Ok well we found this thing just sitting out in this persons yard. It doesnt run and the paint is pretty bad. It hasnt been run for 5 years. Im looking to buy it to do a total rebuild(new housings, new rotors, new everything pretty much). They want 750 for it but I know its not worth more than 500. What should I point out to them besides the fact that it doesnt run and looks pretty bad?

 

Engine Bay

 

Another of the engine bay

 

last one, front shot

 

I think they should pay YOU the $750. ;-)

 

Save it! If the there is mini or no body rust by the cargo bins, and you have the time to rebuild it, I say go for it.

(P.S. I wouldn't give them the $750)

-Error402

 

cost of engine 5000
cost of new hoses 200
cost of new radiator 250
cost of tires 250
cost of new paint 1500
additional cost 500

fun of doing it all your self PRICELESS

peace

 

Exactly All work to be done by myself.
I went to Kelly Blue Book online and it only valued it as being worth about 480, and that was with me putting it in fair condition which means it runs, but it doesnt, so really, they should just give me the damn thing

 

Oh by the way, which model has leather seats, and no sunroof? The car is an 80, i think.

 

I bet the car's a GS (only S and GS models before 1983, if i'm not mistaken). I looks like its pretty good structurally, but definitely check for that telltale rust under the storage bins first. As for price, I'd offer 'em something in the 200-400 dollar range, and then bargain from there. 750 is definitely too high for a car that hasn't run for 5 years.

 

for what its worth - I picked up a '84 GS w/ no rust that had been sitting for a while. Wasn't sure if it ran and it needed some bodywork in the rear (bumper,tailights, etc). I gave the guy $100 and within an hour of having it home we had it running (sorta).

I'd offer no more then $350 for the car pictured above since it is a SA and the body looks pretty straight.

 

oh yeah, also its only a four speed.

 

It's an S.. the lowest of the low end of rx7.. I paid 350 for my 79 S and it was running, just had some bad rust spots.

matt

 

give them 200
I bought mine 85gsl no rust, working condition for 1000

 

I think they have their heart set on 750 for some reason, god knows why. Its not like they need the money either, the mom drives a nice car. I dont think shell have much to say though when i show her the thingy i printed from kelly blue book though. Well see thursday

 

Don't insult them, but $750 greenbacks is a bit high.

Cost of engine $5,000? You can get a rebuilt one for far, far less... ported (if desired) and with a 1 year warranty

 

Paid $250 for mine, and drove it home... You arent taking in account the fuel system, gas tank and several other things that are probalyl WAY WAY gone.

 

Also keep in mine a junkyard would give her $100 for it. So go armed with $250 cash and a trailer, if they dont take that keep looking...

 

Kinda strange. Was the car originally black? I thought that only special edition 79's came in that color....The 4-speed and steel rims definely mean its an "S" though unless someone swapped the driveline and wheels

 

I can get an engine from Pineapple racing for just under $3000. This a very nice streetport, with lightened rotors, an upgrated oil pump, guaranted 220Hp(at the flywheel) with a 2 yr, 36000 mile warrenty.

 

the junk yards around here dont want none of these cars. you have to pay them to take these things...and thats the honest truth....its very sad

 

1979 models were offered in a metallic colour called Beat Black (code E6)

 

I also forgot to mention that the keys she has dont work in the ignition. Looks like im buying a huge pile of junk. But thats ok, I have some nice plans for this thing.

 

UPDATE!

I went to talk to the lady again with the kelly blue book print off in my hand. I offered her 300 in cash. Her responce even when pointed out that it was listed as 500 running was, "NOPE, NO WAY, SORRY!" So i laughed and said "okidokie see ya later". In retrospect I wish i would have told her that she would never get 750 for that car and it would sit for another 5 years. Oh well

 

Yes, what hybridracer says is true. I was there, the lady was a total bitch about it. I think it's sad she wouldn't even take 300, cause i know for a fact i would only give her 100 bucks for it...just my honest opinion.

OH well, we'll find another one. San Antonio

~Marshall