Vance, and those who may be interested in further comparing the OD tranny and
the 5 speed conversion:
If my car would've had the original OD when bought new, I doubt that I would've
thought about the 5 speed conversion. (My story on this is documented in the
6PACK Newsletter in Vol.XX11, Issue 3, Fall 2004)
The short story is that the original tranny had seen the clock go around twice,
and was mighty tired. The idea of replacing it wih a 5 speed was more
appealing. No more Slave Cylinder, fork/pin, shaft and rods to deal with. Just
a neat hydraulic t/o bearing, operated with a braided line straight from the
Master Cylinder. Couldn't be simpler. And the tall 5th gear was just what I
wanted!
Vance and I make a game out of trying to keep each other honest. I enjoy this!
I'm sure he does too.
Dick
-----Original Message-----
From: Navarrette, Vance
Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 4:32 PM
To: 6pack@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [6pack] Resale value of a TR6 with overdrive
Folks:
Well, there you have it. As usual, I was a tad off. This was for cars in
excellent condition, and these prices would be retail at a LBC used car
dealer. Sigh. I was surprised by how much value gets added by upgrading the
tranny, too. I said +$1,000 and Stan says at the retail level it adds between
$5,000 and $6,000(!?)
Looks like the guys with the 5 speeds will get some of their money back.
But the J type still wins for resale. Neener, neener, neener!
But I must (grudgingly, reluctantly, and only under duress) admit that the
5 speed adds some value. Dick Taylor, where are you? I'M SORRY!!!!!!
I suspect that this will not end the debate however. <giggle>
Vance
Vance Navarrette
Cogito Ergo Zoom
I think, therefore I go fast
________________________________
From: British Auto Works [mailto:email@britishautoworks.com]
Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 3:57 PM
To: Navarrette, Vance
Subject: RE: Resale value of a TR6 with overdrive
Vance,
In my opinion the least valuable car would be the stock 4 speed. Depending on
the marketing on the other two cars you could go a few directions, driving vs
stock, racing etc.
The most valuable car would be J type overdrive and then the 5 speed.
Stock 4 speed $10-12K
5 Speed $14-15k
J type $15-18K
Assuming these cars would be sold side by side by side.
The 5 speeds are a bit more popular in the racing circuit however.
I hope this helps.
Stan
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