How to value your FD
#4301
Built Not Bought
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Eh, not really. It's how they are affording it. If you go out and buy it cash, then yes. But lots of people buy luxury goods with debt and then stay poor. Those people probably had a $2k per month payment which is why they had a crappy 924 to trailer around.
But who knows, maybe they just love 924 and are stupid rich haha.
But who knows, maybe they just love 924 and are stupid rich haha.
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mr2peak (08-31-21)
#4302
Rotary Enthusiast
the people pitted next to us one time in 2018 had an F450 Platinum (King Ranch, Longhorn etc etc) and then they pulled a knackered 924 out of the trailer. on monday i went on the Ford website and built the truck, $82k list.
if you can afford an $80K pickup, the FD is cheap....
if you can afford an $80K pickup, the FD is cheap....
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LO7 (09-01-21)
#4303
Don't worry be happy...
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So guys i have plan but i need help, if your anything like me 40k for an fd is a little out of budget, but on the bright side some are selling for high 20k - mid 30k but i say we all go on strike and demand the prices down to 30k and lower like it used to be. Everyone ask for 30k tops unless it genuinely worth more and eventually fd’s will be affordable again. Maybe i’m crazy tho
#makefdsaffordableagain
#makefdsaffordableagain
As an FYI - FDs love to snack on $500 dollar bills.
Last edited by Montego; 08-31-21 at 01:49 PM.
#4304
Rx7 Wagon
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Eh, not really. It's how they are affording it. If you go out and buy it cash, then yes. But lots of people buy luxury goods with debt and then stay poor. Those people probably had a $2k per month payment which is why they had a crappy 924 to trailer around.
But who knows, maybe they just love 924 and are stupid rich haha.
But who knows, maybe they just love 924 and are stupid rich haha.
#4305
Built Not Bought
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Originally Posted by Narfle
Extended jumbo financing is out of control right now. You can buy anything.
#4306
Rotary Enthusiast
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I'm still kicking myself over the last minute bidding snafu on that red R1 on eBay... anyone have a red R1 (or R2) they're looking to sell? I'm expecting to pay $40-65k depending on condition/mileage.
I'm not looking for a project platform, I'm looking for a highly original LHD R1 in the original launch color to keep and enjoy in the future, with mods--if any--limited to reversible bolt-ons.
I'm not looking for a project platform, I'm looking for a highly original LHD R1 in the original launch color to keep and enjoy in the future, with mods--if any--limited to reversible bolt-ons.
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Jatt (08-31-21)
#4307
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I'm still kicking myself over the last minute bidding snafu on that red R1 on eBay... anyone have a red R1 (or R2) they're looking to sell? I'm expecting to pay $40-65k depending on condition/mileage.
I'm not looking for a project platform, I'm looking for a highly original LHD R1 in the original launch color to keep and enjoy in the future, with mods--if any--limited to reversible bolt-ons.
I'm not looking for a project platform, I'm looking for a highly original LHD R1 in the original launch color to keep and enjoy in the future, with mods--if any--limited to reversible bolt-ons.
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c0rbin9 (08-31-21)
#4309
Boy I definitely did join the buying the market too late. The California tax does not help at all. I'm a cash buyer at preferably up to 45k and I've had trouble finding the right car. I think I may have missed the window to be picky. When one does pop up there's usually atleast 1 deal breaker. I'm looking for a clean, mostly stock, slick top and black interior car if any of you guys are wanting to sell.
#4310
Don't worry be happy...
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Boy I definitely did join the buying the market too late. The California tax does not help at all. I'm a cash buyer at preferably up to 45k and I've had trouble finding the right car. I think I may have missed the window to be picky. When one does pop up there's usually atleast 1 deal breaker. I'm looking for a clean, mostly stock, slick top and black interior car if any of you guys are wanting to sell.
^^ Just too much tan for most people's taste.
But the 94/95's IMO are not worth skipping out on if everything else is what you are looking for. I say that because the only tan those cars have are the seats and carpet. Which are very easily replaced if you absolutely hate tan. Carpets are like $200 bucks and seats can be had for around $600 (unless prices have drastically changed in the last few years).
Personally, I completely dislike the 93's tan interior but actually like the 94/95's.
#4311
Yep stay firm on the must have's otherwise you'll never be happy with what you got. However with that said, I get the not wanting the tan interior on the 93's:
^^ Just too much tan for most people's taste.
But the 94/95's IMO are not worth skipping out on if everything else is what you are looking for. I say that because the only tan those cars have are the seats and carpet. Which are very easily replaced if you absolutely hate tan. Carpets are like $200 bucks and seats can be had for around $600 (unless prices have drastically changed in the last few years).
Personally, I completely dislike the 93's tan interior but actually like the 94/95's.
^^ Just too much tan for most people's taste.
But the 94/95's IMO are not worth skipping out on if everything else is what you are looking for. I say that because the only tan those cars have are the seats and carpet. Which are very easily replaced if you absolutely hate tan. Carpets are like $200 bucks and seats can be had for around $600 (unless prices have drastically changed in the last few years).
Personally, I completely dislike the 93's tan interior but actually like the 94/95's.
I don't mind the tan too much having come from a montego with full tan interior NA miata but I'm ready to move on to full black interior.
Trying to stick to my wants as much as I can but unfortunately at the rate prices are rising I fear the clock is ticking. Until then my eyes have been constantly peeled !
#4312
Don't worry be happy...
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Yep I agree with you completely about the tan on the 94/95! I was about ready to fly out to Las Vegas last night for a 94 Montego with the plan in mind to switch out the carpet and seats. Unfortunately I missed out on what I thought seemed like a great deal.
I don't mind the tan too much having come from a montego with full tan interior NA miata but I'm ready to move on to full black interior.
Trying to stick to my wants as much as I can but unfortunately at the rate prices are rising I fear the clock is ticking. Until then my eyes have been constantly peeled !
I don't mind the tan too much having come from a montego with full tan interior NA miata but I'm ready to move on to full black interior.
Trying to stick to my wants as much as I can but unfortunately at the rate prices are rising I fear the clock is ticking. Until then my eyes have been constantly peeled !
Last edited by Montego; 08-31-21 at 07:50 PM.
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#4315
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High key want to try to convince myself to get a 2002 911 Turbo in the future or something as a second car instead of another FD that I want rn
#4318
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With that said, I bought a pair of mint R1 seats for $500 bucks merely a couple of years ago. Just goes to show how quickly things change. Funny thing was that I wasn't even looking for some, they just kinda fell on my lap. Now non-OEM carpets can be had for around $200 though. One of my friends just bought one and I was quite impressed. And it's just a carpet on a driver's car so no harm done to anything relating to value.
Judging how much these cars have been increasing in price: I think we can agree that it is cheaper to purchase a car that ticks most of the boxes (tan seats and carpet and with the intent of paying top dollar for replacements) now than to wait 1 year for a car that literally ticks all the boxes.
Last edited by Montego; 09-01-21 at 01:07 AM.
#4322
Boilermakers!
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Thanks! It's missing an engine and trans, other than that everything else is original. Found it hibernating in a climate control garage for 10 years, with the fuel tank stored dry, interior smell and look new. PO wanted to LS swap it so he pull the engine and trans, but other than that he didn't do much else with it as he has other projects.
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#4323
Eats, Sleeps, Dreams Rotary
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Thanks! It's missing an engine and trans, other than that everything else is original. Found it hibernating in a climate control garage for 10 years, with the fuel tank stored dry, interior smell and look new. PO wanted to LS swap it so he pull the engine and trans, but other than that he didn't do much else with it as he has other projects.
#4324
Senior Member
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Thanks! It's missing an engine and trans, other than that everything else is original. Found it hibernating in a climate control garage for 10 years, with the fuel tank stored dry, interior smell and look new. PO wanted to LS swap it so he pull the engine and trans, but other than that he didn't do much else with it as he has other projects.
#4325
Rotary Enthusiast
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Thanks! It's missing an engine and trans, other than that everything else is original. Found it hibernating in a climate control garage for 10 years, with the fuel tank stored dry, interior smell and look new. PO wanted to LS swap it so he pull the engine and trans, but other than that he didn't do much else with it as he has other projects.
FDs are somewhat unique in that a non-original engine isn't as big of a value detractor as it is on some cars, both because replacements are so common and because the engines were never serial number matched to the chassis.
Last edited by c0rbin9; 09-01-21 at 07:33 PM.