janaka Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Well today I figured was as good of day as any to get my annual appraisal done on the Datsun. Last year was the first year we had the car so we wanted to know the 'replacement' value of it for insurance purposes etc. They said it was worth $12k+ taxes. That was more than we paid for it so we thought all was well. Not that a number on paper means much but it was nice to know anyway. I was a little skeptical to get the appraisal done this year with the new motor and interior and the modifications from original that we had done. Well I was pleasantly surprised to say the least. After a little selling to the appraiser he said his value on the car was $22k+taxes Holy moly. Well after I put my eyes back in my head I let my wife know and she was shocked. Bonus for us I guess, but again its only worth what someone will pay for it. Not that we are looking to sell by any means. Just a reminder to keep your appraisals up to date. Cheers Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJLamberson Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Can we see the car to get an idea of how nice it is compared to what they say its worth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffer949 Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 I need to get mine done. When i was in my wreck a few months ago I was sure it was gonna be totaled and I was going to have to buy it back. The guy said the value of my car was somewhere around 10k I was like WHAT??? That was with out even opening the hood. Its nice to see that insurance companies are saying they are worth more but I dont think I could of sold my car for that much back then. Maybe now with the new paint and wheels. Not with the rustoleum paint job. I need to get my appraised but i need to get a job and a place to keep her first cause i figure my payment will go up some cause i moved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 Not yet, but I need to soon. Where did you find your appraiser? Is this person a specialist in automobiles or just a general appraiser? I'm curious what the car looks like as well, 22k is a nice number! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janaka Posted September 30, 2008 Author Share Posted September 30, 2008 my cardomain page http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2545113 page 3 for the most current pictures http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2545113/3 Custom interior and stereo is also all new as well as guages, motor swap etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janaka Posted September 30, 2008 Author Share Posted September 30, 2008 Not yet, but I need to soon. Where did you find your appraiser? Is this person a specialist in automobiles or just a general appraiser? I'm curious what the car looks like as well, 22k is a nice number! I got him by referal and he is within 20min of my house so it worked out well. He is a car appraiser by trade, primarily deals with classic cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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