How much would you pay for a DC2R?

[Setanta]

When I was shopping for a dc2r I got sick of looking at any under 14k, they are all hacked or dodgy so just bought one for 16.5k and is the cleanest I've seen so far with only 105000ks compared to 170+.

Heh - you don't want to see my odometer then I paid more than most for my Dc2R but I also got exactly what I was looking for. I think that's what people need to keep in mind with pricing - it's worth what you are prepared to pay, NOT what the seller wants. Most people consider 16K+ as "too much", but if you get that one car that you were looking for and it is everything you wanted then you paid the right price.

Sadly, most of the DC2Rs and S15s I looked at were what the seller thought was awesome but in my eyes was crap for overinflated prices.

When I was into the Valiant Chargers in the 1990's I struggled to get $1825 for mine (a nice example). I would get 10 times that now (even my wife reluctantly agrees I should have kept it.)

The only time I made money was on my S800 which was immaculate, after receipts I think I came out 4K ahead as the car was shipped back to Japan by an enthusiast.

[Lepperfish]

Yeah DC2R's prices seem to vary a lot. I haven't personally been shopping for one because I have owned mine for nearly 10 years now. I didn't buy mine because I was restricted to P plate laws or anything like that. I bought it because it was the car I wanted, and I'm sure as hell I wouldn't let any punk try and low ball me if I was to sell mine, not that I will ever sell it :-)

So if your after a good example, 1 or 2 owner car and not some trashed out one that has been through the hands of numerous fully sick kids then be prepared to pay for it.

[Bludger]

I didn't buy mine because I was restricted to P plate laws or anything like that. I bought it because it was the car I wanted,

THis....

S2K's don't do it for me, nor does the dc5r.

[integragsi96]

Private Price Guide $9,100 - $11,200
* Trade In Price Guide $6,500 - $8,600
* Average Km 100,000 - 180,000
* Price When New $43,559* Price Guide

should not be worth anymore than that. however popularity has driven the price higher

[dougie_504]

Private Price Guide $9,100 - $11,200
* Trade In Price Guide $6,500 - $8,600
* Average Km 100,000 - 180,000
* Price When New $43,559* Price Guide

should not be worth anymore than that. however popularity has driven the price higher

Redbook is total crap man, you can't take their word for it because they assume everybody has driven the car equally (average 14,000+ KM/year, wear and tear etc) when in fact a lot of ITR owners are very enthusiastic about maintenance etc.

I'd be surprised if I saw a DC2R even in average/decent condition go for less than $13,000. Demand is still ripe for such a classic car and IMO they'll go up in value once they drop in numbers a bit more/after hitting 'classic' status.

[integragsi96]

once the dc2r reaches 30yo (which in classifies it as a classic car) the price will sky rocket on them!
same will be said for the crx sir. thats getting somewhat close.

yehh with the redbook i dont go off the pricing as anything you own is only worth as much as someone would pay for it! dc2r averages out to be 11k-22k depending on condition

[Bludger]

once the dc2r reaches 30yo (which in classifies it as a classic car) the price will sky rocket on them!
same will be said for the crx sir. thats getting somewhat close.

yehh with the redbook i dont go off the pricing as anything you own is only worth as much as someone would pay for it! dc2r averages out to be 11k-22k depending on condition

Prices won't skyrocket, They'll just stop dropping.

[pure_na]

once the dc2r reaches 30yo (which in classifies it as a classic car) the price will sky rocket on them!
same will be said for the crx sir. thats getting somewhat close.

yehh with the redbook i dont go off the pricing as anything you own is only worth as much as someone would pay for it! dc2r averages out to be 11k-22k depending on condition

30 years old huh?
say you bought one this year, in good condition for 15k.
by 20 years, you will have spent another 12k just having it registered
you are now at 27k
servicing it will cost you x amount
if you have it insured, it will cost you x amount
so lets say if you actually drive the car for a couple of years and don't have it insured for the rest you've got 30k to recoup.
personally, i doubt it.

EDIT: btw, this is an argument i have with my dad. we have a few cars in the family. some are worth more today than they were worth when bought. are they worth more than has been paid for registration to have them sitting there? no :P.

[integragsi96]

30 years old huh?
say you bought one this year, in good condition for 15k.
by 20 years, you will have spent another 12k just having it registered
you are now at 27k
servicing it will cost you x amount
if you have it insured, it will cost you x amount
so lets say if you actually drive the car for a couple of years and don't have it insured for the rest you've got 30k to recoup.
personally, i doubt it.

i never said you would gain a profit!
you always lose money on cars. just saying that they would be worth more when they become "rare" and a collectors item (more so than now)

[pure_na]

i never said you would gain a profit!
you always lose money on cars. just saying that they would be worth more when they become "rare" and a collectors item (more so than now)

lol fair enuf. and you don't always lose money. my best mate bought a highly sought after jap car for far less than it was worth i have nfi how. he then sold it for slightly more than what it was worth after a year of driving it. MASSIVE profit. didn't think he could do it again. i have changed my mind, if he ever goes to sell his current car, i am pretty sure he'll get more than what he paid. needless to say i hate him, as i have a history of doing the oposite (buying for more than what it's worth, selling for less)

[integragsi96]

then they are the datsun 260z so expensive?
ford escorts? my grandad has a 1st gen and tracks it. still in showcar quality to!
but depending on how rare the car is and how sorted for they are determines the price for a classic car

[Bludger]

then they are the datsun 260z so expensive?
ford escorts? my grandad has a 1st gen and tracks it. still in showcar quality to!
but depending on how rare the car is and how sorted for they are determines the price for a classic car

They didn't skyrocket did they, just creep up