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What is this thing worth?

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#996 of 1030 Re: ya never know [qbrozen] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Mar 22, 2011 (9:22 am)

Replying to: qbrozen (Mar 22, 2011 7:30 am)
Yep, the price on the TR3 was crazy cheap. You can sell a really ratty one for $10,000 no problem. The Volvo you mentioned (about a 90 or 91?) is market correct, sorta kinda, for a clean one---maybe $1500 tops. The TR is a highly prized collectible is the reason, whereas the Volvo is just an old used car in plentiful supply.

#997 of 1030 Re: ya never know [Mr_Shiftright] by isellhondas

Mar 22, 2011 (11:39 am)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Mar 22, 2011 9:22 am)
I'm sure there are "Curbstoners" who monitor the Craigslist ads like a hawk and when they see something that is undervalued they rush over and buy it.
 
Probably not just cars either.
 
I once bought an Isuzu pickup diesel and I kept it a couple of years before I had no use for it. I had NO IDEA that these are (were, anyway) highly sought after and near impossible to find.
 
I immediatly got a call for m a guy who rushed over and gave me a deposit. He told me he would have the cash in two days.
 
I had two days of non stop phone calls including several from a woman who kept offering me more and more for it. She finally offered me 500.00 more than I sold it for.
 
I did take her number in case my buyer flaked out but he did show up as promised.
 
I screwed up but a handshake is a handshake.

#998 of 1030 Re: ya never know [isellhondas] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Mar 22, 2011 (12:25 pm)

Replying to: isellhondas (Mar 22, 2011 11:39 am)
I think the Isuzu gold rush is over but maybe it's a cult thing. If it were a 4X4 space cab that might be worth something.

#999 of 1030 Re: ya never know [Mr_Shiftright] by isellhondas

Mar 22, 2011 (12:41 pm)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Mar 22, 2011 12:25 pm)
This was a low mile rust free little truck.
 
It was sitting on a lot with a For Sale sign when I bought it. I almost passed because it was a diesel. It was slow but very rugged.
 
I'll bet I got 25 phone calls on it.

#1000 of 1030 Re: ya never know [isellhondas] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Mar 22, 2011 (3:55 pm)

Replying to: isellhondas (Mar 22, 2011 12:41 pm)
Well depends on your price of course. Put $5900 and the phone wouldn't ring, but $2000 and it might.
 
Trucks are always hard to value because they still have utilitarian value, unlike old cars. A gardener looks at a beat-up truck as a still valuable tool, whereas a car collector looks at a beat up old car as something needing time and money.

#1001 of 1030 Re: 1968 Camaro SS/RS 396 Convertible TH400 [Mr_Shiftright] by coupeeznthru2

Jun 26, 2011 (12:46 pm)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (May 06, 2008 9:12 am)
Hey, Mr shiftright, was wondering how much you found out about your 68 BB convt. I too have a 68 BB SS convt,w/th400. I'm new here and hope to find some intresting ides maybe some (Facts) also, Thanks

#1002 of 1030 Re: 1968 Camaro SS/RS 396 Convertible TH400 [coupeeznthru2] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Jun 26, 2011 (5:54 pm)

Replying to: coupeeznthru2 (Jun 26, 2011 12:46 pm)
Not MY BB, but a member's. What info are you looking for about your car?

#1003 of 1030 1990 supercharged ford thunderbird by kelseylinn

Nov 22, 2011 (2:19 pm)

I am trying to figure out the worth of my car. Either to sell for parts or just if someone wanted to fix it up. It is a blue 1990 supercharged ford thunderbird with about 66,000 miles on it. Something is up with the ABS system and we've had it looked at and the part is still under warranty. Also, something is draining the battery in about a days time and my mom and I cannot figure out what it is. I know very little about cars and have been told by a lot of people that I could get some money off of the engine. I dont have a clue if this is true so I am kind of just looking for an opinion from someone on how much they think this car is worth or the engine alone.
Thanks ya'll.
 
-Kels

#1004 of 1030 Re: 1990 supercharged ford thunderbird [kelseylinn] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Nov 22, 2011 (6:12 pm)

Replying to: kelseylinn (Nov 22, 2011 2:19 pm)
We' d need some idea of the condition of the body, the paint and the interior, like:
 
pristine--mint, like new
clean-- (clean in and out)
average --has some stains, small dings, chips, could use a coat of wax
fair -- car looks like it has needs even from across the street
poor -- a very shabby automobile

#1005 of 1030 Re: 1990 supercharged ford thunderbird [kelseylinn] by gsemike

Nov 29, 2011 (11:47 am)

Replying to: kelseylinn (Nov 22, 2011 2:19 pm)
Not much.

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