I'm Depressed and wanted you to share my experience

[Blkhwk]

I was searching around for cars and ran across a listing for a "off white" '05.

The listing was pretty sparse, you could tell the dealer (somewhere in Nebraska) didn't know much about these cars, but they did have many very good pictures.

The pictures revealed it to be a 2005 Cashmere, with the Hardtop 22,500 miles, cart, books and immaculate.

My heart was racing as I called the phone number and told the man that answered I was calling about the TBird.......he asked "the '68?" I said no the '05.

He said "oh that just sold"

"Do you mind me asking what it sold for"?

"Twelve thousand, nine fifty"

The breath flowed out of me like I'd been hit in the stomach by George Foreman.

I couldn't even say goodbye, as the phone dropped out of my hand.

I know I shouldn't have asked.........I knew I shouldn't have asked.

And now I can't get those pictures out of my mind...

I don't do medication or drugs, but I'm considering calling my Dr. for some Valium.

I had mixed emotions about sharing this, but, my pain overrode my embarrassment of missing out on this car.

I'll spend the rest of the day trying to figure out why I didn't look sooner and "beating myself up" in every way possible.

Hell, I didn't think I was that "crazy" about Cashmere, before.....now, it's the most beautiful car I've ever seen.

Misery truly loves company....

[Guest]

Re: I'm Depressed and wanted you to share my experience

Interesting story John.

Don't lose hope. There are still some great deals available on 2002-2005 Thunderbird, including the limited-edition 2005 'Cashmere.' Some people just don't quite understand the value proposition yet, however, the prospect of finding another one like the one you described at that price is slim.

I'll reiterate what I've been saying for a long time now; the 2002-2005 Thunderbird is destined to become as collectible and valuable as the 1955-57.

If they're not at their low point in market value now, they're pretty close to it.

I know many here disagree with me, so no need to remind me that I've been saying this for 10 years and the increases in value have not yet materialized. It won't be that way for all that much longer.

[Brad]

Re: I'm Depressed and wanted you to share my experience

I was searching around for cars and ran across a listing for a "off white" '05.

The listing was pretty sparse, you could tell the dealer (somewhere in Nebraska) didn't know much about these cars, but they did have many very good pictures.

The pictures revealed it to be a 2005 Cashmere, with the Hardtop 22,500 miles, cart, books and immaculate.

My heart was racing as I called the phone number and told the man that answered I was calling about the TBird.......he asked "the '68?" I said no the '05.

He said "oh that just sold"

"Do you mind me asking what it sold for"?

"Twelve thousand, nine fifty"

The breath flowed out of me like I'd been hit in the stomach by George Foreman.

I couldn't even say goodbye, as the phone dropped out of my hand.

I know I shouldn't have asked.........I knew I shouldn't have asked.

And now I can't get those pictures out of my mind...

I don't do medication or drugs, but I'm considering calling my Dr. for some Valium.

I had mixed emotions about sharing this, but, my pain overrode my embarrassment of missing out on this car.

I'll spend the rest of the day trying to figure out why I didn't look sooner and "beating myself up" in every way possible.

Hell, I didn't think I was that "crazy" about Cashmere, before.....now, it's the most beautiful car I've ever seen.

Misery truly loves company....

If it helps the narrative in your head, convince yourself that it had a salvage title and therefore it was overpriced...

[Brad]

Re: I'm Depressed and wanted you to share my experience

John, that just triggered my memory that you had asked for the # of the guy I spoke to with a Tbird with a Salvage title....check your inbox....if he still has it and you would like me to check it out for you, let me know.

[007161947]

Re: I'm Depressed and wanted you to share my experience

John: Check this one out it may make you feel better http://www.ebay.com/itm/152574336765...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[carntz]

Re: I'm Depressed and wanted you to share my experience

John: Check this one out it may make you feel better http://www.ebay.com/itm/152574336765...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

that car is equipped with the 1 of 1 ULTRA RARE 351 V/8

[Brad]

Re: I'm Depressed and wanted you to share my experience

that car is equipped with the 1 of 1 ULTRA RARE 351 V/8

351 Cleveland or Windsor?

[RetroGeorge]

Re: I'm Depressed and wanted you to share my experience

Look at it this way: it's "check engine" light was on.

BTW, if misery loves company, I know two guys in my local club who are going to herniate when they read your post. They have been looking for months for a cashmere, and will pay WAY OVER what yours went for.

P.S. My check engine light is on..............................................ag ain.

[Rodeo Joe]

Re: I'm Depressed and wanted you to share my experience

351 Cleveland or Windsor?

The M motor.

Joe

[Blkhwk]

Re: I'm Depressed and wanted you to share my experience

Thanks for "chiming in". I'm still at effect of that call.....If you want to see the pictures it was on Cars.com. Hiding on the last page.

I would have been fine if I hadn't asked what it sold for. That it sold came as no surprise, but that someone got it for $12,950 is what hurt.

If I hadn't asked, I would have assumed that it was listed for $30,000 and they took $25,000.

I'm afraid that in fact it was listed for $13,900 and someone local "worked" him down to the final selling price and that neither of them had any idea what they had.......The dealer probably looked at the book value of an "average" '05.

Anyway, I'm reminded of the historian that was asked "was the French Revolution a good thing" and he answered "it's too soon to tell".

I think this will be with me for a long time.

[007Cruiser]

Re: I'm Depressed and wanted you to share my experience

It's been my experience that things happen for a reason. Perhaps you dodged a bullet or something better will come up.

[Peterfurlan]

Re: I'm Depressed and wanted you to share my experience

From what I'm reading in your post the seller advertised it less asking price so you really
have no idea what the actual price was. Did it ever occur to to you that the salesman
is just playing games with you. So you can sleep tonight the car sold for $24,700.

[JerriLampon]

Re: I'm Depressed and wanted you to share my experience

It looks like a Cashmere to me
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2005-Ford-Th...NZKlVL&vxp=mtr

[Quickdraw]

Re: I'm Depressed and wanted you to share my experience

It looks like a Cashmere to me
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2005-Ford-Th...NZKlVL&vxp=mtr

Yes, the Model code "69" in the VIN 1FAHP69A95Y107656 means this is in fact a Cashmere Special Edition...

[Tbirdtuck]

Re: I'm Depressed and wanted you to share my experience

My way of thinking is that dealers rarely make that big of a mistake on the price of a car. There had to be something wrong with the car. That would also explain the not so good pictures. You may have dodged a bullet on this one. I like to go on principle of "Things work out like they are supposed to". That wasn't the car for you for some reason or another.