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

2500 in Alaska

2500 in Alaska

 

about the same here in New Hampshire (can't believe they said $500.)

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

Sorry to hear of your car's death. Torxxx had it right $2500.

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.

Thanks guys.

 

I was thinking around $2500 too.

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.

2500 american sounds right to me.

 

there was an 88 RX in mint shape for 4000CDN

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.

$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.

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.

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

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

Well...Hopefully good news is coming soon.

Thats RAW. that shoudl not be totaled.

Sweet car!

 

I'll buy it for $500

 

Seems like it would be an easy fix for a nice ride.

just FIX IT!

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

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

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!

Ya... I want to keep and fix it so bad.

 

I'm talking to the insurance people tomorrow to see what they say.

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:

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.

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.