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Car value, what you all think?

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    killer2239 Lift at 5700rpm

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    Car value, what you all think?

    Ok guys, im gonna be selling my car in June probably. Im sticking with toyota car, but im going to something else. Only few people know what im gonna get and do. But anyways, heres what i got.

    1995 Corolla DX 5-speed, 7AFE engine
    Engine burns some oil as all do with 130,000 miles.
    Headers back exhaust with 2.25 straight through.
    Short Ram Intake
    500-600 dollar retail kenwood headunit
    6x9 Infiniti Kappa speakers running on powered amp.
    Aux Import setup for an ipod or portable device
    Car is clean inside, not smoked in.
    Exterior has euros, clear corners, some dents and scratches.
    yellowtop optima battery, hypergrounding wiring done.

    I know modifications dont really add value to the car. If car gets totaled, i know insurane says value is about 2250. But you think with mods done, private selling i can get 2000 out of it?
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    Im thinking 2000 if the body/interior is in good shape

    take off the outside aftermarket lights. (depending on state inspection laws), and swap back in the stock intake.
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    The lights are all good. I have green parking lights in there. But kentucky doesnt have emissions or anything. Ill give them all origional parts with sale though.

    BTW, forgot to mention has 15" ADR RS Limited rims.
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    you should be able to get 2,000 out of it easily.... 130,000 is pretty low for that age!

    i did a quick search on autotrader for you looking at cars within 300 miles of here being sold.... they ranged in price from ~$7,000 (at or lower than 100,000 miles, couple of them) and no lower than $2,488 which has almost 200,000 miles and is a 1993.... i found one right at $2,000 but it doesn't have any info whatsoever.....

    in any case.... I KNOW what's going on!!! :)
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    well, my 95 when it was my sister's was going to sell it before was offered 2500 but that was liek 2 years ago, prolly went down since then, and mine has 131,000 and dosn't burn oil:D
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    Thats good to know about the price. As long as i can get 2000 or pretty close to that im good. I just wanted your alls opinions if you think 2000 is reasonable price.
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    Yea my 98' is valued at $4,800 how it is (well when the motor worked properly lol) and well I dk about right now lol.... what kind of a car are you thinking on going with after you sell? Any candidates?
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    Oh i got something in store for you all. As toyotaspeed90 said, he knows whats going on. But only few people know, i wanna keep it lil hush hush till i finally get it.
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    hahaha come on now man don't keep us in a wondering phase here for too long lol
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    im with you, lol, telllllllllll
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    Whats the big deal about keeping new car purchases a surprise?? Either way, youll tell us, and it wont be any more of a surprise by keeping it from us longer.... :p
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    I dont really want to say just incase things dont work out. But ill tell you the engine going in it is a AE101 4AGZE that will be built up some and pushing 200rwhp (mainly from upgrade s/c pulley, but cams (probably) also) when its put in the car after i get it. Which is why iv been bugging toyotaspeed90 cause of his experience. Will have car by end of june and engine in place hopefully by august.
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    Update!!

    Hey guys, i might not have to wait till june. Im actually looking at MAY!!! 1month earlier. Since ill start new job in may, i havent gotten it yet, but ill get more information about it today actually. But its pretty much i got it, cause they are always hiring, and i can pass there tests easy. But since ill make 1100 a month, ALL engine and suspension mods are under 4000. And parents love me enough to let me get loan for work after i get the car. Cause after selling car and money i got now i can buy car in full payment.

    Ill keep you all posted and updated, once i get job its just matter of finding the car. (So note for you all on guessing, its pretty rare to find within reasonable range of getting)
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    im guessin hes gettin a ae86
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    if you look for the deals you'll spend under $4,000 for engine/suspension stuff......
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    Yeah, im just throwing 4000 out as a max number pretty much. BTW guys, i talked to the company im gonna work for in may, and i have testing and stuff setup for this friday, testing wont be problem, but wish me luck!!

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