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Originally Posted by JR_NYC
The article argues that cars in excellent original condition will appreciate. ......
........The SC is considered "reliable" as well. That's if you don't consider broken head studs to be a reliability problem. What's worse, hoping you don't have broken head studs or owning a Carrera and worrying about premature valve guide wear?
Excellence also thinks unusual colors will be worth more and shows a pale yellow SC in a photo (bamboo?). .
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Again, forgive me for continuing to whine but quite frankly, I thought my car was worth, mechanically, more than a low-miles, excellent-condition model. Why? Because the engine had been rebuilt. Modern valve guides. Eliminated the Dilivar studs. 20/21 cams. Absolutely no rust whatsoever. Everything adjusted perfectly. Even small details were addressed. It was one of those "interesting" and unusual colors. Sure, it needed paint but you could have driven this car to Peru and back several times with no expectation of mechanical issues.
And again, Haggery won't insure a daily driver. Other companies won't stipulate to an agreed-to price. Dontcha love the insurance industry?
Back to the topic: Yes, I think SC's are undervalued. An SC in good or excellent mechanical condition, with the common problems already addressed.......we're talking about more reliability and more fun than you can find in almost any other car.