2007 Honda Odyssey, EX-L. Two owner CA car, 170K miles.
The van is owned by one of my friends and he wants to sell it. One of my auto tech friends is interested in buying it.
I have done a lot of work to the van over the last 6 months. What is a reasonable sale price?
The Good:
- Timing Belt Service, Drive Belt Tensioner and Drive Belt were replaced 3K ago.
- Valve Clearance was adjusted 2K ago. Spark Plugs and Valve Cover Gaskets were replaced at the same time.
- Last week, I resealed the oil pump assembly, replaced the oil pan and overhauled the Power Steering pump with new gaskets and new shaft seal.
- Brake Fluid Flush, ATF drain and refill and Rear Brake Pad replacement were performed last week. Later this week, it will be receiving new front brake pads and rotors.
- $49 Walmart Battery was installed 6 months ago.
- Passes CA Smog Inspection
The Bad:
- Burns 1 qt of oil every 1500-2K miles. Oil Consumption can be reduced if VCM is disabled.
- All Tires are between 4/32"-5/32"
- Front bumper cover needs to be refitted, several dents (largest one is tennis ball sized) and headlights need to be reconditioned. Overall cosmetic condition is a B- for a 14 year old minivan.
- Rear Main Seal is starting to seep.
The Ugly:
- Front camshaft is pitted, this will become an issue at some point. For now, the engine sounds normal.
- Paint has failed on the upper portion of the liftgate
- Lower Glovebox latch is broken
- Power liftgate motor has failed
The van is owned by one of my friends and he wants to sell it. One of my auto tech friends is interested in buying it.
I have done a lot of work to the van over the last 6 months. What is a reasonable sale price?
The Good:
- Timing Belt Service, Drive Belt Tensioner and Drive Belt were replaced 3K ago.
- Valve Clearance was adjusted 2K ago. Spark Plugs and Valve Cover Gaskets were replaced at the same time.
- Last week, I resealed the oil pump assembly, replaced the oil pan and overhauled the Power Steering pump with new gaskets and new shaft seal.
- Brake Fluid Flush, ATF drain and refill and Rear Brake Pad replacement were performed last week. Later this week, it will be receiving new front brake pads and rotors.
- $49 Walmart Battery was installed 6 months ago.
- Passes CA Smog Inspection
The Bad:
- Burns 1 qt of oil every 1500-2K miles. Oil Consumption can be reduced if VCM is disabled.
- All Tires are between 4/32"-5/32"
- Front bumper cover needs to be refitted, several dents (largest one is tennis ball sized) and headlights need to be reconditioned. Overall cosmetic condition is a B- for a 14 year old minivan.
- Rear Main Seal is starting to seep.
The Ugly:
- Front camshaft is pitted, this will become an issue at some point. For now, the engine sounds normal.
- Paint has failed on the upper portion of the liftgate
- Lower Glovebox latch is broken
- Power liftgate motor has failed
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