NZ GTi AE92. Is it worth $4000?

[yobbosayo]

It's that one on trademe. Early days for the vendor I suppose, but he sure wasn't keen to move from 4k. I was going to buy it, but everyone I talked to said I was mad.
1990, 155000k's, smallport 4age, alarm, stereo, unmodified, towbar, 4 good tyres, recent cambelt change

Only concern was the aftermarket sunroof that was causing rust in the roof (of course)

any premium for NZ new? I couldn't see anything that was different from the fxgt models

what do you guys reckon?

[Adamal]

If they're a dealer, then yea, I suppose thats ok, but for a private trade, NAH.

Both my MR2's are NZ new. I bought my 90 SW a couple of years back for about $500 more than that. AND it had less K's and no rust.

I think you're probably getting taken for a ride.

Your best option is to look around. The only difference you're going to get is a 240 or 260 kph speedo over a 180 one.

[Leon]

That is a high price unless it's totally mint, and from your description that it has rust in the roof ... well, I'd pass on that one unless the price shifts accordingly. They're a good car, but you can do better for that amount of money.

[KarlGti]

I paid 5000 for mine about 4 years ago but it was mint, 120kms and completely orginal except for the alarm, barely a scratch on it. Still haven't seen one like it and I'm still realy f**king angry it got written off and its been like a year since it happened.

[flat_0ut]

bit of a rip off, i'm sure you could get something better for $5k. He'll come to his senses when noone buys it

[KarlGti]

bit of a rip off, i'm sure you could get something better for $5k. He'll come to his senses when noone buys it

i wouldn't buy this one for 4g. Especially by the sounds of that sunroof. I probably wouldn't buy one identical to my old one for 5g either but that was 4 years ago, I was 18 and once i drove it there was no changing my mind.

any premium for NZ new? I couldn't see anything that was different from the fxgt models

i got absolutely raped being under 25. State wouldn't touch it for the first 2 years i owned it. Went with National auto club, being pretty much the only option and eventually got 3rd party fire/theft with state but full was a joke.

[bbq1988]

i got absolutely raped being under 25. State wouldn't touch it for the first 2 years i owned it. Went with National auto club, being pretty much the only option and eventually got 3rd party fire/theft with state but full was a joke.

I know what you mean, Westpac tryed charging me $150+ a month on my Curren, National auto club charges me just under $75 per month for full cover and under 25 drivers

[escortman]

i payd 1400 for new car ae92 fxgt
pretty gond condtion
has coilover suspension, pod and intake done, 4-1 extractors and 2 1/4in exhaust
and it has the 100kw smallport in it

i got insurnace with NZI 3rd party, fire and theft cost $220 all up, but had to get at least 3* alarm so got a 4* mongoose 1

o and im 17 but i got the same deal when i was 16

[Flunk]

i got absolutely raped being under 25. State wouldn't touch it for the first 2 years i owned it. Went with National auto club, being pretty much the only option and eventually got 3rd party fire/theft with state but full was a joke.

I know what you mean, Westpac tryed charging me $150+ a month on my Curren, National auto club charges me just under $75 per month for full cover and under 25 drivers

i pay $55 a month, with my bank ( bnz ) on my '98 bzg. and im only 20.

[blackie]

Screw paying 4g for that man. its just an fxgt..

my mate paid $5500 for his FXGT atleast 4-5 years ago, with like 78kms on the clock, completely mint.

[soopachargen]

any premium for NZ new? I couldn't see anything that was different from the fxgt models

i got absolutely raped being under 25. State wouldn't touch it for the first 2 years i owned it. Went with National auto club, being pretty much the only option and eventually got 3rd party fire/theft with state but full was a joke.

6. The amount at which something is valued above its par or nominal value, as money or securities.
9. An unusual or high value: Employers put a premium on honesty and hard work.

at a premium

1. More valuable than usual, as from scarcity: Fresh water was at a premium after the reservoir was contaminated.

I believe you'll find that that is the context he used the word premium in

[avinesh]

i think its too much aye i bought my 1990 mr2 turbo for 3500 dollers

[KarlGti]

I believe you'll find that that is the context he used the word premium in

my bad. i doubt there would be be any difference. They both have the 2 nasty letters "GT". pity you cant just rip them off for cheaper insurance

[filbit]

Probably not worth 4k, but someone might pay close to it. There's a real following with these cars amongst an older generation of drivers who lusted after them when they were new in NZ.

There are a few differences from FXGT, most obvious is the speedo and lack of restrictors. There are other changes such as different grille and bonnet, no catalytic convertor, no power steering (it was an option), no AC (also an option), no oxygen sensor, lack of TEMS suspension, trim differences (centre console, gearknob) etc etc.

Kerb weight is 1015kg, lighter than the FXGT I think?

Not too many were sold in NZ, they were too expensive.

[FYADUP]

Probably not worth 4k, but someone might pay close to it. There's a real following with these cars amongst an older generation of drivers who lusted after them when they were new in NZ.

And younger people too lol

[filbit]

yeah what am I talking about... I have one and I'm 22.
*hides walking frame*

[Cakky]

i payed $6000 for my GT....

but it is pretty immaculate and only done 48,000kms....