posted 07-27-2004 08:02 PM                    

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Originally posted by Tytanium-K:
Well, I don't blame anyone for not wanting to share what price they paid for their Prowler...it's as personal as you want it to be...but, in looking at a Purple '99 on eBay (item just ended), I know for a fact (Texastoys.com) wants $30,995 cuz that's what it's listed for on autotrader, but, the highest bid was $25,000 [basically what I kinda think it's worth w/12k miles] and Reserve wasn't met! So, does it all boil down to greed? I.E., wanting it now? Is the Prowla worth $31k? Should they 'deal' and accept less? Is it all one big crapshoot? Kinda like life itself? I'm just rambling, I know, and I haven't even had any coffee tonight! Guess I'm just asking out loud, what's reasonable to pay? What's a good deal? What's not a good deal? Maybe I'm asking for guidelines--now that I have one which 'I' feel I got a great deal on ($25K)! Maybe such a good deal, I won't be able to duplicate? Maybe I shouldn't have even started this thread--but--if other newbies read it...I think they'll identify. Maybe some of the rest of you, also, perhaps considering a 2nd Prowler & wondering yourselves, hey, what kinda guidelines should I judge the car vs price on. Sorry if none of this made any sense. I can always come back & edit it down to zilch/zip/nada! But, maybe...I've got a valid question? Huh?
Just Tytanium-K

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Tytanium-K,

here is what i think:

So, does it all boil down to greed? YES

what's reasonable to pay? That is a Hard one but I think having owned a 2000 black, woodward and a black-tie if you can get 97 pr 99 in mid 20's that is A good deal as long as it has low miles. 00 to 02 are good deals in low 30's.

Go and buy alex's orange for 31k... can't go wrong...

posted 07-27-2004 09:10 PM                    

I have to agree with above posts - DavidN 'bout summed it up pretty good with :

"97 pr 99 in mid 20's that is A good deal as long as it has low miles. 00 to 02 are good deals in low 30's", unless of course you get a 'new', untitled one you probably looking at mid, upper 30's !

posted 07-31-2004 03:33 PM                  

AC is right a car is only worth what someone will pay for it and what someone will sell it for!

Don't put off buying one or you will not experience some of the best times of your life. Right now I would pay $35,000 for the same car. Who knows maybe $40,000 in a few more years. The more nice people I meet on POA and it's events and the more fun I have driving it only increases the value for me.

posted 07-31-2004 05:56 PM                  

We don't believe anyone that bought a Prowler and then wants to sell it can be considered greedy.

Take for example the dealers that asked $60K -$75K for the first Prowlers that MSRP was $39K - that is what I would consider greedy.

Hey, we're going to ask for as much as we want and then negotiate and see what we can get. I don't believe that is any way being greedy. You got to have someone that wants the car in the first place or you can ask $1 and if nobody wants the car then you won't even get that price.

The price is determined by the position of the seller, if he needs the money then yes you can negotiate, if he doesn't need the money you'll have to pay his asking price or he won't sell it to you! Just think if all the Prowler owners now didn't need to sell their cars, then think of the higher prices they would bring.

If I SELL my Prowler for $100K (which is not too much higher than what I would like) , both the buyer and I'll be happy and that is all that matters.

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posted 07-31-2004 06:53 PM                  

A car is worth what it will bring in CASH,,,TODAY.

posted 08-02-2004 09:01 AM                  

My experience-
I was looking hard for a Kat in May & June of '02. After much thought and soul-searching I decided that I really wanted a yellow. At that time there were not any quality yellow ones for sell on POA, ebay, Autotraders, etc. I eventually struck a deal on a yellow at a Chrysler dealership in Knoxville, TN that had been titled with 286 miles on it. A guy had bought it on a Fri., took it to the lake that day, saw his buddie's Viper and traded it on a Viper that Monday. They delivered it on a flatbed (7/12/02)to my local dealer (freight included) for $39,650.

Many would think that is too much, but it was the color I wanted, it was new (to me), and the market on prowlers seemed to be in that range at that time. I'm glad I didn't agonize over the purchase. If I was palnning on selling the car in a few months it would be one thing, but I plan on keeping it long term. It was what I wanted, when I wanted it, at a reasonable price and I have been extremely happy as a Prowler owner and that's what counts in the end!