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Gort Prowler Junkie From:Clinton Tn,USA |
posted 01-15-2015 10:31 AM
    
I've got $36k in my prowler, I've had it a couple of years and and put 3k miles on it.( 16500,miles) I've done everything that I know of to make it nice. New rims/tire/grille/Vert. stab. bars/LLoyd mats/ Sutton side panels/K&N filter/cooler grille cover/rollbar chrome covers/ convert top rubber seals.. How much is everyone really expecting to lose on their Prowler investment. I know I can't get $36k. I'm looking at some other cars.Give me a % number you'd be willing to lose. 10%..15%..more...or just keep it and forget about the money and enjoy the car. Spring is a good time to sell or I might have changed my mind again by then. I have orginal side panels,grille,mats and all 4 manuals. This message has been edited by Gort on 01-15-2015 at 07:47 PM |
ed monahan                    POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA |
posted 01-15-2015 11:10 AM
It is NOT an investment. |
pumpkin POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Visit Waleke's World Personal ScrapBook From:Las Cruces, NM, USA |
posted 01-15-2015 11:24 AM
quote: To be realistic we deduct 10% value per year on all our cars for our net worth. If and when we decide to sell, then we'll see what the market bears, but in the mean time we just enjoy all the cars. ------------------ More 'Pumpkin' photos and Mod Stuff . . . . . . . Our other cars and stuff "I may have to grow older, but I do not have to grow up!" "The Prowler is not a car to go from Point A to Point B. The Prowler is the Point!" |
Landscape Doctor POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Live Free Or Die State, NH |
posted 01-15-2015 11:38 AM
I have found over the years you never get your money back on mods, 99% of the time. Original car always get more, Eferem is a perfect example. I have never bought something for a investment, I always bought because I just needed to have it. So when time comes to sell, sell it at fair market value and let the chips fall were they may. It is hard to say what percent you would let something go at because everything retains value differently. My wife said to me the other day I can't wait to go out in the Prowler in the summer. She never said that to anything I have previously bought, so the Prowler at this point is worth a million to me. It all comes down to what dollar amount are you happy with seeing the taillights driving away in the sunset. |
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Landscape Doctor POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Live Free Or Die State, NH |
posted 01-15-2015 11:41 AM
Gort, I like the landscaping by the way. I am a little partial looking at nice landscapes. What kind of tree in the one with the pink flowers, looks like a Kwansan Cherry? This message has been edited by Landscape Doctor on 01-15-2015 at 11:44 AM |
DIXIE Cat POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:FLORIDA, USA |
posted 01-15-2015 11:57 AM
quote: I could be wrong but I believe you are referring to a Crepe Myrtle. I have one and looks the same as the one in the photo. |
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Landscape Doctor POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Live Free Or Die State, NH |
posted 01-15-2015 12:11 PM
quote: Here in the north east a Kwansan cherry looks very similar, leaves and flower clusters look very close. Closer look would help. I never heard of a Crepe Myrtle, they are both Beautiful trees. |
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Gort Prowler Junkie From:Clinton Tn,USA |
posted 01-15-2015 12:16 PM
Both are Crepe Myrtles.
The roses are Double Knock outs. They come in yellow,pink and red The bottom photo is a minature Japanese maple tree (not shrub) This message has been edited by Gort on 01-15-2015 at 01:40 PM |
Terry POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Jacksonville, FL, USA |
posted 01-15-2015 12:26 PM
Keep it. |
padroo POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Chesterton, IN, USA |
posted 01-15-2015 12:50 PM
Probably won't grow up North. I have a friend from Florida visit years ago and he was impressed by my Kentucky Blue Grass yard and my Colorado Blue Spruce trees. Kind of made me think, I was always impressed when I went to Florida by the vegetation that they grow that we can't but it kind of works both ways. |
Efrem 72 POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Bellwood IL.60104 |
posted 01-15-2015 12:53 PM
Well my opinion gort I bought so low that I don't feel I could ever loose on my prowler unless I do something stupid like have a accident in it and have it show up on the carfax report...then of course I would bite the bullet ....at this point I am looking to get a 10% return every year especially if I continue not to drive it. This message has been edited by Efrem 72 on 01-15-2015 at 06:56 PM |
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Gort Prowler Junkie From:Clinton Tn,USA |
posted 01-15-2015 01:09 PM
quote: I beg to differ..it's a BAD investment. This message has been edited by Gort on 01-15-2015 at 01:09 PM |
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prowlerartist1 Prowler Junkie From:petaluma, ca, usa |
posted 01-15-2015 01:57 PM
what other cars were you thinking about? Ive thought of selling my prowler for something else but I think id regret it. I will buy another car and keep the prowler, regret sucks! |
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Gort Prowler Junkie From:Clinton Tn,USA |
posted 01-15-2015 02:13 PM
quote: Whatever car I get it won't get as much attention as the Prowler.I've never owned a Z8 or Viper but that's much more money. The new Supra will be nice or a 2015 Corvette, I'm sort of a Corvette guy,I've owned several. I trade alot, I wish I could have kept them all. |
alrtg POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Westminster, MD, USA |
posted 01-15-2015 04:04 PM
I could possibly sell my Kat for what I paid for it but it would probably be tough to do. This of course does not count all the dollars I have put into it since then. IF I were to put it up for sale, I would likely remove several items and put them on the next one or sell them individually. I think I would be better off that way. When I bought my car, I intended to drive it and enjoy it which is exactly what I have done. It was never intended to be an investment, just something to enjoy which is priceless. |
robbieb POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Las Vegas, NV, USA |
posted 01-15-2015 04:14 PM
Bought mine brand new off the showroom floor back in 2002. Paid $45,000 for it. I've put several thousand dollars in it over the years in little upgrades and stuff. But I've also driven it for over 12 years. Plan on driving it at least another 12 years. Then I'll consider things from there. |
JUSTAKID Prowler Junkie From:Olathe , Ks |
posted 01-15-2015 04:32 PM
I would keep it , any hotrod you buy or build you will lose money , it is for the love of the car |
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Dead End Don Prowler Junkie From:Palos Verdes, California USA |
posted 01-15-2015 05:33 PM
I wouldn't consider it an investment, but my Prowler was the least expensive car I ever owned. Bought it in 2001 with 300 miles on it for $32K. Sold it November 2013 for $29K, at Mecum. I don't know of many other cars that you can actually put miles on that hold their value like that. |
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ed monahan POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA |
posted 01-15-2015 05:39 PM
Don, you got a good deal when you bought it, for sure. You did good and I think you are the exception to the rule. PLUS you had a great time driving it. |
jimsutton POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Ocala, FL, USA |
posted 01-15-2015 07:42 PM
I Have and have had many cars over time . Still have to many . Street rods / custom / Viper etc. I still like the Prowler over others always been fun to drive most likely never sell it .. Or may be the last one to go .. Maybe when I can't drive any more I will think more about it .. |
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Gort Prowler Junkie From:Clinton Tn,USA |
posted 01-15-2015 07:49 PM
quote: In that case Jim...I'll just buy that new Viper you own and you can have two Prowlers !! I could be there Sat. AM
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jimsutton POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Ocala, FL, USA |
posted 01-15-2015 08:35 PM
I sent You a email with a few cars that will need to go one of these days .. |
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Gort Prowler Junkie From:Clinton Tn,USA |
posted 01-15-2015 08:48 PM
quote: I'll wait on the suttmobile. |
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jimsutton POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Ocala, FL, USA |
posted 01-16-2015 06:03 AM
Been working on it and the 4 window new shape top back is all most done hope to be ready to paint the hole car by March .. V-8 and auto trans. Might need to change name to Wild thing ? |
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kriegsadmiral POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Illinois |
posted 01-16-2015 09:18 AM
I only think someone loses money on a car is if they bought it and don't drive it. (sorry Efrem). I consider myself as "the caretaker of my cars" and that eventually they will go to someone else to take care of. While I have it I drive it and enjoy it and my cost for that is like renting a car and then giving it back. Buy it, drive it, enjoy it and when time to sell get the best price you can and remember the memories. |
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