Fox Is possible to get a driver quality fox anymore?

[KRUISR]

There’s a red 85 hatch manual for sale but they want 26k

The problem out there is that 26k asking price is probably for a 10-12k car. Don't forget that the valuations from folks like Hagerty are 26k for a perfect, untouched, 100% original car that can win shows as an original, as is. Most cars out there that are listed at an asking price of 20k plus are not 20k cars. People see a 30k, 5,000 mile foxbody sell at the big auctions and think their car is worth the same. That 5,000 mile car is a 1 out of 100 maybe (low mileage bubble car) still out there. That's where the value is. Once your car ages beyond being a bubble car, value drops - alot.

The exception to that is modified cars. The value here is not what it cost, but what someone else is willing to pay to take a chance that the mods you did were done right and still improve the cars performance/appearance.

Just my 2 cents

 

[Potomus Pete]

I found a clean 88’ 5.0 hatch auto for 10k I might go look at. It’s about 8 hours away though and I’m local to Florida for now.

88 is a little harder than a 93. Good choice at this time would be an 88.

 

[Potomus Pete]

I dont know how to put it on here, but there is a 93 vert. in Sebring for 7.5k. Needs a paint job with peeling clearcoat. Thats the problem. All that money plus paint.

 

[MTV593]

The problem out there is that 26k asking price is probably for a 10-12k car. Don't forget that the valuations from folks like Hagerty are 26k for a perfect, untouched, 100% original car that can win shows as an original, as is. Most cars out there that are listed at an asking price of 20k plus are not 20k cars. People see a 30k, 5,000 mile foxbody sell at the big auctions and think their car is worth the same. That 5,000 mile car is a 1 out of 100 maybe (low mileage bubble car) still out there. That's where the value is. Once your car ages beyond being a bubble car, value drops - alot.

The exception to that is modified cars. The value here is not what it cost, but what someone else is willing to pay to take a chance that the mods you did were done right and still improve the cars performance/appearance.

Just my 2 cents

Ironically I looked at hagerty’s valuation and I’d put it at the 10-12k mark. I almost offered 12k but decided against it because it probably wouldn’t have been received very well.

 

[limp]

I dont know how to put it on here, but there is a 93 vert. in Sebring for 7.5k. Needs a paint job with peeling clearcoat. Thats the problem. All that money plus paint.

Whats a decent paint job cost nowadays??

 

[MTV593]

I half want a patina’d Fox without all the rot (impossible ask I know).

Whats a decent paint job cost nowadays??

 

[Potomus Pete]

Alot.....I went to Maaco for a bid on my jeep. To do a so so paint job was $2,200. That was a clown manager that couldn't give me a real price because of the amount of sanding needed. When I first got my Mustang I took it to another body shop and the guy said four grand minimum.

 

[mikestang63]

Whats a decent paint job cost nowadays??

$5 to $10,000 for a good paint job with quality materials.

 

[junkyardwarrior]

I may end up selling mine.

93 LX coupe Royal Blue Opal interior. manual windows and locks. Working A/C and heat. It is VERY dirty right now, just got back from paint and they didn't do a very good job of cleaning anything so it's up to me now. 2.3T SVO engine 5 speed 3.73. Fun to drive and gets 30+ mpg. Really don't know what to ask for it since almost nobody wants a 4 cylinder of any kind. I actually like it. Bit of a sleeper. Stone reliable. Going back together, slowly, as we speak. Have other projects in the way.

I have several other vehicles and I have to get rid of one. Or two.

 

[Mstng93SSP]

I want to see it....I don't want to buy it, but I want to see it. Pictures please. My color!

 

[limp]

Whats a decent paint job cost nowadays??

Just the primer, color and clear in 2005 was $1600 for my dodge..

 

[Potomus Pete]

Somebody who knows how to needs to go on Craigslist Venice Fl. and put on the 85 Fox listed for $7,500. Nice rust free car. Very nice.

 

[91AOD5.0LX]

Somebody who knows how to needs to go on Craigslist Venice Fl. and put on the 85 Fox listed for $7,500. Nice rust free car. Very nice.

1985 Mustang 5.0 LX Convertible - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle...

Garage kept since 1994, when I bought it. Headers. True Dual Exhaust - No Cats Shift Kit in Trans American Racing Slots - Factory Wheels Included Brand New A/C Compressor Brand New Battery Amp under...

sarasota.craigslist.org

 

[91AOD5.0LX]

That’s the only CL in Venice fox I could find. Price is different so prob not the one you referred to but nice.

 

[Potomus Pete]

Thats the one....Every other week there is one like that for about the same price. Sucks if I want to sell mine

 

[91GTstroked]

The problem out there is that 26k asking price is probably for a 10-12k car. Don't forget that the valuations from folks like Hagerty are 26k for a perfect, untouched, 100% original car that can win shows as an original, as is. Most cars out there that are listed at an asking price of 20k plus are not 20k cars. People see a 30k, 5,000 mile foxbody sell at the big auctions and think their car is worth the same. That 5,000 mile car is a 1 out of 100 maybe (low mileage bubble car) still out there. That's where the value is. Once your car ages beyond being a bubble car, value drops - alot.

The exception to that is modified cars. The value here is not what it cost, but what someone else is willing to pay to take a chance that the mods you did were done right and still improve the cars performance/appearance.

Just my 2 cents

Depends on how deep your wallet is and how bad you want a car. Most people would say I'm crazy for what I paid for mine. Which I probably did overpay.

However, I did get an agreed value from Grundy insurance for 35k. Mine isn't super low miles. 1 owner, 27k miles.

 

[91AOD5.0LX]

Thats the one....Every other week there is one like that for about the same price. Sucks if I want to sell mine

Ok nice to hear that’s the correct one. Nice car for sure and at a great price! Wish I were in FL. I would be so damn tempted to grab another one!
All we have here in NY are mostly rust boxes and for double that asking price.

 

[Potomus Pete]

Depends on how deep your wallet is and how bad you want a car. Most people would say I'm crazy for what I paid for mine. Which I probably did overpay.

However, I did get an agreed value from Grundy insurance for 35k. Mine isn't super low miles. 1 owner, 27k miles.

If you have the blue one your ok. I would spend for that. The only problem is you cant scratch it

 

[91GTstroked]

If you have the blue one your ok. I would spend for that. The only problem is you cant scratch it

LoL unfortunately it's used and does have a couple scratches. I plan on doing a paint correction on it at some point.

I need to order up some more pads and try a different compound.

 

[Potomus Pete]

You should do some better pictures. Still a great car with low miles, and very stock. You do have a little to think about like how much should I drive this thing