I'm Depressed and wanted you to share my experience

[BirdsAndBugs]

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.

I'm thinking it has a salvage title for that price.

[JerriLampon]

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

The ad had it "silver", since changed, it appears. Even with 73k+ miles, it's worth a look.

[Quickdraw]

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The ad had it "silver", since changed, it appears. Even with 73k+ miles, it's worth a look.

It is still listed as silver, both in the sub-title and throughout the description. Another tell that this is a Cashmere is the painted grill.

[ISSYRO]

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You know I went through the same experience lately where I had found a 2004 Evening Black with sand interior on line but that the dealer was out in California. The car via the pictures was immaculate, with 66k miles on it. It started out at 14995 and was down at the time I saw it to 12495. Spoke with the dealer a couple of times and it felt right! But, I just could not pull the trigger on a car site unseen. I tossed it around for days and then one night I decided to call the next morning and pull the trigger on the purchase. Of course it was SOLD!!!!!
I was down but in my mind knew it was not meant to be, so I just continued my search. My search was to find the best car for the right money, had to be one of the special colors or special editions, no 2002 and that was it. A week later I found a 2004 Pacific Coast Roadster on line that blew me away with the description, it had only 22k miles in great condition owned by a former Ford employee The asking price was way below any others I had seen in my search. As he was only 5 hours away via a drive I went to see it the next day. I walked up to the car and I fell in love with it. I didn't even want to test drive it as by the looks I knew it was one of the better ones out there. Then he told me it was number 006 out of the 1000 made that year. That was it, I test drove it and it came back with me to Georgia. So in my case, my lose on the Evening Black turned out to be a blessing in disguise.

[Blkhwk]

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You are all way too mentally healthy. Rather than join me in my depression and self flagulattion, you get philosophical and move on.
I'll be adding this to my other "the one that got away" stories.
. While I am continuing to search, this one still lingers.

[AyPapiii]

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Nope. I think you missed a once in your lifetime find. Frustratingly it is hard even to find a positive lesson to be learned. You did your part right. I "feel your pain."

But I have heard:

I have an ever growing and ongoing appreciation for the members on this site that want to help at any opportunity their fellow owners.......even when the request for help is somewhat convoluted and might be perceived as more fishing for approval than a request for help.
Nonetheless, Phil and most other members are conscientious about gently encouraging requesters to be clear and sincere..I think it's the least a person can do when asking for others to contribute to them. How effective can someone be with their help if the request isn't equally clear?

Thanks to all for the vast amount of assistance and information I have received. My ownership experience would not be nearly so positive without it and I hope that recipients will be as gracious in "getting" as those are who offer it, so that the spirit of this exchange can grow and flourish.

http://www.thunderbirdnest.com/forum...ad.php?t=45706

[11TH GEN]

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AyPapiii, have you found a retro yet? I know it's only been eleven months now, I'm sure one will surface.

[EllisonCal]

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I thought the Mercedes Dealer that got one of our member's VMG for $14,000 got the best deal ever. I bet he makes several thousand on the resale. It was a really nice car.

[Guest]

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[QUOTE=LA PHIL;638323]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.[/QUOTE

I know how you must feel, in somewhat a related manner, few years ago I got a phone call asking me about a group of gold coins and silver dollars this old man had they were like new she said. She was calling out the dates and my heart was bouncing in my chest. He had the expensive stuff. I told her she had a good sum of $$$ there and I would like to see them before she unloaded the goods. She had just married this old man and he was sick when they married. Well after the short married life with him he had left her a fortune. Later I asked her about those coins she called me on. She had taken them down and dumped them for bullion or so. Somebody got rich on that exchange. One was a very rare 1895 Silver dollar struck in Proof only and a very rare uncirculated 1893s. She was telling me about the gold too. I can't remember the dates on them but I sure remember those two silver dollars. She had no interest in them she disposed of them just like the property he had left her.
To sum it up with all the things out there waiting to be bought for a song we cannot possibly be there at the right place and right time. Some yes but most NO!
Sure was a good buy on the Bird you talked about. Those gold and silver coins the lady sold that 1893S and 1895 Silver dollar would buy a fleet of the Retro Birds.

[Blkhwk]

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Thank you for sharing. While we were not able to "seize the moment", we at least have the stories to tell.

With some things it's just about the missed monetary value, but in these situations, it's also a story about "romance". Being "in love" with the "object" adds a nuance to the happening and for me, enhances the story.

I've enjoyed sharing it with people who ask me about the TBird. I wonder if the same sorts of things are happening on the Corvette or Viper (etc) forums.

[Rondor]

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Some call the car hobby a disease, and that is pretty accurate. I have had it for over 50 years and the disease is very contagious and rarely ever cured, Not all are effected in the same way. I have just as strong memories of cars I didn't get as most I did. For many the most exciting aspect of the hobby is the search, be it a car or a part, like a '36 Ford Cabriolet windshield frame. Not much different than playing the Lotto. The thrill of the hunt is real for many.