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Old Jan 21, 2011 | 10:13 PM
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Question fair price for a 72 rx2?

Ok I found an rx2 right here in texas but I am having some difficulty agreeing on a price for it.

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http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/2165617546.html

I am trying to buy it less the engine and wheels as I have both and dont really care for the ones it has.

Can you guys tell me what you think its worth?
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Old Jan 21, 2011 | 10:29 PM
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yeah in the condition it is in definitively not worth 4k. I got bought one a while back as a roller for a whole lot less I am talking less than 1k as a roller, no rust other than normal for the car of that age.
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Old Jan 21, 2011 | 10:35 PM
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I got an email from him and he said he'd knock 1k off for the engine and wheels. I told him that was still to rich for me and pitched him an offer for 1k but I dont think hes gonna like it much. I keep seeing decent drivers for like 5k is that about average?
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Old Jan 21, 2011 | 11:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Texrx
I got an email from him and he said he'd knock 1k off for the engine and wheels. I told him that was still to rich for me and pitched him an offer for 1k but I dont think hes gonna like it much. I keep seeing decent drivers for like 5k is that about average?
i just checked your email. i have EVERYTHING FOR THE CAR. all trim grill lights markers. glass. except driver rear side. it broke in shipment. call or text me takes me time to respond to emails if u havent guessed by now im the guy selling the rx2

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Old Jan 21, 2011 | 11:56 PM
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$5k is the going price for a descent one, $10k would be for a clean one with mods like ported engine and nice rims. $1k gets your e-mail offer sent to the spam folder
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Old Jan 22, 2011 | 12:22 AM
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Hey I got your email Venom glad to hear about the trim! I wasnt kidding when I said I hate hunting parts. I will try to call you tomorrow but someone hit the phone box out by the highway and they havent got a new one in. I live in B.F.E. so cell service is sketchy at best.

Rotor holic: I hear ya, I hate lowballers but all I saw in the pictures he posted was a stripped out tub with some glass. When I see ~driveable, mostly complete cars going for 5k I cant justify 3k for a shell.
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Old Jan 22, 2011 | 12:39 AM
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Hey I got your email Venom glad to hear about the trim! I wasnt kidding when I said I hate hunting parts. I will try to call you tomorrow but someone hit the phone box out by the highway and they havent got a new one in. I live in B.F.E. so cell service is sketchy at best.

Rotor holic: I hear ya, I hate lowballers but all I saw in the pictures he posted was a stripped out tub with some glass. When I see ~driveable, mostly complete cars going for 5k I cant justify 3k for a shell.
your the one that wants a shell lol its got a great motor. but yeah sure call me. i hate finding parts to. and they are not to be found trust me i already tried. lol thats why mine is gutted lol
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Old Jan 22, 2011 | 12:45 AM
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Well I want it to look stock outside, interior I couldnt give a flying rat about. As far as engine goes. I have a sweet s3 13b, mild street port, pierce intake, dell'orto carb, rb header, MSD ignition etc, etc that I really need to get off of the shop shelf and into a car before it rots. And considering how it moved my FB it should make that RX2 scream!
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Old Jan 22, 2011 | 10:29 AM
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$5k is the going price for a descent one, $10k would be for a clean one with mods like ported engine and nice rims. $1k gets your e-mail offer sent to the spam folder
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Old Jan 22, 2011 | 03:16 PM
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yeah that car is well worth it, also if you need interior or other parts let me know ive got some interior and lights for it..
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Old Jan 22, 2011 | 08:40 PM
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yeah that car is well worth it, also if you need interior or other parts let me know ive got some interior and lights for it..
what parts of the interior? i wanted a dash, center console, door cards, and carpet. and run it like that. its to noisy on the street without it. lol i need the drivers rear corner glass BTW.
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Old Jan 22, 2011 | 10:52 PM
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what parts of the interior? i wanted a dash, center console, door cards, and carpet. and run it like that. its to noisy on the street without it. lol i need the drivers rear corner glass BTW.
i'll take a look around and take some pics of what i have..do you want me to send the pics here or an email address??
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Old Jan 22, 2011 | 11:32 PM
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i'll take a look around and take some pics of what i have..do you want me to send the pics here or an email address??
either doesnt matter
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Old Jan 23, 2011 | 04:24 PM
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Look in old school classifieds I am selling my 1971 Rx-2 Coupe roller just painted,freshly chromed bumpers, etc etc for $5000. why would you pay $4000 for a stripped, primered Rx-2? crazy
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Old Jan 23, 2011 | 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by OZZYINCALI
Look in old school classifieds I am selling my 1971 Rx-2 Coupe roller just painted,freshly chromed bumpers, etc etc for $5000. why would you pay $4000 for a stripped, primered Rx-2? crazy
4k obo i put that cuz i know people will lowball me i dont expect to get 4k READ before you post . and it might not be what you would pay but that fine. everyone is entitled to their opinion. nice car BTw mine was the same color.

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Old Jan 23, 2011 | 10:00 PM
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Isnt the title of this thread what is a fair price for an Rx-2? dunno why you are getting heated about my opinion when Texrx started this thread to ask for feedback/opinions. I understand that its your car and you probably dont want to hear what people think about it. Tha2nks for the comment about my car btw and glws.
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 12:51 AM
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I do understand what you're sayin Rotor venom, its SOP when you're selling something to ask for more than you expect to get. As for its actual value, I see that as a matter for the buyer and seller only.

OZZYINCALI:
I'm sure yours is nice but I'm huntin something in the 1-2k range and would really prefer to swap my TII since I can only have so many projects at a time.
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 01:05 AM
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Yeah Tony if I had 5k to play with I'd be knocking on your door! Luv that color!!!!
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Originally Posted by Texrx
I do understand what you're sayin Rotor venom, its SOP when you're selling something to ask for more than you expect to get. As for its actual value, I see that as a matter for the buyer and seller only.

OZZYINCALI:
I'm sure yours is nice but I'm huntin something in the 1-2k range and would really prefer to swap my TII since I can only have so many projects at a time.
Then to be honest u dont have enough to spend on an old school. Maybe a barn find roller rusted through with cancer. But a running driving track car with no rust+aftermarket parts race ready? Is a tad out of your leauge. My bottom is 3k and i dont beleive anyone car argue that isnt a deak concidering what your getting.

As far as your 71 It all depends on what your goal is in the end. But dont expect me to budge when you want a dd and are pricing it that way when clearly i have a track ready car. To me its a steal and if i didnt need the cash i wouldnt be selling it. And it looks like iwont be and thats fine.

Id rather keep it. Cuz im not gonna loose money on it. And when u know you only have 2k why do u bother messaging somebody asking 4k? Thays a bit insulting i think. Typing this off my phone at the spur of reading recent posts so sorry it sounds like im cutting anyones throat here its just how i feel no harm intended. lol

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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Rotor_Venom08
4k obo i put that cuz i know people will lowball me i dont expect to get 4k READ before you post . and it might not be what you would pay but that fine. everyone is entitled to their opinion. nice car BTw mine was the same color.
Clearly your not just saying what a fair price is . Would be your saying my car isnt worth 4k. Which i dont doubt seeing as i overpriced it some. Sure. But coming here plugging your own sale is a bit rude i think. And im not out of line for putting it rather plainly. Talking price here. Thats all . and i dont think i was being nasty at all. just depends how you read it.

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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 04:44 PM
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Honestly man from what I have found since your listing, which was in fact the first one I looked at when I started researching prices, 1500-2k doesnt seem that unreasonable for what I am looking for. I have been offered a non running but ~95% complete car for 3k. So why should I expect to pay more than 2k for one with no interior, no engine, and whatever junk wheels the PO cares to slap on to roll it on the trailer? Maybe an old school is outta my league, though.
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Rotor_Venom08
Clearly your not just saying what a fair price is . Would be your saying my car isnt worth 4k. Which i dont doubt seeing as i overpriced it some. Sure. But coming here plugging your own sale is a bit rude i think. And im not out of line for putting it rather plainly. Talking price here. Thats all . and i dont think i was being nasty at all. just depends how you read it.
I could see how plugging my own car WOULD be rude if it was YOUR thread! I was more making a comparison vs 2 Rx2s. im not here to agrue with you on Texrx's thread.
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 10:12 PM
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I have a complete and running 74 rx2 for around your budget,if interested pm me.I'm asking $2500.
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 12:07 AM
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The price is 3k. 4k was listed for the jews out there. Ive had offers for 3 already as ive stated so thats what im getting i told u 3 and sell the engine on your own motor or no motor 3000. So its not a gutted roller. But good luck hope u find the car your looking for clearly its not mine. Thanks
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