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Used car prices – Barrett Jackson effect

Is it just me or does there just seem to be lots of overpriced cars being listed for sale lately?

I’m not talking about someone who might have a really nice, low mileage (enter car here) for example and is reaching for the stars hoping someone has to have it and will bite. I’m talking about the beater that’s sitting rusting away in the backyard being used as a dog house.

That is until the seller is flipping through the TV channels and sees a car that looks like theirs selling for a bazillion dollars at the BJ auction.

Sad thing is by the time the seller realizes the car isn’t worth what they thought; the dog no longer even wants to stay in it.

If you have a great example please post the picture, specs and price here.

Please stay objective, and if someone posts a car which is really worth the bucks don’t beat him up, maybe we can all learn what real prices should be in this price inflated age of TV auctions.

Also keep sentimental value out of this too. I love my 83 TBird, to me it’s worth $xx,xxx  but realistically I might get $5000.00 on a good day.

Have fun and I’ll start.
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CLASSIC--1971 Dodge Dart Swinger FOR SALE!!!! - $10000

70K miles, some rust, poor repaint, broken rear window, has been covered with tarp.

I know Mopars are hot these days but $10,000 ????  Correct me if I’m wrong.
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Reply #2 –
I believe every price is negotiable!,Look how I tried to chew you down once.sorry I didn't take it.
Old Grey Cat to this.88 Cat, 5.0 HO, CW mounts, mass air, CI custom cam, afr165's, Tmoss worked cobra intake, BBK shorty's,off road h pipe, magnaflow ex. T-5,spec stage 2 clutch, 8.8 373 TC trac loc, che ajustables with bullits on the rear. 11" brakes up front. +

Used car prices – Barrett Jackson effect

Reply #3 –
Of course prices are always negotiable... but the starting price should somewhat close to fair market value.

You would have never came to look at the TC if I listed it for $5000.

I was in a good mood that day and came down to $850 and you still didn't take it! :hick:

You missed a good one!;)
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Reply #4 –
I think this one is on the high side.  91 Mustang 97K miles $11,000

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LX-5-0-1st-year-all-black_W0QQitemZ260210653089QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item260210653089



X-303 heads, E-cam, 150 shot nitrous plate, couple of other goodies, still 4 lug.


Guess I'll start the asking price for mine at $9500 :hick:
Less only because of obscurity ;)
-- 05 Mustang GT-Whipplecharged !!
--87 5.0 Trick Flow Heads & Intake - Custom Cam - Many other goodies...3100Lbs...Low12's!

Used car prices – Barrett Jackson effect

Reply #6 –
Dream sellers don't factor in public desirability per car model.

Used car prices – Barrett Jackson effect

Reply #7 –
Hey Rod,I'm sorry I didn't,My mistake!
Old Grey Cat to this.88 Cat, 5.0 HO, CW mounts, mass air, CI custom cam, afr165's, Tmoss worked cobra intake, BBK shorty's,off road h pipe, magnaflow ex. T-5,spec stage 2 clutch, 8.8 373 TC trac loc, che ajustables with bullits on the rear. 11" brakes up front. +

Used car prices – Barrett Jackson effect

Reply #8 –
"If you wanted a NEW Mark VII when they were available and missed one, here is your last chance to have one this mint"

WTF.

What makes it worth $45,000?

Garrett H.
'94 F250 XLT- 4x4, 5 speed, 7.3 IDI Turbo Diesel, 4" intake, 4" exhaust, 5" turnout stacks, manual hubs, etc.
'87 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
Engine, wheels, tires, etc!
Exhaust sound clip
Another clip

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Reply #9 –
Quote from: rodsterh;204387
CLASSIC--1971 Dodge Dart Swinger FOR SALE!!!! - $10000

70K miles, some rust, poor repaint, broken rear window, has been covered with tarp.

I know Mopars are hot these days but $10,000 ????  Correct me if I’m wrong.


:toilet: there is no 70's dart worth 10k restored, mint original or whatever period.
this is why i wont be able to own a decent mopar someday.
even the four door cars are getting out of hand these days
"Beating the hell out of other peoples cars since 1999"
1983 Ford Thunderbird Heritage
1984 Ford Mustang GT Turbo Convertible
2015 Ford Focus SE 1.0 EcoBoost
 

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Reply #10 –
Quote from: rodsterh;204387
CLASSIC--1971 Dodge Dart Swinger FOR SALE!!!! - $10000
 
70K miles, some rust, poor repaint, broken rear window, has been covered with tarp.
 
I know Mopars are hot these days but $10,000 ???? Correct me if I’m wrong.

And no doubt a 318, auto on the tree.
 
Only Mopar I would ever want is a '73 charger SE Brougham, Red wit black vinyl top, 340, pistol grip. Just like I had when I was a kid.
 
But I'd definately be upgrading the alt and voltage reg. :mad:

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Reply #11 –
Quote from: V8Demon;204400
I think this one is on the high side.  91 Mustang 97K miles $11,000

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LX-5-0-1st-year-all-black_W0QQitemZ260210653089QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item260210653089



X-303 heads, E-cam, 150 shot nitrous plate, couple of other goodies, still 4 lug.


Guess I'll start the asking price for mine at $9500 :hick:
Less only because of obscurity ;)


Thats a very nice car. Someone who is looking for a low mile gorgeous 5.0 mustang will pay 11,000 for it. Decent ones sell for 7-8 here all the time.
:birdsmily:

2.5" Cat Back Exhaust, CenterForce Stage 2 Dual Friction Clutch, B&M Ripper Shifter, T3/T4 Turbonetics 63 A/R Turbo, Rods Stainless Tubular Ceramic Coated Header, Boost Controller @ 15Psi, Kirban AFPR, 42lb Injectors, 190LPH Walbro Fuel pump, Ranger Roller Cam, 3" Aluminum Intake Tubing, K&N Cone,  KYB Struts, Koni Red Horizontals/Verticals, Eibach Sportline Springs, Racer Walsh C/C Plates, Polyurethane Bushings, 17x9 Cobra R Wheels

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Reply #12 –
Or even this one can you imagine someone buying this?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=300197893216&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=020

                        :evilgrin:
1985 Thunderbird TC
2.3l .03 over,Ported and polished Head and E6 Manifold, LA3, T3/T4 Hybrid Turbo, Stinger FMIC, Forge BOV, Full 3" Exhaust, Essy Timing Gears & UDP's, BBK 255lph Fuel Pump, Kirban AFPR, Kirban Short Shifter, K&N Cone, Forced4 VC Vent Kit, PA Performance 3g Alternator, Energy Suspension Bushings throughout, CHE LCA's, SFC's [/LEFT]

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Reply #13 –
If it was a Z28, it would actualy get that, crazy I know, but it would. Like the mustangs, it's a popularity thing. I know someone at work that is into them and has books on some of this stuff. He has a Z28 that's had work done to it, a bit like that, and he paid around that for it.

Used car prices – Barrett Jackson effect

Reply #14 –
It is mine, A shameless plug. I am trying to sell it so I can get a Late model GT mustang.

The car is almost in mint condition. I will miss it I have had it for lke 10 years. But I am a Ford Guy.

Me needs to unload the Chevy.
1985 Thunderbird TC
2.3l .03 over,Ported and polished Head and E6 Manifold, LA3, T3/T4 Hybrid Turbo, Stinger FMIC, Forge BOV, Full 3" Exhaust, Essy Timing Gears & UDP's, BBK 255lph Fuel Pump, Kirban AFPR, Kirban Short Shifter, K&N Cone, Forced4 VC Vent Kit, PA Performance 3g Alternator, Energy Suspension Bushings throughout, CHE LCA's, SFC's [/LEFT]