Price of trucks going up?

[Fraser Beatty]

Is it just me, or is it just a regional thing, but has anyone else noticed the price of "our" trucks seems to be going up? I thought with this recession the market would be flooded with cheap trucks as people try to unload their toys and project vehicles for quick cash. Instead, I seem to see the opposite happening. I do see more trucks for sale, but trucks that used to be $1000 are now $2500, non-running rust buckets are being advertised over $1000, etc. etc. What's up with this?

[Blazer Eagle]

i wish it was like that here, im seeing some beautys going for 5000 and some good ole rust free stockers in perfect shape going for like 800, its sad here, real sad, everyones trying to dump their old work truck or play truck

[heavychevy79]

The market's flooded here, you can buy a nice driver, car or truck for $800 all day long, which is strange because $800 doesn't go far at all anymore in the way of bills or food.
It's getting worse too, the goverment is doing a real good job of destroying the middle class here, I see third world conditions with tent cities coming soon.

[thirdstreettito]

Here we have people who sell rust for $5k and people who sell no rust for $500. You have to search CL constantly so you can get deals.

[70k52wd]

Originally Posted by Blazer Eagle

i wish it was like that here, im seeing some beautys going for 5000 and some good ole rust free stockers in perfect shape going for like 800, its sad here, real sad, everyones trying to dump their old work truck or play truck

I have $800 for a perfect rust free stocker. I'll take a couple. Can I get one with a big block?

[crawdadfox]

Originally Posted by 70k52wd

I have $800 for a perfect rust free stocker. I'll take a couple. Can I get one with a big block?

Yeah put me in line too! If i could buy rust free shortys for $800 bucks, i'll quit my day job!! As far as the value of our trucks going up....they never will if people keep giving them away!!

[D13]

I can find a nice truck for $4000. If you want big block or A/C keep adding. 4WD are stupid expensive because people have modded them and are looking to get money back. Rust and needs repair $3-800, decent body needs repair $5-18--, running but rusty $750-2500, nice reapint needs minor repair only $2500-3500, nice clean ready to drive with repaint and wheels $4000.

[Fraser Beatty]

Yeah I've been looking at all the Michigan Craigslist sites, and even though I'm 10 minutes from the border, it seems like everything over on the Michigan side is 1/3 the price of what it would be over here in Canada. Even adding 25% for the exchange rate and import taxes and everything, trucks are STILL much cheaper across the border. I don't get it. I'd go across the border to get a truck but I have no car trailer at the minute and no truck to pull it anyway.

[88 Dippy]

my truck was $1600 (yes i over paid) but it was the cheapest 4x4 i could find that wasn't rusted in half. some times i wish i seteled on a 2wd

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by 70k52wd

I have $800 for a perfect rust free stocker. I'll take a couple. Can I get one with a big block?

Originally Posted by Crawdadfox

Yeah put me in line too! If i could buy rust free shortys for $800 bucks, i'll quit my day job!! As far as the value of our trucks going up....they never will if people keep giving them away!!

I'm in the DFW area & on CL daily always looking for some extra income to further my projects. I haven't ran across a 'cheap' (less than 2K) clean plain-jane swb truck in a while. I did get a lead on a 79 HeavyHalf w/a stock 454 & was told it's exceptionally nice. I haven't seen it yet but I was told it's very clean/original & priced to sell.

[vern350]

I'm with you Fraser Beatty, trucks in this area are over priced. People think they are gold.

[strick9c10]

Unfortunately, that's part of the mentality with some sellers who are out of touch with the market... "if it's old, it's gold."

I purchased my '79 C-10 about 3 years ago. I'll admit it... I practically stole the thing. But, I was also in the right place at the right time. However, since that time, I have seen prices of 73-80 trucks double in price... especially nice ones, at least in our area. I also feel it's because we live in the rust belt. Clean trucks of that vintage are getting much harder to find.

Here in New England, 4x4's go for a premium. It's just the way it is. The positive flip side, however, not many people want 2wd's... unless it's pre-1981.

Since the selection of pre-73 trucks has become much thinner, buyers go to the next era... in this case, 73-80. It's been this way with cars that were built before 1975 for years.

IMO, it won't be too long before you'll see a really nice stock 73-87 V-8 truck, regardless of bed length go for $30K... more if it's modified.

[scotts62]

^^^^ DANG! Lets build a truck and go sell it there!

[Damien]

Most vehicles go through a cycle. The depreciate until they are about 20 to 30 years old then start going back up. Look at the '80's F and G bodies. The cars from the '60s are doing the same thing and are correcting again. Our trucks are going to go up slow, I think, because GM used a design that was changed relatively little for 20 years as opposed to the '67-'72 trucks short run.

[Fraser Beatty]

So it's not just me lol. Pefect example, I was cruisin the local online classifieds tonight, came across one of our trucks. Knew from the start I wasn't goin to buy it, called to find out the details anyway. 84 1/2 ton 2WD LWB. Original 305 engine with 200 000+ kms, 700R4 tranny, no work done to either since new according to current owner. Guy told me it would need floors, rockers, and cab corners for sure. Box, doors, and fenders looked dicey in the classified pics. Get this. Asking price was $3000 (and that's in Canadian funds)!!!!! Asked the guy if he was flexible, said he might drop to $2700 cash. I just about laughed.

BTW this is in London, Ontario, Canada, about 1 hour from the US border at Port Huron, Michigan, where the same truck would be no more than $600-$700 from what I have seen.

[slugish]

All of you are exactly right . Itravel thrughout central & southside Va. on my job . I stopped at a used car lot in southern VA. What caught my eye & the reason Istopped was the slection of cars & trucks he had . He specializes in vintage- classic stuff which he said he gets mostly now from people who have to sell their toys to pay their bills due to the economic conditions . One of his was a 72 swb super cheyenne for 14.500. Right beside it was a 86 swb -totally stock totally rust free silverado for 4900.00 . the72 was very special -lowered a little -frame off restoration -but he went on to tell me that the squares were getting harder to find ( good ones ) & the prices are definitely increasing . the 86 was a solid body truck & had a cover over the bed & the owner admitted that the squares are definitely becoming more & more desirable to street rod up . As we all know too many wwre made in these years for them to be as valuable as the 67-72's . I personally would not pay 3 times more for a 67-72 than a 73-87 assuming all were in the same condition . take advantage of the price of our teucks now .-for some day > you know what i mean.

[Fraser Beatty]

I went back just now, couldn't find the exact ad I was refering to in order to post the link to it. Found some more though. Check out those prices! I understand you can ASK whatever you want for a vehicle, but I really wonder if some of these trucks will ever sell...Remember these are Canadian prices, add about 15% to the asking price to cover the exchange rate.

http://london.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehic...AdIdZ128584516

http://london.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehic...AdIdZ128298961

http://london.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehic...AdIdZ127253047
Not TOO bad of a price, still more than what I would pay for it, and looks like it would need some work for safety

http://london.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehic...AdIdZ129429085

http://london.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehic...AdIdZ128060655


http://london.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehic...AdIdZ122581191

[Fraser Beatty]

ohhhh booyyyy, just found this one for $13 500 or $15 525 of your US dollars...

http://london.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehic...AdIdZ122502451

[Fraser Beatty]

okay last one...can't see how he has $10k into this truck, let alone $10K without a paint job...

http://london.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehic...AdIdZ129127721

[1956cameo]

Have to agree with SCOTI, the Dallas CL has 67-72 and 73-80 model trucks in very good shape and nice options lists going for about $600-$1,000 almost daily. In the last three months I have seen a 69 1/2 ton CST factory BB, A 70 1/2 ton CST factory BB both for $800 obo each. I also saw a 77 1/2 ton factory big block as well for $500. There was also a 70 1/2 ton with 60k original miles that looked like it was five years old for sale for $600 because the people inherited it from their grandpa and couldnt get it to start. Sounded to me like all it needed was some points. Heck just this past monday there was a 67 1/2 ton that was cherry for $650 obo. It was sold before I could call on it though. Trust me when I say Dallas CL is Awesome!!

[chevycc04]

I just purchased an 87 with 78k original miles on it for 1400 but it needs a new front end. its the cleanest truck I seen inside and the bed is also really nice. here is a pic of it.

[Fraser Beatty]

Darn why does Texas have to be so far away? Sounds like some nice trucks there for very little $$$.

[79 silverado]

Originally Posted by Fraser Beatty

ohhhh booyyyy, just found this one for $13 500 or $15 525 of your US dollars...

http://london.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehic...AdIdZ122502451

You converted in the wrong direction.... it would be about 11,700 in US dollars.

$1US ~$1.16CDN right now

[Fraser Beatty]

Okay yep sorry you are right. It's late. I'm tired. Forgot the US dollar was LOWER than the Canadian dollar lol.

[Oldschool82]

Originally Posted by vern350

I'm with you Fraser Beatty, trucks in this area are over priced. People think they are gold.

Depends on what your definition of over priced is. I bought my 82short for basically $1,500 and it's in ok shape, needs some cosmetic help for sure but runs good and I have a 2001 camaro ss that I bought back in August of last year for $10,000., Looks great and will throw you back in the seat.....(When it's not broke down). I have constantly had computer and electrical issues with it. I have had a couple people tell me that they had looked at my truck before I got it and told the salesman "no thanks at $1500 with a ". It has been more than worth that to me. My old 82 has been running like a champ, while my $10,000. (not counting the $2,300 I have spent fixing things on it) Camaro SS sits in my driveway (AGAIN) with more problems. Made of gold? DURN RIGHT my truck is...LOL. I love my old truck!

! GO SQUARE BODIES!