Quest to get rid of my 2005 Junker

"66P1800inpieces" (66p1800inpieces) 01/10/2020 at 14:15 • Filed to: None

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My In-laws 2005 Nissan Minivan bit the dust and I am not sure how to get rid of it. 187,000 miles and they never changed the transmission oil. The radiator was recently replaced but I think the transmission got a bit hot and it no longer shifts past second. The trans coolers built into the radiator on this model has a known problem of mixing fluid but that didn’t happen so I dropped the pan (pain in the but t on this 4 speed transmission, 5 speed is much better for service), dropped the valve body, replaced the solenoids and filter, put it back in with new fluid. Same problem. I even disconnected the trans harness to put it in limp mode which should lock it in 3rd (two un-powered solinoids= 3rd)It would probably work fine with a new $400 valve body but I just don’t have time to mess with it or the inclination to put in any more money.

So time to junk it. But where? Online tools say they will come pick it up for $225. I figured that I could get a bit more if I drove it in second to a local salvage yard. I called one and they said $100 was the best they could do. Where are these cars going where it is easier, and I get more money for a tow truck to come to my house to take it away versus me driving somewhere.

Do any Oppo’s have tips on the best way to get rid of this and get more than the $225? I don’t want to deal with CL on a sub $500 vehicle with issues or parting it out. Just not worth the hassle and most every panel has been tapped (the photo is of its best side).

facw > 66P1800inpieces 01/10/2020 at 14:33

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Are you (or your in- laws) in a situation where you could just donate it and take the tax writeoff? I haven’t done that, but my parents have, and I get the impression it’s way less hassle than actually selling for scrap, potentially gets you a higher valuation for a junk car, and hopefully raises money for a worthy cause.

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > 66P1800inpieces 01/10/2020 at 14:37

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This is gonna be quite the Odyssey for you. I Venture you might have some luck selling it as is to some Uplander or farm Vi llager who needs a field car. It doesn’t need to be amazing on the highway, just good enough to get around Town and Country roads to be a good Voyager for someone. It might be a bit of work to get it to the next owner, but just make a small Caravan with you and some friends and it’ll be fine.

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > 66P1800inpieces 01/10/2020 at 14:41

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Looks pretty straight in that one picture. A transmission rebuild would be about $3,500, complete. Have you priced a transmission on LKQ?

nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul > themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles 01/10/2020 at 14:41

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Nibby > 66P1800inpieces 01/10/2020 at 14:44

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I say pay the $225 if they agree to take your mother in law as well

66P1800inpieces > facw 01/10/2020 at 14:44

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I’ve successfully donated another car a number of years back but with the new tax codes many people get the most benefit from the standard deduction instead of itemizing. Easier to take the $225 from the scrap man.

i86hotdogs > 66P1800inpieces 01/10/2020 at 14:51

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There is one thing you should do with a condemned van

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles 01/10/2020 at 15:01

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You missed the Routan around in the woods. And I sienna what you did there.

DirtyDodge > themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles 01/10/2020 at 15:08

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thank you for this

66P1800inpieces > i86hotdogs 01/10/2020 at 15:14

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If someone is willing to make that kind of content (after removing the plates and signing the title) they can have the van.  This has the 3.5L V6 out of the Maxima so it should be able to get much more air. 

Stapleface-Now Hyphenated! > 66P1800inpieces 01/10/2020 at 15:22

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Have.a CarMax nearby? They’ll buy anything a s far as I know. Maybe they'll give you more than the junk man?

wafflesnfalafel > 66P1800inpieces 01/10/2020 at 15:40

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We have donated a couple vehicles to non-profits.  Worked super slick plus they can potentially write off the donation on their taxes.

i86hotdogs > 66P1800inpieces 01/10/2020 at 15:53

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I always had the plan that if any of my vehicles are nearing their time, I’ll fix em up to be runnable and enter them into the Gambler 500. Figured if they’re on their way out, full send it

Under_Score > 66P1800inpieces 01/10/2020 at 16:37

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A used Quest in that condition and with that mileage would sell for $2,000  in running order. If a $400 part is all you need, I think it would be worth it to do the extra repair. I know having it sit is a hassle, but it’s only 15 years old and you could profit more by doing the repair.