Would you travel 300 miles to pick up a 57k(orig.) mile FC for 5k???
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Would you travel 300 miles to pick up a 57k(orig.) mile FC for 5k???
Would you travel 300 miles to pick up a 57k(orig.) mile FC for 5k???
It is said to be in exelent condition....is 5.7k worth it for a 91 GXL???
It is said to be in exelent condition....is 5.7k worth it for a 91 GXL???
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I woudn't spend that on an n/a fc even if it is s5 but thats just me. I really prefer forced induction. Some guys would and some guys wouldn't. Of course I bought my tII with 40k miles on the jspec engine however it had like 140k on the meter with bad interior and other major flaws for 5,900. I was young dumb and full of ...... Nevermind Anyways knew then what I know now I would have saved and got a third gen or a better second gen TII.
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Originally Posted by Rotary_7
Would you travel 300 miles to pick up a 57k(orig.) mile FC for 5k???
It is said to be in exelent condition....is 5.7k worth it for a 91 GXL???
It is said to be in exelent condition....is 5.7k worth it for a 91 GXL???
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Get a better idea of value by searching on Kellybluebook, Edmonds. and NADA private sale estimates. That'a a start but will give you an idea of approx what insurance coverage will be to replace. Not great wisdom here, but any car is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it.
Example. I just sold my '90 GXL with 115,000K for 2,500 outstanding condition other than a $550 rear fender ding. At same time bought a '90 vert with 49K on chassis, 2,800 on Atkins re-build in absolute new mint condition for 4,400. Verts draw a premium.
Spending nearly 6K sounds a bit extreme. But, again, only worth what someone is willing to pay.
Example. I just sold my '90 GXL with 115,000K for 2,500 outstanding condition other than a $550 rear fender ding. At same time bought a '90 vert with 49K on chassis, 2,800 on Atkins re-build in absolute new mint condition for 4,400. Verts draw a premium.
Spending nearly 6K sounds a bit extreme. But, again, only worth what someone is willing to pay.
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The real question, is it worth it to you?
Case in point, myself. I just bought my '88 GXL with 28K original miles on it, for just under $5K. Plus, I drove a round trip of 1200 miles to get it and bring it back. Would I have done this for just any car. No. The reason I shelled out money for this car, is because it is identical to a car that I owned back in the late 80's early 90's. A car that I sold and have regreted ever since. I have searched for 2 years, to find a car identical to the one I sold years ago. I found this one, with low miles on it. At that point, it didn't matter what KBB said about the worth of the car. It was worth more to me. To have a car, identical to a car that held alot of memories for me, was as the commercial says "Priceless"
I can tell you right now, that KBB is only going to put a worth of $3500 on the high end.
So, is it worth it to you?
Case in point, myself. I just bought my '88 GXL with 28K original miles on it, for just under $5K. Plus, I drove a round trip of 1200 miles to get it and bring it back. Would I have done this for just any car. No. The reason I shelled out money for this car, is because it is identical to a car that I owned back in the late 80's early 90's. A car that I sold and have regreted ever since. I have searched for 2 years, to find a car identical to the one I sold years ago. I found this one, with low miles on it. At that point, it didn't matter what KBB said about the worth of the car. It was worth more to me. To have a car, identical to a car that held alot of memories for me, was as the commercial says "Priceless"
I can tell you right now, that KBB is only going to put a worth of $3500 on the high end.
So, is it worth it to you?
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that's a very good point. even w/ FC's blue book values aren't all that useful, 'cuz of their rarity and cult status. if it's a car that speaks to you that you've always wanted, then you're the judge whether it's worth it or not. and 300 miles really isn't THAT far
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Distance does not matter. If you want it get it, try to get the price lowered though IMO. Just as a reference, I bought my AE 3.5 years ago with 51K original miles and NO problems, including paint, for $6500. Which was KBB retail value.
But if you like/love the car...do what you want...you do not have to tell anyone.
But if you like/love the car...do what you want...you do not have to tell anyone.
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Originally Posted by 1SxyRXy
i shipped my car from texas
Personally, I think that is way too much for an N/A. I would pay $5000+ for a MINT TII, but definitely not for an N/A. But as I said, if its worth it to you, go for it. Good luck.