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The real value of "old" cars?

143 messages,  Last post on Oct 05, 2010 at 6:53 PM

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#138 of 143 Re: Comparing:63 Fiat Spider to 57 Plymouth Fury [euphonium] by isellhondas

Oct 05, 2010 (11:08 am)

Replying to: euphonium (Sep 10, 2010 2:22 pm)
OK guys, I need your opinion here.
 
Still kinda looking for a "fun" car that won't get a lot of use except on nice days.
 
A couple in our neighborhood has a NICE 1994 BMW 325i. It is near flawless.
 
All maintenance has been done either by the dealer or by a speciality shop that only works on BMW's. Not a scratch on it and it's always been garage and babied.
 
It's a 5 speed and everything works as it should.
 
Asking 3400.00.
 
The catch? 188,000 miles!!
 
Any BMW experts out there?

#139 of 143 Re: Comparing:63 Fiat Spider to 57 Plymouth Fury [isellhondas] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Oct 05, 2010 (11:40 am)

Replying to: isellhondas (Oct 05, 2010 11:08 am)
That's a boatload of money for that car, nice though it may be.
 
What makes you think it would be "fun" if you don't mind me askin'?
 
Is it a convertible, or has mods or something?
 
But ANYWAY, I'd make sure to check out the usual BMW suspects---radiator, water pump, thermostat, control arm bushings, scored rotors, electrical malfunctions, non-working AC.....
 
if it's just a sedan, I'd save that kind of $$$ for a convertible.

#140 of 143 Re: Comparing:63 Fiat Spider to 57 Plymouth Fury [Mr_Shiftright] by isellhondas

Oct 05, 2010 (12:58 pm)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Oct 05, 2010 11:40 am)
Oh, I remember my 1989 325i and althought it wasn't a convertable, it was "fun" throwing it around twisty roads.
 
BMW's can be quirky. I know that especially when it comes to the electricals.
 
Not a sedan, just a coupe.

#141 of 143 Re: Comparing:63 Fiat Spider to 57 Plymouth Fury [isellhondas] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Oct 05, 2010 (3:36 pm)

Replying to: isellhondas (Oct 05, 2010 12:58 pm)
Oh well a coupe might be more fun---depends on how dead the suspension is after all those miles. The car could end up throwing *you* around. Might be worth checking out. Be nice if you could get it for less $$$ though. Them's big miles and the car has zero chance of ever appreciating in value.

#142 of 143 Re: Comparing:63 Fiat Spider to 57 Plymouth Fury [Mr_Shiftright] by isellhondas

Oct 05, 2010 (6:11 pm)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Oct 05, 2010 3:36 pm)
Yep, I agree.
 
It has new struts and brakes and a bunch of other stuff.
 
Our son lives nearby so he stopped to see it.
 
He said it's a "20 footer" but in excellent shape. Sid the front spoiler has been cracked and taped up. The interior is the worst part of it. Leather worn with a six inch slit in the drivers side and a lot of wear on the passenger's side.
 
Sounds like a 2500.00 car to me on a good day.
 
Oh, it needs tires too so maybe closer to 2000.00. Don't ya think?

#143 of 143 Re: Comparing:63 Fiat Spider to 57 Plymouth Fury [isellhondas] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Oct 05, 2010 (6:53 pm)

Replying to: isellhondas (Oct 05, 2010 6:11 pm)
More like $1500 the way you describe it. We aren't expecting perfection at this price so we can forgive the spoiler, but re-covering the seats and 4 new shoes, that's chunk o' change.

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