What is it Worth - 1997 Deep Fuchsia 240SX SE

[Le Pun]

Looking to get a ball park on what my car is worth, any input would be great. Thanks in advance and hope this is not breaking any posting rules.

This car came up from Florida a few years ago and has no rust, frame or body damage with a clean Car Fax. There are a few door dings and scuffs but nothing major on the car. All original down to the cassette player, muffler and air filter. I just put new brakes, valve cover gasket and changed the oil. The heat and AC work great and everything works with no problems.

More detailed pics - http://s942.photobucket.com/albums/ad266/LePun/

SE model
125k miles
Rare color this year - Deep Fuchsia
5 Lug 16" alloy wheels
Power Moonroof
Interior is perfect nor rips, tears, or wear
Automatic
Power locks
New rotors and ceramic pads
Tires have about 70% tread left on them but have a few cracks
Full tints

Thanks

[lflkajfj12123]

5k　　　　　　　　　　　　　

[RB180sxChris]

$5,000-$5,500

[Le Pun]

Coolio thanks guys that is what I was thinking.

I need to get something with more room so gonna try and sell her.

[Le Pun]

Oh some pics of the under side:

[RB180sxChris]

GLWS man should sell fast people might give you a hard time tho cause its auto but im sure itll sell quick

[Le Pun]

Originally Posted by RB180sxChris

GLWS man should sell fast people might give you a hard time tho cause its auto but im sure itll sell quick

Yeah I figured whoever would buy it would be building it and pull the auto anyways. Great car it has been my daily for 8 months with no issues and I need something with more room for hauling stuff (chicks, dogs, dead hookers). hate to see such a clean car get all beat up in Chicago winters.

[RB180sxChris]

wish i had the money id buy it lol

[lflkajfj12123]

put it up for sale here

Chicago Area 240sx - Portal

or

http://www.jdmchicago.com

[Le Pun]

Originally Posted by s0apgun

put it up for sale here

Chicago Area 240sx - Portal

or

http://www.jdmchicago.com

I will do, new to this site so don't think it will let me post here for sale. I put it up on CL and ebay already.

Thanks for the info I will check it.

[Hoffman5982]

I might be wrong but starfire blue might be the rarest color. Either way that's the color of my first zenki and I love it. Very clean car, and I'd agree on the ~5k range, but not much less. Good luck with sale

[Le Pun]

Originally Posted by Hoffman5982

I might be wrong but starfire blue might be the rarest color. Either way that's the color of my first zenki and I love it. Very clean car, and I'd agree on the ~5k range, but not much less. Good luck with sale

Gotcha - Thanks for the info.

[jdmpure]

Originally Posted by Hoffman5982

I might be wrong but starfire blue might be the rarest color. Either way that's the color of my first zenki and I love it. Very clean car, and I'd agree on the ~5k range, but not much less. Good luck with sale

Dark Fuschia (LS1 color code) is indeed the rarest with Starfire Blue coming in second. The Dark Fuschia color was only offered for one year with that being 1997. Most people believe there were less than 100 made in the color.

I tried selling mine about 5 months ago and had no luck, same condition as yours...even dropped the price to 4k (lost my job and needed to sell it)! I got alot of "only if it was a manual" and "you live too far away" I decided to just keep it and glad I did.

GLWS! Someone should jump on this clean rare kouki!

[Le Pun]

Originally Posted by jdmpure

Dark Fuschia (LS1 color code) is indeed the rarest with Starfire Blue coming in second. The Dark Fuschia color was only offered for one year with that being 1997. Most people believe there were less than 100 made in the color.

I tried selling mine about 5 months ago and had no luck, same condition as yours...even dropped the price to 4k (lost my job and needed to sell it)! I got alot of "only if it was a manual" and "you live too far away" I decided to just keep it and glad I did.

GLWS! Someone should jump on this clean rare kouki!

Wowie, less than a hundo...

[Hoffman5982]

Hmm, you are right, I was thinking about ruby pearl. But dark fuschia was offered in 97 and 98

source:

[jdmpure]

Originally Posted by Hoffman5982

Hmm, you are right, I was thinking about ruby pearl. But dark fuschia was offered in 97 and 98

source:

You are somewhat correct. Dark Fuschia and Starfire Blue colors were both dropped after January 1998.

Makes me wonder how many were made during that one month run in 1998.

source:

www.driftkat.com

Listed under "S14 General" section

[KOUKIboy]

That is a beautiful color I love it!!! I would say 5500-6000, because its a rare color...I would just keep it..KEEP IT!!! Good luck with what ever you do Bro....

[thrax]

An equivalent Chicago car will have more rust so you are at an advantage with this southern car. Nice colour too! GLWS

[Flicktitty]

I LOVE that car, If i don't pick up a new car on monday i might be in contact with you.

[Le Pun]

Thanks for the info guys, been getting a buncha calls and emails on it already.

I would keep it, great car but I need something with more room to haul stuff around.

PM me if you want the links, not sure if I can post here.

[daftphunk]

If that was here in WA I bet you could get like 7k for it, lol

[stockbee]

kbb oughta give you a good idea.

[DriftN00b]

Originally Posted by stockbee

kbb oughta give you a good idea.

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[Le Pun]

Got a buncha new pics up and looking to sell it now...

Thanks!!

Pictures by LePun - Photobucket

[94spitfire91]

kbb should not decide the value of this car. For dealerships I understand they basically revolve around kbb but more often than not I would have people who really know this car judge it especially in this condition. kbb will probably underprice it. They also dont factor in rarity on this car as much

[NNOCENT]

$3500-4200 in todays economy

[Hoffman5982]

Originally Posted by NNOCENT

$3500-4200 in todays economy

No...Just no

[NNOCENT]

Originally Posted by jdmpure

Low baller!

Originally Posted by RB180sxChris

id say if you don't have the money fuck off just saying cheap bastards

Originally Posted by Hoffman5982

No...Just no

zilvia and drift tax has driven prices up just like the housing bubble that burst.

smart people know where to find them cheap. i just saw a pearl white 97 5spd w/ 132k sell for 2750.

i know its a rare color, but its not like a 240 is a collectors car.

and maybe this should be obvious, but a bank will only lend up to
KBB value, just because its a rare color doesnt make it worth more UNTIL it turns into a classic car i.e. 60s or 70s muscle car all original numbers matching.

i'm a realist. he asked the value, i gave him my honest opinion.

if he can sell it for 6500, GOOD FOR HIM!

[whiterps13]

Originally Posted by NNOCENT

and maybe this should be obvious, but a bank will only lend up to
KBB value

Not true. Many banks take into account that KBB is GROSSLY outdated and extremely inaccurate on some cars. They arent going to loan you $15k for the thing, but most banks are reasonable with what they will loan you, assuming your credit is good.

But at the end of the day you probably shouldnt be financing a $5k car.

[Hoffman5982]

Originally Posted by NNOCENT

zilvia and drift tax has driven prices up just like the housing bubble that burst.

smart people know where to find them cheap. i just saw a pearl white 97 5spd w/ 132k sell for 2750.

i know its a rare color, but its not like a 240 is a collectors car.

and maybe this should be obvious, but a bank will only lend up to
KBB value, just because its a rare color doesnt make it worth more UNTIL it turns into a classic car i.e. 60s or 70s muscle car all original numbers matching.

i'm a realist. he asked the value, i gave him my honest opinion.

if he can sell it for 6500, GOOD FOR HIM!

You are not a realist, you are a lowballing dick. I highly doubt your story of the 2750 kouki, unless it was a shell. Kbb lists his car at 4750 with very good condition. Drift tax and zilvia have nothing to do with this. I'm sure someone that had no idea what drifting is and is just buying a car to drive would gladly pay ~5k fir this car. OP, not a cent lower than 5k. Clearly, you will be low balled, but just ignore them.