Have just seen a 1989 Cavalier Z24 Convertible with an actual 7800 miles your question is - what is it worth Owner is asking 8500?

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A vehicle such as this falls into the category of hard to place a value because of the fact that it has so few miles on the odometer. So what is a 1989 car with only 7,800 miles on it worth? At www.nada.com they place a high retail value of $3,212 on this car and only add $662 to the base value of $2,550 for the low mileage. Obviously this car is worth way more than this and the low mileage adds way more than $662 to the value. It is very hard to place a value on this car. I would place a value of around $5,000 on it, but that is just my opinion. A dealer may be able to help with what it is worth. Bascially it is worth what someone will pay. There are a few things you should know about an 18 year old car that has only been driven 7,800 miles. This means that the car has been sitting most of it's life. Before you can safely drive this vehicle daily, there are things that will need replacing even though they may look good. Tires, belts, hoses, Transmission Fluid, brake fluid, & vacuum hoses. You will also need to drain the fuel tank and remove any of the old gasoline in the tank if it has not been driven in the last year. A complete service of the cooling system is also in order. Drain, flush, replace the thermostat, and both hoses. Depending on where it was stored, look for rodent nests in the car. Under the dash, trunk, and under the hood. Rodents love to chew on auto wiring, so inspect this carefully. Remember this car is 19 years old and as such, you will spend some money, no matter the mileage. Good luck, you have found a rare car indeed.