Back In The Day versus Now...

[Scott Larson]

When you've figured that out, please let us in on the secret...I am confident that the value will increase, but will it be in my lifetime? No matter what, I enjoy the hell out of my VX...

[Ldub]

BTW...I'm all for figuring out a way to help the VX reach a $100k/unit value by the end of this year though! :-)

No matter what, I enjoy the hell out of my VX...

I'm w/you Mr Larson...

& I'm not hack'n on yur post Vette...

But, with regard to VX valuation, &/or perceived worth......

My real name is Jimmy...

I occasionally crack corn...

And I don't care about much any more...

I know...it'z a s*1++* attitude, but...

Mine's my D-D, & shall be for a VERY long time, I enjoy driving such a dented up old "future truck", &... believe it or don't...

I still enjoy the questions from the masses...

And, RARELY () tell rampant B-S accounts of how the VX won the 2000 Baja race to Hawaii...
(i read it on the internet)

[89Vette]

And I don't care about much any more...

I know...it'z a s*1++* attitude, but...

I here you, but that's irrelevant to the topic. And, as such, not worthy of posting.

I'm just saying.

Get a thoughtful reason and I'll be the first in line to read your theory.

Doesn't have to be right...just well-though-out.

[89Vette]

http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/20...e-collectible/

[Ldub]

I here you, but that's irrelevant to the topic. And, as such, not worthy of posting.

I'm just saying.

Get a thoughtful reason and I'll be the first in line to read your theory.

Doesn't have to be right...just well-though-out.

Huh...

Nobody told me that you got promoted up to moderator.

That's VERY unusual.

I mean, all things considered...

Oh, & BTW HERE is spelled H-E-A-R...you know, when you're talking about ears & stuff...

[89Vette]

Huh...

Nobody told me that you got promoted up to moderator.

That's VERY unusual.

I mean, all things considered...

Put down the beer (make it 12-pack) and take a deep breath. I'm not claiming to moderate. Only expressing my opinion (of your lack of opinion) colorfully -- like you so frequently do.

[89Vette]

What I said in post #8 of this thread would be relevant to this topic.

[Ldub]

What I said in post #8 of this thread would be relevant to this topic.

That's not a thread, that's an article...

Which part did you write, I'll be sure to read it with due diligence...

[Ldub]

Put down the beer (make it 12-pack) and take a deep breath. I'm not claiming to moderate. Only expressing my opinion (of your lack of opinion) colorfully -- like you so frequently do.

Hmmmmmm....tha's TWICE in one thread that you've decided that you know best what I should do or say...

A few control issues with your personality profile perhaps...

Tell ya what...if I can't decide what to think, do, say, or post some day...I'll shootcha a pm...

Till then, mind yer own rudder, & steer your own flower class.....

Being neither frigate nor sloop, I'm sure it rhymes with one of them...

BTW, & ...I haven't had the urge to drink beer since...
Well, I guess since I was a youngster...& still thought corvettes were cool...

Now THAT is some well thought out shtuph...

Everyone eventually gets what they asked for, and you are welcome..

If you decide to send me a congratulatory bottle, Jack will be fine.

[tom4bren]

I here you, but that's irrelevant to the topic. And, as such, not worthy of posting.

I'm just saying.

Get a thoughtful reason and I'll be the first in line to read your theory.

Doesn't have to be right...just well-though-out.

I've some experience in translating the Dubster's colorful posts into thought bits that my grey matter can easily digest. So here's what he was trying to get across:

Most members here (not all ... but most) purchased their VX for the sole purpose of feeding their addiction. They love the look, feel, & performance of the VX and find driving it to be the most fun they can have with their clothes on. They did not purchase it as a financial investment so the current resale value really doesn't cause them to lose sleep.

I paid too much for mine & will never recoup what I've invested in it. That matters not a bit to me. I love my VX & will keep it till I'm just too decrepid to climb up into it.

I actually feel sorry for any who did purchase the VX as a financial investment because unless they put it in storage for the next 10 years and bring it out in pristine condition when the economy recovers, they've just made an expensive mistake.

OK - Y'all can go back to giving each other yellow shoe laces now.

[89Vette]

I actually feel sorry for any who did purchase the VX as a financial investment because unless they put it in storage for the next 10 years and bring it out in pristine condition when the economy recovers, they've just made an expensive mistake.

You're probably right. Don't remember who said it, but it was mentioned that Toyo Cruiser's didn't increase in value for quite some time. OTOH, I can't remember seeing those priced anywhere near what Camaros, Corvette's, and Mustangs sell for -- when really valueable.

Correct me if I'm wrong

Even then, it's a really old car (that takes thousands to restore) and/or it's a special car/model -- to get $50k, $100k, or more. The Cobra 500 models would be a good example.

[tom4bren]

One of my all time favorite quotes from this illustrious forum pertains to VX modifications: "Beauty is in the eye of the keyholder".

It's apropo here as well:

Value is in the mind of the keyholder.

As with any sale, the price can ONLY reflect what the market will bear. A bone stock VX in pristine condition today COULD sell for $25K if you found the right buyer (someone who didn't want to shop around for a more reasonable deal or someone who just got a $50K settlement from somewhere & always wanted a VX & happened across yours). On the other hand, we've seen VXs parted out because it had a blown engine & couldn't be sold as a whole ... at any price.

[Ldub]

I've some experience in translating the Dubster's colorful posts into thought bits that my grey matter can easily digest. So here's what he was trying to get across:

Most members here (not all ... but most) purchased their VX for the sole purpose of feeding their addiction. They love the look, feel, & performance of the VX and find driving it to be the most fun they can have with their clothes on. They did not purchase it as a financial investment so the current resale value really doesn't cause them to lose sleep.

I paid too much for mine & will never recoup what I've invested in it. That matters not a bit to me. I love my VX & will keep it till I'm just too decrepid to climb up into it.

B-I-N-G-O !!!

Thanks Tom, as soon as I get the next batch of "dub decoder rings" outta the molds, you KNOW who I'm gonna send em' to......

[tom4bren]

... as soon as I get the next batch of "dub decoder rings" outta the molds, you KNOW who I'm gonna send em' to......

Not needed. I even figured out your instructions for cutting compound angles on crown moulding without one

Dub: Cut it upside down

t4b: WTF???

Dub: It works ... just try it.

t4b: OK, ifn you can build coffins for baby dolls, you must know what you're talkin-bout!!!

Dang if he didn't know what he was talkin-bout (I only messed up one of the 6 corners that I cut).