How much would you pay for this FC?
09-19-07, 03:11 PM
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seriously guy, think before you post.I clearly told him: IF YOU WANT THE CAR THEN PAY THE 8K. I'd walk away if it's more than 5K.
I don't go around telling people they're wrong for over-pricing items because it's worth whatever the buyer is willing to pay to OWN it.
09-19-07, 04:35 PM
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You said 2x 4500, so he's asking 9K... I think 9K is a little high. Looking at the facts, it's an '87 (first year for North America having that "first year cool factor" but also the "first year - has more bugs, and they made a **** ton of them year"), so take $250 off the price for that alone.
Down to $8,750 - it's black. Also can be looked at as good or bad, but you have to look at this car the way the current owner obviously did - as a collector car, so use collector car sense. Black was a very popular color, and they made a lot of them in '87 - it also does not have the more rare polished T2 wheels (minus $250), nor the optional wing (minus $150), nor floor mats (minus $50), I'm pretty sure PS wasn't an option on the '87 T2 but I could be wrong... so now we're down to what $8,300? I'm not gonna run through all the options, but I'm just saying how I would look at it and what I would pay.
I'd honestly say $8300 is the MOST I would pay... take into consideration the area the car is in and how many other FCs there are, does he have all maintenance records and original documentation on the car? The LEAST this guy will probably take is $7300 - and thats a big IF.
If you do buy it, whatever you do - be nice to it... keep it original and clean. If you want a race car, buy another one. I had a friend of mine buy an '87 w/ all the options I mentioned above with 80K on it (was still very clean) and DESTROYED it in less than a year... I hate seeing ricers ruin what is becoming a VERY hard car to find in that condition.
Down to $8,750 - it's black. Also can be looked at as good or bad, but you have to look at this car the way the current owner obviously did - as a collector car, so use collector car sense. Black was a very popular color, and they made a lot of them in '87 - it also does not have the more rare polished T2 wheels (minus $250), nor the optional wing (minus $150), nor floor mats (minus $50), I'm pretty sure PS wasn't an option on the '87 T2 but I could be wrong... so now we're down to what $8,300? I'm not gonna run through all the options, but I'm just saying how I would look at it and what I would pay.
I'd honestly say $8300 is the MOST I would pay... take into consideration the area the car is in and how many other FCs there are, does he have all maintenance records and original documentation on the car? The LEAST this guy will probably take is $7300 - and thats a big IF.
If you do buy it, whatever you do - be nice to it... keep it original and clean. If you want a race car, buy another one. I had a friend of mine buy an '87 w/ all the options I mentioned above with 80K on it (was still very clean) and DESTROYED it in less than a year... I hate seeing ricers ruin what is becoming a VERY hard car to find in that condition.
09-19-07, 05:10 PM
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low mileage original engines are at a point where it's a bad thing.
We all know what happens to rotaries that sit.
I would expect to replace ANY motor from a TII when purchasing it and they say it's original.
The car is damn clean though. That shell is to die for.
We all know what happens to rotaries that sit.
I would expect to replace ANY motor from a TII when purchasing it and they say it's original.
The car is damn clean though. That shell is to die for.
09-19-07, 05:25 PM
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ok, so the thread title is: How much would YOU pay" yet my opinion doesn't mean anything because I don't agree with what YOU would pay? seriously guy, think before you post.
I clearly told him: IF YOU WANT THE CAR THEN PAY THE 8K. I'd walk away if it's more than 5K.
I don't go around telling people they're wrong for over-pricing items because it's worth whatever the buyer is willing to pay to OWN it.
seriously guy, think before you post.I clearly told him: IF YOU WANT THE CAR THEN PAY THE 8K. I'd walk away if it's more than 5K.
I don't go around telling people they're wrong for over-pricing items because it's worth whatever the buyer is willing to pay to OWN it.
09-19-07, 05:30 PM
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noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
YOU read things that were not there.
I said I WOULD PAY 5K and that it was not WORTH 8K. I never said it was WORTH 5K. Are you sure you're reading my posts??
Strike 2.
YOU read things that were not there.
I said I WOULD PAY 5K and that it was not WORTH 8K. I never said it was WORTH 5K. Are you sure you're reading my posts??
Strike 2.
09-19-07, 10:44 PM
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i asked the seller if he got all the paperwork and if he has done compression check. he hasnt got back to me yet. im sure he's driven it every year to keep it runnin. i would never rice out my car but i dont think i can keep anything stock. i ll do things like nardi wheel, c's short shifter, coilovers, strut bar, ss brake lines, cross drilled rotors, powdercoat calipers, some nice tuner wheels, cat back, etc.
09-19-07, 11:10 PM
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i would show him blue book, then let it go up from there, obviously he is considering it as a collectible, but guess what, its not even classic yet, thats an ohio car, i can tell from the plates (which you can still kinda see in the bumper reflection) being an ohio car though, thats not good, even though its never seen snow, i would get under that thing and check EVERYTHING, check places that are hard to find and would be hard to 'hide' i bet you can find some rust,
who ever asked if it was turbo, smack yourself... it looks like a high end model though, has security, power windows and mirrors, no PS though? that is strange, sure they didn't just remove the pump?
26000 WOW, i thought mine was low at 60K but with those low miles, it has sat ALOT, mine was driven like once a month minium and got 60k, thats low 250 miles a month, your guys is hitting 108 a month, thats not even a full tank...
buy a compression checker and do that yourself, he shouldn't mind if he really wants to sell, and if he can't show proof of fluids, just remember those could be 20 years old too, that some ca$h there to do a full fluid change, not to mention the labor charge, never tell him you can do it yourself, you can make the price drop better, good luck
who ever asked if it was turbo, smack yourself... it looks like a high end model though, has security, power windows and mirrors, no PS though? that is strange, sure they didn't just remove the pump?
26000 WOW, i thought mine was low at 60K but with those low miles, it has sat ALOT, mine was driven like once a month minium and got 60k, thats low 250 miles a month, your guys is hitting 108 a month, thats not even a full tank...
buy a compression checker and do that yourself, he shouldn't mind if he really wants to sell, and if he can't show proof of fluids, just remember those could be 20 years old too, that some ca$h there to do a full fluid change, not to mention the labor charge, never tell him you can do it yourself, you can make the price drop better, good luck
09-19-07, 11:43 PM
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Man ****** that car up before I do. Its worth the asking price. Image, no hacked up harnesses, no idiot mods, pure hotness. Black with gray cloth interior? Man I wish I had a chance to buy that car... People argue about the prices being so expensive, by the time you get your hands on the average FC and get it back to 'good' condition, you will be out of at least 5-6 grand . The paint alone on that car is worth 2-3 grand. The Interior condition is worth at least 1-2 grand. The unmolested engine/wiring is likely worth another grand. Rotaries that sit is not the problem, when U decide to start driving it you have to bring it back correctly. Some MMO, a little love and maintainence, and you are back in there.
Its like marrying the right woman, When its good you know, and you dont need your friends approval.
Its like marrying the right woman, When its good you know, and you dont need your friends approval.
09-20-07, 06:18 AM
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it was like $27K in 87 and with only 26,000 miles it is like buying an 04/5 used car off a lot. that's going to run around 16K at the lowest for a sports car.
It is definately worth anywhere from $10-13K
if I had the money I'd see if he'd take 7 and throw it on ebay.
It is definately worth anywhere from $10-13K
if I had the money I'd see if he'd take 7 and throw it on ebay.
09-20-07, 11:33 AM
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"The engine runs good. I have not done any compression tests on it. We take it out once a month for a ride in the summer. I do not have any maintenance records. The vehicle was my wife's father's car. He passed away 2 years ago and it was given to my wife by him before he passed away. As you can see he did not drive it often or in winter."
09-20-07, 12:18 PM
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Lovin my 7
Very clean. Very nice.. I would have to agree with Pheonix though 7 or 8 k is a bit high. Especially when I am starting to see some 93's for under 10k. The whole thing is what is it worth to you. If they aren't in a hurry to sell or even care if they sell it then you can bet they will hold out for top dollar. What we would want to pay for it and what it is actually worth to the person selling it may be on two different levels. I personally think I would talk the guy in to keeping it if he wants that much for it. It's really a nice ride but I don't see him getting that much for it.
09-20-07, 02:44 PM
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I "lost" my emissions....
my friend mike payed 2900 for a 88 black t2, in mint condition, repainted the year before by a reputable shop, 90k tho , but factory cd player glass moonroof, floor mats were there too abs everything, perfect engine bay the whole 9 yards, no dings or scratches.
but thats some kinda crazy luck and some mafia connections there for you...
but thats some kinda crazy luck and some mafia connections there for you...
