ok IF i was to sale my 83 malibu wagon... what would be a good price to set it at????? dont freak out because i dont think ima sale it but if the time came and i had to wondering what it would go for 80' 305 stock 79' th350 trans w/ shift kit 124k miles all stock interior 2 tone paint weld wheels yadda yadda thanks.
I don't know the US market much, but I'd guess at from $5,000 to $8,000, after looking at your gallery pics. One nice ride.
The February 2009 issue of the Old Cars Price Guide lists the value of an '83 Malibu station wagon in #3 condition (good, car show quality but not showroom condition) at $1,940. Now this is for a car with original, from-the-factory equipment. You've got a different engine and a different transmission, so now it's a modified vehicle, and values for those are difficult to predict because it all depends on the likes and dislikes of any potential buyer. But, as much as it's painful to say, what you can take from the OCPG values is that these cars are not high up on anyone's list of desirable collector cars, at least not yet. Station wagons in general are not as highly sought as sedans and coupes, and an '83 isn't all that old yet. If it looks good from 20 feet, runs and drives well, and generally looks clean in and out, set the price at $3,000 and see what happens.
thats if i was to sale it................................................................... i gotta guy wantin it for 3k but i dont wanna sale it yet an who cares what the books say cause i sure dont
Yeah, but the guy possibly interested in buying it might. The point is, if he believes your price is too high, he'll go find another one at a lower price. The value of any car is determined by the market, not by how much the owner loves it or how much of his blood and money he's put into it. If it's worth more to you than the market is willing to pay, then you keep it. That's a good offer.
wtf.. if the guy buys it he buys it.. im not worried about a book or market value. i dont rea the market value books but oh well i dont care really its just that simple
If you don't care, why did you start this thread in the first place? You posted a question asking people what they though your car might be worth. People have offered their opinion. If you don't like the opinions, fine, but you don't have to get all huffy about it.
im not worried about a book like u keep bringing in every comment u make..........basicly what u keep sayin in my eyes is if u go to a swap meet or carshow an see a forsale sign ur gonna go ask for the market value and if its to high then ur gonna look else where.. haha im not "huffy" about anything im just not gettin why the market n book value stuff keeps poppin up....
Hey Phantom, after I had my stroke and heart attack I got into the thought process of what to do with all the "valuable" stuff I have that probably - well, okay, for sure only - another car guy would see value in and actually be willing to pay for. The thought was I don't want my wife to have to deal with it. Once in that thought mode it got to what the heck can I get for this stuff, and then I started to think man, that money would be nice to have kicking around. Then reality hit - I need these things. They are my sanity and the things that give me motivation, keep me feeling like I'm important now that I'm no longer working, and what would I do if I didn't have them? But like you are thinking - I made a list and put what I thought values and potential who might be interested and put it away in a place I know my wife would find it if I cash out - but hopefully not before if you get my drift. So now I go out to the shop and play with my cars, drive them, and still acquire the occasional part that comes my way that is of interest, but I add it to the list, and I also update it from time to time. And yeah, there was a few parts I let go (2 348's complete and rebuilt, a 409 disassembled but ready to, a 454, an Olds 455, a 389 tri power engine complete) but I did that because with those I realized I would never tackle a project again that would require them, and that money is nice to have in the car fund. Good luck with your process and I do understand. You can't help but wonder. Barry
Our older wagons (say, anything older than 2000 or so..) are getting to be more 'special interest' vehicles. In the case of your Malibu, I don't think the books are always accurate. For one thing, too many variables... A better indicator is compable vehicles on the market. Do your own survey from as many sources as you can, adjust for differences in condition, equipment, etc. That should give you a better idea. The more 'samples' you have of other vehicles, the better. You also don't have to confine your survey to your year only. Anything '78 - '83 should work.
I agree with what Krash is saying. As for "the book says"...I hate seller who go by this. We all have seen total roach wagons sell for big $$$ and we're shocked that big money was paid. We also have seen real nice cared for wagons sell for next to nothing. Any car is only worth what some on will pay for it. I have clearly learned that location is a magor factor to a cars worth. My beater Crewzer, I paid $500, thats what it was advertized at, so thats what it's worth. It's condition is a hell of alot better than some wagons just like mine that I have seen sold for upwards of 2 grand....I would'nt have even looked at my wagon if that was the asking price. You said that you were offered 3 grand.......if some one offered me 3 grand cash in hand today.....I'd be looking for my next daily driver wagon, but thats me. I think n the back of your mind you mite be interested in selling or you would'nt have started this thread. Some buyers live by the book prices, so eaze up on them, you did ask the question so don't get upset about an answer
