Finding an appraiser for stolen T

[GregInAtl]

I am trying to find the real value of a 87 Turbo T that we had stolen. Edmunds and Kelley Blue Book puts the car at $4,600 which is wrong. I was sellin it for $12,000 and had much interest. Anyone know how/where to go to find a fair value?

 

[57loboy]

You may want to contact Dennis Kirban... He has a specific apprasier that he has used for similar reasons. It was mentioned in one of his e-newsletters a while back.

 

[rtviper]

Get as many examples that are for sale off of the internet. Then ask for a appraiser of specialty cars to appraise yours. Provide any pictures and receipts you have. I did this after a car of mine was stolen and received top dollar in return from the insurance co.

 

[turbota633]

KBB usually seems to low ball things, try NADA...plus from what i've seen NADA is more widely used on the business side of things(ie. acquiring a loan for a vehicle)
HTH
-Joe

 

[miked]

T's real value?

Have you tried the ****? Call between 8AM and 12:30 PM 229-244-0577. Tell them what happened. I believe Richard Lasseter does Appraisals for $85.00. It won't hurt to call and find out if they can help you. Good luck.

 

[miked]

Tahts the ****. sorry for the spelling error.

 

[GregInAtl]

After numerous calls, I found a guy in Suwanee GA that does appraisals, and is very familiar w/ the loop hole w/ T-types/turbo Ts, being valued $8,000 less than equally equipped GNs. His valuation of the car (obv sight unseen since it was stolen) w/o all the options figured is $12,500. He said it may even be a lil higher since the GA market is so strong. I'll have a full run down in a few days, and a check to boot!
NICE!

 

[nil8tr]

Can you give me his # I'am looking to get my we-4 appraised. How much did he charge you for the appraisal? Thanks Dave

 

[Blazer406]

Ditto.... send me the info.... I need to get my insurance to agree upon a value for my car...... before anything happens to it......

 

[GregInAtl]

I am using a guy named Steve Dempsey of Dempsey Appraisals, he is in Suwanee GA, and charges $200. (which is a steal considering this took me from a $4600 car to a $12,500 one) His office # is-770-205-1051

Big Thx to Dennis Kirban (Kirban Perf) for promptly returning my call and having a site that shows alot of similar sales to go off of as well.

 

[FATBOYTC88]

try to get a cpi book . cars of particular interest they list prices of special interest autos. good luck i don't think an appraiser can put a value on your auto unless it is recovered. hope you have lots of photos and documentation.