This is kind of non 3rd gen but I'll ask you guys anyway.
I'm thinking of selling my 93 S10 Blazer and wonder what the "book value" is on it. Of course I'm sure its alot less than the whay its worth.
Just wondered if anyone knew.

Bob

Need more input...km/ colour does it have A/C, or is a full load with power everything? Condition itself. Is it 4x4?.... need this info before I can give you a guesstamet. Remember...black book is wholesale, not retail. Let me know...

Keiran

OK here's all the info. Wholesale and retail please.

93 S10 Blazer LT Tahoe
4.3 Liter Vortec V6
Has 210,000 km (only 8000 kms on rebuilt engine)
4 Wheel Drive (electronic shift)
A/C, power everything (including seats), digital dash
New tires, shocks, ball joints, exhaust
Interior is mint, exterior is good except for some rust on front fenders only

That should do it.

Thanks

Bob

TO be honest with you...with high km on the truck itself hurts you...In the book itself that would be condiered fare to rough condition. The new books I have don't even list a 93, so I found some old ones. Whosale approx...Uhh. sorry, but only about $2850.. give or take...Retail approx....$4600. This is all based on that the vehicle is in great running condition, And is very clean in and out. HTH

Keiran

Personally- I have always found these 'black books' to be essentially worthless. Obviously there's no way it can judge each specific vehicle. The only valid purpose to them on cars less than 10 years old is to be able to give you a 'trend' as to what the 'value' of the vehicle is- i.e. if it was a $100,000.00 Jaguar that's 5 years old and has a 'book' value of $5 grand now in good condition- obviously no one wants this model for any number of reasons- i.e. sell it for anything you can get for it. If the same car was still 'valued' at $65,000.00- obviously it is still a highly desireable model and you can maybe hold out for maximum dollars. Factor in regional differences in prices- i.e. Toronto vs. Red Deer, Alberta and regional 'tastes' in vehicles- i.e. trucks vs. cars and such and the 'book' value becomes even more irrelevant.

Forget the book and scan local auto traders and classified ads for similar vehicles and use that as your guideline.

Thanks Eric, that's generally what I tend to do (scan the local market). I too think the "book" value is usually rediculous.

Bob

I too agree with Eric. The book is a bit off. I just let you know what it said, so I hope you aren't pissed at me for it? J/K
Looking through the traders and stuff is the best way to judge a price for you truck. I guess I should have mentioned that..sorry.

Hey, Red Deer is pretty cosmopolitan.

They like them Jigguars there.

Kaz, not pissed at all at you. Thanks for the info. Its pretty much what I expected.

Bob

Cool! Glad to hear it. That is why I try not to answer questions like this too much ...People usually don't like what they are about to hear. Cool.

Keiran