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- BLACK ONYX TV
- 3 days ago
- 1 min read
REAL WORLD VALUE — YOUR 2001 CHRYSLER 300M
Clean running version (150k–180k miles): $2,000–$3,500
200k miles
🚨 YOUR CAR VALUE BREAKDOWN
MAJOR VALUE KILLERS (BIG ONES)
❌ Radiator leak / overheating risk (THIS IS #1 PROBLEM)
❌ No rear seat belts (safety + legal issue)
❌ Check engine light (P1494 evap leak)
❌ No heat
❌ Broken door handles (daily usability issue)
MEDIUM HITS
200k+ miles
Fading paint
Pry marks (theft attempt look = bad perception)
POSITIVES
✅ Starts strong every time
✅ Engine runs good
✅ AC works
✅ Strong acceleration
✅ Paid registration (BIG PLUS in CA)
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💵 REALISTIC PRICE TIERS
🔥 👉 $2,000 – $2,400 ONLY
“Strong running daily driver”
“Minor fix needed (radiator leak)”
Target:
Mechanics
Flippers
Cheap commuter buyers
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✅ ONLY FIX THIS IF YOU WANT +$500–$800 MORE:
🔧 #1 Radiator Fix (CRITICAL)
Cost: ~$150–$300
Value gain: +$500 to $1,000
👉 THIS is the only fix that actually matters
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🔧 #2 Cheap Door Handle Fix
Cost: ~$20–$60 DIY
Makes car feel usable again
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❌ IGNORE:
Paint
Heat
Evap code (P1494) Needed for smog check to complete registration.
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🎯 4. PRICING STRATEGY (HOW YOU WIN)
🪤 List it at:
👉 $2,500 OBO
🧠 CLOSE DEAL HERE:
✅ “Runs strong, just needs radiator attention (common fix)”
✅ “Daily driver, starts every time”
✅ “AC cold, engine solid”
✅ “Registration paid — ready to go”



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