Up for auction
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- andyofcolumbusmerkur
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Up for auction
Will be interesting to see how high these cars go.
1987 Merkur XR4Ti
https://www.ebay.com/itm/304100407720?h ... SwKEthEazv
1988 Merkur XR4Ti
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1988-merkur-xr4ti-10/
1987 Merkur XR4Ti
https://www.ebay.com/itm/304100407720?h ... SwKEthEazv
1988 Merkur XR4Ti
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1988-merkur-xr4ti-10/
The best way to keep your Kia from being stolen is to not have a Kia.
Re: Up for auction
These are interesting, especially the 2nd one. It looks a really good car.
Unknown mileage would be a concern. But no reserve... hell yeah!
As for the 1st one... why wouldn't you fix the A/C issue and eliminate that? Makes me confident that's it's not just a "recharge" issue.
But with all of the other stuff that's been done, that job might just suck up any remaining profit.
However... it's going to be difficult if not impossible to get absolute top dollar with non-working A/C.
Damned if you do, damned if you don't. My money's on Reserve Not Met.
Just for reference...
As far as I know, the world record price for an automatic XR is $8200, paid by me in 2015.
The car has been totally worth it. Let's see if one of these beats that number.
$12.5K BIN is probably a pipe dream, but lets see.
That would tie the world record price for any automatic Merkur.
It might not be low enough mileage to reach that number, but all you need is two people that want it!
Unknown mileage would be a concern. But no reserve... hell yeah!
As for the 1st one... why wouldn't you fix the A/C issue and eliminate that? Makes me confident that's it's not just a "recharge" issue.
But with all of the other stuff that's been done, that job might just suck up any remaining profit.
However... it's going to be difficult if not impossible to get absolute top dollar with non-working A/C.
Damned if you do, damned if you don't. My money's on Reserve Not Met.
Just for reference...
As far as I know, the world record price for an automatic XR is $8200, paid by me in 2015.
The car has been totally worth it. Let's see if one of these beats that number.
$12.5K BIN is probably a pipe dream, but lets see.
That would tie the world record price for any automatic Merkur.
It might not be low enough mileage to reach that number, but all you need is two people that want it!
Mark Copeland - I'm 50 miles west of Kewanee, IL
'89 XR4Ti
Car was the 2014 MCA Merkur Preservation Award Winner
'89 Scorpio
This one has a very bright and shiny future.
Proud member of the Iowa-Illinois Merkur Owner's Association since 2015.
'89 XR4Ti
Car was the 2014 MCA Merkur Preservation Award Winner
'89 Scorpio
This one has a very bright and shiny future.
Proud member of the Iowa-Illinois Merkur Owner's Association since 2015.
- andyofcolumbusmerkur
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- Location: NE Ohio
Re: Up for auction
The BaT car is nice, but not as original looking as the one Eaton picked up. Is it just the pictures/lighting or is the one front seat a little different shade of black than the other front seat? Also seems like the tach is not functioning. Still a nice car though.
The best way to keep your Kia from being stolen is to not have a Kia.
Re: Up for auction
Mine only had one issue... non working gas gauge. Not a big deal with the idiot light.andyofcolumbusmerkur wrote: ↑Sun Aug 22, 2021 1:52 pm The BaT car is nice, but not as original looking as the one Eaton picked up. Is it just the pictures/lighting or is the one front seat a little different shade of black than the other front seat? Also seems like the tach is not functioning. Still a nice car though.
I still have a non working gas gauge, but now that I have two Merks I''m thinking about fixing it.
We know the issue is behind the instrument cluster, not anywhere else.
I have original paint, which I do consider to be a big deal.
They did a fine job on the exterior of the BaT car though. It really looks good.
IMO, the seat thing is just lighting and they're in good nick.
The tach is broken... probably not that big a deal on an XR with an automatic.
I just noticed that the seller of the Ebay car has zero feedback. That's not helpful.
Still, let's hope the world has changed and at least one of them breaks $8200!
Mark Copeland - I'm 50 miles west of Kewanee, IL
'89 XR4Ti
Car was the 2014 MCA Merkur Preservation Award Winner
'89 Scorpio
This one has a very bright and shiny future.
Proud member of the Iowa-Illinois Merkur Owner's Association since 2015.
'89 XR4Ti
Car was the 2014 MCA Merkur Preservation Award Winner
'89 Scorpio
This one has a very bright and shiny future.
Proud member of the Iowa-Illinois Merkur Owner's Association since 2015.
Re: Up for auction
I scrolled down and there was this gem...
https://www.grautogallery.com/vehicles? ... q%5D=&ftx=
Sweet!!
https://www.grautogallery.com/vehicles? ... q%5D=&ftx=
Sweet!!
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Mark Copeland - I'm 50 miles west of Kewanee, IL
'89 XR4Ti
Car was the 2014 MCA Merkur Preservation Award Winner
'89 Scorpio
This one has a very bright and shiny future.
Proud member of the Iowa-Illinois Merkur Owner's Association since 2015.
'89 XR4Ti
Car was the 2014 MCA Merkur Preservation Award Winner
'89 Scorpio
This one has a very bright and shiny future.
Proud member of the Iowa-Illinois Merkur Owner's Association since 2015.
Re: Up for auction
Just $6600 for the Ebay car.
That seller's gotta be disappointed.
He needs to fix the issues and put it on Cars and Bids, preferably with no reserve.
That seller's gotta be disappointed.
He needs to fix the issues and put it on Cars and Bids, preferably with no reserve.
Mark Copeland - I'm 50 miles west of Kewanee, IL
'89 XR4Ti
Car was the 2014 MCA Merkur Preservation Award Winner
'89 Scorpio
This one has a very bright and shiny future.
Proud member of the Iowa-Illinois Merkur Owner's Association since 2015.
'89 XR4Ti
Car was the 2014 MCA Merkur Preservation Award Winner
'89 Scorpio
This one has a very bright and shiny future.
Proud member of the Iowa-Illinois Merkur Owner's Association since 2015.
Re: Up for auction
Bidding war on the BaT car!!!!
50% increase over the previous World Record and there may be more to come.
Gotta luv it!..
50% increase over the previous World Record and there may be more to come.
Gotta luv it!..
Mark Copeland - I'm 50 miles west of Kewanee, IL
'89 XR4Ti
Car was the 2014 MCA Merkur Preservation Award Winner
'89 Scorpio
This one has a very bright and shiny future.
Proud member of the Iowa-Illinois Merkur Owner's Association since 2015.
'89 XR4Ti
Car was the 2014 MCA Merkur Preservation Award Winner
'89 Scorpio
This one has a very bright and shiny future.
Proud member of the Iowa-Illinois Merkur Owner's Association since 2015.
Re: Up for auction
Where behind the cluster? If you mean behind the cluster by in the fuel tank since the sender most likely quit...
Second I'd say to the anti slosh board.
Re: Up for auction
Instrument cluster. Why do I believe this?
After I leave the car out in the sun with the windows up the gauge works.
When interior gets hot, the connection is made. It stops working when it cools off.
The gauge is definitely (sometimes) getting a signal, so the senders are working.
After I leave the car out in the sun with the windows up the gauge works.
When interior gets hot, the connection is made. It stops working when it cools off.
The gauge is definitely (sometimes) getting a signal, so the senders are working.
Mark Copeland - I'm 50 miles west of Kewanee, IL
'89 XR4Ti
Car was the 2014 MCA Merkur Preservation Award Winner
'89 Scorpio
This one has a very bright and shiny future.
Proud member of the Iowa-Illinois Merkur Owner's Association since 2015.
'89 XR4Ti
Car was the 2014 MCA Merkur Preservation Award Winner
'89 Scorpio
This one has a very bright and shiny future.
Proud member of the Iowa-Illinois Merkur Owner's Association since 2015.
- andyofcolumbusmerkur
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- Location: NE Ohio
Re: Up for auction
The gas gauge on my 86 car never worked, not at all, then after 5 years or so it just started working. Maybe because I filled up the tank completely? Or because I used it as a daily driver for 2 months? Or because it was warm inside the car? Or maybe the car is possessed. I am pretty sure that's it.eaton53 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 27, 2021 6:05 am Instrument cluster. Why do I believe this?
After I leave the car out in the sun with the windows up the gauge works.
When interior gets hot, the connection is made. It stops working when it cools off.
The gauge is definitely (sometimes) getting a signal, so the senders are working.
The best way to keep your Kia from being stolen is to not have a Kia.
Re: Up for auction
Mine actually behaves very consistently. Let the interior get hot and it'll work every time.andyofcolumbusmerkur wrote: ↑Fri Aug 27, 2021 8:20 amThe gas gauge on my 86 car never worked, not at all, then after 5 years or so it just started working. Maybe because I filled up the tank completely? Or because I used it as a daily driver for 2 months? Or because it was warm inside the car? Or maybe the car is possessed. I am pretty sure that's it.eaton53 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 27, 2021 6:05 am Instrument cluster. Why do I believe this?
After I leave the car out in the sun with the windows up the gauge works.
When interior gets hot, the connection is made. It stops working when it cools off.
The gauge is definitely (sometimes) getting a signal, so the senders are working.
The low fuel idiot light has always worked fine.
Mark Copeland - I'm 50 miles west of Kewanee, IL
'89 XR4Ti
Car was the 2014 MCA Merkur Preservation Award Winner
'89 Scorpio
This one has a very bright and shiny future.
Proud member of the Iowa-Illinois Merkur Owner's Association since 2015.
'89 XR4Ti
Car was the 2014 MCA Merkur Preservation Award Winner
'89 Scorpio
This one has a very bright and shiny future.
Proud member of the Iowa-Illinois Merkur Owner's Association since 2015.
Re: Up for auction
crazy...eaton53 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 27, 2021 6:05 am Instrument cluster. Why do I believe this?
After I leave the car out in the sun with the windows up the gauge works.
When interior gets hot, the connection is made. It stops working when it cools off.
The gauge is definitely (sometimes) getting a signal, so the senders are working.
Re: Up for auction
I think my guy could fix it and it wouldn't take that long. He's an electrical whiz.my8950 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 27, 2021 9:57 amcrazy...eaton53 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 27, 2021 6:05 am Instrument cluster. Why do I believe this?
After I leave the car out in the sun with the windows up the gauge works.
When interior gets hot, the connection is made. It stops working when it cools off.
The gauge is definitely (sometimes) getting a signal, so the senders are working.
Mark Copeland - I'm 50 miles west of Kewanee, IL
'89 XR4Ti
Car was the 2014 MCA Merkur Preservation Award Winner
'89 Scorpio
This one has a very bright and shiny future.
Proud member of the Iowa-Illinois Merkur Owner's Association since 2015.
'89 XR4Ti
Car was the 2014 MCA Merkur Preservation Award Winner
'89 Scorpio
This one has a very bright and shiny future.
Proud member of the Iowa-Illinois Merkur Owner's Association since 2015.
Re: Up for auction
It's about 8 screws plus speedo cable, shouldn't take more than 30 minutes for the entry level garage hack to do the anti-slosh board.eaton53 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 27, 2021 2:45 pmI think my guy could fix it and it wouldn't take that long. He's an electrical whiz.my8950 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 27, 2021 9:57 amcrazy...eaton53 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 27, 2021 6:05 am Instrument cluster. Why do I believe this?
After I leave the car out in the sun with the windows up the gauge works.
When interior gets hot, the connection is made. It stops working when it cools off.
The gauge is definitely (sometimes) getting a signal, so the senders are working.
Re: Up for auction
Yeah, I think I'll have him do it the next time it's in his shop.
Mark Copeland - I'm 50 miles west of Kewanee, IL
'89 XR4Ti
Car was the 2014 MCA Merkur Preservation Award Winner
'89 Scorpio
This one has a very bright and shiny future.
Proud member of the Iowa-Illinois Merkur Owner's Association since 2015.
'89 XR4Ti
Car was the 2014 MCA Merkur Preservation Award Winner
'89 Scorpio
This one has a very bright and shiny future.
Proud member of the Iowa-Illinois Merkur Owner's Association since 2015.