How much do you think this is worth?

Thomas1 · #1 22-04-2007, 03:26 PM

Just want to know what people think this might be worth? I'm considering buying it and converting my car to manual, just want to know whats the max price it SHOULD be worth...

Cheers

http://www.manheimfowles.com.au/find...rm=view_detail

STEALTHY™ · #2 22-04-2007, 03:37 PM

i couldn't see anything, you have to be registered to see pics obviously

what was it?

Thomas1 · #3 22-04-2007, 03:39 PM

Oops. My bad. Will try and fix it now

Edit: Should be working now.........

1vngal · #4 22-04-2007, 03:46 PM

Well, it's listed as a repairable write-off, but I'd only buy it for parts. Chances are it'd cost you too much to repair.

But, to buy any commodore from auction is a battle. Especially from the Salvage auctions. Everyone wants them, and most of the time your bidding again wreckers. They usually go for more than they are worth.

That one will go for anywhere between $800 and $1,200, maybe even more. But thats the price bracket I've seen them usually go for.

Thomas1 · #5 22-04-2007, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 1vngal

Well, it's listed as a repairable write-off, but I'd only buy it for parts. Chances are it'd cost you too much to repair.

But, to buy any commodore from auction is a battle. Especially from the Salvage auctions. Everyone wants them, and most of the time your bidding again wreckers. They usually go for more than they are worth.

That one will go for anywhere between $800 and $1,200, maybe even more. But thats the price bracket I've seen them usually go for.

Yeah I'm only going to buy it as a donor car for a manual conversion. I would be happy to pay anything up to $1000 for it. Hopefully there isn't too much interest in it

STEALTHY™ · #6 22-04-2007, 03:55 PM

I can pretty much be sure it'd go for more than 1000 if a wrecker is bidding on it. They will see over $4000 potential in wrecking that car.

The gearbox being the most expensive part, which they'd sell at near on 3000, plus the motor (maybe more if its an ecotec, assuming it is being a 97)

Even if you were to get it for 2000, you'd still make money back selling the motor and your old auto (maybe even put the tans in the wreck, and see how cheap you can get the panels for it.

Thomas1 · #7 22-04-2007, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by STEALTHY

Even if you were to get it for 2000, you'd still make money back selling the motor and your old auto (maybe even put the tans in the wreck, and see how cheap you can get the panels for it.

Yeah. I don't mind paying that because as you say I could get some money back for the motor and my auto, plus selling of some other parts. Hopefully I'l go check it out tomorrow, I think the bidding ends tuesday morning sometime.....

1vngal · #8 22-04-2007, 04:11 PM

I didn't realise it was manual, and coz it is ,it'll go well over the $1,200 I first suggested. Another hint it to see which lot number it is. The later in the auction it comes up, the better your chances. Most people have either got what they came for, spent their money, or missed out on what they wanted and ****ed off home.

STEALTHY™ · #9 22-04-2007, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 1vngal

I didn't realise it was manual, and coz it is ,it'll go well over the $1,200 I first suggested. Another hint it to see which lot number it is. The later in the auction it comes up, the better your chances. Most people have either got what they came for, spent their money, or missed out on what they wanted and ****ed off home.

haha, not sure if he edited it, but when i read the first post i read it as he wanted to get that car and convert it.

Thomas1 · #10 22-04-2007, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 1vngal

I didn't realise it was manual, and coz it is ,it'll go well over the $1,200 I first suggested. Another hint it to see which lot number it is. The later in the auction it comes up, the better your chances. Most people have either got what they came for, spent their money, or missed out on what they wanted and ****ed off home.

I'm pretty sure it's an online auction.....because it's located in leongatha. I tried calling the auction coordinator, but no answer (it is sunday). I'm going to call first thing tomoro and see what the bids are up to *fingers crossed*

samuels · #11 22-04-2007, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Thomas1

Just want to know what people think this might be worth? I'm considering buying it and converting my car to manual, just want to know whats the max price it SHOULD be worth...

Cheers

http://www.manheimfowles.com.au/find...rm=view_detail

depends on the day really....you would be looking any where from $800.00-$2500.00,as it looks an easy repairer

1vngal · #12 22-04-2007, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by STEALTHY

haha, not sure if he edited it, but when i read the first post i read it as he wanted to get that car and convert it.

I dont think he did, I have a habit of only half reading the post, and then looking at the link.

I just saw the first question, and then the link to the Auction site ans thought "ooooh...." and off I went. lol