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A friend is wanting to sell her 1989 16valve TC and has asked me to help her determine a value.  The car has good paint, tops, and interior and has always been garaged.  It is also mechanically sound.

 

My question is, what is the price range of a 16v 1989 TC compared with an 8v car in similar condition?

 

Thanks.

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I would like to think she could reasonably get 8-10k but others have sat with little to no interest at that price point. I think color combo and mileage are big factors. Triple black are usually most desirable. Yellow/ginger being the least. Would you be able to share some pictures and location? 

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Since the supply of nice 8v cars is much higher, they usually do not bring the $ a 16v car in comparable condition would bring, and while the 16v cars offer a substantial performance advantage, that is offset by the presence of the ultimate millenial theft deterrent (5 speed stick).

 

Looking at the big picture - November is not a good time to sell a special interest vehicle, especially a convertible.  Looking at just TC's, some specific factors - the brake system, oil leaks, leather on the seat side bolsters & top of the instrument binnacle and how long the odometer has been inoperative exert a disproportionate effect on value.

 

Mensanguy's TC was in spectacular condition so I doubt anything other than a documented low mileage car in perfect condition will beat that amount.  I realize there are quite a few TC's for sale now (check out the recent club newsletter), but remember asking prices and actual sale prices are usually very different.

 

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That is a great looking car, may I recommend that you acquire a new replacement Accumulator for your TC.

 

You have what appears to be an original 32 year old one on the car at this time.

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