thanks for the link

 

I would say 14-15K

 

I wouldn't touch it for one cent more than $7,000. I'd probably aim for lower.

Flood damage? It's been rolled? The engine has been over-revved? The top is bad? This puts the car in the "poor" category. A "fair" gets $11,000- this is miles away from being "fair".

 

The guy is asking $12k for it ...

I have been thinking of offereing him 9500 or 10k but I'm having 2nd toughts

 

Not sure where you are located but here (SoCal) there are a couple of decent 00's to be had for around $15-16k. I got my 02 just recently for $18.5.

I think I got a great deal and it may not be easy to find again, but it does seem like you can find something much better for the money you have. In any case, $12k for the ride you mentioned is way too much.

 

Dude if you have $18K to spend you could find a very nice 2000 for that. Don't buy this piece just wait for a nice one to come along in your price range. Be patient it will happen.

 

Does the ebrake not work either?? Looks like it is resting against that other car. Anyways I think it would be a really fun project car if you are planning on modding it heavily. Otherwise I would look for one that hasn't been thoroughly beaten.

 

If the guy would take $7k it might be doable.

 

If you're serious, there is really only one way to do it.

Call the guy. Tell him when he's ready to sell the car for $7500, he has your number. Give him a week or two... he'll realize that it's NOT worth 12k and you'll get a phone call.

 

it just means that the car was salvaged, reconditioned, then the title was "washed."

IMO, it is the same as a salvage title to me.