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19396 messages, Last post on Dec 02, 2009 at 7:29 PM
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Replying to: papasam1 (Nov 27, 2008 8:02 pm) I think it depends. For instance, with that '54 Plymouth Savoy that kicked off this topic, if somebody really had a fetish for those things, and was very handy and could do most of the work themselves, and intended to keep the thing for a long time rather than turn a profit, then maybe, just maybe, that car might be the car of their dreams. I have a feeling that most people who would want a '54 Plymouth though, are going to want the hardtop or convertible. Those are probably worth restoring. But something like a 2- or 4-door sedan, I have a feeling that if somebody really has the burning desire for one of those, they'll just pay the $5-6K or whatever for a nice, well-preserved one, rather than buy something that needs a total restoration, sink $20K or more into it, only to end up with something that's still only worth $5-6K. I agree, it's not only about the money, but you still have to keep some perspective. And no need to pay any more than what the thing is truly worth.
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Replying to: andre1969 (Nov 28, 2008 5:49 am) if the car is extremely rare, say one of 100 or one of 500, you may have no choice but to pay the asking price, if you are really hot for that car. Last of all, you have to look at the car's options/color/engine in order to decide what to pay. Is AC on a vintage car worth an extra 10%? Yep, probably is. Is the color red worth more than baby poop brown? Yes again. Is a 6 cylinder Mustang worth the same as a V8? No way. |
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Trying to pin a value on this I watched it the first time it was listed, and now its back to tempt me a 2nd time. What do you folks think its really worth? I keep telling myself I don't want a convertible. Don't want the extra weight, nor do I care to drive with the top down very often. And if it will be my track car ... well, obvious reasons for no 'vert. However, its a 325 manual tranny that maybe could be had cheap. SOOOOO... ?? |
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Replying to: qbrozen (Dec 02, 2008 7:44 am) The sellers says he has new leather seats (mine had cloth) and he's replaced the rack and pinion (something I had to do in 2005?), new sound system, and struts all 'round, so he has some money put into it. I wonder when the timing belt was changed out - do '94's still use the rubber one, like my '87? One thing I would worry a bit about is how it's been driven. The seller says he's replaced the clutch, pressure plate, etc. I still have the original clutch in my '87, with around 188,000 miles on it, and they are pretty much bullet proof. So makes me wonder why the clutch replacement?
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Replying to: srs_49 (Dec 02, 2008 8:39 am) The new leather is definitely a plus for me. Our current one could use it, but I don't want to spend the money. Its big bucks. Like you said, he's done alot of work, which is the only reason I'm considering. Ours also could use new bushings all around. But, again, just not willing to do that yet. I'm afraid my wife will tire of it any day now and I'd have spent the time and money for nothing. 188k miles on one clutch is rare. Very rare. Not only is it how its driven, but where its driven. If you are in bumper-to-bumper every day (for example), that's going to kill it, no matter how gentle you try to be. |
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Replying to: qbrozen (Dec 02, 2008 7:44 am) You'll just end up like the previous owner. Sinking money into a salvage title car is a one-way street. Even if you "improve" it, you don't get a dime more for it. Given what he's replaced, the car obviously didn't have a dime in maintenance spent on it in its prior life, AND it was totalled besides.
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Dec 02, 2008 9:43 am) Now for the other end of the spectrum: Possibly the nicest '86 911 I've seen in quite some time. |
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Replying to: qbrozen (Dec 02, 2008 3:08 pm) I'd much rather see a car like this with 20 photos, a VIN #, a service history and the real owner to contact.
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y'all remember my friend who had the 1965 Volvo 122 wagon on eBay a couple months ago? He had sold it because he had recently picked up a '62 Galaxie. Well, now he has that one up for sale! I had never seen the car in person, but for some reason I thought it was more of a bluish green, whereas I guess this is more of a sage green?
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Dec 02, 2008 3:36 pm) And thanks for info on the price. I was wondering (as I am clueless on Porsches, as I believe we all know by now). We CAN have rust-free cars here. Ya just can't drive them in any inclement weather, always keep it in the garage, and never live or drive near the ocean. Of course, as the owner's town's name indicates, he lives ... ummm... ahhh... welll... right by the water.
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