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Old Dec 12, 2025 | 02:59 PM
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Hi guys, i have a 98 convertible that I want to sell that car needs work it has about 110k miles I had a light fender bender a few years back and it damaged the driver side fender and front bumper which I replaced so the car will need a full paint job new top and tires because they are old, car ran great before the accident but it’s been sitting in my driveway since and I haven’t started the car in a few years so my question is how much I should expect to get for it realistically I’m attaching some pictures







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Old Dec 12, 2025 | 04:41 PM
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Worth more if you can make it run and drive properly.
As is, rough condition, not running, maybe $4K.
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Worth more if you can make it run and drive properly.
As is, rough condition, not running, maybe $4K.
I’m sure it will run if I jump it it did before I parked it
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Even if nothing mechanical needs fixing, there are a lot of cosmetic things to do which can run into some serious cash. I would say $4-5K for the car as is.
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After reading the description and looking at the pics- I came up with "that car is worth $5k max"

then I read the replies. We all seem to agree!

could be a pretty car, and it's definitely got parts on it that are valuable, but as it sits- she needs a lot before she'll be at her former glory

where are you located?
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After reading the description and looking at the pics- I came up with "that car is worth $5k max"

then I read the replies. We all seem to agree!

could be a pretty car, and it's definitely got parts on it that are valuable, but as it sits- she needs a lot before she'll be at her former glory

where are you located?
I’m in central jersey and I agree with what everyone is saying i think 5k it’s a fair price for it so if anyone is interested in the New Jersey area let me know

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A vehicle always will sell better if it has a good battery and starts as a buyer can turn the key and it fires up. Good luck !
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