Should I replace the tires before I sell my 2014 DCLB Sport, or build new ones into the price?

"Sold As-Is, No Warranty, No Liens, No Encumbrances, Free & Clear"

 

tires are a wear item. we get it.

set your price and see how it shakes out..someone might come along and find your price perfect and plunk down the cash..or they might see your tires and do some negotiating..

i flew to Los Angelos and practically stole my used truck. tires were freaking bald!! i was a nervous wreck driving it back up..but i made it. i felt his price was fantastic and was not gonna debate cost of new tires.

 

List it as is. If a potential buyer mentions the tires, knock $100 or so bucks off - definitely don't knock the full price of the tires off, you'll cut out your negotiation leeway. If a potential buyer is being a huge dick about the tires, find a different buyer. I'm in the boat of I'd rather pick my own tires and get a couple bucks off the price. I bought my Tacoma from a dealer and the put on some brand new, janky Chinese tires that shook like crazy. Luckily I had a buddy needing tires really bad so I sold them to him for $200 and put some Cooper AT3s on.

 

The last vehicle I sold was a suburban, tires were bald. Tried finding a used set in better condition with no luck. So I included pictures in the ad, and when potential buyers would inevitably mention it, I went down on the price what I would've spent on used tires, and that seemed to make the guy who bought it happy. In my case, I would've gone down on the price the same amount even if I had gotten used tires. So that's how I did it. Maybe it helps.

 

"As-is" doesn't exist in some states.

Can't do that in MA, for instance. Well, you can say it, but it's meaningless. If you sell something that doesn't pass inspection a certain amount of time afterward, for example, you are required to deal with it.

 

Not true at all. Well, kind of true. Per the MA law, the buyer has to prove in court that the seller knew about an issue with the vehicle. If the buyer can't prove that the seller knew about the specific problem when they sold the vehicle, then they have zero case. Also, it's within 30 days of sale.

For a dealer, it's only for vehicles under 125k miles, and the 'warranty' period varies. The longest it can be is 90 days.

Great law, IMHO, but you still have to prove that the seller knew about the problem. If you blow a head gasket 1 hour after buying the car, you're still shit out of luck, unless you can definitively prove in court that the seller somehow knew that was going to happen.

SOURCE: http://www.mass.gov/ocabr/consumer-...tos/lemon-laws/used-vehicle-warranty-law.html




EDIT: Added source

 

To the OP, I wouldn't put on new tires unless it's failing some sort of state-mandated safety test.

Other than that, you're likely to not get return on investment on new tires. Conversely, I doubt you'd lose the full value in asking price just because it needs new tires.

Personally, I'd rather pick out my own new tires on a new truck I'm buying, but I'm the minority - everyday Cathy doesn't want to have to put new tires on a truck she just bought.

Let us know how it goes!

 

You missed this: http://www.mass.gov/ocabr/consumer-rights-and-resources/autos/lemon-laws/lemon-aid-law.html

If it fails inspection within 7 days and the repair costs more than 10% of the purchase price, the sale can be canceled.

That prevents people from just saying "as-is" and selling something throwing a check engine light, with bad ball joints, etc.

 

Touche - my bad!

Great law.

 

Depending on the situation it can be good or bad.

It also makes anyone cautious of selling a vehicle that is obviously in rough shape as-is or for parts. Instead, they just end up with scrap value for it when it may have been worth a few hundred more as a project or for parts to the right person.

While you could post a vehicle for say $600 like that, the buyer could technically go back to you since it didn't pass inspection.

There is a clause for $700 and under sales for dealers, but for some reason it does not apply to private parties.

I had an old Maxima that I scrapped because it had torque converter and major rust issues. I was scared to try to sell it as-is to someone who might want the engine or flawless interior or to fix the TC issue and take it to the junkyard car races.

 

I wouldn't spend the $ on new tires on a vehicle I was about to sell. Just be honest when you list it and state that the tires will need replacing in approx 5000 miles. There is a massive buyers pool for a 2014 double cab 4x4 tacoma, even if half of your prospective buyers are turned off by the tires that still leaves a ton of people. As long as you price it fair I don't see you having any problem selling such a desired truck.

 

I am always uneasy buying a used vehicle with brand new tires. I always wonder if the seller is trying to hide something like front end or frame damage. Personally, I would like to see how the tires wear on the truck.

 

I agree with Lance some people are uneasy about brand new tires on a used vehicle. In addition many buyers may plan on buying new tires especially with a truck anyway and will consider this expense in negotiations anyway. I say keep the current tires on if the the buyer mentions them negotiate from there. Otherwise dont mention them unless they bring it up.