I Went To A Government Vehicle Auction!! What Did I Buy?

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A Rural Vermonter

A Rural Vermonter

Жыл бұрын

insta: @a.rural.vermonter
Went to a NH retired government vehicle auction. What did I buy there?
Dodge grand caravan

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@JoeBidenIsNotMyPresident
@JoeBidenIsNotMyPresident Жыл бұрын
People were losing their heads when it came to the prices at that auction. At least you scored a decent deal.
@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182
@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182 Жыл бұрын
i know, crazy!
@dcpoolsvc
@dcpoolsvc Жыл бұрын
Auctions in general are like this. Tons of people show up thinking they’re going to get something cheap and this happens. We used to have fairly reasonable county surplus auctions until they went online and now you’d think you’re buying retail.
@murraymadness4674
@murraymadness4674 4 ай бұрын
@@dcpoolsvc You can only get good deals on stuff very few people want. Anything easily flipped there is little profit and lots of risk.
@AdventureswithaaronB
@AdventureswithaaronB Жыл бұрын
Dude I literally have been binge watching all your videos, please keep them up. I want a tour of your current inventory of what you have and what you sold. I know you’re in school but just letting you know I love the videos.
@thomasallen6980
@thomasallen6980 Жыл бұрын
Ok, that was creepy.
@richardthomas1743
@richardthomas1743 Жыл бұрын
Thats a pretty good deal in today's crazy world. Underside looked good and the engine sounds good. I hope that they get your truck back to you soon and do the repairs properly! 👍
@BS.-.-
@BS.-.- Жыл бұрын
Dont forget the 15-20% buyers premium and more than likely you need to pay sales tax.
@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182
@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182 Жыл бұрын
it was 8% so an extra $160
@leonb2637
@leonb2637 Жыл бұрын
Good luck on the minivan. Looks like you lucked out considering they are in demand and apparently decently maintained. Keep it for a while, maybe for the winter, commute to school in it (better on gas than the truck even when you get it back).
@jamespfitz
@jamespfitz Жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking us all leafing.
@paulsheehan8185
@paulsheehan8185 Жыл бұрын
Whoa, that's gotta hurt!, (George Costanza).
@dangoodall-williams4200
@dangoodall-williams4200 Жыл бұрын
The interior is crazy! Good score thus far. Smart staying within budget. But you know that. Glad you are ok from the accident.
@crash5225
@crash5225 Жыл бұрын
Glad you came out with another video
@Edogawa1117
@Edogawa1117 Жыл бұрын
Great to see you back.Hope college is going well for you.Nice minivan.Glad you weren’t injured in your accident.Looking forward to your next video.Lovely Autumn views,BTW.Many thanks.
@anthonymcandrew529
@anthonymcandrew529 Жыл бұрын
Good video, very decent deal on the Caravan & some nice VT leaves! Always look forward to your videos.
@theotherdanw
@theotherdanw Жыл бұрын
I like that van, I'd be tempted to keep it! Thankful you were not injured in the accident! Take care!
@zappy595
@zappy595 Жыл бұрын
Good find on the van! We've owned a 2010 Town & Country with the 3.3 since new and it's been a rock solid car for us, but it's definitely starting to rust. Hope it serves you well!
@paulsheehan8185
@paulsheehan8185 Жыл бұрын
new grease mobile? that's what you called your Chrysler.
@therealdeal67
@therealdeal67 Жыл бұрын
Great buy on Dodge Mini Van, Glad you didn't get hurt in the accident, I have been driving for alot of years now, and more cars on the road today, Patience is a good thing to have along with some good old commen sense. Hope school's is going well for you. Take care and always stay safe. 🙏
@n1ksf
@n1ksf Жыл бұрын
Good deal!
@buddy8225
@buddy8225 Жыл бұрын
Very nice van. Love the color. Good engine too. Nice score with it. 🐸😊
@jimmyjimjims7483
@jimmyjimjims7483 Жыл бұрын
If that van has a mile over 120k it's had a transmission replaced lol, we get these constantly at work and they eat flywheels for lunch. And don't you ever let that 3.6 engine get hot or you'll pay dearly, they are ridiculously sensitive to overheating
@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182
@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182 Жыл бұрын
thats what im thinking. its actually the 3.3
@Durataur
@Durataur Жыл бұрын
Pumped to see another video from you man! Loving the content and wish you were able to produce more content while in school but totally get why you can’t!
@jeremyk8157
@jeremyk8157 Жыл бұрын
If they total the truck, you always have the option to buy it back from insurance. With your knowledge it gives you lots of options.
@biteme1966
@biteme1966 Жыл бұрын
That is a nice van. It looks like it has the stow and go so you can fold the front seats into the floor and camp or use it as a cargo van. I had a Chrysler t&c with the 3.8 and it didn't get that good of mpg. My 1999 Tahoe with 5.7 gets as good fuel economy as the van did.
@thechriscollection9983
@thechriscollection9983 Жыл бұрын
I had one identical to yours. Great van no issues. There is a plastic shield that protects the fuel filler neck and mine held and trapped dirt right to the top. Ideal to remove it, wash out the dirt and check for rust.
@NoName-ov8qi
@NoName-ov8qi Жыл бұрын
That's a great deal.
@reversemaxxus
@reversemaxxus Жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear about your loss of the Sir Burb. I drove by the auction but did not stop, prices have been going crazy lately. The auction also runs in mid-May, you may have better luck then. You planned well by not bringing a really fat wallet...that tends to cause over spending and the need to bring SEVERAL trailers.
@earthsperfectphotos9765
@earthsperfectphotos9765 Жыл бұрын
For how many people where there im suprised you even bought it for 2k. Probably one of the best deals there. Think you got a pretty good van overall.
@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182
@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182 Жыл бұрын
was the second cheapest vehicle sold there!
@sds433
@sds433 Жыл бұрын
The minivan looks good. Another great deal.
@ssenssel
@ssenssel Жыл бұрын
Nice dad's mobile. What a steal!
@dave11686
@dave11686 Жыл бұрын
I tell you man, the one good thing Chrysler makes outside of their Jeeps are the vans.
@robbakken2895
@robbakken2895 Жыл бұрын
Normally those police vehicles get a lot of idling hours on them. So the odometer doesn't tell the whole story.
@dcpoolsvc
@dcpoolsvc Жыл бұрын
And to think, pre 2020 I could easily get a decent Crown Vic for less than $1k.
@kadengolda2373
@kadengolda2373 Жыл бұрын
I'm betting the goal is to hide that it was a cop car and flip it. Basically make it the next guys problem
@davidshipulski4532
@davidshipulski4532 Жыл бұрын
Van seems like a decent deal. Cant beleive some of those prices.....
@terryholloway9930
@terryholloway9930 Жыл бұрын
You did good buddy my hats off
@charlessnyder7680
@charlessnyder7680 Жыл бұрын
Hell yeah great deal. Thanks for the upload bro 🙌
@jakemumbles715
@jakemumbles715 Жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear about the wreck glad all is well! What a steal of a van!
@jayroyce20-Garage
@jayroyce20-Garage Жыл бұрын
great deal on the van i want to buy this year of caravan just to do a 2014 facelift conversion on the front and back
@steveherr450
@steveherr450 Жыл бұрын
good purchase on the van. I miss going to state/gov. auctions. Grew up going to them. They are all online around here now and no longer live, not the same to me.
@kc0lif
@kc0lif Жыл бұрын
i like the red truck. auctions seem interesting. my uncle used to be a auctioneer. that police suburban is cool. great deals.
@Valdemar-Perez-III
@Valdemar-Perez-III Жыл бұрын
Lets get our man Rural Vermonter 100k!!!
@dragonfoxsolid1308
@dragonfoxsolid1308 Жыл бұрын
Good pick. A lot of people would pass on a minivan but you got a great deal.
@JimFlanagan4206
@JimFlanagan4206 Жыл бұрын
Looks like a great buy!
@AndreasLarsson95
@AndreasLarsson95 Жыл бұрын
You should keep it for a while and then do a roadtrip to a warm place. And sell it in the state you end up in.
@robertvance1873
@robertvance1873 Жыл бұрын
Watch out buying a Traverse they are JUNK
@Miloshe71
@Miloshe71 Жыл бұрын
Do all the maintenance on the van. Show us all the fixes.
@paulsheehan8185
@paulsheehan8185 Жыл бұрын
Ford Explorers have exuast fumes coming into cabin issues.
@Randythesavage777
@Randythesavage777 Жыл бұрын
Good choice for buying that mini van👍
@willf5768
@willf5768 Жыл бұрын
Bbn not a bad deal . If the insurance company decides to total your truck be sure if you want to keep it to ask how much to buy it back? The owner has first dibs on the vehicle and you can get the truck fix it yourself and take whatever money is left from the insurance company. An example someone I know did just that they totaled her car that had 50k on it they valued it at $6800.00 she bought it back for 1600.00 which left her 5200 she got it fixed cheaply for 2600 which left her with 2600.00. But remember you will have a salvage title on the car after. And Ive bought and repaired myself salvage cars and as long as its fixed correctly its good as new.
@KR0TE7
@KR0TE7 Жыл бұрын
Nice hoodie 💙❤️💙❤️ and nice vid as usual
@shootmalones
@shootmalones Жыл бұрын
good deal for sure
@jamesaydelott2487
@jamesaydelott2487 Жыл бұрын
I would say you need to keep that van! You got a good deal on it! Butt that ridiculous how much the All the other vehicles were going for
@joewebb4836
@joewebb4836 Жыл бұрын
3.3 or 3.8 are good engines, my 3.3 drank oil , but lasted almost 300k, can't say that about the transmission. (2001 TC)
@coffinspiremgmt
@coffinspiremgmt Жыл бұрын
I worked for a township in ny and I would never buy a government vehicle. The trucks would run for long hours, but sometimes they wouldn't hit the oil change mileage and the same oil would stay in the trucks for two-two and a half years. Brand new trucks wouldn't get their oil change for three years if we didn't hit 3,000 miles. They are small around town trucks, park to park and plowing snow.
@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182
@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182 Жыл бұрын
yikes
@jefferyepstein9210
@jefferyepstein9210 Жыл бұрын
Depends on the municipality. In my experience State of Kentucky vehicles are great. Well maintained and truthfully represented on the auction site I use. I buy only police crown vics and have had great luck with them. My most recent purchase was a 2011 for my son. It was a state trooper car with just under 200K miles. I drove it from Frankfurt Kentucky to my home in Naples Florida after purchase. I put new tires, battery, serpentine belt kit on it. My son flew in from California and drove it back to his Air Force base without issue.
@mph5896
@mph5896 Жыл бұрын
If you think government vehicles are bad, you haven't seen general public vehicles. 🤣 Honestly, I specialized in buying government vehicles for the past 25 years. They are generally in MUCH better shape than comparable cars on the road. NY is terrible on cars due to the heavy salt. I have NEVER seen cars as rusty as stuff from NY.
@Darthvolvo
@Darthvolvo Жыл бұрын
Not a bad score! Crazy how people overpaid for some of those cars just to get an engine with rod knock..lol
@nadz109
@nadz109 Жыл бұрын
Nice van
@paull9137
@paull9137 Жыл бұрын
I've never been to an auction like that, but $2k sounds like a pretty good deal for the way it drives.
@CarlosRamirez-ij8mo
@CarlosRamirez-ij8mo Жыл бұрын
Bro keep making videos super entertaining
@brandonmorris2513
@brandonmorris2513 Жыл бұрын
Make sure and get the diminished value on your truck . Since they’re going to fix it. It’ll have a dirty carfax report now.
@robertclubs9908
@robertclubs9908 Жыл бұрын
Awesome
@geraldsmith9540
@geraldsmith9540 Жыл бұрын
Bro, you got a very good deal on that van. If you were down here in Jersey you would have not been able to afford anything including the van. Out of control in the used vehicle market. That’s why I hang on to my 02 Trailblazer with 235,000 miles on it. If something works great and never gives you any problems, why get rid of it. Get what you can for your other van and enjoy your new/used ride 😂. You don’t want them interceptors, you know damn well they beat them cars to death and always running in shifts 24/7 around the clock, no rest for them. They’re spent and tired. I know this first hand because I work for public works in the garage and see what they do to them. You got lucky to get yourself an administrative vehicle. They baby them. 👍 Hope your enjoying college and doing well!!! Good to see you back!!!
@AaronS11979
@AaronS11979 Жыл бұрын
A lot of these used car dealers are about to get burned. The used car market is collapsing. Next year will be a good year to mop up.
@michaelcoffey7362
@michaelcoffey7362 Жыл бұрын
Good you are ok
@VickyLSavage02
@VickyLSavage02 10 ай бұрын
What Oil change interval do you recommend? With synthetic blend or full synthetic
@md2k8
@md2k8 Жыл бұрын
These slightly older/newer, 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan's are decent in reliability.
@queenbear4581
@queenbear4581 Жыл бұрын
That was quick trip up 89.
@jerryfarmer5989
@jerryfarmer5989 Жыл бұрын
Another example why I gave up hitting auctions. Way too nuts on bidding.
@lilyjohnalexs
@lilyjohnalexs Жыл бұрын
Hey man, I love your videos. One thing I was wondering is if they offered to sell your wrecked vehicle back. You could probably buy it for a great price and use it as a rebuild project. It may be too late. Hopefully if it’s something your into they still can.
@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182
@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182 Жыл бұрын
they wanted 9k for the buyback! i said no way
@carpenterhelperx1482
@carpenterhelperx1482 Жыл бұрын
🇺🇸Hey, Quincy; Good job. You've got, to know, when to hold 'em and know, when to fold 'em, especially at auctions. You should be sales tax exempt, when you are buying in a state other than your state of residence. Now, you'll have, to pay sales tax, in your home state. GOD Bless.
@funnypranker34
@funnypranker34 Жыл бұрын
2 grand for a 3.3 caravan is a good deal for one of those. I would get one just as a hauling or overlanding van
@organiccold
@organiccold Жыл бұрын
Hi welcome back! Not bad mate, that was a nice deal, but what is going on whit those auction prices?! Are people crazy or what?? No way those with bad engines will do profit. Regarding the green truck what matters is you ok and the truck will be fixed. Take care and hope you doing well in college.
@michaelcoffey7362
@michaelcoffey7362 Жыл бұрын
Cool😀
@999thenewman
@999thenewman Жыл бұрын
:Nice buy.
@frankm8533
@frankm8533 Жыл бұрын
Sucks about the truck but you got a good deal on that van
@1gatomon
@1gatomon Жыл бұрын
I have found that people spend stupid high money on things at auctions.
@hoopty.
@hoopty. Жыл бұрын
Nice Van.
@MAGWolf
@MAGWolf Жыл бұрын
2008+ they started putting better transmissions in them. At least from what I've seen with that body style they had less issues.
@jimm8246
@jimm8246 Жыл бұрын
You need some filters for your camera to reduce solar reflection.
@keegan3965
@keegan3965 Жыл бұрын
Where was this auction, how often do they have these
@darkcommon1
@darkcommon1 Жыл бұрын
first love your videos
@danielferstendig
@danielferstendig 5 ай бұрын
Do the sell bluesmobiles?
@petersmith7140
@petersmith7140 Жыл бұрын
They dont let you start them at that auction?
@evilpeach2
@evilpeach2 Жыл бұрын
nothing is more fun than a cheap van
@cadwelsheetmetal4752
@cadwelsheetmetal4752 Жыл бұрын
How can I find auctions like this I need a backhoe
@Junkerclunkerz
@Junkerclunkerz Жыл бұрын
Was this in concord nh
@bradleysteeves7891
@bradleysteeves7891 Жыл бұрын
Better driver than those hemi chargers.. no speedig tices better gas Kms. Plus more shaggin room in the van.
@mattomczuk5152
@mattomczuk5152 Жыл бұрын
Flying Wheels on the right during the suburban auction ha
@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182
@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182 Жыл бұрын
I thought that was him! Saw him there didn’t know for sure
@SG3_Reborn
@SG3_Reborn 10 ай бұрын
Funny I just watched Flying Wheels at this auction then this one
@trapps75
@trapps75 Жыл бұрын
Don't u have to have insurance on car before you can register car
@AaronS11979
@AaronS11979 Жыл бұрын
We have a local government auction here but the prices are so ridiculous I don't even look anymore. Like a lot of 10 laptops will sell for $1000 and when you look up the model on ebay they sell for $50-75 each. Like, what are these people thinking when they over pay at the auction? Unless it's somehow rigged with fake bidders to inflate the prices?
@alisonb4898
@alisonb4898 Жыл бұрын
Any mileage on a police car doesn’t take into account the hundreds of hours it’s been sat idling while on duty.
@SH-di8im
@SH-di8im Жыл бұрын
So they do not let you start the vehicle‘s up before they sell them
@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182
@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182 Жыл бұрын
Not unless you go a few days early
@gggggggg3542
@gggggggg3542 Жыл бұрын
Most of these were good for one thing, being turned into scrap metal. If you want to see some good "government" vehicles, have a look at ours (UK), where it is compulsory to maintain all government vehicles to a high standard on a monthly basis. Once a vehicle gets to 3 years old it MUST, by law go through a really strict test (MOT test, which stands for Ministry of Transport), if any part fails like lights, bulbs, wipers, suspension, brakes (even the park brake), emissions, cracked glass, rust, sharp edges, tyres and so on....... the vehicle is not allowed to be driven on any road until repaired and a re test is done, this applies to ALL vehicles, and to save money on expensive repair bills, government vehicles are well maintained........ I've seen some cop cars being sold with over 500000 miles on them, and they still drive like a 1 year old car............. My car is due it's MOT next month, and I'm dreading it - - - it'll be turning 4 and needs a test, and the parts can be very expensive (AMG Mercedes), if it needs tyres, they cost £320 each (about $400)
@showlowvlogs
@showlowvlogs Жыл бұрын
Did They Had Any Ford Crown Victorias??
@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182
@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182 Жыл бұрын
only 1
@BostonBeata
@BostonBeata Жыл бұрын
Can any of you Vermont people help me? I need to get a Vermont temporary registration but don’t have a Vermont license! Thanks!
@shoopnooop2952
@shoopnooop2952 Жыл бұрын
Having the rental lets you do a review on it at least.
@evank7444
@evank7444 Жыл бұрын
What town was it in? Im in NH I want to go one day.
@reversemaxxus
@reversemaxxus Жыл бұрын
Auctions held mid-Oct and mid-May in Concord, NH on Clinton Street less than 1/4 mile off I-89 N or S at the White Farm
@graycaldwell4196
@graycaldwell4196 Жыл бұрын
How does this affect Lighting McQueens legacy?
@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182
@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182 Жыл бұрын
Michelle Obama
@rmitchell1
@rmitchell1 Жыл бұрын
I say keep the Van. Nice find
@redneckbryon
@redneckbryon Жыл бұрын
There's another KZfaqr, I cannot think of his name off hand, but he regularly documents the New Hampshire surplus Vehicle and Equipment auctions. I believe he also got a dealer license, so he can buy dealer only vehicles and be able to print his own dealer temporary tags, to save on costs. A K9 Suburban would be perfect for you and Beetle. Definitely need to be careful with the, Fords Cars at the auctions, bad Transmissions. Did you know, before they send a lot of these vehicles to auction, inmates in the prison systems clean them. That Ford van that was next to you at the auction it sounded like it may have had missing spark plugs. It's a bit unfortunate the Chevys don't get the respect they deserve.
@ToddandAmandaWilliams-bm8mi
@ToddandAmandaWilliams-bm8mi 7 ай бұрын
Dome of the prices they went for are crazy
@joewebb4836
@joewebb4836 Жыл бұрын
Ranger is locked because some one already started it and wants it.
@iamacarnut
@iamacarnut Жыл бұрын
Wow...u bought it with 3/4 tank of gas..and driving it home was down to a 1/4 of a tank or less when you got home..DAM now thats a gas hog..how far did you drive
@JB-lc2fn
@JB-lc2fn Жыл бұрын
Wait another 6 months and they will be half price.
@BS.-.-
@BS.-.- Жыл бұрын
As a former northeast municipality mechanic I have seen prob thousands of vehicles at auction..there all overpriced rotted out junk.
@mv4463
@mv4463 Жыл бұрын
Auctions are like peddler malls.. overpriced almost retail prices 😢
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