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Old 05-05-05, 09:43 AM
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Default Price check on 1996 SC400 (WHAT'S THIS CAR WORTH)

I have always liked the SC400's and I think I found one that I might want to take a shot at.

Its a '96 with 53,000 miles on it. I think its in good condition and it has the upgraded sound system (Nakamachi??).

What do you guys think is a resonable offer for this car? The guy doesnt have a set price (asking B.O) and I think he might let it go cheaply.

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Old 05-05-05, 11:30 AM
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check kbb.com or edmunds.com
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If it has under 53k and is in good shape...... If you can get it for under 10k....... you'd be getting a deal of a lifetime


I have seen cars like this go for over 15k on eBay and elsewhere......


There is a guy with one like that near me.... he want's 17 to even think about it....
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17k is a bit overpriced unless the car is in flawless mechanical and cosmetic condition...A range from 13-14k is more reasonable for a 96..The prices last year for a flawless 95 was around 14k, I don't see the market shifting much from last year to this year..It's unfortunate that SC's aren't worth much anymore..
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Originally Posted by YZFR1
If it has under 53k and is in good shape...... If you can get it for under 10k....... you'd be getting a deal of a lifetime


I have seen cars like this go for over 15k on eBay and elsewhere......


There is a guy with one like that near me.... he want's 17 to even think about it....

17K for a 96? thats outrageous... It better have less than 10k miles and turbo or something. If it was a 97+ I can understand.


As for the 96 SC400, I think around 8-9k would be a fair price depending on body/interior damage
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I would say about $12,000 would be great for you, and fair for him.

Good Luck and let us know if u decide to go for it,

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Like i said...... anything less than 10 large is a good deal for him......... a deal of a lifetime!!

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Is this car in PA? If it is, I looked at it last year and it was nice. The guy has had it on Auto Trader for over a year. When I looked at it last year it had 32K and the guy said he turned down $23,000! If its the same white SC400 I think the guy is fishing for someone to pay a ton of money for the car. Also, if memory serves me right....it is area code 856
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Barry O, it is a guy with and 856 area code! However, he lives in NJ, in Williamstown to be exact. That is about 15 mins outside of Philly.

When I talked to him he wasnt very nice so I dont know if I'm even going to look at it.

I will keep searching.
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Originally Posted by m23haz
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When I talked to him he wasnt very nice so I dont know if I'm even going to look at it.

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Isn't it amazing how people who are trying to sell their car are so damn rude sometimes!! I have been through that before.

Once I went to the local Lexus dealership and the salesman said to me " How much are you looking at spending?" I said " Around $20,000." So then he said "Well that narrows it down, doesn't really leave us much to work with." I nearly knocked the dude out.

Whatever happened to good old fashioned manners?

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Thats the the guy outside of Philly, it was near Mt. Laurel. He has had that car for sale for over a year..............a real tool!
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