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What is this thing worth?

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#970 of 1030 Re: '62 T-Bird convertible [parm] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Feb 23, 2011 (9:39 am)

Replying to: parm (Feb 22, 2011 9:23 pm)
Gee I don't see much appeal for this car at all. It's not authentic, the color is marginal, the price is high. It's an old folks' car in a "youthful" wrapping. I'm just not seein' it from your point of view, but hey, I've certainly been wrong plenty times before on this stuff....
 
it's just the wrong, wrong car to attempt to hot-rod or customize.
 
It reminds me of the type of car a 72-year old congressman would buy for his Las Vegas showgirl mistress named Kiki.
 
Hey! Maybe I found the market! Get me Washington on the phone!

#971 of 1030 There's an app for that... by texases

Mar 18, 2011 (1:30 pm)

Anyone try this yet? It's FREE!

#972 of 1030 Re: There's an app for that... [texases] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Mar 18, 2011 (2:42 pm)

Replying to: texases (Mar 18, 2011 1:30 pm)
Oh that's the Sports Car Market price guide---they're pretty good but you have to understand that the prices are related to the condition of the cars, and generally they are talking about really really nice cars---so cars with some "needs" need not apply.
 
Also they don't list huge swaths of cars which they do not deem "collectible" or "classic", and I don't blame them.
 
I'd probably buy it but I have an Andriod, so I'm not in the Apple zombie network.

#973 of 1030 Re: There's an app for that... [texases] by qbrozen

Mar 19, 2011 (7:03 am)

Replying to: texases (Mar 18, 2011 1:30 pm)
sweet.
 
Shifty - I don't have an iphone either, but I do have an ipod touch. I resisted apple for a long time, but now that I have one, I highly suggest it. It is a cool toy, and not very expensive. (one like I have is down to $149 refurbed.)
 
Heck, just ordered an iPad for the wife since the 1st gen price finally dropped thanks to the iPad2. Did even better getting a refurbed one from apple for $349.

#974 of 1030 Re: There's an app for that... [qbrozen] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Mar 19, 2011 (8:53 am)

Replying to: qbrozen (Mar 19, 2011 7:03 am)
You know what they say about Steve Jobs--that he can actually project a reality distortion field onto consumers. But then, all good marketing does that. Motor Trend often does it with their Car of the Year!
 
I use the little pocket-sized CPI (Black Book) guide when I'm out in the field. It's actually faster and easier than whipping out a smartphone and covers more levels of condition that the Sports Car Market APP, which is really only about #2 cars.

#975 of 1030 Re: There's an app for that... [Mr_Shiftright] by kyfdx HOST

Mar 19, 2011 (1:31 pm)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Mar 19, 2011 8:53 am)
Not for collector cars.... but, used cars in general:
 
Manheim has an app for blackberrys, for subscribers.. I'm sure they have one for Android, as well.... It's pretty neat...and quick.

#976 of 1030 Re: There's an app for that... [kyfdx] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Mar 19, 2011 (1:45 pm)

Replying to: kyfdx (Mar 19, 2011 1:31 pm)
manheim is good for ordinary used cars--but it's quite expensive isn't it?

#977 of 1030 Re: There's an app for that... [Mr_Shiftright] by kyfdx HOST

Mar 19, 2011 (1:50 pm)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Mar 19, 2011 1:45 pm)
Well, yeah.... it's for car dealers!
 
A co-worker of mine has a used car lot.... so, I get to play around with Manheim website and mobile apps.. Comes in handy when you are shopping for a car..
 
I'm not even sure they would sell it to someone without a dealer's license.. maybe, if one were in the appraisal or insurance business..

#978 of 1030 Re: There's an app for that... [kyfdx] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Mar 19, 2011 (1:52 pm)

Replying to: kyfdx (Mar 19, 2011 1:50 pm)
It would be kind of overkill for an appraiser.

#979 of 1030 Someone talk me down... by isellhondas

Mar 21, 2011 (12:14 pm)

This one is ten minutes from me.
 
What do you guys think?
 
http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/cto/2274686165.html

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