How much should I pay for 1986 Chevy Nova?

[Naterade]

It's a 1986 Chevy Nova, he's parked it outside of his house for a year at least. Has around 100,000 miles on it, and needs new battery and maybe some little engine work. He's asking for $400 but that seems high for me. Is it just me? I think $325 would be good. Am I wrong?

[Vipassana]

Well, here's the catch.

You think it's high. And you think 325 would be good.

That's great.

You're not the one selling it.

Say you've got something worth $400 to you, and I offer you $325.....how likely are you to drop 20% off your asking price, just because I don't agree?

Unless he's listed it as OBO, he wants $400 for it. That's what it's worth to him. You could always go elsewhere.

[david z]

only buy that if you have another 1000 to repair it. that gay body style nova is a headache beginning to bitter end.

[Bigdog92]

if u got the money to fix it buy it

[Dave87gn]

Its worth practically nothing. offer $100.

[Paul]

Depends on how much engine work is needed. This is a Toyota Corolla with Chevy badges, so if you get it fixed and running, it will last for many years. BUY it if the body is in good shape.

I owned one of these for many years, and am still kicking myself for letting it go.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevy_Nova#Fifth__generation