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On Fri, 20 Feb 2009 08:19:51 -0800 (PST), Frogwatch
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I wanted to just give away my old 1985 Nissan 4WD with 318,000 miles
but my wife insisted I try to sell it starting at $1000. I can
honestly say that I NEVER WASHED IT. My wife washed it a few times
but I never did and it actually looks ok (I also have low standards).
Well, an ad on Craigslist drew no looks and neither did a newspaper
ad. I think it is the mileage that scares people. She actually runs,
has a few problems but really runs and the 4WD works too. Tried to
give it to my son so he could learn some mechanical skills but he
just rolled his eyes. This truck is OK, a REAL truck and not
something that belongs in some ad for Men's fragrance.

Lower your price. These days you can get a nicer truck for a grand.

Who knows, with Obamaomics, might get a new one for $1000 in 6-12 months.

Sold my 1995 4x4 Pathfinder 210,000mi for $500, 100% operational but needed
a paint job, tires, ball joints, rust scrape, brakes, wipers, timing belt,
one seat with a tear... but motor/tranny was 100%. Didn't even burn a cup
of oil between changes. Could have dropped $4,000 to make it ace, but
didn't see the ROI since wanted to go to one vehicle anyways. So kept the
F150 as it is newer and can better haul a boat.