Going price for 7 and 9" Fuchs

[89911]

If somebody is using Ebay prices as a guide for fuchs, maybe there not as high as you think!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33748&item=2406104864&rd=1

[Jdub]

That price is very, very good for the buyer.

John

[GB83SC]

Sorry I missed that auction!
That was a great buy.

[KTL]

I was watching that auction. I was tempted to bid but I already have too many wheels lying around. For some reason I thought the 9's seem chromed. I only say that because the finish on them is so much more mirror-like than the 7's. Obviously the way to find out for sure would be to shoot the guy an email.

Anyway, yes. That is a great price for the polished lip and paddle 7/9 combo. They look great in the pictures. Pictures don't always tell the whole story though.

A nice set of 7's and 8's closed last week without a single bid and has been relisted again:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2407031929&category=33748

Just goes to show how desirable the 9's are.

[JeremyD]

yep, sad to say that I paid more for my 8 x 16 944 turbo wheels and 9 x 16's

Oh well. They are all in excellent shape.

[old_skul]

KTL, the reason there wasn't a single bid on those 7s and 8s is because the idiot has the starting bid set at $1,500. That's just plain stupid. He might eventually get a buyer, but it's gonna be a while before someone that stupid has access to a computer.

[widebody911]

A couple years ago, I bought 2 sets for $1400 a set. They weren't as spiffy-looking as those, however

[KTL]

Originally posted by old_skul
KTL, the reason there wasn't a single bid on those 7s and 8s is because the idiot has the starting bid set at $1,500. That's just plain stupid. He might eventually get a buyer, but it's gonna be a while before someone that stupid has access to a computer.

"but it's gonna be a while before someone that stupid has access to a computer"............... LOL

I agree Mark. Starting at $1500 is crazy. Especially since they're wheels that are used/not refinished. Flip those babies over and i'll bet they're far from near perfect (which is what $1500 would demand in my opinion).

But I bet if those were 7's and 9's instead of 8's, there would have been a bidder. Guess I should have made that clearer.

Thanks,

[JeremyD]

Just try and find a pair of the 951 8's - pre 1986 offset in decent condition. I had quotes from $1200 to $2000 - for TWO!

[89911]

You might being a set for sale soon if I can't get my 951 8 by 16's to fit without rubbing. I paid $900 for the set fully finished from Ernie's about 4 months ago. Have they jumped up?

[TigerTrash]

Old Skul & KTL,

I bought them.
I have been in the market for 7&8or9 x 16 Fuchs for over a year.
actually here is the link for the ones listed last week.

Last weeks Fuchs by msroadrace

Dave at Road and Race was great to deal with. I worked a deal for them by sending a few emails and phone calls. I closed the deals and had the wheels in 3 days. They were polished by the well renowned AL Reed within the last 2 weeks and were not put on a car. These wheels are perfect. Got them today. He even shipped them COD so I could check them out before I wrote the check.

Did I pay too much. Probably.
But I have the wheels now. I don't have to locate mediocre ones then get them to the east coast send them back to Al Reed wait several weeks then get them mounted and balanced.
I wanted them now can afford them now and bought them now.
I will post some pics of them on the car when finished.

They are tits and I am very satisfied with my purchase.

Stupid maybe. Having tits wheels for the summer rather than the car on jackstands PRICELESS!

[old_skul]

No offense, TigerTrash. I think the implication was that anyone paying $1,500 for 7s and 8s *alone* was probably ignorant. It sounds like in your case, the extra cash was for getting the wheels now. That's different.

[MotoSook]

Trash, those look great in the ad picture. Sounds like you are happy with the purchase. Now show us picturessss of them on the car.

[JeremyD]

Re the 8 x 16 951's - I think it was Ernie's that gave me the $1200 quote. I got mine for $800 too from a private buyer who threw in 4 polished caps and 4 sets of polished lugs...

[KTL]

Tiger,

The ones you bought are not the ones in my posted link. Sorry though. I thought the wheels were the same in both auctions (not polished 7's and 8's).

Polished lips makes a big difference!

You referrin' to my car bein' on jackstands???? I'll have that thing down on the ground tomorrow (with racing goggles for driving since I have no windshield)! Them's fightin' words boy!!!!!! JUST KIDDING!!!!

Glad your happy. Sorry if I offended you.

P.S. Mark said "stupid," not me. I just said it was funny.

[TigerTrash]

KTL,

I think its all funny. After re-reading my post, I think I came across as pissed off. I'm not. I was just explaining that I was happy with my purchase. I didn't even know yours is up on stands.

Here they are.


Hope everyone has a great day.

[KTL]

Ooooooooooh!

Now that's what i'm talkin' bout. Fully refinished is certainly worth the $1500. Like you said. You're not buying wheels, paying for shipping to Al, paying for refinishing, and paying to have them shipped back. You're all set with these.

Nice!

[old_skul]

Agreed with what KTL said; those are some fine looking wheels. I might even say they are $BLING$BLING$.

[Bill Verburg]

Even if you paid $1600 for them they are a bargain compared to equal quality aftermarket 17s or 18s. You get a lot of bang for your bucks with the 7 or 8 & 9 x16 Fuchs.

[JeremyD]

I feel good about them - I'm excited about getting them mounted and getting some new shoes for my baby! Yeehhhhhhha