A '78 anything is going to fall into one or two categories for buyers: an enthusist car or a beater. It does not matter if the thing shines like new and purrs like a kitten, most people place it in the latter category. I, on the other hand, would be in the former category.

You did not indicate if it was a wagon or sedan, automatic (dreaded BW35) or standard, AC or not. If it were a wagon with a stick and AC, no rust and a passable interior, I would give you $1000-1200 for it because I miss my '79 soooo much.

Onkel Udo

Heck, I'll take a stab. If it is an attractive color scheme, i.e. not that flesh tone with a light green exterior, or mustard gas yellow, and the body is straight with no rust, good glass, and all the accessories work as they should except as noted, you might get as much as $2000.00 to just the right buyer. For the most part, most of America is leery of 31 year old foreign cars.

If all the maintenance is up to date... $500 - 1500 depending on finding the right buyer and how well things are documented for the sale. If it's yours (or a relation's) and you're in Iowa... DSM, Iowa City or Ames will net you the highest price, most likely. Age, or perceived age, unfortunately, will work against you. Advertising it on the classifieds here, on IPD, and other sites with specific 240 interest will help. Were I still in Iowa, I'd give it a look. Otherwise, give this guy in Ames an email - Luke H.

Cheers,
Zach
Anchorage, Alaska
1990 245 w/278k mi