[MYSTERYCHEVELLE]

This is a hot topic for me. LOL

The problem with gauging value is being honest. Honest with yourself. Too many people gauge their cars value based on another car listed or sold price. Whether it’s eBay. BAT or Mecum/BJ and the reality is you have to be willing to accept that your car may not be as VALUABLE as the other guy’s car.

The old, “hell if that car sold for $75,000 mine has to be worth that”…that conversation you have in your head. When in fact… your car may be an automatic and not a 4 speed. Your car may not be frame off restored or original drivetrain. Your car color may be less desirable or maybe you have no formal documentation like build sheet or Protecto Plate?

Too often guys are not willing to be honest with themselves regarding how good their car really is or isn’t.

Lots goes into VALUATION and it’s best left to an expert on your car and your year. I’m not a fan of the “APPRAISER” values. Most of these guys are looking at a mustang on Monday. A Camaro on Wednesday and Dodge of some kind Friday. I don’t put a bunch of stock in these guys. But give me a well respected known expert in the car you own… the year you own. Someone who isn’t over estimating your value because you paid him $1000 and he wants you to be happy LOL.

In the end, it’s not easy. It’s hard to get a true estimate of value, but be careful I say. Do your research and compare apples to apples and make sure the person or company your asking, really knows your type car and be ready to possibly be disappointed when it’s not worth quite as much as you might think.

Now back to Cheryl and a check on traffic!!