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Old 01-30-2010, 11:16 PM
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Hey I just bought an 01 Z28 A4 TTops Lthr totally stock in perfect condition w/30k miles and one owner. Should I put in a box open it in ten years and sell it; or do what I usually do and drop heads, cams, exhaust, 3.73's and the usual other mods in it and say to hell with intrinsic value? This is my fourth camaro.
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My 2001 Ws6 had 25k on it when i got it and now it has 30K and i'm building it
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screw 'intrinsic' value.... have fun with it!!
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30k miles is far too many to be of any significant collector value when the car is only 19 years old. So if you want to sell it in 10 years, don't expect a profit no matter what you do. If you store it for the next 30-40 years, you'd have a better shot at real collector value.

Otherwise, just do with it whatever makes you happy.
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They are made to drive..build it and enjoy it..
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I vote for building and having fun with it. Also, its just a Z28 not a CETA or 35th Ann. SS so I wouldn't see it having very much collectors value in ten years.
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I'd build it and use it as a weekend car. It will stay in good shape and you will be able to enjoy it for many years to come.
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build it up. these cars arent as valuable as people think. have fun with it and invest your money elsewhere.
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Originally Posted by ZPBZ28
Hey I just bought an 01 Z28 A4 TTops Lthr totally stock in perfect condition w/30k miles and one owner. Should I put in a box open it in ten years and sell it; or do what I usually do and drop heads, cams, exhaust, 3.73's and the usual other mods in it and say to hell with intrinsic value? This is my fourth camaro.
Intrinsic value? Unfortunately, there is none. Modify it and have fun.
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Thanks guys, see ya on the track!
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Definitely agree with everyone else...do it!
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Originally Posted by ULTIMATEORANGESS
build it up. these cars arent as valuable as people think. have fun with it and invest your money elsewhere.
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Originally Posted by ZPBZ28
Hey I just bought an 01 Z28 A4 TTops Lthr totally stock in perfect condition w/30k miles and one owner. Should I put in a box open it in ten years and sell it; or do what I usually do and drop heads, cams, exhaust, 3.73's and the usual other mods in it and say to hell with intrinsic value? This is my fourth camaro.
Mod it, it wont be worth much in 10 years with a new camaro already out.
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Originally Posted by CarolinaTA
Mod it, it wont be worth much in 10 years with a new camaro already out.
I agree with this. With the new model already out, and 30k on it, it's probably depreciated reasonably. 30K is still nice, low miles, and its probably mint. Beef 'er up, and have some fun, while still having a fresh car! Even if you add 10k to it after the build, a true enthusiast will see the value in the quality of the parts/work, and the relatively low miles Good luck with whatever you choose to do!




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