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Gary Redman
Tinkerer
NSW
UZZ31
Posts: 100
Reg: 09-2005
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I know it's been mentioned heaps in the past, but it's disappointing to see the quality of the Soarers on ebay at the moment asking around the 7-8k mark. A real shame even though they are over 15 years old. |
Daniel Clarke
Goo Roo
NSW
TT 2.5L 6 cylinder
Posts: 1796
Reg: 03-2006
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Yes, but also, Look at early 90's 7 series BMW's... Same Fate!
It is a shame. |
James Johnson
DieHard
Victoria
JZZ30
Posts: 652
Reg: 07-2005
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i see alot of soarers at work and all these 8k soarers are ••••• the door trims are falling off have marks on the bumpers the headlights are crazed and yellow. these 8k cars are really of •••• quality compared to a nice 14k ones |
Justin Camilleri
DieHard
QLD
Had a 85 MZ10, 92 TT, Now 91 TT
Posts: 544
Reg: 07-2005
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Just had a look at some sites using there car valuations, the 1991 tt are in the $9000-$12500 mark an also valued less than the v8's, get a bit more for them. The higher the year obviously the more it displays. |
Will Adams
DieHard
WA
Soarer GT-T L (My 4th Soarer)
Posts: 830
Reg: 02-2006
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I just recently purchased my Soarer from a dealership so of course there is a markup. However it is getting harder to find Soarers in Perth these days. Especially later model ones. Most of the 91-92's seem to be going for around the 11-12K mark (both TT & V8). I can only see prices going up for them over here. |
Brian Timms
TryHard
New South Wales
TT Soarer Goodness.
Posts: 256
Reg: 12-2006
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I got my Soarer for pretty much $7k.
Marks all over the front and rear bumpers, look hard enough you can see hail damage, dents in the bonnet, dents on the side guard, evidence of weird happenings from under the bonnet (discoloured paint on one guard from what looks like a turbo fire), missing radiator shroud, etc.
On the plus, it has a brand new motor, brand new rubbers, brand new suspension controls, pretty much everything mechanical from the windscreen forward is brand new.
Car drives like it was new, other than a slight squeak int he front to be fixed, and there are some trims on the inside that need some TLC.
Overall, I paid bugger all, and got an ordinary Soarer, but with a little work, and some help from my cousin with re-spraying and dent removal, we will have the entire car looking like almost new for less than $3k, which will mean overall, a 91 model TT for $10k, in what will be perfect condition.
At least my issues are only cosmetic.
B. |
Adrain Parsons
Tinkerer
Qld
JZZ30 tt
Posts: 82
Reg: 08-2005
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Its like anything,you get what you pay for!! |
Stephen Hurst
Tinkerer
Victoria
Soarer TT
Posts: 28
Reg: 02-2007
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Good to hear mate. |
Shaun Stephenson
TryHard
Vic
Jzz30 TT & ST162
Posts: 332
Reg: 04-2006
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Damn straight you get what you pay for.
I got a cheapie $8k but with all the work it needed and damn imports arnt cheap on parts I have spent about $14k all up, but now its in a nice condition, not perfect but nice. |
Miles Baker
DieHard
Vic
66 Mustang GT Convertible, 55 Chevy Bel Air, 69 Firebird 455, 73 Corvette 4sp T-Tops
Posts: 639
Reg: 08-2005
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Gary Redman wrote on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 - 07:44 pm:A real shame even though they are over 15 years old
Shame? Why? |
Edward Salem
Tinkerer
SA
JZZ30
Posts: 58
Reg: 01-2007
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shame for the seller... because theyre parting with a one of a kind car, and selling it for nothing.
bargain for the buyer! |
Miles Baker
DieHard
Vic
66 Mustang GT Convertible, 55 Chevy Bel Air, 69 Firebird 455, 73 Corvette 4sp T-Tops
Posts: 640
Reg: 08-2005
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one of a kind?? |
Edward Salem
Tinkerer
SA
JZZ30
Posts: 60
Reg: 01-2007
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well answer this,
how many 180's silvias 200sx's skylines evos and sti's do you see around?
theyre all over the place like the plague lol but you dont see as many soarers around, and finding one in immac condition is even more unlikely
How many cars in the $10k price range give you that wow feeling when you drive them? for 10k its like driving a merc with the power of a skyline.
you dont call that a one of a kind car? |
Miles Baker
DieHard
Vic
66 Mustang GT Convertible, 55 Chevy Bel Air, 69 Firebird 455, 73 Corvette 4sp T-Tops
Posts: 641
Reg: 08-2005
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You may be biased because you own one.
I see as many or more Soarers on the road than any of those cars you listed.
It's a middle aged car. Its price drops. Deal with it. |
Byron Clarke
TryHard
NSW
VVTi Turbo Manual
Posts: 185
Reg: 12-2006
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Miles Baker wrote on Thursday, April 26, 2007 - 03:40 pm:I see as many or more Soarers on the road than any of those cars you listed.
You must live in a town that really likes Soarers! I see far more of each of those other cars both before I got the Soarer and now. Actually maybe leave out the EVO's and swap STI for WRX. |
Vinh Bui
Goo Roo
NSW
94 UZZ31 (V8) / 96 JZZ30 (TT) / 97 JZA80 (TT)
Posts: 1775
Reg: 07-2005
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More Soarers then S15s/S14s/WRXs/Skylines? I don't think so.. Not around this part of Sydney. |
Shane McInnes
Goo Roo
NSW
JZZ30 GT-TL Manual
Posts: 1037
Reg: 07-2005
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Yeah far out numbered by the Nissans and Subarus. |
Aaron Mead
Goo Roo
NT
TT
Posts: 1510
Reg: 03-2006
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There are 11 registered Z30 chassi'd Soarer's in the NT.
The are 35 registered EC/H/E/EN/ECN R33 Skylines and 19 R32's and 13 R34's also. Doesnt include cars driving around with mexican plates.
**Info courtesy of MVR server  |
Miles Baker
DieHard
Vic
66 Mustang GT Convertible, 55 Chevy Bel Air, 69 Firebird 455, 73 Corvette 4sp T-Tops
Posts: 643
Reg: 08-2005
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Boy was I mistaken then, I eat my words. I'm lucky to own such a rare collectible car and I'm sure the prices will skyrocket shortly.
Apologies to all. |
Greg Nikitiuk
Goo Roo
Vic
Celsior
Posts: 1053
Reg: 07-2005
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Miles Baker wrote on Thursday, April 26, 2007 - 07:34 pm:I'm lucky to own such a rare collectible car and I'm sure the prices will skyrocket shortly
Sarcastic bastard  |
Miles Baker
DieHard
Vic
66 Mustang GT Convertible, 55 Chevy Bel Air, 69 Firebird 455, 73 Corvette 4sp T-Tops
Posts: 644
Reg: 08-2005
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Nevar! |
Callum Finch
Goo Roo
WA
Soarer TT & Corolla
Posts: 2944
Reg: 09-2005
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You guys who dont see Soarers on the road should plan a trip to WA; you cant walk 2ft without tripping over one. |
Luke Nieuwhof
Goo Roo
WA
Soarer TT
Posts: 2078
Reg: 07-2005
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Yet values here seem to be staying a little higher Callum, go figure. |
Callum Finch
Goo Roo
WA
Soarer TT & Corolla
Posts: 2949
Reg: 09-2005
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Yeah they havent dropped that dramatically. |
Don Bagnall
Moderator
New Zealand
I have WAY less Soarers than Hayden :-(
Posts: 6041
Reg: 05-2005
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MILES IS RIGHT!.....................YOU are wrong!
END of discussion. |
Mike Triggs
DieHard
Norfolk Island
3.0GT G-Pack
Posts: 908
Reg: 07-2005
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Will Adams wrote on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 - 11:24 pm:just recently purchased my Soarer from a dealership so of course there is a markup. However it is getting harder to find Soarers in Perth these days. Especially later model ones. Most of the 91-92's seem to be going for around the 11-12K mark (both TT & V8). I can only see prices going up for them over here.
We're shipping our '97 3.0 VVTi over as a Personal Import around July. We will probably sell the car within a year, as we're getting a novated lease 4wd and will have to do lots of kilometres on that to lessen FBT. Although I'll be nearly 40 kms from work, I'll also have a work ute (at least for the medium term) so the poor Soarer will become neglected! |
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