Have to sell my 1st Gen & need help pricing!
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Have to sell my 1st Gen & need help pricing!
Been a long time since I posted but getting a divorce & want to sell my 1979 GS Vin # SA22C 502780 that I originally purchased as anniversary present for the soon to be ex.
Bought it Nov 2006 with 95k miles was told everything was stock except the stereo & bezel. I believe I have original in the garage. It now has 98k miles on it. No rust, paint is original but dull.
Pics below:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...1&l=a791adf4fc
Let me know what other info you will need if you are willing to help me price it.
Thanks!
Bought it Nov 2006 with 95k miles was told everything was stock except the stereo & bezel. I believe I have original in the garage. It now has 98k miles on it. No rust, paint is original but dull.
Pics below:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...1&l=a791adf4fc
Let me know what other info you will need if you are willing to help me price it.
Thanks!
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How does it run?
Also, can you get pictures of the engine bay, the under carriage, and inside the rear wheel wells (With the rear wheels removed. Typical rust spot on the 1st gens is where a rear suspension link bolts up inside the wheel well, behind the wheel.)
Also, moving to the 1st gen Non-Technical. Might have a little more focused advice there.
Also, can you get pictures of the engine bay, the under carriage, and inside the rear wheel wells (With the rear wheels removed. Typical rust spot on the 1st gens is where a rear suspension link bolts up inside the wheel well, behind the wheel.)
Also, moving to the 1st gen Non-Technical. Might have a little more focused advice there.
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How does it run?
Also, can you get pictures of the engine bay, the under carriage, and inside the rear wheel wells (With the rear wheels removed. Typical rust spot on the 1st gens is where a rear suspension link bolts up inside the wheel well, behind the wheel.)
Also, moving to the 1st gen Non-Technical. Might have a little more focused advice there.
Also, can you get pictures of the engine bay, the under carriage, and inside the rear wheel wells (With the rear wheels removed. Typical rust spot on the 1st gens is where a rear suspension link bolts up inside the wheel well, behind the wheel.)
Also, moving to the 1st gen Non-Technical. Might have a little more focused advice there.
This is 1st Gen Non Tech! I also posted it in NE forum which is where Im located.
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The paint is not all original, they did not come 2 tone like that. I'd guess it was sunbeam silver to begin with. Looks like an early build car (assembled sometime in 78) and from what can be seen, it appears it has some random issues with interior panels. I'm guessing that from your description of its lack of use and modivation to keep it maintained it could have some mechanical bugs to work out as well.
To me its a decent, solid looking car in average condition with 98K miles. A going price would probably be in the $1200-$2200 range, but under you current situation, if you need the money, you might have to take less for it to actually turn it into a sale.
To me its a decent, solid looking car in average condition with 98K miles. A going price would probably be in the $1200-$2200 range, but under you current situation, if you need the money, you might have to take less for it to actually turn it into a sale.
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I'm going to go ahead and give some actual pricing advice, since I would kick myself if you actually went ahead and sold her for $100, lol.
I bought my 80 SA, no rust, around 130k km for $700.
It had been repainted, did not have an original stereo, and needed a carb rebuild as well as a trans rebuild.
I considered it a good deal on since I am totally in love and enjoyed bringing her back to life, so looks like you should get close to what Banzai suggested if not better?
I bought my 80 SA, no rust, around 130k km for $700.
It had been repainted, did not have an original stereo, and needed a carb rebuild as well as a trans rebuild.
I considered it a good deal on since I am totally in love and enjoyed bringing her back to life, so looks like you should get close to what Banzai suggested if not better?
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The paint is not all original, they did not come 2 tone like that. I'd guess it was sunbeam silver to begin with. Looks like an early build car (assembled sometime in 78) and from what can be seen, it appears it has some random issues with interior panels. I'm guessing that from your description of its lack of use and modivation to keep it maintained it could have some mechanical bugs to work out as well.
To me its a decent, solid looking car in average condition with 98K miles. A going price would probably be in the $1200-$2200 range, but under you current situation, if you need the money, you might have to take less for it to actually turn it into a sale.
To me its a decent, solid looking car in average condition with 98K miles. A going price would probably be in the $1200-$2200 range, but under you current situation, if you need the money, you might have to take less for it to actually turn it into a sale.
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Interesting article I just found from Motor Trend & one of the sources was the RX7club. 1979-1985 Mazda RX-7 Buyer's Guide - Motor Trend Classic
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Another article that looks like it was originally published in 1978. 1978 Mazda RX-7 First Drive - Motor Trend
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Manufactured 3/78. I believe it was one of the 1st 3000 off the assembly line. What interior panel issues are you referring to? There are no tears or cracks that Im aware of. For a 34 year old car I think it is in very good condition. Exterior body does not have rust. Will look closer at wheel wells & under carriage this weekend & take pics as an earlier poster suggested. I purchased it for $2500 in 2006. Since these stock ones (vs modded) are getting more rare wouldn't the price go up at some point? I in no way think $$ like the old American muscle cars so don't think I'm that naive.
Condition and value are always a matter of opinion and will always vary person to person. Yes, I'd like to think that values will go up at some point and I think have in fact, risen some in the last 5 years. The target audience however remains fairly specialized and comprised mostly of enthususts who like to keep the prices of their favoriate cars affordable. I do think that at some point Japanese cars will become a trend among the larger collector car community and untill then, values will not change significantly. It does not seem like you are prepared to keep the car for the long run however. I'd throw a line out there for $2,500 or so and see what bites you get. It gives you some wiggle room to go down and still not lose to much. More importantly, its a price range that is attractive and realistic enough to generate a sale.