There are quite a few parts that are removed from a crate engine for the FF installation. How much is all of that stuff worth, and what's the best way to sell it?
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There are quite a few parts that are removed from a crate engine for the FF installation. How much is all of that stuff worth, and what's the best way to sell it?
Hi Neil
i was thinking the same thing myself. I have all my extra parts sitting on a shelf in an HPD box. MY local honda dealership was considering buying all my stuff that i have, but i am still waiting for there answer.
Sean
I ebay'd mine. Was not worth a lot in the end, but since my motor was only $850 anyway, it did end up halving the donor cost. A couple parts didn't sell and were recycled before the move west.
Tim
Good thread. I'm in the same boat. The parts must be worth something, but I haven't gotten around to trying to sell them yet.
What kind of condition was an $850 motor?Quote:
Originally Posted by TimW
I should stop reading these Honda conversion threads. I already have most of the parts for a back up Kent motor.:D And how much difference could a Honda make for autocross anyway?
Mark
It was from a Fit in NYC that, according to CarFax, was totaled the day after the pre-delivery inspection at the dealer. The accident report had the car listed has having 119 miles. I ran it for several events without issues (once the kill switch was wired without fragility) and then it was blueprinted where Sandy said it looked brand new. YMMV.Quote:
Originally Posted by mwizard
Even so, a brand new engine from HPD at $2.5K is still a killer deal. Its ~$5k dealer invoice.
Tim
Ebay with low starting prices. Looks like I am about to be done with most of the loose stuff. Not much money to be made. The car is reliable and quite new. Maybe a total of $250 when all is done.
Thanks for the update. $250 in the wallet is better than boxes of useless parts taking up space in the garage.Quote:
Originally Posted by Roux
Can we look at your ebay auctions? If yes, what are the item numbers or your seller name?
I just put all my stuff on ebay.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/russmcb/m.ht...p2047675.l2562
I'll let you know what I was able to sell/get.
I hope you have better luck than I did Russ. I went that route and didn't get squat. At some point I will be taking my stuff to a recycler.Quote:
Originally Posted by RussMcB
Ray
After the first round I've gotten about $250. Biggest item was the catalytic converter ($150). Most items didn't sell so I've relisted them, but not holding my breath for much more. Better than nothing! :-)
You did MUCH better than me Russ!! I can't believe that someone is paying $150 for the cat. I actually have two of those and a recycling center will only give something like $30 each.
Ray
Metal recyclers are only interested in the metal content. Someone buying off of ebay doesn't want to pay the $300+ for one from a dealer or parts house.
Yes, I understand that -- but I got 0 bids when I put mine on ebay!Quote:
Originally Posted by R. Pare
Ray
I agree, Richard. I think it may have helped that I looked up the dealer prices for each item and mentioned them in the ads. I think the catalytic converter sells for $550, so the ebay buyer feels like he got a pretty dang good deal. I also posted the ebay auction on a Fit enthusiasts forum.
The O2 sensor sold easily, too. However, I think most of the other parts never wear out, so there's really no market for them. Maybe in 20 years they'll be needed. :-)
I'd expect that even the cats will be slow sellers - todays versions last a lot longer than they used to, and I'd bet that the majority of Fit owners will just take their car to a muffler shop or the dealer if they need one replaced. You got lucky! :thumbsup:
The last long if they stay on the car. It's when the crack head steals them with their battery powered sawzall so that they can get $80-100 at the recycling center that they need to be replaced.
I'm hoping someone does a Steve McQueen or Ken Block San Fransisco jump and needs this beautiful Fit aluminum oil pan. I have a zero mile dipstick I'll include for FREE!
If not, mount it to the wall and plumb it to create a sink in the garage.
Maybe these guys will give you 10cents on the dollar and sit on their shelf:
http://www.fastlaneimportautorepair....-shop-marietta