Northwest Members - What is a fair $$ for this car please

Looking at a 1997 (non WS6) Trans Am as a toy/drag car

A4, Traction Control, 93k miles, CASSETTE DECK :eek2: and "appears" to be very clean/nice. I haven't driven it or been inside it, just paused to look at it on my way home from the gym last night..........any suggestions as to a fair price from some low-rent used car dealer?

Well, if its in good condition, I probably wouldn't pay more than 8k-8.5k for it.

I'll be looking for an LT1 car or a 6 cylinder 98-02 in the 6k-8k range in the next month or so... seems most clean non-vert LT1s with average mileage go for around that price range.

Looking at a 1997 (non WS6) Trans Am as a toy/drag car

A4, Traction Control, 93k miles, CASSETTE DECK :eek2: and "appears" to be very clean/nice. I haven't driven it or been inside it, just paused to look at it on my way home from the gym last night..........any suggestions as to a fair price from some low-rent used car dealer?

With a CASSETTE DECK, that's at least worth 20-25 k.

But seriously, probably between 5-10 k.

Well, if its in good condition, I probably wouldn't pay more than 8k-8.5k for it.

I'll be looking for an LT1 car or a 6 cylinder 98-02 in the 6k-8k range in the next month or so... seems most clean non-vert LT1s with average mileage go for around that price range.
Given the shitty-ass run down nature of this particular place, I was contemplating offering 6-7 (depending on if I could talk Ellis into checking the car out first to make sure it is even worth my time).......I haven't had an LT1 in forever, so I am rusty on what to look for/at.

BTW, they are asking either $9,300 or $9,500 for her at this point. :rolleyes:

With a CASSETTE DECK, that's at least worth 20-25 k.

But seriously, probably between 5-10 k.
Yeah, I almost choked when I saw that ole archaic thing......but 5-10k is kind of a huge range.............ya know? ;)

Given the shitty-ass run down nature of this particular place, I was contemplating offering 6-7 (depending on if I could talk Ellis into checking the car out first to make sure it is even worth my time).......I haven't had an LT1 in forever, so I am rusty on what to look for/at.

BTW, they are asking either $9,300 or $9,500 for her at this point. :rolleyes:

I'd probably start at 7k (since 7k-9.5k is a big gap to bridge) and would make a goal of getting it for under 8k. If you get it for that, I think you get a good enough value. :)

This should help you out.

http://www.edmunds.com/used/1997/pontiac/firebird/320/prices.html?tmvAction=vdpprice&tid=edmunds.u.prices.utmv.vdpprice.14.Pontiac*

I'd probably start at 7k (since 7k-9.5k is a big gap to bridge) and would make a goal of getting it for under 8k. If you get it for that, I think you get a good enough value. :)
Hhhmm, thanks.
This should help you out.

http://www.edmunds.com/used/1997/pontiac/firebird/320/prices.html?tmvAction=vdpprice&tid=edmunds.u.prices.utmv.vdpprice.14.Pontiac*
Came out about the same as KBB......$6,500 - $9,800 At least they are consistent. :)

i wouldnt pay more then 5900

Looking at a ...

Why not buy an already built toy/drag car? ;) You are going to have to spend alot on a LT1 auto to make it "fast"...

I even know where you could get one with a CD/MP3 player :D

I would set your MAX price for that car at $8k. And that is only if it is in damn near perfect shape. Realistically $7k should do it.

Why not buy an already built toy/drag car? ;)


Good point... you could have my car for not much more than $9k. ;)

i wouldnt pay more then 5900
I like your thinking :lol:
Why not buy an already built toy/drag car? ;) You are going to have to spend alot on a LT1 auto to make it "fast"...

I even know where you could get one with a CD/MP3 player :D
Cuz half the fun is building it yourself and the other half is knowing what it is built like/how strong it really it/etc.......the other thing is I wouldn't be trying to have/build the fastest car around or whatever, just want a toy, that I "built" to play with & be consistent & also if it breaks down then I won't be out my DD.
I would set your MAX price for that car at $8k. And that is only if it is in damn near perfect shape. Realistically $7k should do it.
Another fine point. :D
Good point... you could have my car for not much more than $9k. ;)
Is that the car withOUT the motor/tranny/rear end? :rotflmao:

Is that the car withOUT the motor/tranny/rear end? :rotflmao:

No with it... I figure $14k isn't that much more than $9k. ;) I'd sell my car with everything it has for $14k to a good home...

No with it... I figure $14k isn't that much more than $9k. ;) I'd sell my car with everything it has for $14k to a good home...
Now why would u wanna go and do that? :(

Now why would u wanna go and do that? :(

Because this is the last chance to sell it before I strip it down and make it a pretty much track only/weekend warrior type car. So either I keep it and continue down the path and just buy a nice well kept 3rd gen or LT1 to drive on the street, or I stop now, let someone else take it down the path, and get a C5. ;)

ummm I paid $10k out the door for my 99 LS1 http://www.sccow.com/joshs/huh.gif

Because this is the last chance to sell it before I strip it down and make it a pretty much track only/weekend warrior type car. So either I keep it and continue down the path and just buy a nice well kept 3rd gen or LT1 to drive on the street, or I stop now, let someone else take it down the path, and get a C5. ;)
Don't sell her dude......too much blood sweat & tears invested.......besides, she is your baby. :D
ummm I paid $10k out the door for my 99 LS1 http://www.sccow.com/joshs/huh.gif
Wow, I just saw a 6-spd NBM 99 (non-WS6) for $12,999 yesterday.......you got a deal it sounds like.

No more than $7000, 97's w/93k on them are certainly not worth $9,000. Look at what you can pick up a 98-02 Z28 for these days. Gas at almost $3/gal, the market for the gas guzzling muscle car should get a lot cheaper as well. $6800 is my final price.

Don't sell her dude......too much blood sweat & tears invested.......besides, she is your baby. :D

Wow, I just saw a 6-spd NBM 99 (non-WS6) for $12,999 yesterday.......you got a deal it sounds like.

Get a C5. You'll love it! :drive:

No more than $7000, 97's w/93k on them are certainly not worth $9,000. Look at what you can pick up a 98-02 Z28 for these days. Gas at almost $3/gal, the market for the gas guzzling muscle car should get a lot cheaper as well. $6800 is my final price.
Yeah, I am leaning towards a lower price, but I have to run the VIN on carfax and hopefully get Ellis to look at her if I decide to take the plunge........we shall see.

I appreciate all the info from everyone and feel free to keep it coming. :nod:

Get a C5. You'll love it! :drive:
They are nice but not what I am looking for........

Don't sell her dude......too much blood sweat & tears invested.......besides, she is your baby. :D

Wow, I just saw a 6-spd NBM 99 (non-WS6) for $12,999 yesterday.......you got a deal it sounds like.
where was it? I need a door :devil: lol

Yeah, I am leaning towards a lower price, but I have to run the VIN on carfax and hopefully get Ellis to look at her if I decide to take the plunge........we shall see.

I appreciate all the info from everyone and feel free to keep it coming. :nod:
Usually these lots are by-products of auction houses - in Spokane. You might see if they will give you a copy of the carfax report, if they balk tell them about the *real* bird down the road and you are thinking of dumping your money there. $6,700-$6,900 tops.

Its one big game of poker...

Usually these lots are by-products of auction houses - in Spokane. You might see if they will give you a copy of the carfax report, if they balk tell them about the *real* bird down the road and you are thinking of dumping your money there. $6,700-$6,900 tops.

Its one big game of poker...
I would guess that 99% of the inventory of these places comes from auctions.......but I have seen some decent to nice cars be sold at auction, depending on the dealership........my ex is in the biz. :)

:lol: at the "real bird" comment ;)