[urq] The price of greatness

[Andrew B]

Not saying Fuchs are not worth what people are paying for them, just
curious as to whether they have some collectable value or what,
exactly.  I personally am not a big fan of the style, but I wouldn't
mind having a set, nevertheless.  Heck, if they can increase the value
of my car I'll take two.

In response to John, I paid about 7k, and I believe that is exactly
what my car is worth.  I don't think I could get a similar performance
car for the same price with all the bells and whistles of the Ur.  My
car has no rust, and everything short of the AC (no belt), cruise
control (does anybody's work?) and rear defroster (Working on it)
everything works and is in great shape.  My car has the Ronal 8"s and
was repainted in a not-quite-zermatt silver.  I love the car, but I
can't see it being worth 11 thousand.  I guess the rarity is important
in resale value, but there are quite a few Urs available to anybody
savvy enough to surf the interweb for a few hours.  I was looking all
over the country for mine, and I was lucky when it popped up in a city
a few hours away.  I guess I'm asking if people actually get what they
ask (above 10g) or if they're just testing the water.


On Mon, 22 Nov 2004 13:47:52 EST, dgraber460 at aol.com <dgraber460 at aol.com> wrote:
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> In a message dated 11/22/2004 10:36:18 AM Mountain Standard Time,
> John.Chaplen at mercer.com writes:
> <Also, what's the deal with Fuchs wheels?  I know 8" Ronals have some
> <desireability, but are these as collectable?  I saw a set on ebay go for
> <$75, guess I should have picked them up!
> 
> Is your point that Fuchs are too high or too low?
> I've been looking for a set for some time, and haven't seen anything for
> what I think their worth. I was preparing to bid on the $75 set when they
> were mysteriously pulled early and sold for $75. I was a bit annoyed (more
> like pissed!) at not having a shot at them, but that's auction life I guess.
> Still looking for a set, and so far resisting the temptation to get the
> brand new 15x7 TSW Hockenhiem Rs for $349 including shipping from Cheap
> Wheels.
>  
> Dennis
> Denver
>