EA falcon private sale market value

EA Bogan · 18-09-2007, 11:25 PM

just wondering if anyone could tell me how much i am likely to get for my car if i sold it..standard 4 speed auto EA S pack falcon, has aftermarket central locking and power windows, also a drivers electric mirror..a very minor parking dent about 2cm across on the front left bumper is its biggest fault..apart from that it has minor things like missing ashtray e.c.t. Very clean and tidy, 253,000 kms, driven 25+ hours per week and runs very well..there it is, sitting in fellow exotic car company, a Mercedes 300E-24 lol..

DoreSlamR · 18-09-2007, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by EA Bogan

just wondering if anyone could tell me how much i am likely to get for my car if i sold it..standard 4 speed auto EA S pack falcon, has aftermarket central locking and power windows, also a drivers electric mirror..a very minor parking dent about 2cm across on the front left bumper is its biggest fault..apart from that it has minor things like missing ashtray e.c.t. Very clean and tidy, 253,000 kms, driven 25+ hours per week and runs very well..there it is, sitting in fellow exotic car company, a Mercedes 300E-24 lol..

I reackon about $1000...oh missing ashtray thats gonna take a bit off, high kays, bit more off...hmm flogged at its top speed thats gonna take a bit more off.
If you ring a wrecker they may pay you $50 for it.

EA Bogan · 18-09-2007, 11:50 PM

lol..the fact that it can get to its top speed is proof that it still runs like new, no ashtray discourages smoking so you dont die at the age of 30 from lung cancer, the high kms prove its a durable car..id say its worth 1.5 maybe 2 grand..

sprjenkins · 18-09-2007, 11:50 PM

yeah i was thinking about the same, you can pick up an EF with less kms in good nick for $2500, I should know thats what my last one cost, so an EA, yeah I'd be happy with $1000

ILLaViTaR · 18-09-2007, 11:54 PM

If you get a RWC though it'll be worth a fair bit more.

nommic · 18-09-2007, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by EA Bogan

no ashtray discourages smoking so you dont die at the age of 30 from lung cancer

You wouldn't have a chance to die from lung cancer when the high mileage EA you're driving falls apart at top speed.

EA Bogan · 18-09-2007, 11:57 PM

i must admit it had an assload of wind noise at 180, not the most pleasant car to drive at high speed..i dont think you need a RWC in SA its registered and is used every day as a pizza delivery vehicle..basically a taxi which means it has to be (and is) bulletproof..

sprjenkins · 19-09-2007, 12:02 AM

yeah but it doesn't help that more bullet proof newer cars are available for not much more money. I hope you do get $2000 I really do but who's going to pay that when you can get a much newer EF for $500 more.

Its your choice at the end of the day and its worth whatever anyone will pay for it but i'd advertise for $1500 and be happy if anyone offered me anything over $1000

Tles · 19-09-2007, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by EA Bogan

i must admit it had an assload of wind noise at 180, not the most pleasant car to drive at high speed..i dont think you need a RWC in SA its registered and is used every day as a pizza delivery vehicle..basically a taxi which means it has to be (and is) bulletproof..

That explains the delivered in 30mins or it's free - 180km/h = express pizza

Bill_R · 19-09-2007, 01:15 PM

I'd go for $1500 as a start price. you might get more depending on how it holds up to an inspection.

Kryton · 19-09-2007, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by EA Bogan

i must admit it had an assload of wind noise at 180, not the most pleasant car to drive at high speed..i dont think you need a RWC in SA its registered and is used every day as a pizza delivery vehicle..basically a taxi which means it has to be (and is) bulletproof..

its an Ea, it gets thrashed daily and it has high Kms.
if you get offered $500, take it.
nothing you have said in this thread is helping your cause.

merlin · 19-09-2007, 03:14 PM

You'd honestly be lucky to get anything for it. I'd take anything over $500

StealthAu · 19-09-2007, 03:21 PM

If you are lucky, you might find someone to take it off your hands without charging you. But don't get your hopes up after all it is an EA

Rodp · 19-09-2007, 04:50 PM

Geez, I got $3k for my EA S pack about 12 years ago. Clean and tidy with a lot less k's. It's not like they're a collectable car, I thought I was lucky getting $3k for it when I did. I'd be happy if I got $1500 if I still had the same car.

private9 · 19-09-2007, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by davway

its an Ea, it gets thrashed daily and it has high Kms.
if you get offered $500, take it.
nothing you have said in this thread is helping your cause.

Agreed. Have a look at the number of EA's that just sit in the trading post etc and never sell. If you get offered $500 take it.

Having said that, occasionally you will get the odd ignorant buyer who'll give you the 2k you think it's worth if you hold out long enough, but I wouldn't be holding my breath.

private9 · 19-09-2007, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ILLaViTaR

If you get a RWC though it'll be worth a fair bit more.

And you'd probably have to spend more than the difference to get it RWC in the first place, so don't bother.

apolloxbgt · 19-09-2007, 05:31 PM

I hear scrap is getting $200 a tonne atm.

Smoke Pursuit · 19-09-2007, 05:35 PM

How much you offering someone to come pick it up??

normxb · 19-09-2007, 05:43 PM

Only one model up from my last car , it was an XF 4sp , 4.1 Wagon , country car , absolutely No rust , 214,000 k's reasonable condition . Best offer $ wise was $175-00 . I could have wrecked it & sold it in bit's , but didn't want the hassle of a wreck in my yard for months, so I took a better offer . ( Don't think people like Yellow Wagons , Hahaha)

The reason for getting rid of the XF was to put P/Steer on my XB . My mechanic jokingly said " You give me the XF and I'll put the P/Steer on the XB , Give it a Buff up , and do any Odd Jobs you need on it ". & I get to keep the Mag's .

Well , I had the XF down to him the next day .....

So I reckon if someone offers you $500 + , grab it , the longer you hang out for more money , the harder it will be to sell .

Other Question , any Rego on it ?

Just my 2c worth .

EA Bogan · 19-09-2007, 06:04 PM

lol you guys are making this car seem like an absolute heap..i sold my filthy rusty shitty old Datsun Skyline for $550 dollars 2 months ago. I see EAs in dealers around the 2k mark, and the trading post is full of fithy, ratty old VK commodores, old Lasers and such for 1.5 grand..No joke 1500 bucks for my car is awesome value

nommic · 19-09-2007, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by EA Bogan

I see EAs in dealers around the 2k mark, and the trading post is full of fithy, ratty old VK commodores, old Lasers and such for 1.5 grand..No joke 1500 bucks for my car is awesome value

Just because you see a car advertised at 2k, doesn't mean it will sell at that price...

You ALWAYS start the asking price a bit too high, then come down to make the buyer feel better about going ahead.

Kryton · 19-09-2007, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by EA Bogan

lol you guys are making this car seem like an absolute heap..i sold my filthy rusty shitty old Datsun Skyline for $550 dollars 2 months ago. I see EAs in dealers around the 2k mark, and the trading post is full of fithy, ratty old VK commodores, old Lasers and such for 1.5 grand..No joke 1500 bucks for my car is awesome value

your car is a heap - YOU told us so.
why dont you try and do some market research for yourself and you will quickly see that you own a worthless heap of crap that no one wants.
for $1500 i could buy newer AND better than what you have.
good luck and grow up.

EA Bogan · 19-09-2007, 08:37 PM

fair enough, point taken..someone post me a link to a Ford (or any other car for that matter) thats equal to or better than mine, registred and costs 1500 bucks or less..

nothin suss · 19-09-2007, 08:42 PM

I sold my ED fUTURA 6 or so months ago, 4 months reg, reco 3.45 LSD, 4 spd auto, tinted windows, 15's etc... All it needed for RWC was brake pads and 2 tyres. $1500. I was pretty happy with that honestly....

If someone offer you $500 for an EA, take it and run your way to the pub!

ILLaViTaR · 19-09-2007, 08:42 PM

How much rego does yours have?

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11191093

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=103572

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=6670050

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=115428

I also bought an EA wagon probably in better nick than yours for $100.

1FLYRYD · 19-09-2007, 09:46 PM

they aren't all buckets of sh!t, but even this would only attract a couple of grand and its not exactly standard so a standard one would be worth all

EA Bogan · 19-09-2007, 10:11 PM

mine has rego till october 23rd..i seriously dont see why you people wouldnt at least try to sell your falcons for a normal price..i have seen 90% of early 90s Lasers sell regularly for 3000+ dollars and they are crap as. Strangely, VN Calais are selling for 3500+ from the same era as my car, even executives fetch 2 grand..why the poor falcon?

private9 · 19-09-2007, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by EA Bogan

mine has rego till october 23rd..i seriously dont see why you people wouldnt at least try to sell your falcons for a normal price..i have seen 90% of early 90s Lasers sell regularly for 3000+ dollars and they are crap as. Strangely, VN Calais are selling for 3500+ from the same era as my car, even executives fetch 2 grand..why the poor falcon?

Firstly, are you actually witnessing these cars sell at the above prices, or are these what they're advertised at?

Secondly, Falcons have taken a beating on the used car market for a long time now. They're generally a fair bit cheaper than the equivalent year Commodore.

I bought an EL Futura in ok condition for less than half what you think your ea is worth.

I bought an immaculate 1 owner EF Futura with low kays with reg and rwc for what you think you ea is worth.

I bought a fairly well modified EL Futura in good nick, with a tonne of aftermarket parts for less than what you think your ea is worth.

Need I go on....

fordzatmyplace · 19-09-2007, 10:49 PM

what about the fairlanes and LTD's??

Down here you need at least 3K to score an immaculate NA. But i've seen POS's go for less though.

Kryton · 19-09-2007, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by EA Bogan

mine has rego till october 23rd..i seriously dont see why you people wouldnt at least try to sell your falcons for a normal price..i have seen 90% of early 90s Lasers sell regularly for 3000+ dollars and they are crap as. Strangely, VN Calais are selling for 3500+ from the same era as my car, even executives fetch 2 grand..why the poor falcon?

yours has rego, big friggen deal. rego is worthless without a RWC.
a laser is a different market altogether. people like small cars as they are fuel efficient.
a Holden is always worth more, they have the bogan factor. buy a commodore and your automatically cool.
October last year, 03 BA Fairmonts were "worth" $21000 at car yards. i bought mine for $12650. same Km's and same condition as the car yards. mines also insured for $21000.
do you really still want to sit there and tell everyone how some dodgey thrashed EA is still worth $1500?
i think your user name says it all.
get a clue at least or go back to the commodore forums.