Used car prices - Page 14

slowsnake · 20-08-2021, 05:23 PM

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When I was young a stupid I was the same, bloke I worked with asked me when I was going to change out my ON/OFF switch for an accelerator

Had to laugh dude, my old man wouldn't let me get even a 250cc bike, he said "son, you'll only own it for 5 minutes, the time it takes to get from the motor registry to half way home"

He was right too, I was freeking mad, there was one speed for me, flat out, in or on anything, including girls...

Cheers Billy

rare ss · 20-08-2021, 03:54 PM

For those playing at home

Last EVER XR6T BT1

MITCHAY · 20-08-2021, 04:51 PM

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For those playing at home

Last EVER XR6T BT1

https://www.drive.com.au/news/last-f...p-for-auction/

Bossxr8 · 20-08-2021, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by rare ss

For those playing at home

Last EVER XR6T BT1

BT1? That’s a commodore thing

MITCHAY · 20-08-2021, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Bossxr8

BT1? That’s a commodore thing

I'm glad I was not the only that was thinking it didn't make any sense

rare ss · 23-08-2021, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Bossxr8

BT1? That’s a commodore thing

sorry, I've got a foot in both camps.. was worth it

the_scotsman · 01-09-2021, 11:07 PM

Haven't really followed the market of late, but I know the Falcon is generally worth a bit more these days.

I'm about to renew my insurance. Last year the max agreed value was 28k. This years it's 35k

Despite being a year older, it's apparently worth potentially 7k more. Almost tempting to sell it to fund a Mustang GT purchase, but alas, it's still a little out of budget reach for now.

**DJM83** · 02-09-2021, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by the_scotsman

Haven't really followed the market of late, but I know the Falcon is generally worth a bit more these days.

I'm about to renew my insurance. Last year the max agreed value was 28k. This years it's 35k

Despite being a year older, it's apparently worth potentially 7k more. Almost tempting to sell it to fund a Mustang GT purchase, but alas, it's still a little out of budget reach for now.

That's exactly what happened to me. Mine went up 5.5k this year vs last.

JasonACT · 21-08-2021, 01:00 AM

$45,750 now.

Mine's only got 53K on it, not 86K!, time for me to buy a new daily!

Wow, that's just crazy.

Franco Cozzo · 21-08-2021, 03:20 PM

Nissan Figaro is absolutely ridiculously priced for some reason, couple years ago they were $10K.

Citroënbender · 21-08-2021, 08:58 PM

Yes, incomprehensible for what they (Figari) are!

Calamity is powering on, looks like one of “ours” is in the ring there, and a couple of the regular traders.

slowsnake · 23-08-2021, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Franco Cozzo

Nissan Figaro is absolutely ridiculously priced for some reason, couple years ago they were $10K.

Can you elaborate on what you think that reason may be Franco!
Could it of been owned by someone famous maybe?....am thinking Kylie not Britney, lol...

I am fair dinkum, not joshing!

Cheers Billy

roKWiz · 23-08-2021, 06:03 PM

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Could it of been owned by someone famous maybe?

Cheers Billy

I think Noddy had one.

Franco Cozzo · 28-08-2021, 11:01 AM

Double post uleh

Yellow_Festiva · 28-08-2021, 10:55 AM

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Nissan Figaro is absolutely ridiculously priced for some reason, couple years ago they were $10K.

I've actually wanted one for a while. Yes, prices are crazy.

May be worth looking into sourcing and importing one yourself rather than one that's landed and registered?

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Franco Cozzo · 28-08-2021, 10:58 AM

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I've actually wanted one for a while. Yes, prices are crazy.

May be worth looking into sourcing and importing one yourself rather than one that's landed and registered?

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I think because of their age there wouldn't be any left in Japan,

All that 1990s stuff is very rare on the ground in Japan it seems, as soon as something of interest becomes eligible for import into other countries there's a huge rush out then they're all gone, like JZS171 Toyota Crown, they're virtually impossible to find now in Japan.

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Can you elaborate on what you think that reason may be Franco!
Could it of been owned by someone famous maybe?....am thinking Kylie not Britney, lol...

I am fair dinkum, not joshing!

Cheers Billy

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Yellow_Festiva · 28-08-2021, 11:04 AM

I shouldn't have deleted all my carsales price fluctuation emails..

Makes for some funny reading...

There is this Ariel Atom looking thing for sale..

Listed at 60 or 70k, then price rise to $120k, now dropped to $49k.

Same thing happened with a jacked up older yellow hilux.

For sale for months at around $13k yet almost weekly price adjustments for several hundred $??

I get the idea of adjusting a price for the market but what is the rational of going up and down $500 each few weeks???

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Franco Cozzo · 28-08-2021, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Yellow_Festiva

I shouldn't have deleted all my carsales price fluctuation emails..

Makes for some funny reading...

There is this Ariel Atom looking thing for sale..

Listed at 60 or 70k, then price rise to $120k, now dropped to $49k.

Same thing happened with a jacked up older yellow hilux.

For sale for months at around $13k yet almost weekly price adjustments for several hundred $??

I get the idea of adjusting a price for the market but what is the rational of going up and down $500 each few weeks???

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I've got the Lebonator up at $20K for ****s and giggles and I've had a few hits and phone calls, and one salty bloke who just messaged to say the price is absolutely ridiculous (which it is

)

Seems to interest Gen X potential buyers, they seem to be in their 40s/50s who are chasing VR/VS from the calls I've had.

One guy was looking for a stock one, ex Commonwealth Car, did you even read the very detailed ad and look through the 40+ photos? I talked him out of buying my car keep looking bro

I don't mind the salty blokes messaging because once people start messaging you on carsales it sends alerts to the people who have it saved about 'interest is increasing' and suddenly I get phone calls and messages.

I don't really want to let it go, but if someone offers ridiculous money I will hence OTT listing on carsales

Pis-ton broke · 01-09-2021, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Franco Cozzo

I've got the Lebonator up at $20K for ****s and giggles..........l

i was thinking about doing this with my landcrusier, but call it " fishing for idiots"

Yellow_Festiva · 03-09-2021, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Yellow_Festiva

I shouldn't have deleted all my carsales price fluctuation emails..

Makes for some funny reading...

There is this Ariel Atom looking thing for sale..

Listed at 60 or 70k, then price rise to $120k, now dropped to $49k.

Same thing happened with a jacked up older yellow hilux.

For sale for months at around $13k yet almost weekly price adjustments for several hundred $??

I get the idea of adjusting a price for the market but what is the rational of going up and down $500 each few weeks???

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When you say 'street legal Go-Cart' I'm sure this this is as close as you can get.

The seller isn't doing themselves any favours with their pricing structure.

Shame it only has one seat. That as a 2 seater would have been amazing to have in the garage.

Dr Smith · 02-09-2021, 07:01 PM

So by the time my wife's Escape arrives the dealer will be handing over the Escape, taking the keys to our trade-in Territory and giving me a receipt for the $4K eft they just processed into my bank account

MercuryT · 02-09-2021, 08:28 PM

That yellow GTS-R Commo looked absolutely sh'thouse when released.

Surprisingly, it actually looks even more horrible as the years have aged.

Why anyone would desire that car is beyond my understanding.

**DJM83** · 02-09-2021, 10:01 PM

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That yellow GTS-R Commo looked absolutely sh'thouse when released.

Surprisingly, it actually looks even more horrible as the years have aged.

Why anyone would desire that car is beyond my understanding.

I do agree, it's not a looker.
But I think the biggest talking point was more the donk. Blueprinted and all
It wasn't until VX was it's torque figure matched.
From front on its hard to argue it looks bad, until side on and rear.

I liked it because it hadnt had the LS thrown at it to make power, it had the good ol 5L that had gotten a fair massage back then to make the power it had. So for me that makes it special.

ford71V8 · 02-09-2021, 10:28 PM

73 Celica popped up on marketplace last night for $7.5k. No reg but running
Sold before i had a chance to even think about it....gone in minutes.

Yellow_Festiva · 03-09-2021, 11:42 AM

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73 Celica popped up on marketplace last night for $7.5k. No reg but running
Sold before i had a chance to even think about it....gone in minutes.

Yep... got to be fast. There was a nicely restored Daihatsu 360X (Kei car) for sale down in Melbourne for $8k. Gone before I could arrange a tow.

Could have easily got a few $K more if they wanted.

ford71V8 · 03-09-2021, 03:20 PM

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Yep... got to be fast. There was a nicely restored Daihatsu 360X (Kei car) for sale down in Melbourne for $8k. Gone before I could arrange a tow.

Could have easily got a few $K more if they wanted.

I'd still like to go and inspect what I am about to consider buying but seems others are prepared to dive in without an inspection.
Seeing the same with properties.
Maybe my 7.5k is worth more to me than the other guy....I'll miss out but at least I wont feel the pain of buying a mistake due to that pressure.

MercuryT · 03-09-2021, 03:47 PM

Whilst Holden and to a degree Ford prices have risen dramatically, if a Euro fan there's amazing deals out there.

The massive rise of Holden crap in particular has meant bargains exist for much better cars imo.

Smoke Pursuit · 03-09-2021, 03:48 PM

FGX Sprint just went from 55k agreed value to 80k with a phone call.

Bossxr8 · 03-09-2021, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by DJM83

I do agree, it's not a looker.
But I think the biggest talking point was more the donk. Blueprinted and all
It wasn't until VX was it's torque figure matched.
From front on its hard to argue it looks bad, until side on and rear.

I liked it because it hadnt had the LS thrown at it to make power, it had the good ol 5L that had gotten a fair massage back then to make the power it had. So for me that makes it special.

The blueprinted engine was optional. A very expensive option, like 10k. Cars that got that engine had HRT enhanced stickers on the front guards.

I remember Wheels testing one, and it was actually slower than the standard one

Dr Smith · 03-09-2021, 05:54 PM

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The blueprinted engine was optional. A very expensive option, like 10k. Cars that got that engine had HRT enhanced stickers on the front guards.

I remember Wheels testing one, and it was actually slower than the standard one

There was a lot of funny business going on with press fleet cars back in the day. I remember once an SS posted faster figures than a HSV model with the writer commenting the engine was "stronger" then he remembered....plus when the BA rumours started coming out, news leaked of it's 260kW output but no-one knew how much weight gain also took place due to much greater body strength blunting some of the performance gain ...and over in the "red corner" suddenly Holden's press fleet started posting greater performance numbers than previous versions.