Is an E9 worth the sum of its parts?

[jhjacobs]

After the recent "rust bucket" discussion I just couldn't resist the urge to try and answer the question... my unscientific analysis says no.

The sum of the parts is: $9190
The cost of disassembly: ? (probably about $9190 at my rates)
The value of having a working E9: $$ Priceless $$

Parts Value Analysis (based on nothing in particular and definitely wrong and incomplete):

Engine $500
Carberators $100
Air Box $30
Transmission $400
Differential $300
Drive shaft $75
Misc Drive Train Parts $40
Wheels $300
Hub Caps $50
Axles $80
Springs $40
Sway bars $40
Front Suspension Parts $100
Rear Suspension Parts $100
Misc Suspension Parts $40
Radiator $120
Electric Fan $40
Belt Fan $10
Exhaust System $25
Brake Booster $25
Brake Calipers $100
Brake reservoir $40
Misc Brake System Parks $40
Alternator $30
Voltage regulator $25
Misc Relays and Electrical $200
Power Steering Parts $75
Steering Box $100
Misc Steering Tree Parts $100
Steering Wheel $200
Instrument cluster $150
Center Cluster $100
Dash $200
Glove Box & Panels $100
Door Panels and Misc $200
Rear Interior Panels and Misc $100
Rear Window Panel $40
Front Seats $300
Rear Seats $200
Seart Belts $80
Front Window $50
Rear Window $200
Wind Windows $100
Door Windows $200
Rear Windows $150
Window Regulators $160
Window Motors $80
Front Grills $100
Side and Hood Grills $80
Center Grill $100
Light holders $80
Front Marker Lights $100
Rear Marker Lights $50
Tail Lights $100
License Lights $50
Rocker Molding $80
Front Bumpers $250
Rear Bumper $200
Chrome Body Trim $300
Mirrors (Inside and Outside) $80
Front Window Trim $80
Rear Window Trim $80
Side Window Trim $200
Sun Roof & Mechanism $300
Emblems $50
Box of unused Nuts and Bolts $25
Gas Filler Boot $50
Trunk Panels $100
Tool Kit $200
Hood $150
Trunk $150
Doors $200
Misc Body Panels $300

TOTAL $9,190

 

[corsachili]

What condition do you consider your parts to be in for the prices listed below? If your goal is to scope "used" parts you may be close on them, but their condition will be suspect. If your goal was to quote new old stock, or "like new" condition parts I would argue that many of your prices are way too low.

Just my 2 cents.............

 

[jhjacobs]

I was generally assuming one would be parting out an E9; definitely not NOS. Aside from that, no real assumptions. You are free to draw your own conclusions.

 

[racerxx]

Time or Money

It's amazing how productive one can be, if one just stops surfing the net for a day.

By the way, how much for a nice set of Alpina 16" wheels in your fantasy junk yard? I have some Canadian Tire money, do you take that?

I'm only kidding.

 

[Shawn]

I just wish I could have bought some of those parts at those prices! Some prices seem fair but most are too low for the west coast (where everyone pays more and asks for more)

I do like the thought process though and FYI, the sum of my parts (receipts documented) IS way more than what I could get on "the street" for my coupe.

Shawn

 

[jhjacobs]

Yeah - I'm pretty sure that our cars are worth more in parts than as a whole. I know that I used low estimated prices but then again, selling off every part would also not be realistic so it probably balances out. The other consideration we all have is tuning, rust removal, paint, and on and on. The costs seems to mount ant mount.

I think the conclusion is that we all have an irrational attachement to our cars - it's definitely not financial - sort of like our attachments to our significant others (and I'm not talking about later model coupes when I say others).

To hell with the valuations. Just drive'em and enjoy'em!