Thinking about selling my truck

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87ChevyR10

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As title says, I am considering selling my truck. I am needing to reduce my number of vehicles. I intend to trade my motorcycle for another vehicle this weekend if I can. Main reason is to help reduce vehicle expenses. Second reason is gas mileage and vehicle reliability.

I would like to get some opinions as to how much I should sell it for. Thanks.

About my truck:
Had the u joints and spider gears replaced last month.

Dizzy was replaced 2 years ago.

New tires 3 weeks ago with less than 200 miles on them.

Truck starts every time

AC quit working earlier this year

Front end needs some attention. Drive able as is.

Lower high beams don't work. They haven't worked since before I bought the truck.

Has long tube headers with Purple Hornies glass pack mufflers.

Has less than 92,000 miles on the clock. Bought it with 85,000 miles and this month marks my 3rd year of ownership.

Engine runs strong.

#1 plug only one showing signs of possible oil burning.

No major body damage. Although, there is rusting in areas.

Brakes haven't been visually checked, but they do have good stopping power.

Truck hasn't had a tail gate since before I bought it in 2013. The netting in the pics died long ago.

First pic is current. The others are from 3 years ago. Nothing much has changed. Forgot to mention the bed box is gone, too. It wasn't worth keeping.
 

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Around here (FL) I'd probably be willing to pay $4,000 tops for what you described. The rust, missing tailgate, and especially the A/C are major detractors.

Thing is, that's MY perceived value. Folks on clist seem to think otherwise as they are listing trucks like yours (or worse) for upwards of $6,000. You may find that folks in your area are doing the same so you may see a real value around that mark.

Pictures would definitely help for folks to make a good appraisal.

And you know you don't want to sell your truck.
 

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In my area you might get $2500 but more than likely $1500-2000.
 

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Updated my original post.

Yeah, I really don't want to sell it if I don't have to. Just hate using 16 gallons of gas per week when winter hits. Truck has been driven a lot more this year thanks to all the rain we've had. My motorcycle has really taken a back seat this year.

But, if I can get 4 grand (or close to it), I'd be pretty happy. That money would pay down the bike a lot and make trading it much easier.
 

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If it were me speaking from experience. Sell or trade the bike and get an econmy car for driving to work. Then you can insure the truck for the lowest amount of miles driven and keep it. Gass it up an enjoy it. Putz on it when needed or funds allow. I don't have a square anymore and I miss it big time.
 

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