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riisitas Offline
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#11
I checked out two 88 5 speeds today. Given the condition of the cars I can see why values are depressed. There's not enough owners with ownership pride, aftermarket support or racing involvement with these machines to put them in the spot light. Just like TCX2 said above the TC market is just like the Mark VII/VIII market. All of these markets rest in the shadow of the Mustang which has huge owner, racing and aftermarket support. I talked to some guys who like TCs but stay away because maintaining, racing, restoring and finding a pristine Mustang is so much easier. The Mustangs also hold their values much better.
1988 TC 5 Speed Stock
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Pete D Offline
Administrator
#12
Quote:Unless the market picks up on these cars (and I hope it does) we will never get out of them what we have put into them.
With rare exception (by volume) autos are a very poor investment strategy and certainly at our end of the price spectrum. At this end of the spectrum, we can be assured that our motives are pure and our intentions are true - we love the cars, because we are not going to get rich off of them. Big Grin
Pete Dunham


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Gary F Offline
Senior Member
#13
Quote:Originally posted by TCx2:
Since the cars can be had for such a low price, they are often purchased by folks that really had to scrape together even the $1,000-$2,000 it took to buy the car and then the struggle to pay the prices for the upkeep.
What Kevin said. Exactly my point. Big Grin
Gary Fraser

I used to be normal...then I got a Turbo Coupe.
'88 T5 Bone Stock w/3G Alt.
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viney266 Offline
Junior Member
#14
Look at the Mustang SVO's. They are starting to climb quickly, but the TC and XR4TI are still cheap. I was after a SVO, but the TC was a much better value, and with a few mods from this sight it has turned into a fun DD.
Speed is only a matter of money, How fast do you want to go?
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riisitas Offline
Member
#15
The SVOs only seem to hold their value within their own tight knit community. The Mustang crowd in general don't really covet these models. They concentrate their focus on the V8 models. A really clean GT of the same vintage/condition as the SVOs commands much higher prices. I looked at a really clean low mileage SVO in AZ. It had some nice upgrades, great paint/interior, ran perfect and came with a ton of extra parts. The owner was trying for $8K. It sold for $3.5K after 13 months on the market. SVOs sell for good prices from one SVO owner/enthusiast to another. It all depends on popularity and aftermarket support.
1988 TC 5 Speed Stock
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94Lightning Offline
Senior Member
#16
My SVO I just sold had kept its value.. I traded my 88TC for this 87 Mustang GT just so I can have something easier to sell. Sucked doing it, but glad not to have wiring gremlins anymore and I'm back into a streetable Mustang. My 90 sucks driving around with a 5K converter and aerospace brakes.
1990 LX drag car
1971 Mach 1
1986 GT conv
1990 Mustang GT conv
1986 Turbocoupe
1988 Turbocoupe
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Pete D Offline
Administrator
#17
Quote:The SVOs only seem to hold their value within their own tight knit community.
I would agree with that. They only have appeal to a limited group. And while prices fro extra nice/low miles examples have increased, it hasn't been at a breakneck pace by any stretch.
Pete Dunham


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balz24 Offline
Member
#18
I have about $4,000 in my TC. I wonder if it's even worth $2,000? It needs a piant job...makes a couple of funny noises...

I think I'm going to leave it ugly and drive to work in TC-style for the next five years, swallowing up rice-rockets along the way.
Balz

87 Turbo Coupe - T-3 turbo, FMIC, Stinger 3", CenterForce clutch, Hurst shifter, TurboXs boost valve, Kirban F.P. regulator & gauge, Walbro 255, Innovate LC-1 wideband, Forge BOV, AutoMeter gauges

2003 Thunderbird Roadster
1964 Ford F-100 V8 4spd
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BJL Offline
Moderator
#19
I like the fact that these cars are not highly price, i feel our lil community is awesome, there are guys that drive them and that's it.
Then theres us, drive them, fix them, mod them,& love them.
if they go up in price some guys are just gonna buy them as a collectors item. and then resell it on barret jackson. so i like now that the only ones that really own a TC, own it for the passion of having a TC, not that it is an "investment" and resell it later for profit.
i will always have a lot of money invested in my car knowing ill never get it back. but isnt it what having a hobby is about, so your happy, not your wallet or bank? i just spent over $3,000 in parts for my engine rebuild, and its all stock. and my friends think i'm nuts, but its for the love of the car.

BTW my TC is priceless, maybe 15k i let it go, but not anyless. (it may only be worth 500bucks) if i was to even sell it(which i doubt i ever will, because who will offer my 15k for my car?) I'll just go out and buy a bunch more TC's to have. then puts lots of money into it and have fun with multiple TC's and its all for me to be happy and show you guys of course!
been a TC fan since i was 7yr old, and always will own one. for ever!
its not an obsession, its a way of life!
Brian Larkin
88TC 330,000 miles
Slightly Modified
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xcrunnerbd Offline
Posting Freak
#20
Mine needs a paint job too. That is also one thing nice about a car like this. If it were something that would hold its value or maybe increase slightly, I'd feel obligated to put a great quality paint job on it. Since it isn't exactly a collector item I don't feel one bit guilty about not keeping it original color, etc. They're great for customization I guess is what I'm trying to say
Project 13 sec. / 30mpg in '88 TC 5Speed : 15.91@89mph / 32+ mpg

On The Car: KN cone, 2-stage Gillis@ 15psi wired to fuel switch, Kirban AFPR @ 39psi, Walbro 255 HP FP, 130A 3G Alt., Full 3" Stinger Exhaust incl. cat. no muffler,

Shelf: .48 T3, ported E6, BPV
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