So I'm inching myself ever closer to a paint job...

[Scouzer]

So, in my sig you can see my car. 1991 Chevrolet Beretta GT for the lazyness inclined.

My paint is peeling. Yay Chevy!

So.

$399.95 for VALUE PREP
$799.95 for Supreme Paint (Level 3 out of 4) Link for more info on the paint
$180 for minor rust repair
$150 for Full Clear Coat
$60 Shop Materials
= $1600 CANADIAN

Thoughts on this Maaco quote?

 

[Malak]

Car isn't worth it.

 

[Scouzer]

Originally posted by: KruptosAngelos
Car isn't worth it.

You are right. But as I see it, the car is worth $2500 right now. If I paint it, it will be worth $3500.

My cost? $600...

 

[DingDingDao]

Edmunds.com TMV Dealer Retail: $1,287 - $1,777

Paint job: $1600 CAD = $1265 USD

Maybe you should just buy another Beretta...

 

[Malak]

Originally posted by: Scouzer

Originally posted by: KruptosAngelos
Car isn't worth it.

You are right. But as I see it, the car is worth $2500 right now. If I paint it, it will be worth $3500.

My cost? $600...

In other words, your loss. Why bother?

 

[DingDingDao]

Originally posted by: Scouzer

Originally posted by: KruptosAngelos
Car isn't worth it.

You are right. But as I see it, the car is worth $2500 right now. If I paint it, it will be worth $3500.

My cost? $600...

Worth $2500? Does it have a Corvette engine in it?

I kid, I kid...

 

[Scouzer]

I'm Canadian.

www.canadatrader.com

Have fun.

 

[Malak]

If you have the money, save it. Use it as a down payment of a newer car.

 

[Scouzer]

Originally posted by: KruptosAngelos
If you have the money, save it. Use it as a down payment of a newer car.

Like what? I want something torquey and sporty. I dont like crappaliers. I'm not rich.

And it can't be a Mustang.

There is not a lot that meets my criteria. And I'm not going in debt for a depreciating asset.

 

[sniperruff]

for that money you can get an integra. surely it's not torguey, but it's pretty comparable to your sports coupe.

 

[Malak]

Originally posted by: Scouzer

Originally posted by: KruptosAngelos
If you have the money, save it. Use it as a down payment of a newer car.

Like what? I want something torquey and sporty. I dont like crappaliers. I'm not rich.

And it can't be a Mustang.

There is not a lot that meets my criteria. And I'm not going in debt for a depreciating asset.

It's only depreciating if you plan on selling it. Find the car you want, buy it, keep it. There's a ton of cars out there, new and used, I'm sure you can find something.

 

[Scouzer]

Originally posted by: sniperruff
for that money you can get an integra. surely it's not sporty, but it's pretty comparable to your sports coupe.

Imports go for insane prices here.

Starting price for a 90ish Integra - $4000. I do like them, but I can't afford that for a 15 year old car.

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: Scouzer

Originally posted by: KruptosAngelos
Car isn't worth it.

You are right. But as I see it, the car is worth $2500 right now. If I paint it, it will be worth $3500.

My cost? $600...

Still 1/4 of the value of the car, definitely not worth it. Get rid of the rust yourself and buy some spray paint. Cost to you: $4.

 

[sniperruff]

Originally posted by: Scouzer

Originally posted by: sniperruff
for that money you can get an integra. surely it's not sporty, but it's pretty comparable to your sports coupe.

Imports go for insane prices here.

Starting price for a 90ish Integra - $4000. I do like them, but I can't afford that for a 15 year old car.

may i suggest a probe GT/mazda MX6? those are pretty cheap.

personally i'd just drive the car into the ground and buy another one. btw didn't your webpage says your car is recently painted?

 

[Scouzer]

Yeah. It has been repainted.

Unfortunately, they didn't reprime it. So the paint is coming right back off again. (This was the previous owner)

Probe GT = unreliable.

 

[0roo0roo]

Originally posted by: Scouzer

Originally posted by: KruptosAngelos
Car isn't worth it.

You are right. But as I see it, the car is worth $2500 right now. If I paint it, it will be worth $3500.

My cost? $600...

assuming you find the rare person who's shopping for an old car and wants to pay a lot for new paint instead of using the extra money to get a newer old car. i'm somehow doubtful. people buy used to save money and to be practical. the newer the better, less parts about to die from normalwear and such.

 

[jadinolf]

Originally posted by: Scouzer

Originally posted by: KruptosAngelos
Car isn't worth it.

You are right. But as I see it, the car is worth $2500 right now. If I paint it, it will be worth $3500.

My cost? $600...

Not worth it,

 

[Zontor]

Isn't worth it with that quote.

If you really want it painted, prep it yourself, take it to a tech school or local body shop. Should be able to get a cheap paint job and minor body work for under a grand...easily.

 

[Scouzer]

Originally posted by: Zontor
Isn't worth it with that quote.

If you really want it painted, prep it yourself, take it to a tech school or local body shop. Should be able to get a cheap paint job and minor body work for under a grand...easily.

With no warranty

Maaco has 2 yrs + 2 yrs pro rated.

 

[IGBT]

..my 92 dakota is sheding too. It started on the roof of the cab so i hand painted it wit white Rustoleum ..looks good from a distance. Up close you can see the brush strokes. Now the sides are peeling so I'm thinking of getting 5 gallons of the stuff and roll it on :Q.The truch is used off road a bunch and appearances aren't important. But that Rust-o-Leium (spelling) stuff works good and beads water like crazy.

 

[BadNewsBears]

I'm spray bombing my truck right now, and it is alreadyl lookin better than maaco could ever do with a real gun.... in only three coats. Its all in the prep, and the sanding baby. Spray...sand...spray..sand repeat 10x

 

[Viper GTS]

Think about this...

You're considering dropping more than 60% of the vehicle's value in a paint job when you'll still be stuck with a 15 year old vehicle... With a new paint job.

Sell the car + that 1600 and you'd be looking at over $4K towards a new vehicle. For comparison I got this for $2800 US after TTL. (Damage in the last pic happened after I bought it.) $4K CDN would be well on your way to a perfectly decent vehicle.

Or keep driving it & just live with the paint job.

IMHO you'd eventually regret repainting it.

Viper GTS

 

[IGBT]

..are you using Rust-O-Leium??

 

[randomlinh]

Maaco sucks ass.

 

[0roo0roo]

Originally posted by: BadNewsBears
I'm spray bombing my truck right now, and it is alreadyl lookin better than maaco could ever do with a real gun.... in only three coats. Its all in the prep, and the sanding baby. Spray...sand...spray..sand repeat 10x

spray bombing?