So I've been tasked with selling one of these..

"Birddog" (maintmgt)
11/10/2015 at 16:14 • Filed to: None

Our company is getting rid of a 2003 Yukon XL and 2004 Pacifica.

They told me to look over the car and try to find a value.

Here’s the base of the ad that I’m working on. I’ll have to add to it as I go of course.

2004 Pacifica

...The Good...

3.5 L V6 with AWD and 122,000 miles

Leather interior, power seats, windows and locks

Moonroof

Rear view camera

Good tires (new in 2008)

6 disc CD changer in dash

...The bad...

It’s a Pacifica

Paint on hood above headlights is peeling, hail damage on hood, and deep scratches on passenger door/fender

Headlights are turning Yellow (UV damage)

Navigation system needs updating or repair

Has emission system malfunction P0400 and P0441

Driver side front window will not go up

Possible coolant leak

Now, the powers that be do not want to repair anything on the car so I set the value at $2000-$2500. We’ll see how that goes over!

DISCUSSION (27)

Ash78, voting early and often > Birddog
11/10/2015 at 16:20

Don’t forget to sell the Pacifica as having a lot of Mercedes underneath. It was developed by DCX along with the R-class Mercedes and IIRC, shares a lot of suspension componentry.

You never know who you’ll reel in with some semi-accurate name dropping.

shop-teacher > Birddog
11/10/2015 at 16:21

Ugh, I always hated these.

Tell me about this Yukon XL.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Birddog
11/10/2015 at 16:21

Whoa, whats the news on that Yukon though?

Future next gen S2000 owner > Birddog
11/10/2015 at 16:23

...The Good...

......

The Bad

Everything.

FTFY

Birddog > Ash78, voting early and often
11/10/2015 at 16:25

True!

Oddly, I like the R class!

Birddog > shop-teacher
11/10/2015 at 16:35

Seriously, how did they manage to make something this big feel so small. The interior is damn near claustrophobic!

My bad on the Yukon. it’s a 2003. I haven’t had a chance to go over it yet. One owner, 153,000 miles AWD/4WD, 5.3, pretty much every option. Leather, 3rd row, load levelers, HD Towing package. It’s really pretty nice.

Birddog > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
11/10/2015 at 16:39

It’s actually a 2003. 153,000 miles AWD/4WD, 5.3, pretty much every option. Leather, 3rd row, load levelers, HD Towing package. The nice thing is that I have every service record going back to new.

I haven’t figured a price yet, they were looking for around $6,000 recently.

Birddog > shop-teacher
11/10/2015 at 16:39

Just remembered that they were thinking around $6,000 for it recently.

Birddog > Future next gen S2000 owner
11/10/2015 at 16:41

The worst part is that they dumped TONS of money into it. I have a stack of service records almost an inch thick for repairs.

Future next gen S2000 owner > Birddog
11/10/2015 at 16:43

Sometimes it is better to cut your losses.

Under_Score > Birddog
11/10/2015 at 16:56

My neighbor has a Pacifica, and it has between 200,000 and 300,000 miles (maybe even 300K now). Those are some long lasting vehicles.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Birddog
11/10/2015 at 16:59

OK, I’m interested.

What color? You said pretty much every option, does it have dual zone temp controls? Heated Seats? TV for the 2nd row?

Was just surfing the net for these today. Thinking about a license plate that says “DAD BUS”.

Birddog > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
11/10/2015 at 17:00

Let me go out and take a look!

Birddog > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
11/10/2015 at 17:11

Kinja'd!!!

No TV and Heated seats. It does have Dual climate controls rear radio controls and front/rear HVAC.

shop-teacher > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
11/10/2015 at 17:47

Dude, these things are nice. I don’t need it at all, and I’m very tempted.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Birddog
11/10/2015 at 18:35

Hmm. You said AWD/4x4, is it really full selectable 4x4? 2hi, 4hi and 4lo?

Also, where are you?

Birddog > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
11/10/2015 at 19:40

The truck is in Elgin at work. I90 and 31.

Yeah, AWD, 2WD, 4hi and low.

Birddog > shop-teacher
11/10/2015 at 20:01

I might try to take it home over the weekend. It is a nice driver!

shop-teacher > Birddog
11/10/2015 at 20:05

I love those things. I have no need for it, but I seriously want it. My truck is a GMT-800, I actually like their interiors for the most part.

shop-teacher > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
11/10/2015 at 20:06

If you decide to buy it, let me know. You’ll have to drive right by my house to get there. :)

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Birddog
11/10/2015 at 21:21

That’s not THAT bad, I could take the train almost there from metro Detroit.

Hmm. Maybe you can get me some more pics?

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > shop-teacher
11/10/2015 at 21:22

Will do. I’m thinking about it, I could take the train almost all the way there (and not worry about another car to bring back) from metro Detroit.

Birddog > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
11/10/2015 at 21:33

Yeah, I can do that Thursday, I’m off tomorrow. It’s set for a full Detail on Saturday so you’ll be getting the “before” pics.

shop-teacher > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
11/10/2015 at 21:38

Yeah, the Metra train to Big Timber station will get you very close. My brother in law is a train master there.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > Birddog
11/11/2015 at 00:05

Thanks man, let me know!

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > shop-teacher
11/11/2015 at 00:07

IF this happens that’ll probably be my plan. Like I said, no 2nd vehicle to worry about then. I can hop the train 15 minutes from my house too. It’s about 4-5 hours out that way.

shop-teacher > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
11/11/2015 at 00:16

Yeah, that’s definitely the way to go.