What do u guys think its worth?

85beater · 08-18-2009, 02:30 AM

I sold my 85 about a yr ago and have been kickin my self in the ass every day because of it. i have finally found another its a 1986 with 165k on it 5 speed, no power anything but looks like it just came off the show room floor(cleanest one i have ever seen). Is it some kind of special edition or something? i have never seen 2 tone paint on one It was traded in to a dealer for the original owner and the 2nd owner has had the car for a few months now. here are a few pics. what do u guys think it is worth.

mr3 · 08-18-2009, 10:51 AM

Same color as mine. I said I never seen any my color once then after that I started seeing a bunch. I will tell you what mine was when I got it and you can go from there. I paid $1700 for mine. The windshield top has rust and it leaks. Behind the back wheel there is rust. The body is otherwise straight and pretty decent. The car had 145,000 on it when I got it. My car is an 87 that one is an 85. The 87 was a little bit more of an upgrade over the 85. Figure $2000 on that car if not more. Take it for a test drive and check for the normal things. 5th gear popout etc.

bumpstickboogie · 08-18-2009, 10:57 AM

the high mileage throws me off, but im assuming its worth at least 5k in that condition, of course you'd have to find the right buyer.

muffinman · 08-18-2009, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by bumpstickboogie

the high mileage throws me off, but im assuming its worth at least 5k in that condition, of course you'd have to find the right buyer.

there is no way anyone would pay 5k.

as for the car listed maybe between $2000-$2500.

85beater · 08-18-2009, 12:51 PM

The seller said he is firm on the price of $2,200 and he will smog. He said that everything in the car works and needs nothing. I am going to try and look at it today, so i will keep u guys up dated on what happens. thank you for the help

David · 08-18-2009, 01:03 PM

$2200 is a great price. Buy it!

toyotaspeed90 · 08-18-2009, 04:02 PM

$2,000 is stiff for me, but if someone wants to pay it, go for it. But keep in mind, if it gets wrecked the day you buy it, the insurance won't give you what you bought.

The paint scheme is "sherwood edition". I had one, but it was too rusty to stay on the streets. Interior was flawless, ran/drove, and only had 95,000 miles... I paid $150

DCKilla · 08-18-2009, 05:32 PM

That is one nice 2 if I've ever seen one. The two tone screams "by it now!" Give the seller $2200 and run!!!

grizzy225 · 08-19-2009, 12:56 PM

id take it for $2200, that is a really nice looking, very well kept

, mk1...
165k for an mk1 is actually really good... dont sweat the 200 dollars, give it to the guy... its well worth it.

awesome find

stu4u3 · 08-19-2009, 02:03 PM

Muffin Man is right, $2000 - $2500 depending on what's going on under the hood.

If the engine starts up perfectly (and idles correctly) and you've looked under the oil cap (and it looks clean), check that off your list.

Take it for a drive an make sure the struts and ball joints are all tight. Suspension is not a deal breaker but it could lower the price of the car.

Lastly, make sure there is no 5th gear pop which is very common on the 85 and 86.

If any of the above mentioned items are shot, start lowering your price from the $2500 price point.

MRH · 08-19-2009, 02:13 PM

start at $2200, and check everything out, and take like $50 off for anything you find wrong with it. missing screws/bolts, things like that, the small things

-H

Jackstand Queen · 08-19-2009, 03:04 PM

I sold an 87 with much higher mileage 225k for $3000.

Such a desirable car, at such a low price means that it could be snapped up any minute.

Jump on it.

mr3 · 08-19-2009, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MRH

start at $2200, and check everything out, and take like $50 off for anything you find wrong with it. missing screws/bolts, things like that, the small things

-H

If I went with that trying to sell my car, I'd owe the buyer a bunch of money. I was going for weight savings. Yah thats it

stu4u3 · 08-19-2009, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Jackstand Queen

I sold an 87 with much higher mileage 225k for $3000.

Such a desirable car, at such a low price means that it could be snapped up any minute.

Jump on it.

Either it had a BT motor swap or you found one hell of a sucker man.

I guess it depends on the area too.

85beater · 08-19-2009, 08:26 PM

thank u all for ur input. I went and test drove the car last night and all though is it very clean and nice it does have a little bit of rust near the rear driver side marker light and the exhaust is starting to rust a little and rattle(cannot see in pics). Also has a small crack in the dash above the clock. The engine starts right up and purrs, could probably use a full tune up to be up to par, a/c blows ice cold. car has an alpine cd player with ipod hook up and small amp/sub behind passenger seat and new speakers in the dash runs smooth down the road, no popping out of 5th and everything on the car works and feels very stable. The seller will not budge from $2200 tho, he said he actually thought it was priced a little low for the condition. u guys still think it is worth that much? will i ever get my money back if i were to sell it?

David · 08-19-2009, 08:42 PM

$2200 is way below it's value. Take it!

MRH · 08-19-2009, 08:51 PM

take it bro, better than my 93!

Jackstand Queen · 08-20-2009, 12:04 AM

Buy it, before I do. I'm like a day's drive from San Francisco.

muffinman · 08-20-2009, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 85beater

The seller will not budge from $2200 tho, he said he actually thought it was priced a little low for the condition. u guys still think it is worth that much? will i ever get my money back if i were to sell it?

Get prices for the things it needs and if you still don't have a problem with paying him $2200 then buy it. IMO i think you could get a better deal if it has some issues but that's just me.

p.s. don't seem too excited about getting it or he will know your hooked. just leave him your number and tell him the price may too high for you and i'm sure he will be calling you.

unless he is a board member and has been reading this.

dirocyn · 08-20-2009, 11:37 AM

From the pics, perfect body, no rust, great paint, near perfect interior--that would be worth some dough even if you had to do major engine work. If the engine's great and the AC is cold, I'm guessing somebody would pay $3,000. If I had it I would not sell it even if somebody offered 3500. Pay the man his $2200, he's not likely to budge.

08-18-2009, 02:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
85beater Beater MR2 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: east bay, ca Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	What do u guys think its worth? I sold my 85 about a yr ago and have been kickin my self in the ass every day because of it. i have finally found another its a 1986 with 165k on it 5 speed, no power anything but looks like it just came off the show room floor(cleanest one i have ever seen). Is it some kind of special edition or something? i have never seen 2 tone paint on one It was traded in to a dealer for the original owner and the 2nd owner has had the car for a few months now. here are a few pics. what do u guys think it is worth.

08-19-2009, 12:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
grizzy225 just because.... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: CT Posts: 641 Thanks: 48 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	id take it for $2200, that is a really nice looking, very well kept, mk1... 165k for an mk1 is actually really good... dont sweat the 200 dollars, give it to the guy... its well worth it. awesome find

08-19-2009, 08:26 PM	#15 (permalink)
85beater Beater MR2 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: east bay, ca Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	thank u all for ur input. I went and test drove the car last night and all though is it very clean and nice it does have a little bit of rust near the rear driver side marker light and the exhaust is starting to rust a little and rattle(cannot see in pics). Also has a small crack in the dash above the clock. The engine starts right up and purrs, could probably use a full tune up to be up to par, a/c blows ice cold. car has an alpine cd player with ipod hook up and small amp/sub behind passenger seat and new speakers in the dash runs smooth down the road, no popping out of 5th and everything on the car works and feels very stable. The seller will not budge from $2200 tho, he said he actually thought it was priced a little low for the condition. u guys still think it is worth that much? will i ever get my money back if i were to sell it? Last edited by 85beater; 08-19-2009 at 08:41 PM..

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08-18-2009, 10:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
mr3 unskilled Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Plymouth Mtg, Pa Posts: 2,408 Thanks: 24 Thanked 98 Times in 93 Posts iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	Same color as mine. I said I never seen any my color once then after that I started seeing a bunch. I will tell you what mine was when I got it and you can go from there. I paid $1700 for mine. The windshield top has rust and it leaks. Behind the back wheel there is rust. The body is otherwise straight and pretty decent. The car had 145,000 on it when I got it. My car is an 87 that one is an 85. The 87 was a little bit more of an upgrade over the 85. Figure $2000 on that car if not more. Take it for a test drive and check for the normal things. 5th gear popout etc.

08-18-2009, 10:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
bumpstickboogie No Skills Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 48 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	the high mileage throws me off, but im assuming its worth at least 5k in that condition, of course you'd have to find the right buyer.

08-18-2009, 12:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
85beater Beater MR2 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: east bay, ca Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	The seller said he is firm on the price of $2,200 and he will smog. He said that everything in the car works and needs nothing. I am going to try and look at it today, so i will keep u guys up dated on what happens. thank you for the help

08-18-2009, 01:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
David Banned Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 2,621 Thanks: 120 Thanked 55 Times in 54 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	$2200 is a great price. Buy it!

08-18-2009, 04:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
toyotaspeed90 No Skills Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 2,407 Thanks: 0 Thanked 149 Times in 144 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	$2,000 is stiff for me, but if someone wants to pay it, go for it. But keep in mind, if it gets wrecked the day you buy it, the insurance won't give you what you bought. The paint scheme is "sherwood edition". I had one, but it was too rusty to stay on the streets. Interior was flawless, ran/drove, and only had 95,000 miles... I paid $150

08-18-2009, 05:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
DCKilla Cage Fighter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pearl, MS Posts: 153 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	That is one nice 2 if I've ever seen one. The two tone screams "by it now!" Give the seller $2200 and run!!!

08-19-2009, 02:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
stu4u3 Fixing up a 1989 MR2 MK1 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dallas/Fort Worth Posts: 351 Thanks: 14 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Muffin Man is right, $2000 - $2500 depending on what's going on under the hood. If the engine starts up perfectly (and idles correctly) and you've looked under the oil cap (and it looks clean), check that off your list. Take it for a drive an make sure the struts and ball joints are all tight. Suspension is not a deal breaker but it could lower the price of the car. Lastly, make sure there is no 5th gear pop which is very common on the 85 and 86. If any of the above mentioned items are shot, start lowering your price from the $2500 price point.

08-19-2009, 02:13 PM	#11 (permalink)
MRH 5SF-TorquE Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Middle TN Posts: 800 Thanks: 66 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	start at $2200, and check everything out, and take like $50 off for anything you find wrong with it. missing screws/bolts, things like that, the small things -H

08-19-2009, 03:04 PM	#12 (permalink)
Jackstand Queen Cage Fighter Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 840 Thanks: 75 Thanked 64 Times in 60 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	I sold an 87 with much higher mileage 225k for $3000. Such a desirable car, at such a low price means that it could be snapped up any minute. Jump on it.

08-19-2009, 08:42 PM	#16 (permalink)
David Banned Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 2,621 Thanks: 120 Thanked 55 Times in 54 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	$2200 is way below it's value. Take it!

08-19-2009, 08:51 PM	#17 (permalink)
MRH 5SF-TorquE Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Middle TN Posts: 800 Thanks: 66 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	take it bro, better than my 93!

08-20-2009, 12:04 AM	#18 (permalink)
Jackstand Queen Cage Fighter Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 840 Thanks: 75 Thanked 64 Times in 60 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Buy it, before I do. I'm like a day's drive from San Francisco.

08-20-2009, 11:37 AM	#20 (permalink)
dirocyn Cage Fighter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 1,181 Thanks: 14 Thanked 110 Times in 108 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	From the pics, perfect body, no rust, great paint, near perfect interior--that would be worth some dough even if you had to do major engine work. If the engine's great and the AC is cold, I'm guessing somebody would pay $3,000. If I had it I would not sell it even if somebody offered 3500. Pay the man his $2200, he's not likely to budge.