services done. I'm thinking a $3000 offer if they will take it. would love some opinions.

 

[Deleted member 96197]

You could probably part it out for more than $3k, so that seems like a safe offer in my book.

 

[dcg141]

Going back tomorrow with some cash and seeing just how bad they want to see it gone.

 

[dcg141]

I offered 2 they want 4. I told them no way at 4 so waiting to see if they counter offer.

 

[JLee]

$4k is dirt cheap....

 

[Fives]

Depends on the reason for “will not go forward”.

 

[JLee]

Depends on the reason for “will not go forward”.

lol somehow I missed that part. Yeah, that could be expensive if you're outsourcing the repair. You can get used transmissions on car-part for ~$500, which wouldn't be the end of the world unless labor dramatically shifted the equation. Transfer cases are significantly more expensive.

 

[dcg141]

You can find used transmissions for $1200 to $1500 online with free shipping nationwide. Called a a local shop I use and he said $600 for an install with new filter and fluid. So running your at 5 grand with all of the major service left. That's a decent deal but after that your creeping up close to regular retail so not a bargain. Problem is they are not going for the deal. I used to buy SUV's like this easily for $2000 and under and fix them. There are just not many bargains left out there in used vehicles anymore. They have a 13 yo unit with a lunched tranny closing in on 200000 miles and won't take 3 grand....wow. I think GX 470's are no longer under the radar anymore.