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Hope To see A nester bought it and they will join in the " Thunder Out West " group
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Looks like the 55-57's are coming down in price.Comment
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Apropo of absolutely nothing: When new, the Ferrari GTO sold for $18,000 in the US...
Sometimes you bite the bear, most times the bear bites you.- Ted
Titusville, Florida
We're all Bozos on this bus.Comment
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Those who bought their Retro used have a better than even chance to break even. Not a bad position to be in.Comment
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Bought mine new at sticker and 150K later, I've more than broken even. Life is about more than dollar bills.Originally posted by Rondor View Post21 years, 174K miles, 48 States X 2 & DC, 9 Canadian provinces, 8 European countries, 3 Caribbean Islands, 3 Hawaiian Islands, 100+ National Park locations, 150+ T-bird events, 190+ retrobird diecasts/models, 13 TOTM pics & some very special friends...THANKS TBN !Comment
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Haha...for a guy that is always talking about it's not about money sure seems of that opinion in post 25 and 27.... You can justify the value of your car straight to zero if you try hard enough. Just remember all the "motels and diners" that bring a smile to your face and road mates. That's your bag not mine and you just can't see it any other way. I have pointed out other examples to you over the years as to how some people can enjoy something without having to hardly ever use it, buy you'll never understand.Originally posted by 2K2BIRD View PostComment
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You are right about at least one thing, Ric. We don't understand each others views on many things. Doesn't make either of us "wrong", just different. I will concede that I left out two words that I should have used. I should have said, "For me, life is about more than dollar bills."
As for the vehicle in question, I was only pointing out the folly of it as an investment and the fact his method of selling it probably cost more than it was worth.
21 years, 174K miles, 48 States X 2 & DC, 9 Canadian provinces, 8 European countries, 3 Caribbean Islands, 3 Hawaiian Islands, 100+ National Park locations, 150+ T-bird events, 190+ retrobird diecasts/models, 13 TOTM pics & some very special friends...THANKS TBN !Comment
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No problem Paul.......Some forum members always try to make it about money/investment etc: as a way to justify their happiness in a $5K retro. I don't know the seller or the buyer but my guess is the car was never an investment from either side. The seller could have had a dozen other cars at the same auction and just cut this one loose to make room for something else, otherwise I think there would have been a reserve on it. Any way we do agree that we often times have different view points and it doesn't mean one is right or wrong, just different.Comment
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Anyone that thinks these retro birds or any other classic for that matter is an investment is kidding themselves. Buy what you like and enjoy it and some day IF you make a couple bucks all the better.sigpicComment
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Jim, I'm with you as I don't think these cars will ever appreciate in value. Having said that, I also have to say that I also think they are holding their value rather well. Paid $12,200 6.5 years ago. Get maybe $9k today. $3k/6 years= $500 depreciation per year and it is a really cheap ride.Originally posted by Jimr View Post
Add in the fun factor=priceless.Last edited by wcoates; Aug 28, 2018, 03:03 PM.Bill Coates-Canfield, Ohio
2003 -THE GREY GHOST- MSG, Saddle with Saddle dash kit, door panels, boot and visorsComment
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There are still cars out there that are investments. The retro certainly isn't one of them though.Originally posted by Jimr View PostComment
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Hooray-there is still hope for me for a 55-57 out there!Originally posted by Rondor View Post
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Sold for $30,200Comment
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