FS: 38K 1992 Claret LS-L
 

This car is in awesome condition. Non-molested, no mods, just like it came from the factory. Rarely ever driven in the past 4 years but it has always been started up and let run at least twice a month.

State SVX is in: New York

Year: 1992

VIN: JF1CX3531NH105898

Model: LS-L

Paint Color: Claret

Interior Color: Grey Leather/Suede

Miles: 38K

Location: Long Island, NY

Options: Rear Spoiler

AWD or FWD: AWD

Modifications: None

Engine Condition: Excellent

Maintenance Records: Should have complete records including original bill of sale.

Transmission condition: Excellent

Glass condition: Excellent

Type of wheels: OEM alloys

Interior condition: Excellent

Body condition: Excellent

Comments about the car: Second owner...Seatbelts are out of sync, sunroof sticks when popping up and 2 very small rust spots on front passenger fender/wheel well. Brake rotors were resurfaced, system drained and replaced brake fluid in 2008.

Price: $7950

Call (516)322-2060 for any questions or to take a look at the car.

Re: FS: Mint 38K 1992 Claret LS-L
 

VIN Please :)

Re: FS: Mint 38K 1992 Claret LS-L
 

Updated original post with VIN#.

Re: FS: Mint 38K 1992 Claret LS-L
 

No interest in probably one of the best condition SVX's out there? I'm no expert on these cars but the price seems very reasonable if not cheap for what it is.

Any feedback as to why no inquiries?

Re: FS: Mint 38K 1992 Claret LS-L
 

The economy doesn't help. SVXs aren't really popular cars and most members here already have SVX(s). I think if most had the extra money, this car would be already sold I'm sure.

Good luck with the sale.

Re: FS: Mint 38K 1992 Claret LS-L
 

Bumping up this thread. You will not find a better condition SVX.

Re: FS: Mint 38K 1992 Claret LS-L
 

free bump.

why selling it?

Re: FS: Mint 38K 1992 Claret LS-L
 

FYI

Kelly Blue Book

Excellent : ZIP 21206

$5,820

Looks new, is in excellent mechanical condition and needs no reconditioning.
Never had any paint or body work and is free of rust.
Clean title history and will pass a smog and safety inspection.
Engine compartment is clean, with no fluid leaks and is free of any wear or visible defects.
Complete and verifiable service records.
Less than 5% of all used vehicles fall into this category.

Re: FS: Mint 38K 1992 Claret LS-L
 

What Henry stated +

1. The transmissions in the '92 had failure issues and were replaced under warranty when they failed. While the low mileage on this car is fantastic, it also brings into question how long it will be before the trans does go.

2. Pics of the "small rust spots"?

3. How long has the car actually "stood" between being driven for any length of time? This will impact the condition of the struts (seals take a set and then start leaking when exercised) and the exhaust system (moisture = rust)

Thanks.
-Bill

Re: FS: Mint 38K 1992 Claret LS-L
 

Minor visible rust issues generally means significant rust in many places. Rust is really a price killer no matter how many miles. Just my opinion.

Lee

Re: FS: Mint 38K 1992 Claret LS-L
 

I agree! My little rust spots involved replacing both doors and fixing other rust spots. If you have rust spots there is most likely much more damage that is not visible and body work is very expensive if done correctly. Good luck with your sale.

Ray

Re: FS: Mint 38K 1992 Claret LS-L
 

Agreed about the rust, BUT, I also think his price is not out of line. I would consider that to be a nice car, and there aren't many nice examples left.

Fixing the body rust on my SVX (43,000 miles) involved welding in lots of new metal and repainting the entire lower portion of the car. It wasn't inexpensive, but at the mileage, the car was worth saving. I now have a stunning low mileage svx. To a real fan, this may even be priceless.

Re: FS: Mint 38K 1992 Claret LS-L
 

I'd also like to add that book value is absolutely meaningless in both directions. I sell cars for thousands below and thousands above book all the time, none of which are priced unreasonably.

Re: FS: Mint 38K 1992 Claret LS-L
 

I posted this car for sale on behalf of my father since he's not really into the interwebs. We originally purchased the car to drive in the winter because at that time I think we had an AMG C32 and my car is an MR2. Then he decided to get an extra set of wheels and snow tires for the AMG. Too many cars, not enough people to drive them anymore. I'd like to keep it for when I don't live in NYC but it's better off with an owner who can get some use out of it. And I get my spot back in the driveway for my car. My MR2 has been sitting on the street under a tree for several years.

KBB means next to nothing. The car is worth what someone will pay for it. My MR2's KBB value is probably half of what someone might pay.

All I can say to this is that the car was never abused when it was driven. Do tranny coolers help with this issue?

I will get some pictures of the rust.

I don't really know but I'm guessing a couple of months maybe. The most amount of time it was driven since we've had it was probably when I drove it to Devens, Mass for an SCCA National Tour event in 2008. As much as I wanted to autocross the car at least once, I never did. Rust in the exhaust shouldn't be an issue as the car is started and run pretty frequently.

The rust on the car could certainly be more that one can see with the naked eye. We have nothing to hide about the condition of the car and we aren't looking to rip anyone off. I will get some more pictures so potential buyers can see for themselves. Anyone who is seriously interested in the car is free to make an offer on the price and/or call the number above and talk to my father about the car.

Re: FS: Mint 38K 1992 Claret LS-L
 

Body rust is just part of the problem. A car with rust is extremely difficult to work on as every single exposed bolt is rusted.

Lee