posted 10-15-2002 10:43 PM         

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Stainless Radiator & Side Panel Braces
Raybestos Ceramic Front Pads

Mucho Gracias fellow Prowler appraisers.

I don't know what you originally paid for yours but, I just bought a new 2002 for only $38K. I have found numerous 2001 (new) for mid $30's. There are still roughly, 800 new ones out there that most dealers are seriously discounting.

Being a 2000, with those kind of miles (it really won't matter whether it's a Plymouth or a Chrysler) it is probably worth mid to upper 20's as a trade (upper 20's being a stretch) to very low 30's selling it yourself.

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Originally posted by 2yello:
So why is a 2002 worth 8 to 10 thousand more than a low mile perfect condition 2000? Its not new the moment you leave the dealers lot. Ill take the 2000 and all the mods over the not new anymore 2002. They didnt improve them any over those two years did they?

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1) The 2002 is not different, my price was for a NEW 7 miles on the OD one.

2) There are alot of LOWER mileage 2000's out there for sale.

3)True, now I probably would get low 30's if I tried to sell mine now too.

The difference is, a new car will always garner more then a used one (even of the same year). Dealers are hawking NEW ones in POA for 35-39K depending on color and year. Most people wouldn't pay anywhere near that for a 2 year old one when they can have new.

Perhaps you should contact the seller and offer him $43K for his

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Originally posted by Todd Cameron:
especially if Bush gets his new war going.

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Not his, OURS and if we don't, expect another 9-11 or worse. Only way to deal with these bazturds is to take em out!

posted 10-16-2002 06:41 PM         

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Originally posted by spoons:
What are you going to get to replace the Prowler?

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Well, I have a '03 Porsche Turbo on order that is supposed to arrive in January. Problem is I just picked up another new car last Sunday on an impulse buy. Now I have 7 cars sitting at my house. It's not a distressed situation. It's more of an issue of finding room to park them. I have an '02 Viper that will more than likely go on the block as well. Bottom line is if I can unload two cars before the Porsche arrives, I won't have to hire a parking valet to help out around the house.

posted 10-16-2002 06:42 PM         

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Originally posted by YellowFever:
Not his, OURS and if we don't, expect another 9-11 or worse. Only way to deal with these bazturds is to take em out!

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Here!!! Here!!!

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****Formerly C5 Frank****
Frank
01' Plymouth Prowler(Cool,Cool,Cool)
Silver

94' Mustang Cobra(Power Trip)
Supercharger, Heads, Cam ect.
484rwhp SAE

00' Trans Am WS6 Ram Air(Her car)
Blk on BLk...One mean looking car.

2) As someone that recently had one, I'd unload the 03 turbo for a couple of reasons;

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Originally posted by Todd Cameron:
Sad fact, w's daddy should of taken out "the man" 10 years ago, but didn't because of the money involved. Now his son wants to take him out, which, while a good thing, yes... and needs to be done yes... is not going to be so good for our economy.

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It was not up to George Sr, to "take him out". The mission, and what the coalition agreed to (and what he promised the Saudi's), was to get them out of Kuwait. Once accomplished, the mission was over. It had nothing to do with the money.

Most felt, at the time, Saddam would have lost face and be run out by his own people for doing this to them. We can all sit here and be armchair quarterbacks and see what should or could have been done 10 years ago. Heck, if that worked, I'd like to change a few of my numbers on the "Powerball" a few years ago

It has been said many times, "The price of freedom is not cheap". Yes, war costs money but, the alternative will cost lives and alot more. Try explaining how war is not good for the economy of the families of the 3000 killed on 9-11. Or the next 3000 if we do nothing. We cannot be sheep or merely worried about a buck or two.

Not that it matters but, I also seem to recall that when the economy of this country was in the doldrums a number of years ago, FDR brought us into war and that ended up being a big boost to the economy. Go figure.

Switching gears (like the segway?), I seem to recall Jason's car is on eBay and has not reached $30K yet.

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Originally posted by 2Yello:No where in my response did I say what I thought the value of the cars is. The point was there isnt a 8 to 10 thousand dollar diff between a 2000 and a 2002 if they are both low mile mint cars. I have never seen a prowler that wasnt wrecked go for mid twentys , a price you love to quote.

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You are correct, the difference is between a NEW 2002 and a USED 2000. If both are USED, they would be alot closer in price.

The 20's price is WHOLESALE (ie. trading it in to a dealer or wholesaler). The low 30's price is RETAIL (ie. you selling it yourself).

If you look on eBay (a fairly good rule of thumb) you will see NEW 2002's getting no higher then mid to upper 30's for a NEW car. Some dealers will list NEW 2002's for $42K or $45K and the typically get no bids because the price is too high.

Used ones on eBay are in the upper 20's to lower 30's. Wholesalers know this and are not going to buy your car for a retail price. Expect them to take 25-30% off the lower price if you choose to sell it to a WHOLESALER.

I hope this clears this up.

posted 10-17-2002 10:09 AM         

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Originally posted by 2yello:
Hey K. T. bet your glad to here that your 03 turbo is a bland, non distinctive car that is tanking in value even before you get it.

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posted 10-21-2002 10:58 PM         

Sorry I got off track guys,,, but some times Todd needs a bit of straightening out.