How much should I pay for this car?

[BlackMKIII]

I've been approached with an offer I really don't want to refuse. A friend of mine works at an auto parts store. An MKIII Turbo got the OMGBBQBHG in front of his store. The driver has requested a certain amount, but I heven't seen the car yet. What should I expect to pay? Doesn't seem like he's "one of us."

What do you guys think?

 

[Setheroo]

Don't pay too much for it with a blown headgasket. Best bet is to take a look at the car first, low ball him, and if he doesn't accept it say that it is your final offer.... he will be giving you a call because he won't be able to find anyone that can fix the car for less than 800 some odd dollars.

 

[drivinginstyle]

no more then 2 grand max

 

[Setheroo]

no more then 2 grand max

^ agreed ^

 

[BlackMKIII]

no more then 2 grand max

Okay... but should I still go underneath his requested amount? Anything I should take into consideration?

 

[Fozbo]

How much is the owner asking?

 

[OneJoeZee]

you're not telling us much about the car...

what year, miles, rust, interior condition, etc... These are all important facts in pricing a Supra. I could say 200 bucks right now but what if it's something nicer like a 91-92 with shadow grey interior?

details details...

 

[suprastanger507mgte]

If he wants to get rid of it, offer him 500 bucks. I live in Hayward and I can tell you you can buy Supras for pretty cheap. $2000 for a BHG car is too much in our area.

 

[BlackMKIII]

you're not telling us much about the car...

what year, miles, rust, interior condition, etc... These are all important facts in pricing a Supra. I could say 200 bucks right now but what if it's something nicer like a 91-92 with shadow grey interior?

details details...

Okay, okay. My buddy says it's "pretty clean," but he owns a beat up 87 cherokee that he calls "nice."

Owner is asking 900. Opinions?

 

[OneJoeZee]

you're still not telling me anything.

pretty clean is vague. what does that mean? pretty clean with a spot of rust?

do you know the year or any details like that. There's no way we could tell you a reasonable figure without any details on the car.

 

[suprastanger507mgte]

Okay, okay. My buddy says it's "pretty clean," but he owns a beat up 87 cherokee that he calls "nice."

Owner is asking 900. Opinions?

What year????? if its 89 + , then haggle a bit and see if he bites. Still not bad for 900 if it is in good condition and newer 89+ models. Anything else,,,,you decide.

Or you cen tell me where the car is parked and I Can look at to give an idea. Don't worry, I don't need another SUpra. I have very desireable one for myself already. You can pm me.

 

[BlackMKIII]

Well, I'm going to check it out tomorrow since I have the day off. I was looking to get a feel to see if I can make it happen before anyone else takes a crack at it. Luckily the only 2 people I know in the area who know the "true" value of the car aren't looking. We shall see tomorrow.

 

[swaq]

$900 probably isn't too bad of a deal, but it all depends on the condition of the rest of the car. I agree with OneJoeZee, there aren't enough details to know.

 

[SilverSupraT]

If it's a straight body with just a BHG then I would pay $900 pretty easy, but I would still try to talk him down by explaining the time, effort and $ it would take to fix it.

I got a decent 87 w/ 89k mi. on it for $1500. The paint was sprayed over with rattle can primer and it needed an AFM but other than that it was good.

 

[OneJoeZee]

It's tomorrow. How about those details? :ugh2: do you not know?

 

[akito]

i would start out at 400-500 and just keep lowballing him. i wouldnt pay over 1500 for a BHG personally.<<<< thats for it being clean and nice. Thats just me

 

[7Mboost]

Make sure everything works and fuctions if you want it for cheaper list the bad things and tell him you have a certain amount I have gotten so many cars by just throwing out lowball offer it sometimes takes a while but they will call you back eventually and want to get rid of it but anyways, also make sure it is a bhg it could be worse rod knock radiater misc. old hoses torn crippled, and just check EVERYTHING good luck.

 

[upgradedsupra]

Cheap as possible..it is the MKIII way :biglaugh:

Duane

 

[suprastanger507mgte]

Cheap as possible..it is the MKIII way :biglaugh:

Duane

And already a MKIII owner... :biglaugh: :biglaugh:

 

[Brewster]

Cheap as possible..it is the MKIII way :biglaugh:

Duane

and then ask for free shipping!