[DeTomaso] Parts car?

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 1/9/13 14 10 35, tmshinro at aol.com writes:


> After looking at the pictures of the $40K car my estimated value of my 
> car just went down significantly.   I guess I need to downgrade my agreed 
> upon value on my insurance.   After 25 years I keep asking myself why I keep 
> putting money into my Euro GTS (just got the dings and things fixed on the 
> body and got a total respray) instead of letting it go and getting what 
> looks like nicer cars that are out there.
> 
>>>I have seen your car and it's worth more than $40K.   I think that 
silver car you shared in that link is worth more than $40K too.   It looks like a 
downright bargain to me.

PIM has a nice-looking red Euro GTS 'tribute' car (USA car painted like a 
Euro GTS) and they are asking $39,995, which seems awfully low, especially 
for them.   I suspect there is a lot going on underneath that shiny paint and 
the price reflects it--they don't just give Panteras away like that.
> 
> >My problem is I get emotionally attached to my cars.   Easy to buy, very 
> hard to sell.  I think I need some therapy.
> 
>>>I just today picked up my original '81 Scirocco from a VW specialist.   
It's a long story, but after sitting in a field with a blown engine for six 
or seven years, basically I wound up spending almost $5K to mechanically fix 
up a car (including new engine, clutch, brakes, and a lot of other things) 
that cost me $350 when I bought it in 1989--and is worth less than $350 
today (and looks it!)

So, you are not alone!

Mike