The previous Salvage title history will DEVALUE your Land Cruiser 30%-40% versus an equal condition and equivalent mileage Land Cruiser WITHOUT previous salvage history. Given that FACT it's pretty easy to determine the value of YOUR LC.
Go to NADA, Kelly BB, Hagerty or other retail price guide, put in the information that is pertinent to your LC, get a retail value of an equivalent LC without salvage history and DEDUCT 30%-40% from that number based upon the appearance and mechanical condition of YOUR LC. You NOW have your LC'S real market value.
The percentages I have provided are what motor vehicles dealers and others in the automotive retail industry use when determining the value of a vehicle with a "Dirty Bird" on the title (Previous Salvage Designation).
You must realize that the "Dirty Bird" history on your LC's title will eliminate as much as 80+% of the buyer's out there who will not even consider purchasing a vehicle with a "Dirty Bird" on the title no matter how nice your LC appears. This is particularly true when you are discussing a "High Line" vehicle such as a Toyota Land Cruiser.
It's all about the DISCOUNTED PRICE matching the CONDITION given YOUR LC's previous salvage history as buyer's of vehicles with a "Previous Salvage History" WILL WANT A GREAT DEAL!
