How to value your FD
The Ancient
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From: Pennsylvania
Damn. I though it might have broken $50,000!
Gentlemen... The market has finally recognized the FD for the great car it is. Prices will never be the same. There will be no cheap FD's that are nice.
Gentlemen... The market has finally recognized the FD for the great car it is. Prices will never be the same. There will be no cheap FD's that are nice.
I was conflicted as well when I got mine but I soon gave in. I bought the car to enjoy it, not to make money. As long as the joy of whatever mods you do is worth more than the potential depreciation, you win.
DAAAAYYYYUUUUUMMMM.... I did not think it was going to hit 50K (significant figures 
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^^This. As long as you don't go too crazy (like chopping up the fenders or repaint) then anything can be returned back to stock if you so desire. With that said, I painted my car from montego blue to yellow and quite honestly, I love it.
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The Ancient
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From: Pennsylvania
Damn right. Almost theeerree...
Right. It's a $49,000 car.
Just enjoy. Or, buy a low mileage car quickly before people realize their worth.
Right. It's a $49,000 car.
Just enjoy. Or, buy a low mileage car quickly before people realize their worth.
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From: Connecticut
What a finish to that Bring a Trailer auction! Based on the comments, I do find it interesting how fragile people think the rotaries are - there even seemed to be some concern about a rebuild of a motor with 9000 miles on it!
For me, with almost exactly that car - 93 VR (NT) Touring with black interior (of course, with 80,000 more miles on it!) it was kind of cool to follow along!
btw - I play as BATboy on there
For me, with almost exactly that car - 93 VR (NT) Touring with black interior (of course, with 80,000 more miles on it!) it was kind of cool to follow along!
btw - I play as BATboy on there
Surprized fastrx7man hasn't stopped by this thread to make an appearance and comment about his recent listing/sale.
The Ancient
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 2,629
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From: Pennsylvania
What a finish to that Bring a Trailer auction! Based on the comments, I do find it interesting how fragile people think the rotaries are - there even seemed to be some concern about a rebuild of a motor with 9000 miles on it!
For me, with almost exactly that car - 93 VR (NT) Touring with black interior (of course, with 80,000 more miles on it!) it was kind of cool to follow along!
btw - I play as BATboy on there
For me, with almost exactly that car - 93 VR (NT) Touring with black interior (of course, with 80,000 more miles on it!) it was kind of cool to follow along!
btw - I play as BATboy on there
Surprized fastrx7man hasn't stopped by this thread to make an appearance and comment about his recent listing/sale.
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Joined: Jul 2001
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From: Charlottesville VA 22901
Yep the timing was perfection and he played his cards extremely well.
I thought I'd see one go for 50 this year but not a 93 VR touring.........dang. Can't wait to see a low mileage 94 or 95 R2 listed on BAT, ebay etc..
AND remember this car officially sold for 49k plus 5 percent, plus tax, plus shipping................We are talking big dollars now. The prices on the FD just got real
I thought I'd see one go for 50 this year but not a 93 VR touring.........dang. Can't wait to see a low mileage 94 or 95 R2 listed on BAT, ebay etc..
AND remember this car officially sold for 49k plus 5 percent, plus tax, plus shipping................We are talking big dollars now. The prices on the FD just got real
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From: Charlottesville VA 22901
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From: San Pedro, California
mechanically, go nuts! I can't even give away the FD stock SMIC, steering wheel, ast, etc. and I can't bear to toss them because similar parts on the supra are difficult to acquire and very expensive.
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From: Charlottesville VA 22901
eh I have a 6 speed supra and I'm definitely modifying the **** out of it mechanically. the body remains stock though, I refuse to even roll a single fender so yea, that has made it harder.
mechanically, go nuts! I can't even give away the FD stock SMIC, steering wheel, ast, etc. and I can't bear to toss them because similar parts on the supra are difficult to acquire and very expensive.
mechanically, go nuts! I can't even give away the FD stock SMIC, steering wheel, ast, etc. and I can't bear to toss them because similar parts on the supra are difficult to acquire and very expensive.
The things that are no longer made have already gone up a lot. The people taking advantage of this situation have been known to charge 400 plus for a 94/95 HVAC console etc... LOL
Fortunately there are also lots of talented people out there making nice aftermarket parts for this car and that's becoming easier and easier so as with all things capitalism will cap it
its what the next gen of buyers grew up with and the drivers that will appreciate it...
you may lose some value but gained it in enjoyment....
Last edited by amp; Jul 16, 2018 at 07:32 AM.