Hi All,

I am considering purchasing a Mk2 2 door Escort round headlight front (not RS).
Body has minor rust and minor dents in usual places and requires a complete respray. Unregistered. Two litre engine stripped in parts, and gearbox require complete overhaul. Will be a tow home job. Car is in parts, however appears to be complete.

Owner is negotiable but so far asking $8000.

Is this a reasonable amount to ask?

I have lost track of prices and what things are worth.
I am in two minds about this as I am not in need of another project (and the responsibility) at the moment, however could be a great project in the future.

$500-$1500
If it was a Four door it would be worth 8g.[:x)]
Can you sell a finished MK2 Saloon for 8g? nope.
Tell him, "he's dreaming".

I would have thought that a relatively good Mk 2, 2 door body shell with all hinged panels alone would be worth $3K ?

Last three 2 doors i've purchased don't add up to 8G for all three.

For 8G I'd want a rego'd and roadworthy car that you step into and drive away

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Originally posted by PeterM


I am in two minds about this as I am not in need of another project (and the responsibility) at the moment, however could be a great project in the future.

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For that price it's not even worth considering........half that is pushing it!

Yer does seem a bit steep, have heard of some people paying 2-3k for good shells but 8 is pushing it a bit.

Going off description alone, I wouldn't pay more than $2,000 for something like that... unless it had some fancy bits which haven't been mentioned.

the man is clearly insane and must be taken away by men in white coats. I'm from Ireland where the price of Escorts has started to fall, mate of mine gave 1200€ for a 2 door in the same condition

Peter

3 parts to the purchase -

Body - Rust & dings. I'd also expect it needs paint
Mechanial - motor in pieces
Trim - ??

What are the positives here - its a 2 door (sorry MaxRS), any go fast bits or is it stock standard (you've already got a stock standard car)?

I'm with most others - if you really want it you might pay a couple of grand for it. If you don;t really need it, offer $500 and you might score a bargain.

Unless you want to pay this and we can then use it as a benchmark to justify asking higher prices for our own cars.

Just an example
Listed on Carsales.com 2000 BMW 325ci 2.5 6 cyl 8 mnths rego
5 speed Tiptronic auto,full leather trim with walnut trims, electronic everything,sunroof, new 18 inch BMW rims with 95% tyres,climate control etc. $10000 ono. I know what i would be buying.You would spend God knows how much getting the Escort anywhere near this level and would struggle selling it.Oh yeah plus it is 20 years older