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Old 08-05-06, 01:46 AM
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17 inch wheels?...

Do u guys think that 17s would raise the value of an 86 GXL with only 74k original miles? also do u know where i could get some for cheap?...
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Not as much as you paid for the wheels themselves...
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if you are trying to raise the value of an FC then you would not do well as a stock broker.
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The only way to raise the value of an FC is to part it out
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Hahaha!
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sell the rims separately and you'll make more.
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Hahaha!
what's so funny? his post was true.
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i assumed he was laughing at the irony..........it's worth more in parts than as a whole........did I give him too much credit?
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there was a little irony/sarcasm in my post as well.

sad but true most FCs are worth their weight at the scrap metal facility...
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You're trying to raise the value of your FC by buying CHEAP rims?


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Originally Posted by Valkyrie
The only way to raise the value of an FC is to part it out
I bought an 87 turbo for 500 bucks parted it out (kept a few parts) and made $650. Net gain $150.

Its sad, but its true are cars arnt worth a whole lot
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wheels DO NOT raise the value of a car, unless you can find some smuck to fall for it.
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... a detail would raise the value more...
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get it detailed and leave it stock if you want to keep its value. Buyers love cars that they perceive to be completely mint.
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i think im going to put my 88 t2 for sale just for ***** and grins in the area i live in an area that has no turbo2s .. do i intend to sell it hell no but im pretty sure i can get some stupid drift poser okie to pay 5k maybe 6 for my rx7..
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Spray painting a terd gold does not make it valuable. The value is in the condition of the car and engine. However if you are trying to sell it in certain neighborhoods big blingin rims will help it sell faster but not for more unless you find an idiot.
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