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Why is this Mark worth so much?

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Posted by: GMAN

Just curious, can anyone tell me why this Mark is going for over $14,000?

Posted by: pepperman

I have no idea why it is going for that much, i saw that car a few days ago!!!!

Posted by: MrWilson

lol, i dunno... but id rather have an 02 LS1 for that much!

Posted by: JoeyLincolnMK8

because he is on crack!

Posted by: pepperman

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Originally Posted by JoeyLincolnMK8

because he is on crack!

Posted by: MrWilson

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Originally Posted by JoeyLincolnMK8

because he is on crack!

apparently 24ish people are on crack!

Posted by: JC1994

56,000 miles? $14,000+?

Posted by: Psychostang

The reserve hasn't been met yet??

Posted by: GMAN

That's just crazy. If he gets that, and some dope actually pays for it......Good luck to him.
Dont be suprised we see a new member with a 98 Mark with some issuse he neesd help with

Posted by: MarkVIII93

What do you think about a Pre-HID 95' with over 130k for 6500? Saw one on the side of the road and the guy said that it had been hit on the qaurter and he had to get the trim piece repainted. Does that sound right. 6500?

Posted by: ONEBADMK8

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Originally Posted by pepperman

Posted by: ONEBADMK8

Whats "Limited" about it and how can you have 330 HP from our chip and maf kit? LOL! Guy is a crackhead, completely out of his skull in MANY ways.

Posted by: MonsterMark

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Originally Posted by MarkVIII93

What do you think about a Pre-HID 95' with over 130k for 6500? Saw one on the side of the road and the guy said that it had been hit on the qaurter and he had to get the trim piece repainted. Does that sound right. 6500?

Sounds about $3500 high.

Posted by: evillally

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Originally Posted by GMAN

Just curious, can anyone tell me why this Mark is going for over $14,000?

Because the seller is a moron...

Posted by: mespock

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Originally Posted by JoeyLincolnMK8

because he is on crack!

Posted by: GMAN

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Originally Posted by evillally

Because the seller is a moron...

Actually the winning bidder who actually pays 14K or more is a moron. If the seller actually gets paid for it, It would be the biggest SNOW job ever.

Posted by: mespock

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Originally Posted by MarkVIII93

118K No accedents! Excellent shape and a southern car. $3000 ... Is what I paid for my 95...

Posted by: 95Marklll(Kingcobra)

paid 1500 for my 95 runs great but needs some interior tlc and a new drivers quarter, bought it with new altenator, starter and 400 dollar cd/mp3, has 108,000miles

Posted by: JoeyLincolnMK8

paid 5k for my 93 with 56k miles!

Posted by: MarkVIII93

2k for my 93' with 75k miles. I have had it since june and put less than 2k miles on it and 800 dollars worth of parts. Front susp and a $300 exhaust system. My trans failed a week after i got my exhaust. Well im sending it in to get the trans rebuilt and it will be back this week sometime.

Posted by: seanklsc

Thats incredible!! Who the hell is bidding on that? I mean, the car is worth about $10-12 on eBay, the mileage is decently low and its obviously well kept. But it pulled in over $18k without a problem?? Maybe its cause he talked the car up? Nice photography too...

I can't wait to sell my car, I'm gonna do it just like that guy.

http://www.leocerruti.com/lsc/

Posted by: seanklsc

http://www.dftowel.com/carshows/fordcarlisle05

I wish my paint shined like that. I need a detail so bad.

Posted by: JC1994

the owner of that car talked up so much sh!t on that car I bet his nose is a mile long! that car is only worth 10,000 bucks on a good day!! somebody got bent over!

Posted by: JC1994

hell, I could probably get 10,000 for mine, any suckers out there? LOL!!

Posted by: JoeyLincolnMK8

cash or check? lol

Posted by: pepperman

probably CASH.

Posted by: GMAN

This is what the seller had to say when I questioned him about the Mark he was selling.
Question from leqc

About This Member
leqc( 608)
Positive Feedback: 98.7%
Member Since: Oct-25-01
Location: NY, United States
Registered On: www.ebay.com

Well I guess it goes to show you how much the so called ''experts''
at LVC really don't know.

Posted by: MarkVlll Mike

$20 says that the guy had his buddies bidding on it, pushing the price up.

Posted by: 94m5

I have had some expierence with the person in question before. And GMAN, it seems yours is the same as mine. My only advice is to, Not let him bother you.

Mike

Posted by: Joeychgo

He was asking for $25k on the forum he hangs out at - Here are a few comments they made about his asking price:

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I think you should sell what you are smoking and you can make more money.

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No offense... but there's no way you're going to get 25k for that car. Didn't sandy only get 20k for his CE a couple years ago?

and the seller's response:

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No offense taken, like I said, I'm not interested in selling unless I get a high price. I know it's a very high asking price but hey, nothing ventured... etc. I've been offered 18K but I turned it down, I figured there is nothing interesting out there for 18 so why bother. I'm in no rush.

Oh - and it doesnt come with any of the trophies or plaques he's won from what I understand.

Eh - he's entitled to ask for anything he wants. Thats his right. I pity the fool who falls for his well put together marketing job because, in the end I dont think its anything more then a car with almost 60k miles, that has been taken pretty good care of. There was a 1993 mark viii not long ago with like 10k miles and I think they only wanted $15k for it and it never sold.

But - he's entitled. If he sells it, more power to him, cause the buyer becomes the bigger idiot IMO.
.

Posted by: GMAN

I think the only Mark worth that kind of money is the one of a kind 93 that Geno has. That Mark prototype.

Posted by: 98LSC32V

A car is worth whatever a person is willing to pay for it...

Posted by: BlackIceLSC

yea...the car is a perfect example of what a flawless Mark VIII would look like. I guess the owner was only going to sell it if he could find someone willing to pay what HE thinks its worth.

face it gang, you could call me a crack head 7 days of the week, but if someone wanted to pay me $25,000 for my 97 LSC, they'd get it!

The car has a history. It is a show winner. believe it or not, people pay top dollar for cars in that condition. Face it, where else would you find such a prime example of a mark VIII, if you were a collector.

I am sure he didnt expect a dime over $15k, but if folks want to bid, let them.

BTW, anyone see that 3200 mile 98 CE on ebay a while back? THAT was worth more!

Posted by: JoeyLincolnMK8

i can agree with you craig about how it is in pristine condition, without a doubt very sharp looking car i give it to him. but come on you are very knowledgeable about the marks and performance of these cars, but agree with me on this one. he is producing "more" than 330 HP out of the car with just air and chip mods? give me a break. that is why he is a BS artist!

Posted by: MonsterMark

No doubt it is a nice car. That said, when you are on ebay, one always has to look out for the private auctions. Especially for a car like this. First auction ended at about $8000 and then the second one hits over $16,000. Hummm.

1st auction ended with a deadbeat bidder when it the auction didn't even hit reserve. Hmmm again.

Now the price doubles? Hummm.

Like MarkVIII Mike said, watch out for bids being artificially pumped. Easy to do with a private auction.

As for his comment, WE may not know alot about Lincolns over here, lmao, but we will attempt to protect our members when and if possible.

Personally, if he can get the price he wants, more power to him. It is a free market. Anybody can ask any amount they want. Go for it.

BUT, daily driven in the salt/snow of Long Island New York?

$25K? Heck you could almost buy a '98 brand new for that money with the rebate back in '98.

Posted by: JoeyLincolnMK8

you know what i suspect bryan, is that maybe this guy friends or someone he knows is bidding on the car to "jack-up" the price? very weird!

Posted by: courageouslion

It was bid up to $18,600 and didn't even meet the reserve! I guess the owner really wanted to keep the car.

Posted by: Frat-man-du

Wow, it is over $18K and still not met the reserve.

I paid $8K for rmy 98 LSC (70K) that was in perfect shape, just needed a cargo net - even just had the blend door repaired.

Show cars are a world of their own. I have a couple T-birds I could never part with based on the street value, as I have way to many blood hours invested in them. It would be fun to see what they might bring on ebay but I have better things to do than waste my time and some poor bidders hopes.

Posted by: BlackIceLSC

he was "testing the water"....he wouldnt let it go for less than $25k.

you know what? I dont blame him. Its his car, and if someone was willing to pay that much for it, let them.

A man asking an absurd amount of money for his property is only absurd if he is desperate to sell, and asks too much. otherwise, the absurd one, would be the man willing to pay that amount.

FWIW, you can buy/build a Mark VIII with 350+ RWHP, and have it end up in BETTER condition for less than $25k. But there are people out there willing to dump money due to that "I want it now" outlook.

scenario-rich man wants a modern day "show car" that he doesnt have to do ANYTHING to....he can blow $35k.
His associate sees the Mark VIII in question. Rich man says "wow...I always wanted one of those....lets deal".

case closed.

Joey...yea, 330hp is just wrong. Hopefully anyone willing to spend over $16k on a Mark VIII would know that, and either get over it, or pass.

BTW, anyone here willing to pay me $16k for our prisitine 97 LSC? I know, its asking way too much, but believe me...if someone was willing to pay me that amount, SOLD.

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