Worth $1300?

[davew833]

I'm looking at a '93 AE with a failing trans. (won't shift out of 2nd. gear but drives). 187k miles. Body in good condition except for clearcoat failing on the roof & some chips on the spoiler, interior fair with tears in the driver's seat and the ecsaine on the door panels has been replaced with REAL suede that doesn't match very well(!). Seller says car has a replacement engine with under 100k and referred me to the mechanic that did the work, also new timing belt, new brakes/rotors, rebuilt ABS system, New tires (wrong size- too tall!). Seller wants $1300, I offered him $800 and he flatly refused. What do you say- is it worth asking price? I'd love to have an AE, I think.

[SilverSpear]

Well it needs paint, mechanical repairs & interior TLC. How bad you like to have an AE? Especially that you are SVX-less...

I say if you insist, get back to him with a $1100 offer... something in between.

[michael]

Wrong sized tires might be why the trans isn't working properly

[RojoRocket]

I'm with Danny on this. Offer something in the middle. This looks like a prime candidate for a black roof/trunk and wing respray! Meanwhile, have someone with some experience with the car look at the tranny. That's key to worth of the car imho. If you should pick up this car I have all F&R seats (no tears), belts, etc from my '93 available.

Glenn

[LetItSnow]

Originally Posted by michael

Wrong sized tires might be why the trans isn't working properly

If the tires are all the same size, this really shouldn't be a factor.

[TomsSVX]

Its a whole car, it is worth 1300 with no trans at all.

Tom

[svxfiles]

Originally Posted by LetItSnow

If the tires are all the same size, this really shouldn't be a factor.

Unless the tires are taller than stock!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:ro lleyes:

[davew833]

Oh, they're DEFINITELY taller than stock! They look like the tires on my Outback.