wheelsup Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 140k needs timing belt done. New tires all 4 corners. Brakes are new up front and new heater core. Not sure about interior/exterior yet or service records, haven't looked at it. Guy advertised $6k (seriously). Wants to know what I think it's worth. I'm thinking about $3k-$3.5k maybe if everything checks out? Thoughts? The regular 850's in my area are going for around $2k-$3k up to low $3's for really low miles (100k). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty Moo Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 Not enough info. Sounds like the seller likes to smoke rock for 6k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ihatespeedbumps Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 140k needs timing belt done. New tires all 4 corners. Brakes are new up front and new heater core. Not sure about interior/exterior yet or service records, haven't looked at it. Guy advertised $6k (seriously). Wants to know what I think it's worth. I'm thinking about $3k-$3.5k maybe if everything checks out? Thoughts? The regular 850's in my area are going for around $2k-$3k up to low $3's for really low miles (100k). $6k is steep if items like PCV, valve stem seals, evaporator have not been completed. For that price the service file should be the size of an encyclopedia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burn-E Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 $6k is steep if items like PCV, valve stem seals, evaporator have not been completed. For that price the service file should be the size of an encyclopedia. Is this a wagon or sedan? Agree with the above, and honestly, it would need to be in pristine and I mean pristine condition to be worth even $5500 (i.e. all of Stage 0 is complete). Things like the following should be repaired, in good condition, or new: suspension and steering componentsmotor mountscondition of the rear main seal (often starts weeping at this point)air boxhosespaint - should be clean and relatively ding freeradiatorSeats and interior should be well maintained and cleanWhere any of this is damaged or not up to spec, then the price starts dropping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelsup Posted March 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 $6k is steep if items like PCV, valve stem seals, evaporator have not been completed. For that price the service file should be the size of an encyclopedia. I haven't looked but don't believe any of what you both mentioned has been done. I agree for $6k he is smoking crack. Maybe if it had 80k miles on it. Looks to not be a DIY'er as he quoted replacing the front brakes as costing $350 and heater core @ $600 so I doubt it's been pampered to the level some do here. It's a sedan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ihatespeedbumps Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 I haven't looked but don't believe any of what you both mentioned has been done. I agree for $6k he is smoking crack. Maybe if it had 80k miles on it. Looks to not be a DIY'er as he quoted replacing the front brakes as costing $350 and heater core @ $600 so I doubt it's been pampered to the level some do here. It's a sedan. Those prices for repairs would be very normal for an Indy shop using OEM parts :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelsup Posted March 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 Those prices for repairs would be very normal for an Indy shop using OEM parts The guy's email address has "volvo" in it so it seems like he cares about the car, also a quick search showed him posting on another blog battling cancer. Kinda feel bad for him. Maybe I can convince him it will go to a good home... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwein Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 It really depends on what someone will pay when it comes to limited edition cars like the R. there are lots on the road but the ones I see driving around all seem to be beat to Crap, and the ones for sale such as this one are mostly in decent shape (remember its a 13 year old car) but the owners all seem to price higher than expected, I think partially because of a recent repair bill where they want to recoup some money on. I recently let a mint 97 854R with 94k slip through my fingers because of a vacation... The woman was a one owner and wanted 5,000 cash..everything worked including the ac! I'm still biting my lip for not buying it, but Thats life :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 VII 7 Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 3k at the MOST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelsup Posted March 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 Here's a black T5-R in my area for $4400, I like how he mentions nonchalantly the a/c has a "problem". http://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/1666909230.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 VII 7 Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 Here's a black T5-R in my area for $4400, I like how he mentions nonchalantly the a/c has a "problem". http://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/1666909230.html And I think that is a member on this board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelsup Posted March 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 And I think that is a member on this board. Then he should know the problem and not try to play it off. I hate sellers like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackBrick Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 I paid $8000 for my 97 850R back in '06 with 80K miles. 15% depreciation per year would put it at about $4900 now. But that was thru a dealer. I would say $4000 private party. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SladetheSleeper Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 A fair price is what you are willing to pay for it. I read a good article once that defined "a good price" as the price where both the buyer and seller walk away happy. If you really really really MUST have this car, then any price is fair. If you are only casually looking and willing to walk away from the car and take your time finding another, then I would say no more then $3500, and IMO that's pushing it. I try to use KBB, edmunds, etc as a starting guide. I don't buy a car worrying about the price too much so long as it is reasonably close to the values listed. If its a car that has a color I really like, options I want, and is good shape, I'll pay over book value. But to me, finding a car with everything I want is key, since once I buy a car I tend to keep it for a long time. Took me a year to find my 91 explorer in 1995, with all the options I wanted at a price I would pay. 15 years later, I still have it. But since I keep the cars for awhile, I'm not worried about losing money on them if I resell them in 2-3 years. Since he's started by asking $6k, I wouldn't expect to get him down much. He thinks he has something really really special and is looking for that particular buyer willing to spend the extra money. There is a guy up my way, been listing a 95 T5-R for $6500 (which is over dealer retail) for a car with a broken front spoiler, AC doesn't work, interior looks trashed, and a few other miscellaneous small problems. It's been on the market for 6 months now. But he thinks he has something worth it. I talked to him briefly and realized it wasn't worth the effort to try to get the price down. He clearly thought he had a jewel because it had an R on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelsup Posted March 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 A fair price is what you are willing to pay for it. I read a good article once that defined "a good price" as the price where both the buyer and seller walk away happy. If you really really really MUST have this car, then any price is fair. If you are only casually looking and willing to walk away from the car and take your time finding another, then I would say no more then $3500, and IMO that's pushing it. I try to use KBB, edmunds, etc as a starting guide. I don't buy a car worrying about the price too much so long as it is reasonably close to the values listed. If its a car that has a color I really like, options I want, and is good shape, I'll pay over book value. But to me, finding a car with everything I want is key, since once I buy a car I tend to keep it for a long time. Took me a year to find my 91 explorer in 1995, with all the options I wanted at a price I would pay. 15 years later, I still have it. But since I keep the cars for awhile, I'm not worried about losing money on them if I resell them in 2-3 years. Since he's started by asking $6k, I wouldn't expect to get him down much. He thinks he has something really really special and is looking for that particular buyer willing to spend the extra money. There is a guy up my way, been listing a 95 T5-R for $6500 (which is over dealer retail) for a car with a broken front spoiler, AC doesn't work, interior looks trashed, and a few other miscellaneous small problems. It's been on the market for 6 months now. But he thinks he has something worth it. I talked to him briefly and realized it wasn't worth the effort to try to get the price down. He clearly thought he had a jewel because it had an R on it. I agree with all of the above. My sentiments as well. However even if the car is a great car, paying 50% more just doesn't seem prudent. I'm not a casual buyer, I am actively looking for a car, however I don't have to have it. If he's reasonable and really wants to get rid of it I'll buy it for a "fair" ie comparable price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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