What is my 400 worth?

[2001400ex]

First of all, I am sorry if this is not in the correct area, I don't see a lot of these threads - and don't want to put it in the FS section because it's not a FS thread, just asking for some advice.

I've been out of the whole quad thing for quite a few years, and found a great price on a friend's 450R that he is selling. I want to put mine up for sale and take his 450R off his hands. The problem is that I don't know what my quad is worth -- that's why I'm hoping some of you guys can help me out?

Here is the list of mods...I have almost all stock parts to replace these, I'm not sure if it's easier to sell aftermarket parts seperately - or on the quad?

1) Race cut stock plastics.
2) ITP Holeshot MX 20" F/R tires with great tread left. (85%+)
3) Douglas rear beadlocks.
4) HMF slip-on exhaust.
5) TRX450R carb (not jetted).
6) Stock carb. jetted.
7) UNI air filter.
8) Brand new (zero hours/miles) 450R foot pegs.
9) Brand new (zero hours/miles) Primary Drive front/rear sprocket kit with chain.
10) New rear brake master cylinder.
11) TAG T2 handlebars (brand new, no ride time)
12) Brand new (zero hours/miles) Motion Pro clutch cable.
13) Brand new (zero hours/miles) TRX450R throttle cable.

I am thinking $3,000 is a reasonable price and I'd let it go for that...

The quad is in good condition, the plastics are not beat up, and the frame was recently painted flat black. It looks like a good condition quad that has been ridden.

Any accurate pricing you guys can think of I would really appreciate it.

If I can get more money for the quad stock and sell my aftermarket parts, I will do that, but maybe in the quad world mods add to resale?


Thanks again.

[DementeD]

i doubt ull get close to 3k for it..more like 2k

in my area i bought my 00 with quite a bit of mods more then u have listed for 1700..
on craigslist right now theres an 02 with 05 plastics for 1400 some other mods
theres also 04s for 2500obo...

so itd be a struggle to get that if you were around here..however ur in nj and im not sure if the market is anything like down here n fl..

[2001400ex]

Thanks for the reply. I just browsed craigslist to see what they are going for and they are going from around ~$2500+. There is an '04 with some minimal mods compared to mine going for $2,800 I believe...as long as I can get around, or $3,000 I will be very happy.

[DementeD]

u browsed around ur area??

[2001400ex]

Yes, on NJ craigslist. Most are right around the $2,500 mark mostly stock.

[400ex28]

$2,800

[2001400ex]

$2,800 I would let it go, that's right around what I want. Thanks for the reply.

[Myrkk]

What its worth and what you might get for it is different. I think its work 3k, but in reality I see you getting $2500 for it.

[burnthesnikle]

yeah 3000 to the right person

[2001400ex]

Well I put it on craiglslist and here for $2,995 OBO. Thanks guys, hopefully it will sell!

[red_rider_069]

wow, here in cally minimum i seen them at is 4,000 with min mods like yours.. but then again it like 2,000 miles away.. northern cal btw.. there a nbit cheaper in so*cal

[Myrkk]

Redrider yes Cali bikes sell better. You have to also think of the location the bike is in. Places where it doesn't snow, you get a little better resale value

[400ex28]

The economy is different everywhere.

[DementeD]

damn i should take my bike to cali sell it..buy two more and repeat process...

[red_rider_069]

Originally posted by Myrkk
Redrider yes Cali bikes sell better. You have to also think of the location the bike is in. Places where it doesn't snow, you get a little better resale value yes i realize that.. lol i was just saying i didn't know how much cheaper they are on the east coast.. ima go buy a 450 from over there :macho

[red_rider_069]

Originally posted by DementeD
damn i should take my bike to cali sell it..buy two more and repeat process... lol bringing the atvs over heres gonna cost ya more than selling em lol.. gas is getting exzpensiver.. its like 409 for the cheapest here :ermm:

[CaliLifeStyle]

You also have to think that a lot of buyers are turned off by mods. I think that a stock bike adds more value to the sale because people make the mistake that their bikes are worth what they put into it. Mods scare people away because buyers don't know what kind of riding the seller has done.

[dpizz450]

Originally posted by CaliLifeStyle
You also have to think that a lot of buyers are turned off by mods. I think that a stock bike adds more value to the sale because people make the mistake that their bikes are worth what they put into it. Mods scare people away because buyers don't know what kind of riding the seller has done.

i totally agree. if i was in the market, especially for a 400ex, i would look for something closer to stock form. i would put as many stock parts back on it as possible, with maybe the exception of like tires and handlebars if u have those. and then sell aftermarket parts on e bay and here. you will get more that way. good luck.

edit- lookin over your mods, none of those are really worth taking off. but i think you need to put the stock jetted carb on if you have that 450 non jetted carb on it. good luck. i think you could atleast get about 2800 if you wait it out long enough and dont let anyone lowball you.

[red_rider_069]

Originally posted by YZrida
i totally agree. if i was in the market, especially for a 400ex, i would look for something closer to stock form. i would put as many stock parts back on it as possible, with maybe the exception of like tires and handlebars if u have those. and then sell aftermarket parts on e bay and here. you will get more that way. good luck.

edit- lookin over your mods, none of those are really worth taking off. but i think you need to put the stock jetted carb on if you have that 450 non jetted carb on it. good luck. i think you could atleast get about 2800 if you wait it out long enough and dont let anyone lowball you. agree, but soem mods add value

[2001400ex]

Originally posted by YZrida
i totally agree. if i was in the market, especially for a 400ex, i would look for something closer to stock form. i would put as many stock parts back on it as possible, with maybe the exception of like tires and handlebars if u have those. and then sell aftermarket parts on e bay and here. you will get more that way. good luck.

edit- lookin over your mods, none of those are really worth taking off. but i think you need to put the stock jetted carb on if you have that 450 non jetted carb on it. good luck. i think you could atleast get about 2800 if you wait it out long enough and dont let anyone lowball you.

Thanks,

I have been lowballed on eBay already. I have one offer for $1,500 - and another offer for $1,600.

Most of my mods are not really mods, they are just "better" parts. I can always throw on the stock pipe and do plan on throwing on the stock carb.

Hopefully that will generate some interest, because right now all I have offers for are trades.

[red_rider_069]

Originally posted by 2001400ex
Thanks,

I have been lowballed on eBay already. I have one offer for $1,500 - and another offer for $1,600.

Most of my mods are not really mods, they are just "better" parts. I can always throw on the stock pipe and do plan on throwing on the stock carb.

Hopefully that will generate some interest, because right now all I have offers for are trades. yea, if you do it over ebay.. you should part it.. and put your carb, pipe etc individually, you might get more