How much would you pay for a 10k mile GTUs?
There's really not much to say about it, just more a question of personal life. Opinions would be nice.
A friend has: *A stock GTUs, 10k miles *perfect interior *exterior is a sun faded (will most definitely need repaint, not sure a new clear coat will fix.) *One front fender is dented in *rear main seal and oil pan leak. Its just been sitting.... And sitting... And now sits... There is a price, but I wont mention it, as to not create bias. How much? The Drama (Im sorry this is long): My first rx7 was a junk of a junk S4, not even worth mentioning. Ive wanted an rx7 since it was the "car that made me discover cars" as a kid. My car knowledge revolves around rx7s, and rx7s only, so theres nothing I dont know. Im just stating, THESE ARE THE CARS I LIVE FOR... I LOVE FC's, BUT... True, I want a FD the most. I know this is such a "case by case opinion question" but I was SO ready to get it and work for it, but now I feel like I cant, which is total bullshit... Starting at the age of 15, I worked for and paid off my first car (A very nice miata, I must say... I tend to be picky and only want garage queens.) ...but now getting negative opinions. (Based on the fact that its not the right time in my life... Focusing on school, should save money for the real world, its too much, its going to get in the way of school... "theres dirt between the seat cushions"... Fucking PLEASE)...etc etc and stuff... Im 24, at home, in school fulltime, do not have a job expect for freelance work I can get... The thought of getting this car was REALLY giving me motivation to find work and get things in order, but I was told thats "bullshit reasoning"... even though it was actually working... I already made some moves that are working out for me. (negative reinforcement FTW...) Do I just have rx7 envy, or should I actually pick this thing up? I have the idea of it being THE LONG TERM toy, I already know what I would do to this car (not rape.) It needs a real home, and I was so ready to do that, but now Im worried im going to screw my life in the future by trying to pick this thing up. |
6 to 8k, but would jew down as much as possible. i would then fix everything and put it up for sale for 15k. because that's what i would want to get rid of it.
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How much money do you have to play with? It is much cheaper to find a nice clean one and go from there then to start with this thing that sounds like it needs a lot of work.
There is a nice one in the FS section. |
Originally Posted by Scrapp
(Post 9952063)
How much?
Were you to try and fix it, you are looking at: about $8,000 for paint and body work about $2,500 for an engine rebuild about $2,000 for new suspension, mounts, and bushings about $3,000 for new tires, brakes, belts, hoses, fuel lines, filters, weather seals, etc. |
10K miles on a car that is 20 years old...ugh! I know it's easy to fall into the low mileage trap, but not driving a car is worst then letting it sit, especially letting one sit that isn't properly maintain, which is clear from your post. I'm with Evil Aviator on this...you'll gonna spend a fortune getting it up to par and while I hate to see any GTUs die, this one might be better as a part-out car.
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Where's it at, I need a fresh slate to start on my future wife's AutoX car.
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Its already been bought, Im just going to decide to go with the decision I made.
I will be keeping this car for a while. See yall around more frequently. |
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hmm... This is how I build cars. Well put together. (Later than when I took this pic, Rollbar, harnesses, more suspension stuff...Sniff.)
(Dont ask me why I sold it. So dumb... Was totaled 3 days later.) |
i would pay around 500 who cares if its a gtus
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Originally Posted by Evil Aviator
(Post 9952285)
Sounds like a $500 parts car to me.
Were you to try and fix it, you are looking at: about $8,000 for paint and body work about $2,500 for an engine rebuild about $2,000 for new suspension, mounts, and bushings about $3,000 for new tires, brakes, belts, hoses, fuel lines, filters, weather seals, etc. |
So instead of doing body work on the fender..... just buy a used one of the aproximate color. That will get you through for a while. And its cheaper then the body man. There i just saved you $100 be glad you got it if you wanted it. Life is short.
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Originally Posted by rotordad
(Post 9953025)
but$8000 for paint & body work really?
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OK, Im already having headlight / electrical issues, I tried search, but cant find the info I need, and we no longer have icemark :(
The car was missing a headlight switch, I put one in, headlights/highbeams work, all other lights work, but- Headlights wont pop up, and highbeam indicator wont show up. |
I made a new thread, but I was wrong. Highbeam indicator works, Just headlights wont turn off, and wont pop up
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Originally Posted by rotordad
(Post 9953025)
$8000 for paint & body work really?
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Originally Posted by Evil Aviator
(Post 9952285)
Sounds like a $500 parts car to me.
Were you to try and fix it, you are looking at: about $8,000 for paint and body work about $2,500 for an engine rebuild about $2,000 for new suspension, mounts, and bushings about $3,000 for new tires, brakes, belts, hoses, fuel lines, filters, weather seals, etc. 2.5k for a rebuild? Are we still talking about the same 10k GTUs? 2k on suspension? Yes sounds right but i wouldn't bother yet with a car with 10k. 3k for ALL maintenance? haha, OK buddy. Maybe if you bought every tiny piece from mazdatrix. :lol: Sorry if i sound like a jerk.....i had a few. :lol: |
I am a big GTUs fan. For said car in the condition you described I would pay ~$5k. The value to me would be in the "collector" aspect of it, so I would be willing to pay more than most probably.
Evil is right about needing some things, but you don't NEED to pay $8k for a paint job. You don't even need a paint job at all, but do expect to need to drop a good chunk of cash to get it road worthy (tires, belts, hoses, ect.) Any pics of it? I am interested fo sho. |
Originally Posted by 13bpower
(Post 9954667)
Any pics of it? I am interested fo sho.
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I wouldn't pay more than $5k for it.
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I think $5000 sounds about right, but I would of tried to get it for less, say $4500. Based on the fact that it sat for so long and hasn't been driven much at all, it will probably have more issues than you think it would. There's kind of that low mileage sweet spot, where it still sounds low, but has been driven far enough and often enough that everything is in proper running order. I think only 10k miles is definitely below that sweet spot.
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Some of you guys need to realize that when negotiating the price of a car, you take into account the labor cost of the repairs as well as the parts and materials. Remember, this is a "what's it worth thread", not a "what's the cheapie fix" thread.
Originally Posted by FelixIsGod29X
(Post 9954620)
8k for a paint job? Um no way in hell if you prep and buy the paint yourself, then bring it to a pro. Either way, very proper paint jobs can be done for under 5k EASY if you aren't dealing with rust and many dents. Paint jobs can go for 8k but NOT for OEM basic color/ easy work.
Originally Posted by FelixIsGod29X
(Post 9954620)
2.5k for a rebuild? Are we still talking about the same 10k GTUs?
Originally Posted by FelixIsGod29X
(Post 9954620)
2k on suspension? Yes sounds right but i wouldn't bother yet with a car with 10k.
Originally Posted by FelixIsGod29X
(Post 9954620)
3k for ALL maintenance? haha, OK buddy.
Originally Posted by FelixIsGod29X
(Post 9954620)
Maybe if you bought every tiny piece from mazdatrix.
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Originally Posted by Scrapp
(Post 9952063)
The thought of getting this car was REALLY giving me motivation to find work and get things in order, but I was told thats "bullshit reasoning"
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no, McCain, lol. I just come from a VERY negative family... "I fucked up in life, so that means your going too as well."
Surprisingly my mom has been the optimistic one, hence why I went through with the car... (I guess after all these years she realizes my hobby is here to stay, and this is the heart of the hobby.) I have some work cut out for me, no doubt. Its been getting "some" maintenance throughout the years, last registration was in 98, and it spent the majority of its life in a garage, so it was somewhat taken care of. Its not a junker, but the last few years might have been the worst, 5-10 could have been spent outside. The motor though... Do I have only 10k more miles out of it? Could I reach 60k, or 100k? I know sitting is bad for rotaries.... But this will be my first experience with just "how bad". I've known about this car for YEARS... I always asked him for it, and I finally got it. Here are some photos Ive had for a few years now... Car is not this good now, faded paint, and the dented fender. |
Originally Posted by Scrapp
(Post 9954921)
no, voted the other way, lol. I just come from a VERY negative family
Originally Posted by Scrapp
(Post 9954921)
The motor though... Do I have only 10k more miles out of it? Could I reach 60k, or 100k? I know sitting is bad for rotaries.... But this will be my first experience with just "how bad".
Do you know what dry rot looks like? Bad tires can kill you, so be sure to check for dry rot. http://www.ehow.com/how_5630050_tell-tires-dry-rot.html Also check the metal fuel and brake lines that run under the car. I have seen many FCs with corroded lines. The rubber fuel lines usually show cracks in the bends when they need replacing. |
who knows how long your engine is going to last but i bet your coolant seals are going to go first because of coolant sitting in the engine.
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