Barney Eaton Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 I just found a site that will convert dollars spent in any year to another year.Example, in 1988 the base price of a Reatta coupe was $25,000 in 2006 dollars that is $42,750I take that to mean if they built the 1988 Reatta today, it would cost $42,750Would you pay that for a new 2006 Reatta?....if true, then $30,000 for a 5,000 mile car would be a bargin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 I have a mint 1964 Parker Brothers "Sorry" Game. I think the price new was about 1.50. Today it's worth about 15.00. Abused, they are worth about half that. I wish I had 20,000 of them. If I could find someone to give me 30K for an 18 year old car regardless of miles I would take it. Link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest F14CRAZY Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 What would a '91 convertible cost, considering the MSRP was around $36k...?It would have to have a more desirable drivetrain, color LCD ECC. I mean I think a new Corvette coupe starts at around $46k. LS2 versus LN3, hmmm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 Looking at it in reverse explains why not too many Reattas were produced. Would you pay $ 42,000 for a Reatta coupe today? Or would you rather have 6 Kias in your garage for that money. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWC Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 Barney, While working in the plant I always said they were way over priced and for about $17,000 they would have sold a lot better, thanks for the info and at todays $$$ I would still think they are over priced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobwhite Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 I guess I should have bought that Mercedes Gull Wing for $7,500 back in the fifties. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 Or the $600 Duesenburgs. Of course in the 50's $10,000 bought a new house.And don't forget it takes $100,000 to make a $50,000 BJ car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 The first '88 I was overpriced and I have spent some good paychecks putting it back to original condition. I do not regret spending the money. I originally bought it for an investment, now I do not intend to ever sell it. I am in the process of restoring the '88 driver I bought, did not intend to spend much on it but just keep repairing what the former owner neglected. Is it possible to become addicted to Reattas?Texan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWC Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Is it possible to become addicted to Reattas?</div></div> Well we already have 3 and are always looking for more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadster90 Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 Is the formula 1.71 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CL_Reatta Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 Considering I took the Reatta over a Capri XR2 (sorry, I have to admit I wanted one more than a Reatta <span style="font-weight: bold">at the time</span>) I would say I became addicted after a simple test drive which included stalling out on Gratiot ave. because of the ICM, or the next test run which included water pouring down from the headliner. now that I think of it, it's actually kinda weird that I did take the Reatta after that <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 I have two and searching for more, I believe 8 or 9 will put me in the poor house permanently. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />Texan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYBobP Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have two and searching for more, I believe 8 or 9 will put me in the poor house permanently. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />Texan </div></div>I have 4 '91's . Want to go down to 2. Which ones do you want? <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadster90 Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 I want the silver coupe...have a hole in the roof and 16 ways? PM me if so and serious <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYBobP Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 None of the coupes have a hole in the roof. Am too tall. Also, am not comfortable with 16 way seats, so all cars have standard seats (in great condition). The silver coupe has a factory original CD player though, that works well. AC has been retrofitted in all cars. All cars have like-new tires. Will send you a PM. To contact me, best bet is RPopyk@aol.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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