$ For a 92 Laser RS Turbo w/84k

[knappa]

I have had a few DSM's but I am not too familiar with the Laser model from Plymouth.. I know it is the same pretty much all internally though..I think.. Anyway my question is what should I pay for a 92 Laser RS Turbo with 84,000 miles on it..the car is untouched and the only problem the owner says is the transmission sychronizers which he says is a $300 fix.. Is it legit? He says he double clutches it and it works just fine.. He is asking $3700 for the car but is open to offers.. I was thinking of offering $2700 or $3000.. Any advice would be much appreciated.. I am still a newbie in the DSM realm.. but I do have to say I will never buy another Honda..

 

[Sebba]

Nah, too much money dude. Dreamin'.

 

[knappa]

Sebba could you elaborate for me a little more so I could better understand why thats not a decent amount of work done for 4k and also what I should be looking for if I wanted to spend between 3500 to 4000 to get my foot in the door with these DSM's

 

[Sebba]

Mods don't add value to a car (maybe 10% of the cost added to the value).

I would pay 4k for that car if it was a 2g, but not a 1g.

 

[NYCRedlineTalon]

I agree. Unless its internally built its not worth 4grand. You can find a 2g awd about the same price maybe even better, just be patience and keep on craigslist

 

[DSM1G90]

Mods don't add value to a car (maybe 10% of the cost added to the value).

Mods actually destroy the vehicle's value unless it was done professionally by a respectable shop and crew.

Just that the owner is trying to recoup the cost of what he put into the thing. Yet, one looks in KBB or NADA, you'll find their prices much lower for the actual face value of the vehicle.

Only thing that where it will gain value if it's bone stock, low miles, mint condition, a rare and unique model, and approaching vintage of 50 years plus in age.

 

[canada4g63]

There better deals out there. But being that it's stock is a good thing. It more than likely hasn't been beat on like most dsm's

 

[6bolt4g63]

You really have to go SEE the car first, dont just throw offers. Pictures DO NOT DO JUSTICE.. ive seen so many DSMs for sale, thought in my head "oh id pay XXX amount for it", then i go look at it.. ends up being a piece. Modifications arent a bad thing, just depends on how the owner took care of it and quality of the parts/installed.

 

[knappa]

Thanks for your help everyone, I will be on Craigslist looking for a better deal

 

[IanM]

I suggest looking for a clean, stock, AWD DSM.
Patience is key, and you will be rewarded for it.

Stay clear of cars that have giant tachometers screwed into the dashboard.

Ian