lastchance Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 So, to make a long story short, my 1984 turbo wagon was involved in an accident last week...It's totalled. My question is this...My insurance company is doing everything to get me a good amount on the car, which they originally were unsucessful...Uh, $500 for an 84 turbowagon? Don't offend me dude. I even had a bet with my adjuster to actually find an 84 turbowagon for sale...He lost. Anyways, there's a professional appraisal company that does custom choppers and classic cars coming to my house on Monday to check out my car to tack a proper dollar amount to it. I have stacks of receipts for it, which is all going to add value to the car but, was wondering what you guys think is a good value for the car. For those of you that HAVEN'T seen it... It's perfectly straight, with perfect paint...Not a ding. Perfect interior, nothing missing, chipped, ripped or messed up 140k miles tinted windows Greddy turbo timer Clifford alarm Pioneer deck and 4 5.5" door speakers BRAND new Bridgestone Potenza RE930's VERY recently powder-coated wagon wheels and all the engine mods, Accel coil, NGK wires, etc etc... brand new radiator, brakes, water pump, etc... EVERY service record done to the car, since it was a baby. So, what do you guys think? I'm going to present this thread to the appraisal company to show them the value and demand for these cars. Thanks tons, Daniel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torxxx Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 2500 in Alaska Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subie94 Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 2500 in Alaska about the same here in New Hampshire (can't believe they said $500.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86subaru Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 tell them to find another one , in this shape , some dude stopped and saw my 84 brat and offered me 200 bucks [ rust free etc... ] and said nice work truck, but i think it is a friend of a guy close to me that has a nice blue brat , small town of 1000 people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northguy Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 Sorry to hear of your car's death. Torxxx had it right $2500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swervey87gl Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 Buy it back after they total it so you can salvage most of the parts. Since it is your car they will give you the option to buy it back for a % of the value. Then you don't have to go and buy all of those parts again. Find another 84 and transfer all your parts over. Then you got your car back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lastchance Posted February 26, 2005 Author Share Posted February 26, 2005 Thanks guys. I was thinking around $2500 too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanislru Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 3500CDN so about 4000US, I've seen turbo loyales fetch 5500 here on the island where there is demand for ski hill cars. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushbasher Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 2500 american sounds right to me. there was an 88 RX in mint shape for 4000CDN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushbasher Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 3500CDN so about 4000US, I've seen turbo loyales fetch 5500 here on the island where there is demand for ski hill cars. Good luck. LOL I think ya got some numbers backward there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subyrally Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 $500?!? i woulda puked on his desk. you could part it out and make more money than that just from a few of the bits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanislru Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 LOL I think ya got some numbers backward there. LOL yep, a few nights of no sleep and I can't think clearly, that'll be the exchange after another few years of Bush devaluing the US dollar tho. Are you talking about the RX in the buy and sell Bushbasher? I phoned the guy and he was not willing to budge on the price at all, kind of rude actually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lastchance Posted February 27, 2005 Author Share Posted February 27, 2005 Well guys, wish me luck on Monday...We'll see how everything goes...I'm hoping to total it, then part it out or rebuild it myself. I will keep everyone posted on how stuff goes. Thanks again, Daniel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushbasher Posted February 27, 2005 Share Posted February 27, 2005 LOL yep, a few nights of no sleep and I can't think clearly, that'll be the exchange after another few years of Bush devaluing the US dollar tho. Are you talking about the RX in the buy and sell Bushbasher? I phoned the guy and he was not willing to budge on the price at all, kind of rude actually. Yep. His ad was pretty rediculous too. I didnt bother to phone. Still got his #? phone him back in a month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lastchance Posted March 1, 2005 Author Share Posted March 1, 2005 Well...Hopefully good news is coming soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJM Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 Thats RAW. that shoudl not be totaled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet82 Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 Sweet car! I'll buy it for $500 Seems like it would be an easy fix for a nice ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subaru_styles Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 just FIX IT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subeman90 Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 Fix the car!!!!! take what you can and get the damn thing fixed...it is so nice and rust free (for God sakes it is a turbo man...don't let it die such an early life) here in PA I could see $2995 on a lot. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85Sub4WD Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 Geez - If I had before and after pics of my car to post - mine's an 85 N/A wagon - it was totaled, and in FAR worse shape than that and I fixed it - the front main support can be cut off and welded on easily - and all the rest of the body work is not to hard either FIX IT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baccaruda Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 that's ridiculous. there is no way that car should be totalled. that should cost $500 to fix, maximum. take it to a body shop that will give you a good low quote. have them repair the radiator support and install the radiator, grille, headlights, and bumper yourself, and get your insurance company to reevaluate your car's value. Find as many clean turbowagons as you can (for sale, the closer the better) and show them to your insurance company. keep your title clean! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lastchance Posted March 2, 2005 Author Share Posted March 2, 2005 Ya... I want to keep and fix it so bad. I'm talking to the insurance people tomorrow to see what they say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstaru Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 you know it will cry to you in your dreams if you part with it.you fix that damn thing or i'm coming over there....sorry:drunk: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richierich Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 Buy it back, I think I should have all the parts including the bumper with gold stripe. I would say around $2500, and I will offer my professional opinion on it as well. I not only own a shop but also hold a small collection of ea81 Turbo Vehicles. Richie Lawson Superior Import Repair, Inc 503-288-8634 NOTE TO EVERYONE: If you think you have a rare or unusual Subaru that is in better than average condition. When ever you see a car priced above what yours is worth, you should cut out the ad. I often print out the selling price of BRATS on ebay, and Autotrader in case any of mine are in accidents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldDiggerRoo Posted March 2, 2005 Share Posted March 2, 2005 I can't believe they totaled this car. Looks to me that it needs a new bumper, grille, headlight surround, headlight, and maybe hood. I took photos of mine today and have one of me standing back past where the grille emblem used to be. Send 'em a copy of that and tell them to give the $500 to buy the parts to fix yours. It could be a lot worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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