Posted by Craig Selvey on April 19, 1998 at 10:26:31:
In Reply to: Re: For Sale: 1974 Maverick 4Dr posted by T.L. on April 19, 1998 at 02:58:19:
: That's WAAYYY too much to ask for a '74 four-door, six cylinder (you can ask however much you want but it ain't worth it). It's worth about $600 MAX (and that's only if it's in good condition). What's up with all these four-doors, guys?...
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: : 1974 4-door Maverick for Sale. Newly rebuilt 250 I-6. Runs good, minor rust. $1250 OBO.
: : Call (816) 229-9288 after 6 pm M-F or all day on weekends. Kansas City, MO
Let me chime in on this!!
Keep in mind the '57 Chevy guys were saying the same thing 20 years ago. Now, even '57 Chevy 4-doors are bringing a hefty price, but of course, not as high as the two door.
First of all, I would compare this $1200 car to say a car my friend just bought, a $1200 1989 Dodge Colt. Which is the better buy as far as a "daily driver"? I would go with the Maverick. It's easy to work on, it has a rebuilt engine, it's an automatic, I'm guessing (versus the Colt which is a 5-speed). The Maverick is a lot roomier, probably rides a tad better, and even maybe a little safer. And five years from now, the Mavderick will still be worth $1200, while the Colt will be worth $500. By the Way, a few days after he bought the Colt, it broke a CV joint, something a Maverick would never do.
I think the key to the price on this car is that you have to compare it to what else can be bought for $1200 out there. As a classic car, it might not be worth $1200, but as far as a daily driver, you can't beat it.
Finally, as the old saying goes, it's worth whatever somebody is willing to pay for it.