Posted by T.L. on April 19, 1998 at 14:48:47:
In Reply to: Classic cars... posted by paulie on April 19, 1998 at 11:20:49:
I've seen a picture of your car Paulie. It's a cherry two-door, right? You guys have made some valid points (I'd DEFINATELY take a Maverick over a Colt any day). But there's one fact you can't ignore; four-doors are UGLY (I know, I know--beauty is in the eye of the beholder...). And don't forget--Mavericks don't appreciate (like Mustangs). My dad bought my '73 2-door V-8 w/68,000mi., power steering, automatic, A/C, cloth seats and dual sport mirrors (basicly a loaded Maverick) for $1300.00 way back in 1981. The car hasn't appreciated any since then although I've put about $3,000 more into it and plan to put another $4000 in before I'm finished. Bluebook says it's only worth $600 (yeah, right). I'm not trying to offend anyone, -just stating a fact. If someone has a mint condition 4-door with low mileage that belonged to a little old lady who never drove it, then by all means should they preserve it. But don't waste your time & money restoring a 4-door "junker".
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: : Let me chime in on this!!
: Me too!
: : Keep in mind the '57 Chevy guys were saying the same thing 20 years ago. Now, even '57 Chevy 4-doors are bringing a hefty price, but of course, not as high as the two door.
: Yeah... depends on the condition... There is a place east of here that sell "classic cars", (it's a drrrrooooolllll* store), everything from restorables from 500$ to a really rare mustang fro $30,000
: I have been offerd $2,000 for my Maverick....
: : 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.
: But, it depends on the person... alot of people tend to look at cars rather half hazzardly....
: : 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.
: It also depends on where you live... In my area, a majority of the Mavericks on the road are "beaters" (but by God they're still running!!) It seems that everyone who wants an old Ford want a mustang...
: : Finally, as the old saying goes, it's worth whatever somebody is willing to pay for it.
: True.... hold on though.. you might be able to get it...