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Venom_5 · 03-28-2007, 12:22 PM

So im thinkin about selling this 1995 Camry LE [5sfe with 132k miles on it - 1 owner] ... however i dont know if im gonna sell it this year or next year ... it all depends on how some other stuff works out with me getting a new car to replace it and whatnot ... but meanwhile i have 2 questions:

1) How much would you pay for this car in the condition that its in?
2) Are there any cheap upgrades i should consider to boost its value, or will all upgrades be a financial loss?

it needs a new a/c compressor i believe - and its only other issue is possible replacement of the engine/motor mounts because they dont dampen the vibration to the inside very much lately ... if i should post any more info about the car, lemme know -- here are some pics:

bigbird · 03-28-2007, 01:13 PM

i cant really say what it would be worth cuz it varies by market, but i guess around MD i'd be reasonable to ask around 3K. but camrys are as common as water here.

the only thing u can do to raise the value is restore it as close to factory as possible...NO mods. paint, inerior, and mechanical condition are the most important. however it would help to get it detailed or do it ur self to remove scratches or stains.

***ASG14*** · 03-29-2007, 12:28 AM

Fix the motor mounts, that will help the sale. I;d say to replace the compresor to raise the value IF you can get it done CHEAP (As in, you have a freind that knows how, so no labor, only parts).

Don't add other stuff, you'll only loose.

tarbasd · 03-29-2007, 11:32 AM

KBB says $3300 if good condition (in Atlanta). HOWEVER, broken A/C compressor is a major problem. If you want to have it fixed, you look at a $1000 repair (or more). Independent mechanic once gave me a quota of $1300 for replacing the A/C compressor in my '92 Camry. Yours would be less expensive, because you already run R134a refridgerant, but still would be around $1000. A remanufactured compressor from a dealer is more than $600.

With the motor mount problem added, I probably wouldn't pay more that $2000 in this condition. Your best option would be to find a cheap compressor from a junkyard and replace it yourself (or ask a friend). You'll probably still need a shop to pull vacuum on the system (to demoisturize it) and to fill it up with R134a, but that should be cheap. Fix the motor mounts, too, because the problem they cause is quite obvious to anyone who will test drive it. Then ask $3500 and you can sell it for $3300.

Venom_5 · 03-29-2007, 01:21 PM

the a/c blows cool air all the time unless its >85 degrees outside ... so nobody would notice unless they drive it this summer [if i sell it fall/winter/spring, it will blow cool air]

and the motor mounts most people wont notice because its not a severe shaking inside ... but i notice the difference

tarbasd · 03-29-2007, 02:33 PM

What about your full disclosure responsibilities?

Venom_5 · 03-29-2007, 11:36 PM

what about it? the motor mounts have not been diagnosed ... last time they were checked, they were fine

however i think that they should be replaced because the vibrations seem stronger to me

djmadfx · 03-30-2007, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Venom_5

the a/c blows cool air all the time unless its >85 degrees outside ... so nobody would notice unless they drive it this summer [if i sell it fall/winter/spring, it will blow cool air]

Don't try screwing people over. Don't forget, if you sell it privately, they'll know where you live. You wouldn't want broken windows... lol.

tarbasd · 03-30-2007, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Venom_5

what about it? the motor mounts have not been diagnosed ... last time they were checked, they were fine

however i think that they should be replaced because the vibrations seem stronger to me

I'm talking about the A/C.

Venom_5 · 03-30-2007, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by tarbasd

I'm talking about the A/C.

thats why im asking if i should replace the compressor or not

speaking of which - i have 3 more noob questions:

mr.pink86 · 03-31-2007, 10:47 AM

The thing on the firewall is the wiper motor, that's how you wipers do that cool up and down thing, and yes, that's where your ac compressor is, and your starter is under that black plastic cover, alot of this is the same as my es, but mine is in pieces right now

Venom_5 · 03-31-2007, 11:53 AM

thnx mr pink ...

so basically its gonna be a pain in the ass to get that a/c compressor out of there if i wanna replace it myself

bigbird · 03-31-2007, 12:03 PM

ur cruise control system is coverd by that black plactic sheild as well, if equiped.

Venom_5 · 03-31-2007, 02:45 PM

aha! thats what i was thinking of ... i do have cruise control, and i believe i looked at it once way back when

thnx

Tarzan · 04-01-2007, 03:38 PM

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KBB says $3300 if good condition (in Atlanta). HOWEVER, broken A/C compressor is a major problem. If you want to have it fixed, you look at a $1000 repair (or more). Independent mechanic once gave me a quota of $1300 for replacing the A/C compressor in my '92 Camry. Yours would be less expensive, because you already run R134a refridgerant, but still would be around $1000. A remanufactured compressor from a dealer is more than $600.

I got a new compressor from ebay for $400 and had the dealer install it for $200. So it cost me $600 total. Mines a 94 and it uses the newer freon.

Venom, the a/c compressor is under the alternator with a belt driving it.