MARK- I would guess your valuation on your car is correct. It is a beautiful Capri, and one of the best I have seen. Lol, that guy from CA is an idiot!!
RCDRACO- hmmmm, so let me get this right.....A family member was selling the car, but you were concerned the asking price was too low, for "the 2nd worst capri" you've ever seen? You were going to buy it, but feel sorry for the "sucker" that beat you to it? Strange......
No need to feel sorry for them. I'd bet they know EXACTLY what they got into. I'll wager they have an extensive knowledge of Capris, and a very large supply of parts that can turn that car into something really nice. I'd also bet your evaluation of the car ("2nd worse??") is a little off, as well. Were you aware that car has ZERO rust? That the underneath of that car looks new? That it runs and drives well, and has only 93K? All the damage to the car is purely cosmetic. A new bumper, a fender and some simple body work will get the outside good as new. For the interior, a carpet cleaning, a different set of seats, and a few other bits and pieces, will get rid of the moldy smell and and make the car look great! Your $2000 estimate would be about right, IF you had to buy all the parts needed. But, lets use me as an example (JUST AS AN EXAMPLE!!): If I had been the sucker that bought that car, and I used the 94 XR2 parts and other Capri parts that I already own, my total cost would be around $12.50.
So, again, there is probably no reason to feel sorry for them. I'm sure they knew EXACTLY what they were buying. I'm also sure they used an extensive network of friends, contacts, and business partners to ensure they weren't walking in to this blindly. I'll pass along your concern to them, though. They'll appreciate it.
Oh, in case you thought $1000 was to much for a car in such bad shape, no need to fret. I would also bet the person who bought it has some pretty good negotiation skills!! My guess is the car sold for MUCH less than the asking price!!
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