Yeah, I'm thinking about selling the 85 Cougar XR7. I got it about 2-3 years ago and have been working on it off and on but don't have money to pour into something that doesn't run. I am thinking about getting into something that drives so I am thinking I should see if anyone is interested first.
As previously stated its a 1985 Cougar XR7, engine was pulled recently and sold transmission is still in the shop. I had planned to go V8 T-5 but it never happened. Its fairly solid other than the rear quarter panels behind the tires there is a hole on each side that needs patches welded in. Its a 86K mile car and before I had it it had sat in a guy's garage for about 5 years. I really don't want to sell it but I need to stop dreaming and let someone else have a chance at it. Its a good car but I just don't make enough to build my 302 up, buy a trans, do body work etc.
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I am located in Tripoli, Iowa. Not really sure what its worth but was thinking $500, I have a spare trunklid, hood, 302(Disassembled), 2 extra 8 hole wheels.
Should've kept the 2.3T in it.:poke:
Well its obvious this is a complete flop....
Jangus: FYI I think you need to reread the rules of the "for sale" section again. Pay close attention to #9 ;)
I'm going to be honest here, I need this thing gone. I am looking at a different car and this is 100% saveable. Is there something I am missing here?
If you were a little closer I'd buy it in a heart beat.
I'd buy it if I had $500.
I completely understand.
TTT
Selling a car that is not running and partially disassembled can really be tough. I don't think you're out of line on your price at all, but you'll need to find an XR7 guy who will want it. The common problem there will be distance. It looks like a pretty clean car. GL with the sale!
I'm just really torn right now on weather to sell or to stick it out. I don't have alot of time right now which the car needs and want to drive the thing nearly every nice day...
Thanks for the well wishes!
This is a little off, per rule #9...but...
A. If you have room to store the car without legality issues, and
B. You don't depend on it for a daily driver
I'd keep it...finances always change...this time next year you may be a millionaire...and not be able to find the car that you once had...
Just food for thought. I sold a couple of cars that I thought would be better off having someone else mod 'em up right away rather than wait a year or 2 for me to get to it.
One got totalled on a race track about a month after I traded it, and the other car the guy changed his mind, pulled the engine/trans and junked the car. That car was the '86 ASC/McLaren Capri....which in May 2006 I met (of all places at a junkyard) the guy the Capri was registered to. He knew I'd ended up with it, and offered on the spot to get the title for me.
I didn't tell him the car was probably crushed at that point...
Point is...if you're already having doubts, then I think you know where your heart lies. ;)
I won't get into the time part, but I too want to drive mine...all I've managed to do is tear the interior out twice, and get the engine started, I feel your pain, anxiety, whatever you name it, I'm there too lol.
We need a therapist!
Make that 3 of us. Havin bought a house, doing renovations, and entering the wonderful world of bills, as well as making the logically unnecessary (but mentally necessary) purchase of the Audi, it would DEFINITELY help me if I sold my xr7 and the convertible. The convertible has been torn apart and in the "in progress" stage for almost 4 years now, I haven't driven the xr7 at all this year. But you know what? I'm keeping it because as he said, I have no idea if my finances will turn around, and if things DO get better I don't wanna be like "Oh I WISH i still had my Cougars" Also if all you're asking is $500 because you need that cash, I'm sure you can look around your house and accumulate $500 worth of stuff to sell on kijiji.
I think I really need to just ride this out. You all hold very good points, I do indeed want to finish this car but as you've seen I am a bit stressed out. I know we've had a few of us go through this, I guess it was my turn. I'm not so much hurting for money or anything its just (As we all know) car parts can get somewhat pricey (Its a car hobby what did I expect?) thanks for giving me the pep talk guys. I really needed it.
Just ride it out, I've been doing that for years. My justification is this: It's paid for, and not draining me of car payments for something just sitting there.
Well that's the thing now you're in no immediate rush to finish the car you can just slowly start accumulating the parts you need whenever you happen to score them at a price that's reasonable to you or as your funds keep replenishing.
I'd hold onto it. I keep debating on putting my 'Bird up for sale I'd be lucky to 300 for it as is (needs radiator and oil pan) but its solid for the most part and runs good. Part of me wants it gone the other says gut it drop a 5.0 in and race it.
I agree with everyone else, hold on to the car.
Sorry I missed your thread.
If this is the exact cougar/tbird model and year that you want, keep it and be patient. If it's not, consider reassembling it, selling it and saving for the one you want.
I have decided that if someone offers me what I am asking I will sell but if not it will more than likely sit in the shop until I find the time to do it. It doesn't hurt anything just sitting there.
Throw it on craigslist if you really want to try. I was surprised how easy it was to sell my engines and trans.
Still for sale, I just want it gone. its depressing to look at the thing.
Bummer how you feel. Hope this works out for you.
Okay well I've been away for a bit but I've had a pep talk by a few friends and I decided to lower my bar a bit and just start cheap and build up on my realistic budget. I'm aiming for a 351W and a 5 speed right now. Going to have the holes welded up and give it a quickie paint job and work it over better later. I'll be sticking around for a while.
I think that's best for you in the long run. For the money you were going to get out of the car the way it currently sits, you are better off to fix it and enjoy it some. Then, if you decide to sell it, you will come out much better. Good luck!!