Nada vs. Kelly BB vs. true value

[flhpi-ohio]

I have looked up my truck value on the web and know what the value of it is. Would the value of it increase due to it being somewhat rare or would that be taken into consideration by the web sites?

 

Another question I have is, is my truck really all that rare? I am not intending this to be a listing for my truck. I would post it in the appropriate section.

 

My truck is an early 07 GMC SLE 2500hd, ext. cab, longbed, 4x4, white w/tan interior, approximately 94xxx miles. The rare part is the 8.1 liter with an Allison 6 speed. Is it really all that rare because it is one of the last big blocks? They also stopped making them for a reason that that could work either way for the selling point.

 

Thanks for any input.

[RyanbabZ71]

You could always list it for more. It ends up what is someone willing to pay. I have watched plenty of auctions and guys think their "rare" car will go for a certain amount only to be disappointed. Sometimes a simple car will go for more (example 2010 yellow camaro ss at Barrett Jackson went for like 45k I believe used which to most sensible people is crazy)

 

 

Ryan

[yukon25008.1]

Yea i never even knew there was a big block with a 6sp ally, Im happy with the 5spd i have! but either way like ryan said its worth what poeple will pay for it..

[yukon25008.1]

Also let me know if/when you want to start makin real power with that 8.1, I got the parts figured out to bring that BBC to life!

[flhpi-ohio]

Thanks Sierra35008.1, I read several of your post and it sounds like your making some hp. I am on the fence of selling or not. It's paid for and I don't tow that much. On the other hand, when I do use it I have wood racks that I put in the stake pockets and haul a cord of wood and the truck will wallow around. I could just put airbags on it and call it good.

I haul firewood, manure and use an 18 ft. trailer. I have never been at a loss for power but would like more stability. I the future I would plan on getting a goose neck dump trailer too. The duramax dually is appealing to me as a work horse and for the fun factor. The 8.1 is a great engine and the truck is in great shape so I hate to let it go and get someone else's problem truck.

Once again, thanks for the post and I will just have to weigh the factors and see what works for me.