Did I sell myself short?

Joined: 31 Mar 2004 Location: Toowoomba

I have a buyer for a SD33T and a 5 speed gearbox from an MQ SQB Patrol I am wrecking and I told him he could have both for $1000.

Engine still went well and the gearbox was nice and tight. Should I have asked for more? I saw a post where someone reckoned the 5 speed gearboxes were worth a bit of money.

Thoughts anyone?

Joined: 15 Nov 2002 Location: Driving my GU in Melbourne

doesn't really matter as you have given him a price.

Joined: 01 Nov 2003 Location: melbourne, Doveton

u have told a person a certain price and if ya asked for more he would be a happy camper, but seen as your not a busness you can do what you want as all is sold and bought in good faith
but hey thats my 2cent

Joined: 25 May 2003 Location: Redbank Plains, QLD

dont look back.. its the past, and the deals already done and forgotten.

It'll only bring misery. The past is there to learn from and thats about as far as it goes Rolling Eyes

Joined: 23 Feb 2004 Location: Brisbane

Dunno why the 5-speed would be particularly valuable. Fifth gear is as weak as p155 in them. In saying that, I didn't have any other problems with it. armsup

Joined: 08 Apr 2003 Location: Camden, Sydney

5 speed boxes in MQ's are pretty rare and uncommon, they only made an appearance in the late models. They are worth anything from $500 to $1000, wreckers charge more than this!!!!!
with regards to the motor, a standard SD33 running well and complete is worth anything form $500 to a Grand as well and the SD33T is worth more than this for sure!!

screwy

Joined: 25 Oct 2003 Location: Melbourne Australia

wannaberacer wrote:

I have a buyer for a SD33T and a 5 speed gearbox from an MQ SQB Patrol I am wrecking and I told him he could have both for $1000.

Engine still went well and the gearbox was nice and tight. Should I have asked for more? I saw a post where someone reckoned the 5 speed gearboxes were worth a bit of money.

Thoughts anyone?

I would say you definitely could have gotten more. But - you've made someone happy and got what you were asking. No reason to feel bad; in fact, reason to feel good.

Jason

Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2004 7:40 am

The 5 spd could have fetched upwards of $900

The SD33T would bring around the $1500 mark

For future reference..... If in doubt on a fair price ring a wrecker and ask him what one is worth ( make it sound like ya looking for what you are selling )

No good worring about it now..... but learn by your mistakes

Any chance you can cancell the sale...... any one can change their mind !

Kingy

Joined: 27 Jun 2003 Location: cen vic

so if i offered $1010 could i have it? Cool

Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2004 9:18 am

$1020 and its mine,... yes? Very Happy

Joined: 24 Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne

And if you asked more it could be a NO sale and still be sitting around.

We all like bargains... You included?

Bazzle

Joined: 31 Mar 2004 Location: Toowoomba

Thanks for your replies.

I guess $1000 in the bank is better than dreaming about $1500 or so.

I have a deposit so I'll have to stick with the $1000 unfortunately.

I do have other parts to sell...but will post an ad in the for sale section for them once I find out the diff ratios. I have heard the 4.6 diff ratios are worth a bit more....is this the case?

Joined: 08 Apr 2003 Location: Camden, Sydney

4.6 is the standard ratio most mq's run.

screwy

Joined: 30 Dec 2002 Location: Melbourne

SD33T equiped vehicles run 4.3's centre's in them with LSD in the back.

All other 2.8's and n/a sd33 run 4.6's

The cab chassi patrol ran 4.8's with a different rear diff from memory.

Anyone got a set of 4.8 they want to part with.
Will swap the 5sp and shafts for 4.8's

Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2004 11:21 am

jtraf wrote:

SD33T equiped vehicles run 4.3's centre's in them with LSD in the back.

All other 2.8's and n/a sd33 run 4.6's

The cab chassi patrol ran 4.8's with a different rear diff from memory.

Anyone got a set of 4.8 they want to part with.Will swap the 5sp and shafts for 4.8's

got a set

......... part with em ??...... NO WAY The Finger

Keeping an eye out on a 2nd set just up the road from ere... the time will come Very Happy