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Old Sep 28, 2012 | 01:07 PM
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1991 Purchase Advice: FC Value?

I'm new to the site, and wasn't sure where a question like this should go, so I'll give this section a shot.

I wanted to get some advice around the value of an FC I'm looking at. It's a 91 TurboII, white, 76k, all original, Sunroof option, all electrical checks out; near perfect condition. He's asking just under 6k for it. Is this car worth it?

I've tried to use KBB and NADA and they don't really cover this far back. NADA covers classic cars...and produces an average price of 4,900.

There isn't a whole lot else out there to compare it to...and this is the reason for this thread.

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Old Sep 28, 2012 | 02:35 PM
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Old Sep 28, 2012 | 02:44 PM
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Old Sep 28, 2012 | 03:36 PM
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don't know why i'm having trouble...but here's the pics again...

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Old Sep 28, 2012 | 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by SupraRX7
I'm new to the site, and wasn't sure where a question like this should go, so I'll give this section a shot.

I wanted to get some advice around the value of an FC I'm looking at. It's a 91 TurboII, white, 76k, all original, Sunroof option, all electrical checks out; near perfect condition. He's asking just under 6k for it. Is this car worth it?

I've tried to use KBB and NADA and they don't really cover this far back. NADA covers classic cars...and produces an average price of 4,900.

There isn't a whole lot else out there to compare it to...and this is the reason for this thread.

Thanks.
As described and pictures, yes. But you should get a compression check at the least before buying. You want north of 90 lbs per rotor side front and rear at the least. Also, check the coolant jug and area around it to see if it's been overflowing.

Very nice looking TII. It's been a while since I've seen one so clean, especially a white one.
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Old Sep 28, 2012 | 03:59 PM
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Looks great! Where are the turboII decals?
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Old Sep 28, 2012 | 04:06 PM
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As described and pictures, yes. But you should get a compression check at the least before buying. You want north of 90 lbs per rotor side front and rear at the least. Also, check the coolant jug and area around it to see if it's been overflowing.

Very nice looking TII. It's been a while since I've seen one so clean, especially a white one.
I take it that's 90lbs on a hot/warm motor?

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Old Sep 28, 2012 | 05:57 PM
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looks nice, back in the day that would have gone for over 9k easily, post 2008 its hard to say, he should take your offer and be happy


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Looks great! Where are the turboII decals?
91's don't have decals
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Old Sep 28, 2012 | 07:12 PM
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I sold my '87 for $5,000 in 2009, but it was in pristine condition and fresh JSpec dropped in. Even had the original factory window sticker.

If the engine checks out, $6,000 would be a pretty fair price since it looks to be in really really good cosmetic condition.
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Old Sep 28, 2012 | 07:14 PM
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Buy it or we will! haha. A '91 T2 is the Holy Grail of FCs..in America anyway. If you can get it for under 5k, you cant really lose.
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Old Sep 28, 2012 | 07:55 PM
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As soon as I hear back from this guy, I'm going to move on it. Going to go in 5k cash. Hopefully he takes.
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Old Sep 29, 2012 | 12:16 PM
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im going to be in new hampshire next week, you better buy that **** quick.
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Old Sep 29, 2012 | 12:23 PM
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if my Rx8 selling experience is like this car, i'm sure the seller had had plenty of interest and offers to trade, but if you show up with cash, you'll be the first and only one
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damn really really nice!
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91's don't have decals
Never knew that! Cool...
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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by j9fd3s
91's don't have decals
In Europe they did
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Old Oct 2, 2012 | 09:00 AM
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I sold mine for $6k with 86,000 miles in it. I did a ton of maintenance to it, and it was lightly modded. I'd buy it if I was you.
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Looks nice...good luck!
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Old Oct 2, 2012 | 11:29 AM
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The people selling the car were less than responsive over the weekend and Yesterday. Finally, I got in touch with the seller this morning to find out that he sold the car yesterday. Oh well...
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