I work with a guy that got a Fiero from a salvage yard for cheap. (probably scrap cost) He didnt know what to look for before he got it home. He put it up on his lift & discovered that the rear frame is basically gone. He decided to sell it for $400. Its an 85 SE V6 4 speed. If I bought it from him, do you guy's think I'd be able to make up that $400 by parting them out? (While salvaging some parts that I need as well)
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Posts: 21510 From: Northern MI Registered: Jun 2002
that and helps others who r in need of parts that arnt readily available. ( Me for example trying to find an EVAPORATOR for an 84 indy) So in the long run; you are helping more than if it was just sold for scrap.
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02greens10 Member
Posts: 813 From: Ashland, Ohio Registered: Feb 2008
Probably make 200 or 300 off it at the most, but when you scrap the rest you'll get some back. I would say go for it if you need some parts off it also vs buying them seperate from others.
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nmw75 Member
Posts: 1676 From: Mc Falls, Maine Registered: Mar 2007
Well, I'm buying it for $300. I think the frame is shot but at least I'll be saving the other parts from being crushed. I'll salvage for my needs then pull the rest to post in the Mall section.
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I had a full rusty 85 GT took it totally apart and sold the items on Ebay and here, I would estimate being around $450 so far I also used a couple of parts like the windshield for my Widow.. I would recommend you stripping everything that can be re-used ... I have also given parts to friends in need on here ... they only paid for shipping ...
That sounds high to me. I have a couple of running Fieros that I would sell for less than that.
Its a fair price in this area... Allot fewer Fiero's up here due to rust. I think I'll get that much out of usable parts from it.... One plus, it has newer tires on it! I can use those for my coupe.
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jscott1 Member
Posts: 21676 From: Houston, TX , USA Registered: Dec 2001
yeah I guess that scrap prices have gone up so much Fieros are now worth more as a result. I have a scrap yard willing to come to my house and drag off a parts car for $260. That's more than I paid for the car!
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nmw75 Member
Posts: 1676 From: Mc Falls, Maine Registered: Mar 2007
yeah I guess that scrap prices have gone up so much Fieros are now worth more as a result. I have a scrap yard willing to come to my house and drag off a parts car for $260. That's more than I paid for the car!
Yep, the guy I'm buying it from was going to send it to the scrap yard tomorrow. It would have been flattened by Monday!
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fierochic1 Member
Posts: 105 From: Paducah, KY 42003 Registered: Nov 2001
Its worth it if you have the time to salvage all of it and parts are good, then you can scrap what's left and get a lot of your original price back if not more - at least in my area lately. I've always made at least some money on parts cars and always get my initial investment back; only you can decide what you want to pay. Everyone is different - some people are way too easy on their prices and I've gotten a lot of good deals over the years - sometimes even feeling like I cheated them even when I wasn't playing "let's make a deal" and just paid the asking price. But, I've been doing this long enough to know what I can use and sell off of them. It can be a hassle and most neighbors aren't really happy if you have a spare car sitting around if you live in a subdivision or in town.
But, beware - after about 22 years and doing this repeatedly, you will find that your garage has been taken over. However, you need parts on hand if you plan to keep your Fiero long term, and especially if you have more than one already.
I hope you make enough to make it worthwhile.
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