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    DX User RLong31's Avatar
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    How much is it worth?

    I am going to end up having to sell my accord. I am moving to Japan for 3 years, and can't take it with me, and I'm already going to be storing my truck... so the car has to go.

    My question to you all... how much do you think I can get out of it?

    It's a 1989 Accord LX-i w/ automatic tranny w/ about 145k miles on it. I have replaced tons of stuff... here's a list.

    1. coolant flush
    2. new plugs/wires/cap/rotor
    3. timing belt
    4. water pump
    5. oil pump seals
    6. timing belt tensioner
    7. camshaft seal
    8. crankshaft seal
    9. distributor o-ring
    10. new rack and pinion
    11. new driver's side cv axle
    12. new ball joints in front... upper and lower
    13. new tie rod ends and inner tie rods
    14. oil change
    15. new air filter
    16. new fast idle thermo valve
    17. new pcv valve
    18. cleaned IAC valve
    19. new brake master cylinder
    20. new valve cover gasket
    21. new coolant temperature sensor (on thermostat housing)
    22. adjusted valves
    23. adjusted timing
    24. changed fuel filter
    25. got a/c re-charged
    26. new thermostat

    Windows got tinted to 15% all around. Installed JDM corner lights, and an SE-i armrest center console. Also, brakes were recently inspected... they have a little over half life left. Tires are almost brand new looking, still have little nubs on them. Installed HIDS for the headlights.. still have the stock lights tho to be included. Also has a new CD player in there.

    Car runs good, and getting good mileage now that I figured out the timing. Only thing that it really needs is the seal behind the oil filter base to be replaced, and maybe a tranny drain/fill. Also has some minor clear coat issues on the passenger side of the roof... but it doesn't look terrible, and the clear coat is peeling on the front bumper, and I'll admit that doesn't look great.

    All repairs I did because I wanted the peace of mind, not because they were necessarily a problem. I just wanted a baseline to start from to eliminate future problems. I paid $1000 for it, but have probably put close to $3000 of parts/labor into. Is it reasonable to assume I could maybe get $2500 out of it? Or more? I don't want to go lower than $2000.... what do you guys think?

    Here are some pictures....







    Last edited by RLong31; 10-05-2011 at 03:54 PM.
    1989 LX-i 2.0 FI, Automatic, 35w 4500k HIDs, SE-i Armrest, 15% Tint

    2004 Ford Ranger, Edge 4x4, Automatic, 4.0L SOHC V6, 3" Body Lift, 33x12.50 BFG A/T's on 15x8 MB Motoring Overdrives, Underdrive Pulleys



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    Re: How much is it worth?

    i got dibs on the spoiler and jdm corners if your willing to part them out and i have the stock corners if you dont have them. would hate to see them go to a person that doesn't know what they have.

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    Re: How much is it worth?

    I still have the stock corners I can throw back on there and sell the JDM ones to ya. The passenger side has a small chip from a rock probably, but it's not really all that noticeable. I think I paid $35 plus shipping for them? Sure you don't want the whole car? I won't be selling until the 1st week of January.

    The spoiler came on the car.. so I don't wanna take it off and leave holes in the trunk.
    1989 LX-i 2.0 FI, Automatic, 35w 4500k HIDs, SE-i Armrest, 15% Tint

    2004 Ford Ranger, Edge 4x4, Automatic, 4.0L SOHC V6, 3" Body Lift, 33x12.50 BFG A/T's on 15x8 MB Motoring Overdrives, Underdrive Pulleys

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    Re: How much is it worth?

    alright got pics of the "chip"? and dude ill give you 100$ for the spoiler and corners. ive been looking for a stock black spoiler for my black coupe. i would even drive so you wont have to ship anything.

    i would buy it but i already have 2 of them haha so having one more would just be taking up space :/
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    Re: How much is it worth?

    That car is easily worth $2,000. I want the wheels!

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    Re: How much is it worth?

    For it being so clean you for sure 2000.. but I don't u could sell it for 2500 because u have to remember its a 22 year old car

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    Re: How much is it worth?

    clean coupe 2k sounds about right for a virgin 3gee

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