Value of new motor

I bought a 2001 Dakota Club Cab 2wd last month. (May 2011)
The previous owner had a 3.9 V6 Factory re-manufactured motor installed in May of 2010.
It has about 11,000 miles on it now.

My question is, how much of a value does that add if I were to sell it?
KBB does not have a option for this. It will only accept 143,000 miles.

Thanks,
Free Bird

hello freebird, i hate to see you sell this truck. my dakota had a drop in fuel mileage after i bought tires of a different size [255/65/16 to265/70/16],also a drop in power! my truck has been troublefree since i bougt it new in 2003. to answer your question it depends on the buyer but i would think anyone would pay more to get a reman. motor.

jamesslcx,

Thanks for the info. The first post I made in a different part of AF I said I got 12.5mpg. Since then I've filled up twice and averaged 14.4mpg. Undoubtedly I must have entered the wrong amount in the first tank. I'm going to buy new tires [265/70/16 to 255/65/16] before I make a decision to sell or not.

Thanks again,
Free Bird :smile:

good idea...my truck reg cab gets about 17 to 18 mpg..not great i know but i dont want to get rid of it. i also run k@n air filter and synthetic fluid in differential it probably helps a little. good luck.

Do you have the paperwork to prove it's a new motor? Most people won't just take your word for it.

Do you have the paperwork to prove it's a new motor? Most people won't just take your word for it.

The previous owner gave me a copy of the receipt from the garage who did the exchange on it. Off the top of my head it was $2195.00 for the motor and close to $1100 for the Labor. It says it comes with a 3 Year 36,000 Mile Warranty. A week or so after I bought it I got to thinking if it was transferable.(should have known before I bought it, my mistake) I contacted the previous owner and he talked to the local garage and they said it was not transferable. Anyway, that's all I know so far about the warranty. :dunno:

-Free-Bird-

that would be proof enough for most people

that would be proof enough for most people

I'm going to put the smaller tires on and see what happens. My wife and I just became empty nesters and we wanted this truck for weekend get-a-ways and tailgating at College games. (Auburn). I will give an update when I get the new tires.

Thanks again,

-Free Bird-

hello freebird, that sounds like a great plan to me, enjoy yourselves and the truck.