Selling my car, need opinons

RPM427 · 07-14-2002, 04:06 PM

I am selling my 89 GT.

Can anyone suggest an asking price?

Here is the condition:

110,000 miles

Exterior Condition:
Body: Flawless
Paint: Dull / Chipped / Scratched
Trim: No Defects
Glass: No Defects, tinted
Lights / Lenses: Brand new, clear corner markers
Rust: Minor
Hail Damage: None

Interior Condition:
Upholstery: Clean
Carpet: Stained
Interior Panels: Clean
Odor/Smoke / Mold: None
Air Conditioning: Working Condition
Power Accessories or Instruments: All Operate

Mechanical Condition:
Engine: Operates: No Leaks / Noises
Transmission: Some Minor Noises / Seepage, new Ram clutch
Steering: Loose / Noises
Suspension: Unaltered and Trouble Free
Frame / Unibody: Straight, steeda sub frame conectors
Brakes: Not Worn over 50% life
Tires: Some Wear & All Match

I am being very honest, car is not perfect but engine is. How much should I get for this car? Starting price?

Thank you!!

sn95gt19 · 07-14-2002, 04:29 PM

if its stock i would go for 6,000, or 7,000 as a starting asking price, then go down from there

RPM427 · 07-14-2002, 05:38 PM

Thats way too much, I am selling a white 89, not the one pictured in my profile. It has 110,000 miles and a crappy paint job.

RPM427 · 07-14-2002, 05:55 PM

I just took a few pics to show you guy/gals what i have to work with. Keep in mind I haven't washed/cleaned it in over a year, but I will detail it before I sell.

RPM427 · 07-14-2002, 05:56 PM

RPM427 · 07-14-2002, 05:58 PM

interior

RPM427 · 07-14-2002, 05:59 PM

engine

RPM427 · 07-14-2002, 06:00 PM

side view

MidNiteBlu 5.0 · 07-14-2002, 10:15 PM

Hey man I have a question for ya. Hpw did you make it so the speakers on the doors are exposed with the speaker grills? I was thinking of doing this for mine since it will probably look alot better than the stock ones. Thanks

Later,
Nick

82 GT · 07-14-2002, 10:18 PM

I would say to start at about $3200 and go from there.

82 GT · 07-14-2002, 10:22 PM

Midniteblu , It's not that hard to do. I installed 6.5 inch Clarion door speakers in my '88GT. All I had to do was drill new mounting holes and they fit right in. At first I thought they would interfere with the power windows but I have just enough room.

Mach 1 · 07-15-2002, 12:39 PM

That car is worth about $1500.00, maybe a few hundred more or less depending on the exact mechanical conditon.

I dont know where these others are getting thier numbers from?

zepherman · 07-15-2002, 01:18 PM

$2400-$2000

Mr 5 0 · 07-15-2002, 01:35 PM

I would ask $2500. and not take much less than $2200. unless you get desperate.

The book value is about $2,000. on your '89 but this is a 13-year-old car, a Mustang V-8, and a lot of the price you get revolves around how scarce they are in your area and how badly a potential buyer wants one. Book value matters mostly when you trade or sell it to a dealer.

Lots of younger guys with small budgets drool over an affordable Mustang V-8 with a stick shift in decent condition and 110,000 miles isn't the end of the road for a 5.0 by any means (my '90 LX has 118,000 and runs mint - and I was offered $4,000).

I wouldn't ask a dime less than $2,500. Take no less than $2,000. and only as a rock bottom-no takers-desperation price.

RPM427 · 07-15-2002, 02:08 PM

I'm probably going to ask 3k. I am in no rush to sell it. I will just wait for the right sucker, er I mean buyer.

It has some serious history. By the looks of the floor, it seems like it was in a flood or had water sitting in the area behind the front pass seat. I had to weld a new floor pan in.
If you were to do any interior work, you can tell its been gutted and installed again. The panels don't line up perfectly and the screw holes have been enlarged/stripped. it also was in a few accidents. The 5 mph front bumper is collapsed and the fog light support was bent in. The guy before me smeared bondo over all the rust spots and did a crappy paint job. its been painted at least 2 times. The different shades are visable under where the airbox used to be. The engine bay was painted flat black after the first paint job. All this happened before I bought the car.

The engine is perfect and the tranny is fine. Runs great.

Mach 1 · 07-15-2002, 03:24 PM

The book value for a private seller to expect in "average condition" was $1700.00 with my sources.

Sounds like the car is in rough shape, so I dont think $1500 is a bad price to get.

But some kid who wants a stang with a 5.0 and who doesnt have a clue yet could very likely pay you more for it.

Good luck, but dont expect miracles. If you want to sell it, price it correctly. If you dont care, price it high...you have nothing to lose..if it dont sell because priced to high.. you keep it, if it does sell, you made some extra money.

82 GT · 07-15-2002, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mach 1
That car is worth about $1500.00, maybe a few hundred more or less depending on the exact mechanical conditon.

I dont know where these others are getting thier numbers from?

I don't know where YOU are getting your numbers from?
You have to ask a little bit higher to allow room for negotiation.
An asking price of $3200 will leave plenty of room for him to get a fair price.
A $1500 asking price would just be plain ignorant.

RPM427 · 07-15-2002, 03:43 PM

I'm going to ask 3.2k and see what kind of reaction I get. I am in no rush.

82 GT · 07-15-2002, 03:55 PM

Hey, let us know what you end up getting for it. I bet it's more than $1500(LOL)

Sonics2042 · 07-15-2002, 05:22 PM

He could part it out for way more than 1500...I would say around 2.7 to 3k I think.

Thanks,
DoranW

07-14-2002, 04:06 PM	#1
RPM427 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Huntington NY Posts: 573	Selling my car, need opinons I am selling my 89 GT. Can anyone suggest an asking price? Here is the condition: 110,000 miles Exterior Condition: Body: Flawless Paint: Dull / Chipped / Scratched Trim: No Defects Glass: No Defects, tinted Lights / Lenses: Brand new, clear corner markers Rust: Minor Hail Damage: None Interior Condition: Upholstery: Clean Carpet: Stained Interior Panels: Clean Odor/Smoke / Mold: None Air Conditioning: Working Condition Power Accessories or Instruments: All Operate Mechanical Condition: Engine: Operates: No Leaks / Noises Transmission: Some Minor Noises / Seepage, new Ram clutch Steering: Loose / Noises Suspension: Unaltered and Trouble Free Frame / Unibody: Straight, steeda sub frame conectors Brakes: Not Worn over 50% life Tires: Some Wear & All Match I am being very honest, car is not perfect but engine is. How much should I get for this car? Starting price? Thank you!! __________________ -1993 Mustang, 900rwhp 03-04 cobra based 4v swap, full Griggs setup, project underway -1994 Ranger w/ 427cid windsor (daily beater) check it out!

07-14-2002, 04:29 PM	#2
sn95gt19 motors done......woohooo Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 799	if its stock i would go for 6,000, or 7,000 as a starting asking price, then go down from there __________________ 95gt lazer red (98 cobra clone) Rice Haters Club Member #116

07-14-2002, 05:38 PM	#3
RPM427 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Huntington NY Posts: 573	Thats way too much, I am selling a white 89, not the one pictured in my profile. It has 110,000 miles and a crappy paint job. __________________ -1993 Mustang, 900rwhp 03-04 cobra based 4v swap, full Griggs setup, project underway -1994 Ranger w/ 427cid windsor (daily beater) check it out!

07-14-2002, 10:15 PM	#9
MidNiteBlu 5.0 I got something to say Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,557	Hey man I have a question for ya. Hpw did you make it so the speakers on the doors are exposed with the speaker grills? I was thinking of doing this for mine since it will probably look alot better than the stock ones. Thanks Later, Nick __________________ 91 LX Hatch 5.0 - made for the twisties 89 LX Hatchback 5.0 5spd. stolen/stripped 4/7/05 http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/...splay.cgi?3494 1987 Toyota Pickup Ricer Haters Club Member #33 Want a custom gauge cluster for your Vintage Mustang? www.jmeenterprises.com

07-14-2002, 10:18 PM	#10
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	I would say to start at about $3200 and go from there. __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

07-14-2002, 10:22 PM	#11
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	speakers in doors Midniteblu , It's not that hard to do. I installed 6.5 inch Clarion door speakers in my '88GT. All I had to do was drill new mounting holes and they fit right in. At first I thought they would interfere with the power windows but I have just enough room. __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

07-15-2002, 12:39 PM	#12
Mach 1 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,866	That car is worth about $1500.00, maybe a few hundred more or less depending on the exact mechanical conditon. I dont know where these others are getting thier numbers from? __________________ 2002 GT 1993 GT (SOLD) '93 Mustang GT RHC member #142

07-15-2002, 01:18 PM	#13
zepherman Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Oklahoma City OK USA Posts: 236	$2400-$2000 __________________ 90 GT 25th Anni. Did the AOD to T-5 swap, SPEC clutch, Steeda Tri-Ax shifter, BBK 2½ inch off-road H pipe, Flows, BBK 70mm TB/EGR, Ford Racing aluminim driveshaft, 3.55's, welded subframes, Ram Air, 3 core radiator, NOS dry kit 75 shot, and a K&N filter. 12.9 @ 108

07-15-2002, 01:35 PM	#14
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	Going, going...gone! I would ask $2500. and not take much less than $2200. unless you get desperate. The book value is about $2,000. on your '89 but this is a 13-year-old car, a Mustang V-8, and a lot of the price you get revolves around how scarce they are in your area and how badly a potential buyer wants one. Book value matters mostly when you trade or sell it to a dealer. Lots of younger guys with small budgets drool over an affordable Mustang V-8 with a stick shift in decent condition and 110,000 miles isn't the end of the road for a 5.0 by any means (my '90 LX has 118,000 and runs mint - and I was offered $4,000). I wouldn't ask a dime less than $2,500. Take no less than $2,000. and only as a rock bottom-no takers-desperation price.

07-15-2002, 02:08 PM	#15
RPM427 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Huntington NY Posts: 573	I'm probably going to ask 3k. I am in no rush to sell it. I will just wait for the right sucker, er I mean buyer. It has some serious history. By the looks of the floor, it seems like it was in a flood or had water sitting in the area behind the front pass seat. I had to weld a new floor pan in. If you were to do any interior work, you can tell its been gutted and installed again. The panels don't line up perfectly and the screw holes have been enlarged/stripped. it also was in a few accidents. The 5 mph front bumper is collapsed and the fog light support was bent in. The guy before me smeared bondo over all the rust spots and did a crappy paint job. its been painted at least 2 times. The different shades are visable under where the airbox used to be. The engine bay was painted flat black after the first paint job. All this happened before I bought the car. The engine is perfect and the tranny is fine. Runs great. __________________ -1993 Mustang, 900rwhp 03-04 cobra based 4v swap, full Griggs setup, project underway -1994 Ranger w/ 427cid windsor (daily beater) check it out! Last edited by RPM427; 07-15-2002 at 02:16 PM..

07-15-2002, 03:24 PM	#16
Mach 1 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,866	The book value for a private seller to expect in "average condition" was $1700.00 with my sources. Sounds like the car is in rough shape, so I dont think $1500 is a bad price to get. But some kid who wants a stang with a 5.0 and who doesnt have a clue yet could very likely pay you more for it. Good luck, but dont expect miracles. If you want to sell it, price it correctly. If you dont care, price it high...you have nothing to lose..if it dont sell because priced to high.. you keep it, if it does sell, you made some extra money. __________________ 2002 GT 1993 GT (SOLD) '93 Mustang GT RHC member #142

07-15-2002, 03:43 PM	#18
RPM427 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Huntington NY Posts: 573	I'm going to ask 3.2k and see what kind of reaction I get. I am in no rush. __________________ -1993 Mustang, 900rwhp 03-04 cobra based 4v swap, full Griggs setup, project underway -1994 Ranger w/ 427cid windsor (daily beater) check it out!

07-15-2002, 03:55 PM	#19
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	Hey, let us know what you end up getting for it. I bet it's more than $1500(LOL) __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

07-15-2002, 05:22 PM	#20
Sonics2042 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 381	He could part it out for way more than 1500...I would say around 2.7 to 3k I think. Thanks, DoranW __________________ What I have: 1990 Red Mustang 5.0 LX: [BBK X-Pipe]-[MAC Cat-Back Exhaust] [MAC Cold Air Intake]-[BBK Equal Shorties] [3.55 Gears]-[Cobra Intake Manifold (Upper and Lower] [E-303 Cam]-[Granetelli Mass Air Flow Sensor] [Front and rear sway bars]-[New black carpet and seats.] [Adjustable Fuel Regulator]-[T5 Conversion w/ K. Cobra Clutch/Hurst STS] [Cobra Throttle Body]-[130A Alt. Conversion] Thinking about: Aftermarket Heads! Vortech A-Trim

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