Turbo Coupe price July 06, 2008, 07:10:44 PM What would any of you guys expect to pay for a rust free 1987 thunderbird turbo coupe with 133,xxx miles and a possible bad tranny. It may just need a seal, but it may be more complicated. When I say rust free, the undercarraige looks almost new. Its a little dirty, but there is no rust. The only rust I have found after looking at the car twice was a little bubbling under the passenger side rear quarter molding and a small amount on the hood. Something was dropped on the hood, and the paint chipped off. So the bare metal is rusting. Its also an auto. :(Interrior is alright, outside color is the original dark blue. Car runs and drives. Looking for the imput of you guys, who obviously own these cars and know what they are worth.Thanks, John Quote Selected
Turbo Coupe price Reply #1 – July 06, 2008, 07:54:40 PM I gave $300 for mine and it was in poor shape with some rust and 147,xxx miles. so that would be a starting point for me. does the current owner know what they want or need out of it? Quote Selected
Turbo Coupe price Reply #2 – July 06, 2008, 07:58:36 PM Its fully road worthy to be honest. They aren't parting it out. Quote Selected
Turbo Coupe price Reply #3 – July 07, 2008, 12:15:21 AM Well, location can be everything, but I just paid $500 for 40k original mile 88 TC w/auto trans. Car was located in CA. So absolutely no rust anywhere. Downside to this car, some fading on the red upholstery, the PRC system has "issues" and there is a dent on the trail edge of the driver's rear wheel well.In your case, I would say, tally up how much it will cost for you to fix the transmission and anything else you know is wrong with the car. Then figure out how much you are willing to spend on top of that to get the car. Simple math will then dictate, regardless what the seller wants for their car, how much you should offer. Quote Selected
Turbo Coupe price Reply #4 – July 18, 2008, 07:37:47 PM What ArizonaTC said, plus 1. Location, location, location. Look around MA and see how many rust free 20 year old cars you find. Then see how many 87/88 TCs you find. Then see how many rust free 87/88 TCs you find. My guess is you'll look a long time to find another one. I'm sure they're out there, just not real common. You have to take that into consideration too. Quote Selected
Turbo Coupe price Reply #5 – July 18, 2008, 07:44:38 PM Bye the one I got I know the car well.Thats the best deal. Quote Selected
Turbo Coupe price Reply #6 – July 18, 2008, 10:31:10 PM Can you post some pics? I'm sure you'll get more feedback with some pics of the interior and exterior. Quote Selected
Turbo Coupe price Reply #7 – July 19, 2008, 10:27:43 AM The value difference between a Southern rust free car and a Northern car with hardly any rust is pretty big, especially when both cars are up North. Rust is like cancer. It can spread and you don't know how bad it is until it's too late. Any rust is a serious "devaluator" Quote Selected
Turbo Coupe price Reply #8 – July 25, 2008, 08:21:38 PM I paid $1000.00 for mine but it got a 5 speed manual, and has had a Top End rebuild, New Turbo a year ago and the car sat fo 9 of those months , Port and Polished Head, Comp Cam, Light weight Aluminum Radiator Has around 2,500 miles on them, Premier Sound System, Kenwood CD Player, Pioneer 6 Speakers,Red Velor seats, But Needs Tires Y-Pipe and inspection and the paint was not in the best shape What do Yall think Do Yall think I get ripped of. Let me know. Quote Selected
Turbo Coupe price Reply #9 – July 31, 2008, 01:16:06 PM Quote from: ArizonaTC;226203Well, location can be everything, but I just paid $500 for 40k original mile 88 TC w/auto trans. Car was located in CA. So absolutely no rust anywhere. Downside to this car, some fading on the red upholstery, the PRC system has "issues" and there is a dent on the trail edge of the driver's rear wheel well.In your case, I would say, tally up how much it will cost for you to fix the transmission and anything else you know is wrong with the car. Then figure out how much you are willing to spend on top of that to get the car. Simple math will then dictate, regardless what the seller wants for their car, how much you should offer.wow nice ride!::burnout: Quote Selected
Turbo Coupe price Reply #10 – August 01, 2008, 01:29:08 AM Quote from: rancheronut;230029wow nice ride!::burnout:Thank-you.Now if I can just get the A/C fixed. Quote Selected
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