98 California top

[stymes01]

I have an Avus blue California top with the beige leather, five speed, 5 spoke 15s totally stock with ultra low 56K miles. I am thinking about putting it up for sale to focus on grad school bills even though I have only had it for a little over a year. I've had to put the drv window back in the track a few times and have changed the coolant and oil but other than that havent touched a thing. Car is in awesome condition, not sport package but has Traction control, ASC cruise etc. Is there any interested in Cali tops out there? Car is in MN.

[Bam2002]

Interested PM me. Do you have photos?

[StealthBimmer]

I bet if you put up a few photos and price there will be more potential buyers. Sounds like a nice ti combo.

[jflip2002]

one just sold off of craigslist.org here in socal for $6k. Blue with a cali top, 55k miles. If that gives you a general gauge.

[stymes01]

Is that about all these cars are worth these days? I paid almost twice that last year and went all the way to Denver for the car, I knew I paid top dollar as it was exactly what I wanted but I didnt expect it to depreciate that fast.

[rikdee]

Is that about all these cars are worth these days? I paid almost twice that last year and went all the way to Denver for the car, I knew I paid top dollar as it was exactly what I wanted but I didnt expect it to depreciate that fast.

Look at this way: If you got what you really wanted, enjoy driving the car, and keep for an extended period, the depreciation curve will come around and provide you with a more than acceptible total cost of ownership. With the '98 M-Sport I bought in January, I plan to do just that.

_Rick

[fast318ti]

intrested. Pictures? Price? Records?

[elfhearse]

FWIW, I just bought a 96 ti Active (less leather ?) with Cali top, 93,800 miles for $6,100. (Figured it was about $1K higher than average but "rationalized" it for the rare California top).
It is in excellent condition (body) except that rear deck lid is faded.
Mechanical: good but will be needing suspension refresh, has the traditional head gasket seep. Overall, I'm happy with it.

[stymes01]

Good to know thanks. Mine is immaculate, has had nothing done to it even really for maintanance accept the regular oil changes and I made sure it had fresh coolant. I am the 2nd owner, I bought it from a Commercial Pilot in denver who had moved from Seattle, which is where the car spent most its life. She rarely drove it, her commuter car to the airport was a really unfortunate Geo Storm, which ironically was parked righ behind her husbands late model porsche 911 and she had an Explorer for the winter. Anyhow I paid far too much for it (11.5 last year with 38K), which is why I think a fair sale price wont even get me out from under my loan and I dont want to be that guy who overvalues what they have. Thankfully I just sold my 93 volvo 240 which I kept around for the winter after 3 weeks on the market, so I am not in panic mode anymore about getting a car out of my driveway and think I will stick with it for the time being as I do absolutely love it. I do appreciate everyone's input and time

[fast318ti]

hey, i got a volvo 242 turbo. You should have kept the Brick! its a better car!