Opinions needed

[triumphrider-1]

I've been eyeing up a Ranger for a while now to either purchase and use as a DD, or fix up and sell. As far as specs go for the Ranger it is:

1995 Ranger XL 4x4
198,000 miles on the odometer
Regular cab short bed
2.3L with 5 speed transmission
manual transfer case and hubs
newer 30" x 9.5" tires
has a fiberglass cap and some small dents, but not much rust

KBB has it listed for around $2000 in fair condition, but I am not sure how willing someone would be to pay that if I decided to buy it and "flip it".

Any thoughts/opinions?

 

[adsm08]

I sure wouldn't pay that for it.

 

[TheTopher]

I know it's a little messed up but personally, I'd post a fake ad on craigslist or wherever you plan to sell it for the truck before you buy it, at the price you'd want for it, maybe even a little higher and see if anybody bites. Then you can gauge whether to buy it or not based on how many replies you get.

 

[mp3deviant721]

How much is it selling for? Offer $1600 for it see what they say. KBB values are a bit inflated. NADA gives $1800 for average trade in condition. Still is a bit much for a truck that year though.

 

[triumphrider-1]

Yeah, I was thinking about listing it for $1400 or best offer, if I went that route.

 

[mp3deviant721]

Yeah. Try that. It might seem to the person that you are lowballing them, but it never hurts to try.