[V8] Gut check time on my V8, what's it worth?

[Scott DeWitt]

KBB retail value is $4200 in excellent condition. However what it's "Worth" is determined by the convoluted formula the insurance company will use to value it, as well as what others will pay for it, which won't be much to the average person.

 
---- Bryan Kamerer <kamerer at gmail.com> wrote: 
> I have to make a decision about the vehicle as it's just not suiting my new
> needs (dealing with stop-and go traffic constantly, and towing).
> 
> I have a 1991 factory 5 speed.  I need to make a decision to repair it/keep
> it, repair it/sell it, or sell it outright as is.
> 
> *Pros:*
> Factory 5 speed.
> Nice shape, clean.
> Ur-S6 Avus wheels and 2nd set of A8 wheels
> 157k on odo, 25k or less on professionally rebuilt head
> 25k or less on new, sportier suspension.
> 
> *Cons:*
> Parking lot minor hit to front headlight area, going to cost $1500 to repair
> fender/hood/headlight.
> Can't tow horses.
> 
> So I have to deal with the insurance company and I'm betting they will try
> to total it.  I went through this once in the past and argued with another
> insurance company for ages and got more out of them because of the
> demonstrated 5-speed rarity/value.
> 
> What is the current value of the car as-is, and if I had it repaired and it
> was in nice shape, everything in good condition?
> 
> I hate to get rid of it, and I might consider repairing it and keeping it as
> a once-in a while driver.  But I need to understand my options.  It's hard
> to keep an unused vehicle given my space and use constraints.
> 
> Thanks for your thoughts and opinions
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