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Old 10-02-2008 | 09:36 AM
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With the market in this state of suckiness, it's hard to find ways to move a heavy duty pickup, especially a diesel. What ways have worked for you guys? I've got it in the paper and will be running it in autotrader but I wanted to see if you guys used any other avenues.

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Old 10-02-2008 | 09:50 AM
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Sadly knock the price way down... and hope that someone wants it at the low price. Exactly the reason I still have mine. I haven't even tried to sell it, I don't want to know how much it's NOT worth!!
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Try posting it on the diesel truck specific message boards.
Old 10-02-2008 | 10:55 AM
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Try paying someone to come take it. That should help it sell fast.
Old 10-02-2008 | 10:58 AM
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Try listing on craigslist. Free. Cant hurt. Try the local sales papers and stuff to.
Old 10-02-2008 | 11:00 AM
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What year? 4x4?
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post it on all the message boards you know. find other boards (truck boards and similar) and post it there, craigslist, ebay, autotrader, you could put up flyers and bandit signs in various places, sign on the truck, setup a referal system and have other people look for buyers.
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It's a 2006 3500 4x4 laramie. It has the heated leather seats, navigation, infinity sound, etc. It basically has every option except a sunroof. I'd like to get about $22k for it but I don't know how to gauge what it's worth. I understand about knocking the price down, but man it sure sucks to think about it

I'll have to look for some specific forums like this.

Thanks for the help guys!!
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they dont have to be spacific forums. put it on any forum you can think of. make a word document and make a list (of links) of everywhere it was posted. then you can go to that list and go to every place and TTT the posts as needed.
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cool idea man! thanks! i'd definitely have trouble trying to keep that all straight
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Originally Posted by ChaoSS
It's a 2006 3500 4x4 laramie. It has the heated leather seats, navigation, infinity sound, etc. It basically has every option except a sunroof. I'd like to get about $22k for it but I don't know how to gauge what it's worth. I understand about knocking the price down, but man it sure sucks to think about it

I'll have to look for some specific forums like this.

Thanks for the help guys!!
How many miles? NineBall paid 19900 for his 06 2wd Laramie with 60ish thousand miles. TheRIghtFormula just sold his 07 5.9 2500 4x4 Lonestar with 22k for 27250
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How many miles? NineBall paid 19900 for his 06 2wd Laramie with 60ish thousand miles. TheRIghtFormula just sold his 07 5.9 2500 4x4 Lonestar with 22k for 27250
It's got about 70,000 miles on it. that's pretty good on the 07 for sure! i'd love to get that much for it!
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Originally Posted by ChaoSS
It's got about 70,000 miles on it. that's pretty good on the 07 for sure! i'd love to get that much for it!
With those miles, I'd say you could probably get $21-23k for it pretty easily if it's in good condition. I'd list it for $26k

www.cumminsforum.com

http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/dev/index.php

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http://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/

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Old 10-02-2008 | 05:18 PM
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Take it to the stealership and bend over
Old 10-02-2008 | 05:45 PM
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post pics......im intrested...
Old 10-02-2008 | 06:17 PM
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You have the 5.9L so you're in good shape....from what I've heard and read the new 6.7's aren't exactly desireable. The same optioned truck, brand new probably goes for what I got for my truck.

I had mine listed softly since the beginning of the summer. I advertised it a little harder last month and it sold within 3 weeks.

I've had very good luck with craigslist. The houston auto cl section moves pretty quickly so keep "bumping" your ad. Be patient.

Oh, and lastly, be prepared to hear from Canadians. For some reason it's considerably cheaper to buy a diesel in the US and take it across the border. I was contacted by two seperate guys, both wanting me to take the truck to the dealership, have it inspected, etc. I told them I'd be happy to do it if they provided a deposit...which I never saw. Not sure if it's a scam or not, just FYI.

Good luck!!
Old 10-03-2008 | 06:21 AM
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i think i'll definitely go the CL way. seems there are a ton of vehicles on there.

here are some pics of the truck. it will be detailed and ready for selling hopefully by the end of the weekend then i can get some better pics.











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Try paying someone to come take it. That should help it sell fast.
claim that bitch stolen lol




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