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Dragon
42 Posts |
 Posted - April 06 2005 : 09:24:11 AM
Hey guys. Just looking for your opinions. Seems to me that more people are interested in purchasing or building a Diablo over a Countach these days. I love the look of them both but I went with the classic look of a Countach. Ever since seeing "Cannonball Run" when I was a kid I was determined to own one. Just curious on your thoughts. A few guys I know have sold their Diablos fairly quickly and I'm still trying to sell my Countach with little luck. |
countach
54 Posts |
Posted - April 06 2005 : 09:50:30 AM
It all depends on the quality of the kit. There are some very fake looking countach replicas out on the market that look disturbing in my opionion. Kit/build quality, color choice, engine, and interior are key. I sold my turnkey countach last year for my asking price without a hitch. I could have sold it 4 times over the first month. In my opionion a Countach is just as easy to sell as a Diablo.
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Dragon
42 Posts |
Posted - April 06 2005 : 10:59:33 AM
I agree. There are some awful looking kits out there. I have seen some horrible Diablos too. Quality is important. I own a high quality Countach built by Exotic Illusions. No one has ever asked if it was a kit. It seems that there are a lot of cheaper kit cars of the Countach available in the $15k-$20k range that people are drawn to because of the affordability. You rarely see even low quality Diablos in that range. It just seems to me that a higher priced quality Countach is just not selling as well as a quality Diablo.
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countach
54 Posts |
Posted - April 06 2005 : 12:10:10 PM
Dragon,You hit the nail on the head. If you want to sell a replica Countach for much over $20,000.00 then good luck. It is a very tuff sell. You need to decide what sets your kit apart from the others selling from $15K to $20K. Is it stretched, built by a well known builder, replica interior, apprasal paperwork, racing suspension, built on something other than a fiero like Corvette or tube, real lambo lights, exactly how many real lambo parts are on the car. I have seen guys trying to sell non-stretched Mirage K series Countach's for $40,000 to $60,000, when the car is clearly at best worth $20K in my opinion. Supply and demand...As always it is easier to sell a Chevette for $200 than it is to sell a Replica for $25,000. Even though both are worth the above prices...the chevette will clearly sell faster.
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pantera
USA
310 Posts |
Posted - April 07 2005 : 04:01:23 AM
The Countach is still a good looking supercar regardless if its over 20years old. So is the Diablo, I remember the first time when i saw them in person and they still look better than a new C6 Corvette.The Countach replica was very popular back in the late 1980's so its no suprizing that now adays people want the Diablos and now Murcielago replicas because they look up to date. But i think a Countach kit is pretty good for the price you would pay atleast 30k for one with a V-8LT1 based on a Fiero now thats pretty good compared to the Diablo which starts at 50k or so with a V-8 and Fiero based, where not even talking tube chassis. Im currently thinking of building one because a Diablo costs to much vrs a Countach which would cost me about as much as a used C5 Corvette. A Diablo will likely run me more than a used Viper GTS if its built on a custom chassis with a V-18. why are repilcas so expensive?! |
KitcarUSA
78 Posts |
Posted - April 07 2005 : 10:15:33 AM
Personally I don't think the Diablo has aged well. For me it's one of those cars that have the wow factor when first released but then fade faily quickly. The Countach on the other hand has a 'classic' shape and is the pioneer of the wacky look so will probably appeal more. It will be interesting to see how the Murci and Gallardo stand the test of time.John
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speed356
Mexico
115 Posts |
Posted - April 07 2005 : 10:22:18 PM
I like the Diablo lines but IMO the wild countach still reigns supreme
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