What would you pay for this '89 MkIII?

[Larry_A]

If you'd buy it as is [wrecked], what would be the max you'd pay?

Note: It has a SALVAGE TITLE.

http://oldschool.supracentral.com/dg89/rear.jpg
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http://oldschool.supracentral.com/dg89/p_side.jpg
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http://oldschool.supracentral.com/dg89/p-int.jpg

[GotToyota?]

I'd pay $1500, because it looks near mint, except for the rear. I'd maybe even pay $2000 considering if it was turbo or N/A.

-Matt

[thechori]

it runs good and everything else?

[Larry_A]

it runs good and everything else?
Known issues:
* The accident damage
* Passenger side is buckled
* Will have a salvage title
* Broken cam gears [cracked bad, but work]
* Needs an alignment
* Pass-side wheels are broken/bent [need 2 new wheels]
* Rear antenna broken
* Rear main seal leaking
* Cam seals have irreparable leak [cam covers or cyl head are AFU]
* Front speakers need replacing
* Needs horns

The rear main seal is shot & needs to be done soon & the cam leaks are a lost cause. Other than that, it runs fairly well.

[Idealsupra]

um if i say $750 can i buy it right now?



















seriously....

[MmmBoost]

uh... in my state it is ILLEGAL to sell a car with a salvage title.

[CRE]

uh... in my state it is ILLEGAL to sell a car with a salvage title.

No shit? That sucks. It's fine in Colorado, just has to be disclosed.






With all that's wrong with it (especially the cracked cam gears and irreparably leaking cam seals.... those are rather worrisome) I wouldn't pay more then $750... maybe $1000.



EDIT: Just looked it up, in Nevada you can't sell a vehicle with a salvage title, but once you repair it and get a rebuilt title it's all good. I don't think that's unreasonable really.

[Larry_A]

uh... in my state it is ILLEGAL to sell a car with a salvage title.
No one asked if it's legal to sell a salvaged title vehicle in Nevada and no one cares.
edit: Except Nevadans.

[Larry_A]

Over 70 views & only 8 votes?

Come on people! Speak your mind & VOTE! There is no wrong answer, LOL.

Thnx!

[SupraMario]

In all honesty, it looks like in the second pic that it was hit hard enough to buckle the whole passenger side. Looking at the trim and near the gas tank in pic #2 its either the picture or its got some dmg. I would give him 1000 max for it, if the engine needs all that work, and you do have to repair the rear I wouldn't go over a grand.

GL in your decision.

[suprahero]

I think you should donate it to DaSoup so he can get rid of his NA motor and join the wonderful world of boosting.

[Matce]

looks sweet and the problems are easy to fix .. 2000-2500!

[Larry_A]

In all honesty, it looks like in the second pic that it was hit hard enough to buckle the whole passenger side. Looking at the trim and near the gas tank in pic #2 its either the picture or its got some dmg. I would give him 1000 max for it, if the engine needs all that work, and you do have to repair the rear I wouldn't go over a grand.

GL in your decision.
Yes, the body is buckled on the pass side.

[suprakid11]

its a nice car expect for the ass rapeing in the back i'd pay 2000 for it

[Larry_A]

Everyone is fixated on the rear, yet damage extends beyond. After inspecting it myself, the body needs a lot of repair to make it line up again with the tail lights, spoiler, hatch, bumper, & door, not to mention damage to the gas tank's mounting & possible damage to the gas tank.

Superficially via pics the car appears easily fixable, but dig a little & it gets clearer why the insurance company totaled the car. They pegged repairs at ~$4900.

[SupraMario]

Everyone is fixated on the rear, yet damage extends beyond. After inspecting it myself, the body needs a lot of repair to make it line up again with the tail lights, spoiler, hatch, bumper, & door, not to mention damage to the gas tank's mounting & possible damage to the gas tank.

Superficially via pics the car appears easily fixable, but dig a little & it gets clearer why the insurance company totaled the car. They pegged repairs at ~$4900.

Thats what I figured, a hit like that can do mad damage to a car. My bros maxima was hit and the guy was only going like 30 mph and it ruined the frame. When whole panels start buckling up like that, something is out of wack.

[Poodles]

I'd pay a lot more, most of the damage is cosmetic, not to mention the interior is near mint (interiors parts aren't cheap)

underhood pics are necessary for me to really judge, but it would make a great parts car...

[GotToyota?]

Looking at what you just said about the damage, I'd now say < $1000.

-Matt

[Doward]

I'd pay $750 - $1000. You're looking at it for parts, and that's about it.

[Poodles]

still, lots of high quality parts on there, a part out can get far more than that...

[got_boosted]

I know this Supra. :( It belonged to the owner of http://cygnusx1.net/ and the wonderful dude who has made the online TSRM available to us.

I say 1000-1500 because even with the damage, it's a beautiful car that, if not repairable, is worth a lot in parts. Good luck!

Collin

[Poodles]

I'd seriously rather see if it's fixable, I've seen people bring MKIV's back from far worse...

[got_boosted]

I'd seriously rather see if it's fixable, I've seen people bring MKIV's back from far worse...

The man has a point. lol

[Sar-Supra]

I'd seriously rather see if it's fixable, I've seen people bring MKIV's back from far worse...

Yeah, but it´s an MK4 - unfortunately it´s worth fixing the MK4 since the price is still high or overrated...

Back to topic: I´d pay $750-1000 bucks if you want to part it out. Fixing the whole would be too pricey IMHO.

[johnathan1]

I wouldn't sell it...definitely part it out.

If it were for sale, I would consider 2k, only because the rest of the car is in such good shape. Would the wheels be included as well?

[TheHeffNerr]

it looks like it has the same damage as mine does (did) and it's about 1500-2000 to get the back pulled and lined up again. dont think there is any frame damage, prob give him 1000-1500

[NA86.5]

750 being that is a salvage title and it needs work

[HIDPLANET]

Yeah youre not gonna get much because of the title and selling the car will be faster, but you could milk a lot more money out of the car by parting it out.

[slidebabyslide]

get a rolling chassi... swap the parts you want and you will have your car back.
It would be alot better

[Larry_A]

Attention: THE CAR HAS BEEN SLATED FOR REPAIR.

Alas, another journey down a well-trodden path begins. Only time will tell whether it was the best decision, but the decision has been made.

Thanks to everyone who participated in the poll & this discussion.

[slidebabyslide]

Oh Fo Sho........When do they start? Any body kit?

[Poodles]

thank you for not letting another supra die...

[Larry_A]

thank you for not letting another supra die...
Dude, you crack me up.

Besides, if I had decided not to fix it, I figured you'd stalk me 'til the end of time, like the guy in Scream who always keeps coming back to remind them what they did last Summer! "I know what you did!"

Late.

[Yellow 13]

If your willing to chance it you could take it to a college autobody shop or a trade school like Wyotech or UTI and see if any students are looking for a project and give them a few $$$'s for the work.

Im getting my whole car straightened, sanded, primed and painted for a $1K+the cost of paint.
(The autobody instrustors doing the painting :bigthumb: )

[Poodles]

Dude, you crack me up.

Besides, if I had decided not to fix it, I figured you'd stalk me 'til the end of time, like the guy in Scream who always keeps coming back to remind them what they did last Summer! "I know what you did!"

Late.

damn straight, the car had too much work doen to it to just waste away in a field getting picked apart and then finally crushed...

[tissimo]

1000-1500.. lots of good parts on it

[SupraMario]

1000-1500.. lots of good parts on it

Your too late, always to late...:biglaugh:

[shaeff]

glad it's not going to the scrapyard. :) i think the right decision was made.

-shaeff

[NashMan]

well buckled side coners mean bad shit so i whoudl pay dick for the car plsu salvge title

in less it for parts or a race car

so 750

[jonny87turbo]

id pay $ 1500 it has a solid body on it and the interior looks near mint condition

[SupraMario]

id pay $ 1500 it has a solid body on it and the interior looks near mint condition

did you load the pictures? It was hit in the ass hard enough to buckle the rear passenger panels near the gas tank. how is that a solid body?

[suprabad]

That my friend is a parts car...period. More trouble than it would ever be worth to fix it, and guess what?...it'll never drive right.

But, it looks like it has some pretty cherry parts on it, and that alone makes it worth having!

So I'd say to beat the shit out of the owner for price, (he wants to get rid of it like the plague I'll bet) start at $500 and hang tough on your price untill he's ready to throw you off his property, and I bet you can pick it up for $750 or less.

Now find a straight body with a blown motor, put em togther and you got a ride...cheap!

Be cruel my Supra brother.:icon_mad:

[jonny87turbo]

did you load the pictures? It was hit in the ass hard enough to buckle the rear passenger panels near the gas tank. how is that a solid body?


when i said solid body i meant the car has no rust when people say straight body means theres not many dents

[SupraMario]

when i said solid body i meant the car has no rust when people say straight body means theres not many dents

Our definitions of solid are different then:)

[Mr.Cool]

The interior is near mint and of course everything but the ass is fresh, Plus all the defect's. I would say 2500