Purchasing advice

Kevin · 05-01-2009, 03:04 PM

Hello all. I am going to purchase a complete set of exterior trim and a windshield cowl of someone. they want me to make my offer. I dont really know what is reasonable to offer though. I tried searching for other ones for sale but couldnt find anything. anyone have any suggestions of how much i should offer for both? he says they are in mint condition

mastergrader007 · 05-01-2009, 05:00 PM

im pretty sure the trim is worth an arm and a leg. I shaved all the seams in my car because i bought it without the trim, but i think there is also special clips that you need if they arent already on the trim. im not 100% sure tho, but someone will chime in with the proper answers for ya.

mirage83 · 05-01-2009, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevin

Hello all. I am going to purchase a complete set of exterior trim and a windshield cowl of someone. they want me to make my offer. I dont really know what is reasonable to offer though. I tried searching for other ones for sale but couldnt find anything. anyone have any suggestions of how much i should offer for both? he says they are in mint condition

For the complete set of trim, are you talking about the windshield, hatch glass, side glass, and body trim? Just trying to make sure of what they consider a "complete set".

Kevin · 05-02-2009, 01:54 AM

i think just the body trim. i think they mentioned 11 pieces or something.

mirage83 · 05-02-2009, 02:11 AM

'Fraid I won't be much help on that, as I have zero experience in what the body trim is worth.

Kevin · 05-02-2009, 02:13 AM

darn thanks anyway. Do you know anything about a windshield cowl?

mirage83 · 05-02-2009, 02:34 AM

Did some quick checking for you. The body mouldings/trim are about $40 per piece new. The cowl, new from a dealer, is about $190. Don't know what to suggest you offer the seller for used pieces, but new you're looking at about $600.

Check on Ebay and see what the various pieces of trim are going for there before making an offer. Just a suggestion.

Kevin · 05-02-2009, 02:42 AM

ouch thats pricey. Thanks for your help. and thanks for not just telling me to "search"

mirage83 · 05-02-2009, 02:19 PM

No prob. I've learned a lot from this and some other Supra boards, and I try to help out when I can and when it's something I have some knowledge of.

05-01-2009, 03:04 PM	#1
Kevin 3" Exhaust Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 194	Purchasing advice Hello all. I am going to purchase a complete set of exterior trim and a windshield cowl of someone. they want me to make my offer. I dont really know what is reasonable to offer though. I tried searching for other ones for sale but couldnt find anything. anyone have any suggestions of how much i should offer for both? he says they are in mint condition

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05-01-2009, 05:00 PM	#2
mastergrader007 3" Exhaust Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 79	im pretty sure the trim is worth an arm and a leg. I shaved all the seams in my car because i bought it without the trim, but i think there is also special clips that you need if they arent already on the trim. im not 100% sure tho, but someone will chime in with the proper answers for ya.

05-02-2009, 01:54 AM	#4
Kevin 3" Exhaust Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 194	i think just the body trim. i think they mentioned 11 pieces or something.

05-02-2009, 02:11 AM	#5
mirage83 12psi boost Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 359	'Fraid I won't be much help on that, as I have zero experience in what the body trim is worth.

05-02-2009, 02:13 AM	#6
Kevin 3" Exhaust Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 194	darn thanks anyway. Do you know anything about a windshield cowl?

05-02-2009, 02:34 AM	#7
mirage83 12psi boost Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 359	Did some quick checking for you. The body mouldings/trim are about $40 per piece new. The cowl, new from a dealer, is about $190. Don't know what to suggest you offer the seller for used pieces, but new you're looking at about $600. Check on Ebay and see what the various pieces of trim are going for there before making an offer. Just a suggestion.

05-02-2009, 02:42 AM	#8
Kevin 3" Exhaust Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 194	ouch thats pricey. Thanks for your help. and thanks for not just telling me to "search"

05-02-2009, 02:19 PM	#9
mirage83 12psi boost Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 359	No prob. I've learned a lot from this and some other Supra boards, and I try to help out when I can and when it's something I have some knowledge of.