I submitted my 66,000 mile 1999 Taurus wagon to Cars and Bids and they replied they would list it if I agree to a no reserve listing. Not sure if I want to take that risk if it doesn't get many bids. Thoughts?
How would my Taurus wagon do on Cars and Bids?
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I'd give you about tree fiddy
Hermann
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Which engine. what are you asking.
Well they would if I sell with no reserve. When was the last time you saw a Taurus wagon? And 66k is pretty low for 23 years old.
200 HP Duratec V6. Around $5k. Very clean and fully serviced. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1inI1HBx5JUqJj-IYgs-GipAS8BHMg6GR?usp=sharing
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The no reserve thing seems to be there stick - I think they push for that with everyone other than real popular cars that will for sure sell. There job is to make money for themselves.
I can't see it being the type of car people go to cars and bids to look for. I would list it locally or maybe even AutoTrader and see if you can get the price you want.
I can't see it being the type of car people go to cars and bids to look for. I would list it locally or maybe even AutoTrader and see if you can get the price you want.
If you’re hoping for $5K, there’s no way I would suggest that you list with no reserve. You might find a buyer for it, but you might get a high bid of $900.
I do pretty good on Ebay so that's probably where it belongs.
I would think that the broader audience would help you get your price.
This is crazy but I saw a Gen 4 Taurus wagon this morning. Told the lady loading groceries I had one just like it. Same saggy rear end; the car that is.
Nick1994
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You might get $5k for it if you put $3k cash in the trunk and make sure that’s in the ad.
You'd think so but these mobile suppositories are listed for up to 8k online.
AZjeff
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Nick, he'd get $5k for that out here just because the headlights aren't totally sun fogged. And it's AZ white.
Edit, I'm wrong, it's going to have unacceptable rust underneath.
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A wagon is definitely going to do better than a sedan, but that's still a no reserve car on a site like that. Don't they let you list for free? You'll probably get at least $2k if it isn't junk.
I'm surprised the black and tan Eddie Bauer Explorer on Cars and Bids is only $3k right now, but there's probably a lot of watchers like me and it has 3 days left. I can tell you it won't sell for $3k.
I'm surprised the black and tan Eddie Bauer Explorer on Cars and Bids is only $3k right now, but there's probably a lot of watchers like me and it has 3 days left. I can tell you it won't sell for $3k.
If a Taurus wagon is 8k, then what is a '98 Nissan Frontier with 93K worth? I could probably get $12K for it! Which is what my dad paid for it when he bought it used in 1999 with 15K on it!
Says the man with the most impeccable taste in cars,
2007 Hyundai Sonata 2.4L - 97k
2000 Toyota Camry 2.2L - 251k
1996 Jeep Cherokee 4.0L - 155k
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Is it 4wd, then likely more than you think.
If not, is it rust free - still more than you think.
Things that were common back in the day but no longer exist - compact trucks, full size wagons, etc have a bit of a following. Not great amounts, but you won't have to beg someone to take it either.
If it's clean enough...
One of the most run of the mill standard Southeast issue 2000 Ranger XLTs you could get (full Harvest Gold/Prairie Tan color scheme) sold for something ridiculous like $25k on BAT. $15k truck tops new. Super low miles and very clean, but no luxury edition.
I'm curious to see what my Eddie Bauer collectible would sell for, but my reserve is an equally appealing (to me) 91-94 Explorer, and some money. My Marti Report said this item is rare.
Old cars are a weird market.
Does any care about Taurus or specifically a wagon. No one bought a Taurus and was excited about it. 23 years later there is nothing special.
The 1989 Taurus SHO would be the one on cars and bids.
