Actual worth of a 2WD 2 door 99 Tahoe

[Hmbre97]

I know these 2wd trucks are getting harder to find so wanted to get opinions from people more familiar with them than I am.

The truck I'm looking at is a 99 LS 2dr 2wd w/ 215k miles. Overall, the body of the truck is in pretty good shape and the interior is clean too with exception of some stains on the carpet.

The bad is the A/C isn't working and I'm unable to drive it because of a "bad battery". If I were serious about purchasing it, i'd bring a battery out to test drive it. For now, let's just assume the drivetrain is all functional. It also needs tires.

It's all stock and doesn't look to have ever been wrecked.

As it sits, what's a fair ballpark price using the info I've provided?

 

[nobsobs98]

The condition of the drive train is most important, if its original engine, tranny, rear, i'd peg it around 4000-5000, assuming all other mechanical components are in good condition. If it has either a new engine or new tranny or both i'd say 5000-6500. Hard to give a closer ballpark without seeing it or knowing the true condition.

 

[Hmbre97]

 

[07Burb]

Due to mileage I'd price it at 3500 if I was buying

 

[DaRosa218]

I'd say around 4k is fair for a 99. I paid $3500 for my 94 with a bad transmission.Body looks to be in fantastic shape and the fact that it is the last year of the 2 Door Tahoe's kind of makes it worth it. I love the full sized Blazers so that's why I bought a 94 (Last year of the Blazer)

 

[purple 'hoe]

The condition of the drive train is most important, if its original engine, tranny, rear, i'd peg it around 4000-5000, assuming all other mechanical components are in good condition. If it has either a new engine or new tranny or both i'd say 5000-6500. Hard to give a closer ballpark without seeing it or knowing the true condition.

Having a new/rebuild motor or transmission does not make it worth more. That's like trying to say modifications will make it worth more.

I'd say 3000-3500 is a fair price. Maybe closer to 3500 since it is a 2wd. Looks very clean from your pictures. I'd say go for it if the price is right

 

[992dr]

That is a very nice lookin Hoe, looks like mine .

Honestly, I would think long and hard. Especially if everything is original. That means you are going to have quite a bit of time and money to put aside for improvements/upgrades. Things WILL fail, there is no way around it. That is speaking from experience. I have owned mine for roughly 5 years oh, did I mention, it looks like that one .

I agree with 07Burb and purple. NO more than $3500.
I also agree about dropping a new/reman motor or tranny. Doesnt mean squat.
If I had the $$$$, I'd ****** that ***** right up.
I say, GO FOR IT


Did I mention, that looks just like mine

 

[Phone Man]

Do you live anywhere there is snow? a 2wd isn't worth a fart in the wind IMO.

 

[KPOD]

How does a newly rebuilt engine or transmission not increase the value? It's maintenance done that the next owner won't have to worry about when he's preparing his offer. Let me see, an engine with 200k miles, or one with 20k miles, which will last longer In addition, depending on the modifications it should be worth more. If the previous owner had a $3k lift job done, or had a $1200 front bumper installed, you sure as heck can bet that vehicle is going to sell for more than one without.

 

[07Burb]

A rebuilt motor is a not a new motor. If it was a new motor it would add value

 

[KPOD]

A rebuilt motor is a not a new motor. If it was a new motor it would add value

That is true, but in some cases like with these Vortec 350s where you know it's a given the headgaskets and manifold gaskets are going to go out, I'd much rather have a rebuilt Vortec that has been rebuilt using quality aftermarket parts that corrected the original design flaws, and that have been produced using improved designs. Especially if the only original part remaining is the block, with everything else having been swapped out.

 

[992dr]

Do you live anywhere there is snow? a 2wd isn't worth a fart in the wind IMO.

Yup, never got stuck once. I work before the plows came out to. A good set of tires, LS rear and a little weight will do you a lot of good.

How does a newly rebuilt engine or transmission not increase the value? It's maintenance done that the next owner won't have to worry about when he's preparing his offer. Let me see, an engine with 200k miles, or one with 20k miles, which will last longer In addition, depending on the modifications it should be worth more. If the previous owner had a $3k lift job done, or had a $1200 front bumper installed, you sure as heck can bet that vehicle is going to sell for more than one without.

I should rephrase what I wrote. Reman or rebuilt, no. New yes.
Just because a motor has 20k compared to 200k, doesnt mean it is free and clear or failures.
Whoever spends $1200 on a bumper mustve had a decent the night before to spend that much on a bumper, hah.
Just because you dump tons into it doesnt mean you're going to get it back. These trucks arent worth a lot in the first place. Regardless of what you put into it, people look at the book value. Remember, they want it for as little as possible.

I do agree, a rebuilt motor with quality parts would be ok.
I have a hard time trusting anyone now-a-days. Too many crooks out there. Especially salesman.

 

[purple 'hoe]

How does a newly rebuilt engine or transmission not increase the value? It's maintenance done that the next owner won't have to worry about when he's preparing his offer. Let me see, an engine with 200k miles, or one with 20k miles, which will last longer In addition, depending on the modifications it should be worth more. If the previous owner had a $3k lift job done, or had a $1200 front bumper installed, you sure as heck can bet that vehicle is going to sell for more than one without.

It's not going to ad value either way. It might help to sell it, as a selling point. But don't think you can add 1k on-top of blue book just because the motor was "rebuilt" or "replaced". Only way I'd be willing to pay more is if the motor has 50k original miles. Not 50k on a rebuild. Huge difference. And anyways, you need to prove that was done correctly. Which is a risk most people don't want to take. I'll buy a low miles truck before I buy a high miles truck with a "rebuild" on it.

Same goes for the liftkit's or whatever. You will need to find a buyer that WANTS that. And even still, they are not going to want to give you the asking price then. How do they know that lift was installed professionally or correctly? You can't add a 1500 dollar lift and 2k set of wheels/tires and think you can get an extra 3k for your truck.

 

[KPOD]

You can't add a 1500 dollar lift and 2k set of wheels/tires and think you can get an extra 3k for your truck.

I've done it before

Key thing is, the person who bought them was looking for a lifted truck, someone looking for something stock should just pass by mine to start with and not try and hassle me down to "stock value" just because they don't value the add-ons. Must just be my marketing skills because I have no problem getting a premium price for premium add-ons.

 

[redaddiction]

How much are they asking right now.?

 

[1Agerry]

3500 is fair

 

[foreverfalcon40]

Want to ad value to your OBS...drop in a LS.

Priced alot better then the other guy with 200k and frame damage. I wouldnt touch that thing with a 10 foot pole.

 

[redaddiction]

Is this the one in Dallas at a dealer?

 

[992dr]

Want to ad value to your OBS...drop in a LS.

Priced alot better then the other guy with 200k and frame damage. I wouldnt touch that thing with a 10 foot pole.

I agree here 100%. Thats the only way to get way more than the actual value of a stock Hoe. Drop an LS in it.
I was looking at a 199 something 1500, was in a small accident and needed repairs. The guy bought it, repaired it dropped an LS into it with a T56 and sold it for $10k out the door.