I checked the NADA value on my car (if it were in saleable condition )

The high value is $4225! Isn't that what they sold for back when they were new?

83 gsl, btw

 

jay, theres one problem here, your car is in LOW LOW book condition, so lay off the crack...

 

What the hell is NADA value? And why is it so much higher than KBB?

 

um no these cars definitely sold for more than 5 gs when new...lol.

 

my gsl-se was close to 16k when it was new in 1985

 

Yes, Greg, I made the point myself that my car is hardly saleable.

NADA is the source for classic autos. There's NADA and KBB. Depends on where you live is which you're more familiar with. I use both, but don't trust KBB on their classic values.

So, if a GSL-SE (85) was 16K, we can assume the GSL was around 13K? What's the inflation rates on this?

 

i think the gsl was right around 12k, you gootta remember, the gsl-se had alot more **** than the gsl ( taller 5th gear, different ration LSD rearend, better suspension, bigger breaks, glass sunroof standard, etc.....)

 

The NADA high retail value for a 1983 GSL is actually $4,275. The high retail value applies to a vehicle purchased from a dealer, in "excellent" condition. "Excellent" does not mean #1 condition or even like new. Nevertheless, dealers often try to stretch the limits of the category.
The original 1983 GSL MSRP was $12,595. They often sold for higher amounts, and I have an 83 invoice for $13,770.

 

I remember my old man telling me that he wanted one back in '83, but $13K was too much for him. That's what my boss told me it sold for as well. He paid $13,251 according to the window paper/sticker/tag thingy.

 

You got your Rex from your boss? sweet, I've been looking for one for awhile but there aren't very many here.

 

Well, my boss sold her to another co-worker, who treated her like crap. Then he suggested that I try buying it off the guy, and, although I payed as much as the guy did for it (when it was in IMMACULATE condition except for the paint) I was glad to take it for the sake of the car, and my love for RX 7s didn't help the cause

Just have patience, you'll find yours. Albequerque? I just saw that. Try coming farther down here by Cruces. There aren't MANY, but they've been popping up lately.

You just have to expect to pay.

Good luck, and we should get together when you have yours (not many NM get togethers!)

 

In case you're interested, and you're not, it's ugly, here's the link to my two babe's.

http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/644294/1

 

nice car! as soon as I get mine I'll definitely take a Roadtrip down there. I also have to take a road trip to Jemez to visit my old boss! gonna put 1000 miles on this puppie the first week i get her!!!

 

Hell yeah, I can't wait to get mine running
There's this town down here, starts with a C, has a Spanish name. It's like Chaparal, but it isn't. If you're willing to do some work to get it running, there's LOTS of X's in the graveyards, er, scrapyards down there.

 

Heh, I would go but I very rarely go down south, in fact I think the last time I did, was 8+ years ago, but when I get my Rex runnin i'll check it out.

 

The 84 GSL I just bought off the first owner said he paid $18,000 CDN for it... Or $28... $28 seems a little high for 1984 but what do I know?...