How would my Taurus wagon do on Cars and Bids?
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Nick1994
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Who said anything about taste in cars? I said worth. I paid $2,500 for my Sonata that’s 8 years newer with barely more miles a couple weeks ago.
I paid $2,100 for my Camry 7 years ago.
And my Jeep is worth around $6k. They’re sought after, unlike a Taurus.
You're trying to sell an Onion joke.
https://www.theonion.com/ford-unveils-new-car-for-cash-strapped-buyers-the-1993-1819594878
The wagons have a slight cult following among wagon people. Maybe not anymore, but I remember reading at one point they had a following in Japan for looking like whales or something. Then again, Japan is probably the hottest market for Dodge B-Series vans.
8 passenger capacity and a large cargo area without all the negatives of a gas sucking, rollover prone, lumbering SUV.
I know a few people with recent shape Taurus wagon and the only reason they bought was they could not afford a nicer vehicle so they drive that.
If you had the previous gen you might get the excitement of Christmas Vacation movie:
https://townsquare.media/site/393/files/2020/12/78284625_106221754188185_7596288208648798208_o.jpg
Is there a spot for a third person in the front? I like the rear facing 3rd row, and that the rear window opens. The car looks great too.
When I was in the car business, we had a saying that there is an a%& for every seat. I am sure it will sell and if you put it in front of the right person it may even sell for the price that you're asking. That being said, I'd be pretty apprehensive about putting it in a no-reserve auction.
Yes it seats 3 in the front row.
"... ridiculous like $25k on BAT...."
inflated market. All cant sell like that...
"...if you put it in front of the right person..."
BINGO. That's the whole point of (older) car sales.
(or in frnt of 'enuff' ppl)
inflated market. All cant sell like that...
"...if you put it in front of the right person..."
BINGO. That's the whole point of (older) car sales.
(or in frnt of 'enuff' ppl)
The only people who bought these new were retires (for hauling soil and mulch) who had blue ribbon azalea gardens and retired Ford assembly workers.
The only people who drive them now are m3th heads, who most likely were given the car through the family’s estate. They eventually become lawn ornaments.
The only people who drive them now are m3th heads, who most likely were given the car through the family’s estate. They eventually become lawn ornaments.
Just came back from a car show I posted about in another thread. I've entered dozens of cars into shows over the years and never got so many questions and positive comments as I got with this one. Lots of them mentioned how they loved riding back in the third seat when they were kids, or about how their parents took them on summer vacation in one of these. Retires don't buy station wagons.
Hi there. I'm Steve Lang. I've been an auto auctioneer and car dealer for over 20 years now.
Here's the reality on your Taurus. First, it's not unique unless it's immaculate. No rust. No rips or tears. Everything works. If you're not 3 for 3 in these departments, you're not unique.
I have sold a couple of those Tauruses on online auction platforms. C&B is right. You will only get serious traffic if it's no reserve AND it's in mint condition. I would suggest holding off until Thanksgiving. At that point folks will begin their Christmas shopping and a few other fortunate souls will get end of the year bonuses.
If it's not mint then just sell it on Craigslist. List it in every major market within a 300 mile radius (just $5 per listing) and lower your price to about $3995 unless you live in the West Coast.
I believe I sold a 1999 GL model with only 28000 miles a few years back. It's on YouTube. Today's prices are higher, but not all that much more for domestic late '90s wagons that don't have a high output engine.
Good luck. Hope you get all the money.
Here's the reality on your Taurus. First, it's not unique unless it's immaculate. No rust. No rips or tears. Everything works. If you're not 3 for 3 in these departments, you're not unique.
I have sold a couple of those Tauruses on online auction platforms. C&B is right. You will only get serious traffic if it's no reserve AND it's in mint condition. I would suggest holding off until Thanksgiving. At that point folks will begin their Christmas shopping and a few other fortunate souls will get end of the year bonuses.
If it's not mint then just sell it on Craigslist. List it in every major market within a 300 mile radius (just $5 per listing) and lower your price to about $3995 unless you live in the West Coast.
I believe I sold a 1999 GL model with only 28000 miles a few years back. It's on YouTube. Today's prices are higher, but not all that much more for domestic late '90s wagons that don't have a high output engine.
Good luck. Hope you get all the money.
Sure, in the 60’s and 70’s kids loved riding in the back seat. By the 80’s, station wagon popularity was waning and by the 90’s virtually no families wanted a station wagon, much less a midsized Taurus.
Pretty much no one is going to buy a Taurus wagon to relive their childhood since virtually no one was raised in a family with a Taurus wagon. Most are after the full size GM and Ford wagons since that is what they had growing up.
To this day the only people I see driving these Taurus wagons are retired folks and m3th heads. Sorry but it’s the reality.
This one with similar miles brought nearly $9500. https://www.ebay.com/itm/4038022006...=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 Wow.
I still don't understand the wagon hate, and why people SUV's that have far less utility, or people buy the most capable vehicle( a pickup truck) and then just do stuff the taurus wagon can do... I wish my wagons had the rear window that could open and it would be handy if the Outback could seat 3 across the front, or even have the rear jump seats. I really don't care what people think about my vehicle choice, I just like to get stuff done, do my activities without spending a ton on buying it, or putting fuel in it...
But I guess in N.A. the concept of a practical, efficient, useful, vehicle doesn't really sell... And so we have hardly any wagons.
Some of us have wagons...
I’m not sure why so many people hate wagons either. I know wagons didn’t stand a chance though. The oil embargo in the 70’s had people ditching their big Detroit metal to save on fuel. The introduction of the minivan in 1983 basically closed the coffin on station wagons. And if we’re being honest, the minivan is what planted the seed for fwd crossover SUVS. A minivan and a crossover are basically the same thing with different doors.
I really do hope you get the price you want to sell it for.
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