Okay, heres a hopelessly unqualified opinion on what to offer
for a TR6:
Start with the figure $7500. Make the following cumulative adjustments:
If it has any structural problems, deduct $2000.
Deduct $1000 for the first example of a very badly damaged or
rusted-out body panel, $500 for each additional one.
If the paint is really messed up or it's a respray that you don't
approve of, deduct $1000.
Deduct $100 for each messy interior component (ripped seat,
scragged carpet, split dash, etc.)
Deduct $200 for each sign of a hydraulic leak.
Deduct $100 for each non-original, malfunctioning or missing
small component you see.
Deduct $250 for each non-original, malfunctioning or missing
large or important non-drivetrain component you see.
Deduct $500 for each non-original or malfunctioning drivetrain
component (excluding engine).
Deduct $1000 for non-original but genuine TR6 engine.
Deduct $2500 for non-TR6 engine.
Deduct $250 for every 5000 miles above 50,000.
Deduct $500 if it needs new tires.
Deduct $500 if it runs poorly.
Deduct $1000 if it doesn't run.
Deduct $250 for each visible bodge not covered by the above.
Deduct $500 if the engine has been steam-cleaned and the state
of the car doesn't otherwise indicate an owner who would
normally bother.
If you're still in the positive numbers, offer that price.
...then put some ice on that black eye.
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