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$18k for a Stock 92 SC. Seriously?

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Old 09-14-09, 12:23 PM
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Our cars are about $50,000 new. DUH, 18K is not bad.
Old 09-14-09, 12:34 PM
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TOO HIGH. For this much you can get an 02 SC430. Haha.
Old 09-14-09, 12:37 PM
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Because when all the rice is burned and the internet geeks have all grown, there will still be people who like NICE things and appreciate value in a near flawless example. Home depot gutter mesh would be on their home in such a place.
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Originally Posted by Ali SC3
I bet I can find a 97+ with really low mileage for that price.
I bet you can't.

I searched high and low for over 2 years before finding an SC with 52k miles on it, and after owning a low mileage SC for a few months I can confidently say that I would gladly pay a premium for one with only 13k miles.
Old 09-14-09, 04:47 PM
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That being said, I wouldn't trade him if he begged me. I like my color more and I have the 5spd.
Old 09-14-09, 05:18 PM
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supra tax?

have people caught on to the greatness of the SC?

remember, 240s were around for 800 bucks running and in decent condition. now people get away with asking 3/4k for a bs rusty car on its last legs.

same thing with ae86

im sure that ISNT what happened with this ebay car..but it makes you wonder.
Old 09-14-09, 05:57 PM
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just saw this sc on ebay, its amazing, everything is perfect on it, worth 18k easy
Old 09-14-09, 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by shern
I would take that car over a new Civic coupe or TC any day! Pricewise, they are similar. Drivewise, no comparo!
You got that right. I've been driving Civics since I got my first one brand New in 1988. Had a DX hatchback, and SI coupe, and old '87 4 door DX that I got with 25k miles, and I just put down a rusted and BEAT 94, with 190k. I looked around at the newer civics, and a ton of other cars, but always came back to this SC that I just picked up a few weeks ago. 92 SC400, 60k miles, $7500. $7000 cash, plus my 94 civic. I think I got a good deal. $15k for one with only 13k miles isnt that crazy if its as clean as it really should be with that low miles.
Old 09-14-09, 07:40 PM
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This car is flawless. I saw it on their before the first post. I first thought WOW, but then saw the price, I actually expected that kind of price. If I could buy it I would and never drive it, just to the shows, nothing more, nothing less. Has anyone contacted the seller about it?
Old 09-14-09, 08:28 PM
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it's worth it, i saw the pics of the car he is talking about. the right person will find it too. not that ridiculous if you think about, sc models havent blown up completely yet. some people dont even know that stock sc300 have 2jz motors=/ or even have a clue that there is a twin turbo made for the 4.0 v8 or the type of superchargers you can put on them..
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Just because a car has low mileage does not mean it would be a good running car.

Chances are every bit of rubber has become dry rotted and everything else that is wet (involves fluids like oil and power steering, tranny fluid, etc.) will need to be resealed.

Age has just as major of a role in a car's condition as mileage does.
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Originally Posted by playa3uhh
TOO HIGH. For this much you can get an 02 SC430. Haha.
Well it's stock suspension, of course it's going to be high. The whole car is stock!
Old 09-14-09, 11:11 PM
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Originally Posted by ucfjon
Just because a car has low mileage does not mean it would be a good running car.

Chances are every bit of rubber has become dry rotted and everything else that is wet (involves fluids like oil and power steering, tranny fluid, etc.) will need to be resealed.

Age has just as major of a role in a car's condition as mileage does.
Valid point, but it would definitely be worth the time and effort in the long run. Replace all the seals, bushings, and hoses and you are set for another 15-20 years.
Originally Posted by ucfjon
Well it's stock suspension, of course it's going to be high. The whole car is stock!
LOL
Old 09-15-09, 05:37 AM
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Originally Posted by 1992Lexus
This car is flawless. I saw it on their before the first post. I first thought WOW, but then saw the price, I actually expected that kind of price. If I could buy it I would and never drive it, just to the shows, nothing more, nothing less. Has anyone contacted the seller about it?
I guess in a way you kinda circled around my point. My car is 100% stock and Ive been to shows and it gets completely walked by and a yawn. Don't get me wrong its very clean for 85k miles but its no headturner everyone looks for mods at shows and events. The Mercedes club I belong to is the opposite. The more original/stock the more respect you get. If its being bought as a garage queen he/she ***MAY*** realize that premium but as a daily driver not likely. I've seen a bunch of newer SC's on here in rarer colors but higher mileage of course (not crazy unreasonable mileage) and noone seems to even look twice, same on Ebay the bids never get up to reasonable level. The seller should be popping the champagne that he could command that price for a 17 YO car. Maybe we can use this as a comp for those trying to sell as well
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Originally Posted by TroySC300
I bet you can't.

I searched high and low for over 2 years before finding an SC with 52k miles on it, and after owning a low mileage SC for a few months I can confidently say that I would gladly pay a premium for one with only 13k miles.
I'm not denying that he should get a premium for keeping it with 13k. But if you are talking about collectors value, it has to be a collectible!
you can't just turn a car into a collectible by not driving it.
it doesnt have everything else it needs to be a collectors wet dream.
its missing the rareness factor, it should have every option which i know it cant because its a 1992, it should be a manual, it should have a hardtop, and it should be RSP or some other super rare color and have a black interior at the least.


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