fd3virgin

damn, i was bored and was thinking about snatching up a white fd for the garage. I couldn't believe how much fds are listed for these days. it seems everyone of them was over 25k even with 125k miles. WTF, are people actually paying these prices? I should have left mine stock. ok, i will sell mine for 50k full bridge port. lol i think i want me a new zr-1. happy new year guys. kvn

moconnor

iTrader: (14)

Autotrader has always been like this for FDs. I think it is the main reason that many people have unrealistic ideas of what their FDs are worth. $20k+ asking prices for cars with 100k+ miles is not uncommon. I've seen several cars sit for over a year on Autotrader with the same loopy asking price.

jacobcartmill

iTrader: (6)

nah most of them sell for between 10-16k

Monkman33

iTrader: (28)

My FD has 102k on the chassis, however, it has a brand new engine (not a reman or rebuild) and a transmission that only has the gears and shafts and case as original parts. Plus every bushing has been replaced (or will be before it is running again) and new injectors, and a refreshed engine harness, etc. etc.

I wouldn't sell mine for any less than 25k.

Although, it is a 95, so that helps... a little.

I have already had 2 offers for 25k once it is running. Wouldn't be a bad profit margin, but I just dont know if I can bring myself to sell my baby. my fiorst FD and it is a 95... Makes me sad to think about it after all the split knuckles and headaches and celebrations when something goes together right. /sentimental bs

mrb63083

iTrader: (4)

I find good deals on them most of the time there...

XLR8

iTrader: (52)

I see alot of this too. I also see well priced FD's. I think these cars will always be priced higher then their book value. It's all relative. A car is worth what someone will pay. Just search around, you can find some good deals. I have found www.Craigslist.com to be useful. I live in TX so it helps.

Take care

moconnor

iTrader: (14)

For $25k any sensible FD buyer should expect a showroom R1/R2 with ~20k miles. The only plausible way to reach $25k with high chassis miles involve the initials LS1 or 20B.

You could certainly ask $25k for your car, but a realistic selling price with those high chassis miles would be about $10k less. Offers mean nothing - financing is usually the deal killer because a finance company will not give ~$10k above blue book for an old car and buyers with that much cash probably have a better sense of the market.

djseven

iTrader: (56)

Good running fds sell between 12-16k. Good running white fds sell for 16-20k on the average. You wont find many good running white fds get below $16k even if the mileage is 150k. There is just way too much demand for white fds.

dhays

iTrader: (1)

Now you have me curious... Where can I find the US sales breakdown for the FD? ie how many of what color were actually sold in 93-95?

wolfman

iTrader: (2)

I think the value of white now is related to supply & demand instead of popularity. Maybe Autotrader values red more because so many more were made, but economic principles drive up the price of white because of the lower supply.

wolfman

iTrader: (2)

dhays, here is one link on the production numbers by color...

http://www.fd3s.net/history.html#NUM

moconnor

iTrader: (14)

This makes no sense. Very few FDs sell for over $20k - those that do are mint and have very low chassis miles (<30k) or have LS1 or 20Bs. I would love to think that the FD I bought over three years ago for $16k is worth over $20k now - but it is still worth about $16k.

People have been predicting an FD price explosion for years (in much the same way as Porsche 928 owners have been for decades).

It was and it still is (which is pretty decent since most cars depreciate considerably over a three year period). djseven and Fritz sell a lot of these cars and they pretty regularly report $12-$16k as a typical selling range.

No - it makes no sense to compare the prices of a 15-year-old used car and a new car with a 5 year warranty.

In my experience, you get about 0-20% of modifications costs back if you sell them with the car (with some exceptions like, say, LS1 or 20B FDs where you might get 50% or so).

There is a huge difference between $20k and $30k. I think to sell for $30k a car would have to be a 1995 R2 with about 10k miles - and it might still be a stretch.

fd3virgin

i didn't want white b/c they are rare. i just want a dd to replace my civic. i like rx7s and the more i have the merrier. kvn

crcleofdst

Realistically, its still too early to see FD prices increase, although I believe they will eventually. Rarity, high performance, and great styling will guarantee collectable status as will supra's, nsx's, and z's.


Give it about 10 more years, and I think we will see a substantial increase in price. My prediction is that they will sell for around 40 to 50k for a good example, maybe more for a rare color or low mileage.

Time will tell though. Maybe by then car enthusiasts will be more environmentally aware, and reluctant to hold on to "gas guzzlers" like an old musclecar, or a turbocharged rotary......

moconnor

iTrader: (14)

Sure. I would love to think you are right, but I don't see it. Perhaps in a few years.

j n

shouldn't you factor in the year too? i mean, 94s are worth a wee bit more than the 93s and same goes with the 95 right?

Monkman33

iTrader: (28)

95's in great shape are worth considerably more. There are only 500 95's.

Rotary Mischief

I was just thinking about this the other day. I was trying to figure out how much a stock fd was worth (no mods what so ever) with 60k (give or take) on the motor and chassis. With the proper boost patter and good compression of course. I figure year would play a part in the value as stated b4 and the prices in Auto Trader seem to be in or near the 20k mark.

Monkman33

iTrader: (28)

You would have to look at factors such as paint-fade (this will be indicative of how much time it has spent outside), interior condition, engine bay condition, etc... to really start determining what the selling value of an FD is.

A pristine stock FD can easily go for 20. Most people on this forum start lowballing, but the fact remains that there is a buyer for most things. If they have always wanted an FD and they want one stock.. and they want yours, and they finally got the divorce settled and the kids out... then they might just go for it.

Rotary Mischief

Your right sir. There are so many factors that could swing the price in either direction. I appreciate the info I get from you guys. Divorce settlement Later kids

djseven

iTrader: (56)

All good info but the CYM was the least favored, thats why only 350 ever made it here. It to this day is still the least favorite color of your average buyer, however, the enthusiast will pay top dollar for it. You cant make the average buyer even consider the color.

XLR8

iTrader: (52)

I don't see common FD's getting into the $30-50k range for many many years if ever. It's a Mazda not a Ferrari. Though they are popular and have reflected a price hold for years. I just don't see it. I love FD's, but when they get that rediculous I will probably just build another turbo FB....

dhays

iTrader: (1)

Thanks Wolfman.