They have come out with some incentives on the 2008 Superduty's and I'm starting to get the itch again for a new hauler. I will probably go for a 450. Here is my question. I'm a wholesale dealer and know how to liquidate my truck fast, but I would rather retail it obviously. Where have you guys had the best luck advertising heavy duty trucks? Autotrader, Craig's list, E-Bay???? Too many choices. The truck is a 2006 4x4 Crew Cab Lariat PSD with an FX/4 package. It is wedgewood blue with a tan leather interior, every option. The truck has 51,000 miles and has been dealer serviced from day one. The truck was 51,000 MSRP new, what should I price it at to not give it away, but not screw someone either?

kelley blue book for value; then auto trader, should sell in a week, mine did for asking price. MAKE SURE IT'S POSTED ON TRADERONLINE ALSO.

chuck, as a wholesale dealer you should have enough ford friends to tell you what the retail amount should be. Same as where to advertise it. Kelly is not used on the east coast so its shown value is of no use to you. You need to use the guide that is used at the auctions for the northeast. Then add 2 to three grand.

I think that truck would wholesale in Indiana for low 30's. I would go from there, plus 2 or 3 g over.

Mileage bring the price down some.
MMR
Wholesale $27,500-$28,500

Look on www.cars.com and www.autotrader.com

to see what competition you have.
Rock

Vehicle Identification
Search: Select Region: National
Year: 2006 Seasonal Adjustment: No
Make: FORD
Model: F350 PICKUP 4WD V8 SRW
Style: CREW CAB 6.0L DSL LARIAT FX4

Transactions

Date Auction Sale Type Price Mileage Cond Color Eng Trans
05/23/07 MINNEAP Regular $27,600 58,743 Below GRAY 8D O
06/05/07 FAAO Regular $28,300 60,759 Below BROWN 8D A
06/07/07 GTR TMPA Lease $28,600 48,773 Below WHT-Z1 8D
06/05/07 TENN Lease $28,750 47,269 Below BLUE 8D O
06/07/07 ATLANTA Regular $30,000 47,299 Below BLUE 8D A
05/24/07 166 Regular $30,900 34,662 Avg GRAY 8D O
05/23/07 MINNEAP Lease $31,500 21,734 Avg BLUE 8D O
06/13/07 NASHVILL Regular $32,000 23,433 Avg EBONY 8D A
06/06/07 SAN ANTO Lease $32,100 39,340 Avg WHITE 8D A
05/16/07 NADE Lease $32,500 34,583 Avg YELLOW 8D A
05/30/07 GTR TMPA Factory $32,600 5,098 Avg BROWN 8D A
05/23/07 NADE Lease $32,750 40,251 Avg WHITE 8D A
05/17/07 GTR TMPA Lease $32,800 24,351 Avg GREEN 8D A
05/15/07 TENN Regular $32,900 29,392 Avg GREEN 8D
06/06/07 CADE Regular $33,000 27,903 Avg GRAY 8D A
05/22/07 DETROIT Lease $33,200 18,816 Avg BLACK 8D A
05/18/07 MANHEIM Regular $34,600 25,319 Avg BLUE 8D A
06/06/07 NASHVILL Lease $35,000 9,871 Above DKTORRED 8
05/18/07 NEVADA Regular $35,250 29,798 Above GOLD 8D A
05/15/07 DETROIT Lease $35,900 17,003 Above GRAY 8D A
05/23/07 NADE Lease $36,300 14,469 Above YELLOW 8D A


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Kelley Blue Book IS used in the southeast; at least all the Ford dealers in NC use it as a wholesale, retail & trade-in guide 1st, then NADA 2nd. Truck Trader online is good for a relatively quick sale; lots of exposure. Like I said I sold my PSD quick for asking price.

Thanks for the replies.

Chuck,
When you get a chance, can you email me some pics ([email protected]). I am in the Market for a F350 4X4.
Thanks,
Corey