Back In The Day versus Now...

[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).