resale value of a truck with a new frame?

this may be hard to quantify / qualify but... what's your opinion?

how does a new frame swapped in by Toyota change the resale value of a truck?

 

No.

 

I wouldn't even mention it. As lo g as it was done right and you are not having any issues, who cares? The next would probably appreciate it as much as I would.

 

i would think it would go down if it was known about by the buyer...i'm pretty sure it would be reported to carfax

 

Screw carfax it's all about the real facts! Like I said as the potential buyer I would actually like that. A fresh slate. I would question who installed it though just to make sure it wasn't put in by some garage "tech."

 

I assume this is related to your thread about your rusted out 2005.

In general if everything else was in good condition it would improve the value to me. How it would work on a normal car buyer is an unknown.

It'd almost be like dropping a brand new motor and transmission into a good frame from my POV.

 

If it is reported to Carfax then it may go down a little, in the eye of a buyer. Most buyers will wonder why a frame was replaced and will automatically think that there are other problems with the vehicle.

 

The value of a truck is really only what someone is willing to pay, but generally, this doesn't affect the value at all. It's simply classified as a part replacement, no impact on appraised value.

 

um, no, actually. everything has been fine. handles nicely, no mechanical problems / issues.

thanks to everyone for contributing to this thread.

 

I don't recall if you did some other maintenance work during the frame swap. I was thinking you redid suspension and some other detail items.

Having been done by a Toyota shop should hold value if not increase from not only being new but should have later improvements.

I would also get that thing corrosion proofed and offer it as a long term truck to own.

If you are trading it in, I would push for a lot, though the dealer will give you salvage title crap or similar.

I did not vote though, since honestly, it is dependent upon the buyer and yourself where you settle for on price.

PK

 

Yeah, control arms were done. We have full records on all the maintenance we did so we expect that it will be positive information for potential buyers.

So you think if we're private selling it that we should have it Zeibarted before we list it?

 

When I brought my 03 reg cab sr5 4x4 in for inspection last January, the check engine light was on. Upon inspection, it was determined that I needed new brakes front and rear, the rear brakes were totally rusted, the parking brake cable did not work because it rusted and snapped, the co2sensors needed to be replaced and other misc rusted items. Total cost to pass inspection was $2,500. Two years ago, they replaced my frame. The asked me if I would take $6,500 on a trade for a 13 reg cab. I did. The total cost was $16,500 for a new replacement for my 03. They said they wanted my 10 year old truck because the frame was replaced and all of the tsb's and recalls we're addressed except one which was the rusted spare tire hanger. Even though the frame was replaced, everything else was rusted. The exterior body was not showing rust yet but when you opened the hood, everything was badly rusted. The shocks and body mounts were badly rusted.

 

X2. Lots of things to screw up with a frame swap. Many items that are not regular maintenance items that are messed with.

 

It's more truck than we need. We won't be doing regular travel which requires the capacity and power it provides any more.

The subaru we bought while this was offline for 4 months is sufficient for our needs nowadays.

 

As a trade in, it wouldn't matter, you would more than likely get book value regardless of what improvements were made.

An outright sale it is possible you may get a little more from someone looking for that particular year truck. But depending on the upper price range the buyer may look for a newer truck if it is too high.

 

I agree with these. I would be completely honest with a potential buyer and explain what happened and what was done to fix the problem. To me it would be like buying a truck that had the engine or transmission replaced. If a reputable shop did the work, they should have no worries especially if the shop is willing to stand behind their work.

 

thanks all. we're not planning on obscuring the swap, we see it as benign / a benefit.

 

Yes, they had me bring it in after 30 days to tighten bolts etc. It's riding very nicely.

hillbilly - ha! I can't lay claim to that. I'm a transplanted Keystoner.

 

Actually it might suggest that that is one well used 4x4 and might scare off buyers.
I know without documented background I would stay far away from that.
I found out my daughter wanted to buy a Jeep CJ style and my first question was a new one or a used one. Because of the fact that it's a buyer beware type thing and you don't want to buy someone's abused vehicle

 

All CJ's are used, I'm sure you meant Wrangler.