SOLD the '87 Toyota SR5 today!

[rickc5]

I haven't posted it for sale anywhere yet--have a vacation first--but it's finally ready to head down the road. Two of these old guys are one too many for this old guy. Can't keep up.

It has 224K miles and still has some minor stuff needing done. Original paint & interior though. Any idea what I could ask for it? I'm thinking around $4K.

 

[toyotafan]

post more pics. how long have you had the truck?

 

[rickc5]

Bought it in late March of this year (2018). Roomier than the '83, but as I mentioned, two is one too many. Spent most of its life in Colorado. Surface rust ONLY underneath. I repaired the small rust spots on the bed--otherwise original paint. It has an oil leak and a couple of other things that could use fixing. Generally in much better than average condition.

 

[kennythewelder]

IDK how well vehicles hold up in your area. Around me that truck in that condition is worth between $6500 and $8500. It is a classic.

 

[toyotafan]

That truck looks really clean.

 

[tibadoe]

Definitely a sharp looking truck.

 

[rickc5]

Put it up on Craig's List Monday. Lots of responses but only 2 lookers--no buyers yet.

 

[toyotafan]

Link to the cl page when you get a minute.

 

[rickc5]

Link to my CL ad:
1987 Toyota SR5 Xtra-Cab 4x4 pickup truck

So far it's all been typical CL stuff. Everyone wants it for free. Sheesh.

 

[jazz]

I would hold firm at what I think is a very fair price. The truck is very clean. These trucks don't appeal to the masses as far as ownership so you have to be patient.

 

[toyotafan]

You might want to consider eBay motors. Seriously, I've sold one truck on there and it was a guy in northern Florida who happened to be looking for that exact truck with that engine, transmission, age, miles, price, etc. You will have to pay their fee of course, but you could put it in at auction starting at $100 and put a reserve on $4,000. Then if it doesn't sell for the reserve price you're not forced to sell your truck for the highest bid.

The benefit of course is that you reach a much larger audience then you would on craigslist. Someone out there is interested in that truck. I'll post a link on twitter to this thread with pics of your truck to see if we can get more attention.

 

[jazz]

I bought my avatar truck on eBay as well as other vehicles over the years. I noticed many Toyota trucks get relisted due to dreamers/deadbeat bidders. I contacted seller, pointed out the high bidders had zero history, the experienced seller agreed and also agreed to my offer. Picked up truck a couple weeks later in Cedar Rapid Iowa.

 

[toyotafan]

I made a gallery album here too and we can link to that.

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• toyotafan
• Nov 16, 2018

 

[jazz]

I am not sure how EBAY handles buyers now but when I sold my bird it was gone 1 1/2 hours into auction however EBAY made buyer qualify before I was notified of sale. My first experience with EBAY was buying the old truck in driveway, second was selling the bird. My 4runner you can see was my tow vehicle at that time.

 

[rickc5]

A guy from Austin, TX says he's buying a plane ticket and will be here Mon or Tue with cash. I'm holding my breath....

 

[jazz]

I would have e-transferred 10% deposit to hold as a guarantee. Some one else shows up with cash don’t turn them away
Good luck!

 

[toyotafan]

A guy from Austin, TX says he's buying a plane ticket and will be here Mon or Tue with cash. I'm holding my breath....

Don't turn blue.

 

[toyotafan]

Any updates? I posted on facebook and someone asked about price.

 

[rickc5]

SOLD the '87 today. Full price sale. Buyer driving back to Austin, TX as I type.

Steve, can you delete that FB post?

 

[tibadoe]

Congrats on your sale.