is this car worth it ? $13K

[10wetwillys]

1987 Buick Turbo T This is a 1987 Buick Turbo T, 3.8 V6 Turbocharged in excellent condition, Owned since 1996, High quality base coat clear coat paint job in original gray color, no rust, no dents or scratches, mostly stock some performance mods New Hooker exhaust, modified stock inter-cooler, 62 mm throttle body, alcohol injection, modified stock turbo, 3 down pipe. Transmission rebuilt with heavy duty parts, Strong engine has new valve springs, new double roller timing chain. AC was converted to 134a may require a recharge , Ready to drive needs nothing else.

 

[10wetwillys]

and the car has 140,000 mile

 

[87GNT]

JPEG's are opening up really tiny..not able to see all the pics...You can buy a Turbo Regal or GN with less miles for under 13k

 

[10wetwillys]

ok thanks
heres the ad
https://nh.craigslist.org/cto/4904037261.html

 

[Gothmog]

and the car has 140,000 mile

$10k tops with that mileage

 

[onefastgn]

X2 under 10k....going to need some kind of rebuild pretty soon at 140K .

 

[onefastgn]

X2 under 10k....going to need some kind of rebuild pretty soon at 140K .

After looking at the car it may be worth the 10K maybe a bit more if it checks out good. Clean car with nice paint is a big savings...my base strip and paints are $8000.00 to give you an Idea. Plus i's a Turbo T.

 

[87GNT]

ok thanks
heres the ad
https://nh.craigslist.org/cto/4904037261.html

Very nice T...Looks to have been taken cared off. I agree with 10k TOPS. IMO...Perhaps offer 9K and go from there

 

[TURBOTIMMER]

Offer him less and tell him to keep the wheels. Nice car, though.

 

[fast86gn]

I would agree keep the wheels "yuck" If the car has been well maintained it might be worth close to that? I might go 11,500.00 These cars are not getting any cheaper! Another 10 years and that price might double who knows?

 

[Pronto]

1987 Buick Turbo T This is a 1987 Buick Turbo T, 3.8 V6 Turbocharged in excellent condition, Owned since 1996, High quality base coat clear coat paint job in original gray color, no rust, no dents or scratches, mostly stock some performance mods New Hooker exhaust, modified stock inter-cooler, 62 mm throttle body, alcohol injection, modified stock turbo, 3 down pipe. Transmission rebuilt with heavy duty parts, Strong engine has new valve springs, new double roller timing chain. AC was converted to 134a may require a recharge , Ready to drive needs nothing else.

So is that yours? Chrome with sport mirrors? That's 2 towns over from me. Never seen it. I know of a GN that's about mile away from that location.

 

[TURBOTIMMER]

and the car has 140,000 mile

Yeah, and I wouldn't worry too much about miles if the car is mostly stock. The motor in my old 177k mile T looked brand new inside when I pulled it to fix oil leaks. Nylon timing gear, too.

 

[V6sleeper]

9k with the wheels 11.5 without them...lol

 

[standupjskiguy]

It looks good and with mods running 11.86, it's quick.
I think it could be worth 13K.
My experience is CL pictures make everything look better than what it really is.
You need to go see it in person. Take it for a drive and see how it runs and drives.
I'd look at the underside especially the frame behind the rear tires.
If it is clean underneath with no heavy rust, you could offer him 12K.
You could also pay to have a mechanic inspect it and give an opinion too.

 

[corsair231]

Is it worth 13K?

Yes, if you are the seller.

No, if you're the buyer.

I don't think it is that unreasonable.

Seriously, you have to look at the car for what it is. Does it meet 100% of your expectations or are you going to have to change a lot of things to make it your vision of what a turbo Buick should be? How much money and time are you going to have to spend to get it where you want? Provided everything is in good shape on this car could you take a lesser car for half as much and have it just as good for the same end amount? Could you build the same car for the same money? If you are not sure what you want does it illicit emotions when you see it and hear it? Does it speak to you? Only when you can answer these kind of questions can you decide if it is worth the asking price.

 

[fast86gn]

Is it worth 13K?

Yes, if you are the seller.

No, if you're the buyer.

I don't think it is that unreasonable.

Seriously, you have to look at the car for what it is. Does it meet 100% of your expectations or are you going to have to change a lot of things to make it your vision of what a turbo Buick should be? How much money and time are you going to have to spend to get it where you want? Provided everything is in good shape on this car could you take a lesser car for half as much and have it just as good for the same end amount? Could you build the same car for the same money? If you are not sure what you want does it illicit emotions when you see it and hear it? Does it speak to you? Only when you can answer these kind of questions can you decide if it is worth the asking price.

Agree.

But don't be the guy that post up "Looking for a decent driver GN for 5K or less" Ain't happening!

 

[Brandon#]

I never found a ~$10k TR that didn't need a paint job (~$5k+).

 

[2QUICK2B6]

wow 8k basic strip an paint local guy here is in many Donk an lowrider mags .... 8k is that frame off ?

its worth 13 if no rust. Id check compression ... offer him 10.5

 

[Pronto]

Crickets from op...

 

[2QUICK2B6]

I just paid 12,500 for a fridge . Subzero