looking to sell/pricing
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looking to sell/pricing
so, a while back i spun a rod bearing in my 97 ss and havent done anything to fix it for a few years, and ive been playing with the idea of just getting rid of it. so my question is how much do you guys think i could get rid of it for as is. i know that parting it out would net me more cash but i dont really want to go through the hassle with shipping and paypal.....i prefer a local buyer.
i would like to do a full build on it myself but im more so thinking about getting a vette. that would probably be a wiser investment for me.
1997 lt1 ss- sebring silver body is in great condition
interior is emaculate, still smells like new.
t-56/pro 5.0 shifter.
moser 12 bolt w/373's
kyb agx rear shocks/ hotchkiss adj panhard bar
brand new pacesetter lt's
slp loudmouth 1
motor is pulled but still have block intake and all accessories minus a/c
c5 front brakes
ecm and wiring harness still in car
c4 zr1 wheels, f 17x9.5 r 17x11
i would like to do a full build on it myself but im more so thinking about getting a vette. that would probably be a wiser investment for me.
1997 lt1 ss- sebring silver body is in great condition
interior is emaculate, still smells like new.
t-56/pro 5.0 shifter.
moser 12 bolt w/373's
kyb agx rear shocks/ hotchkiss adj panhard bar
brand new pacesetter lt's
slp loudmouth 1
motor is pulled but still have block intake and all accessories minus a/c
c5 front brakes
ecm and wiring harness still in car
c4 zr1 wheels, f 17x9.5 r 17x11
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Eh that's a tough one man... you've got easily $3500 or so in mods on it, and the car has to at least be worth 2-3000. Maybe 5k? But then who wants to pay 5k for a car with no motor lol....
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yeah your definatly right but i just dont think that it would be worth it to get it up and running. i would need new heads, clutch and flywheel, exhaust and probably a whole bunch of misc. stuff. so i think that it would be best just to suffer my losses. and sell it how it sits now.
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yeah your definatly right but i just dont think that it would be worth it to get it up and running. i would need new heads, clutch and flywheel, exhaust and probably a whole bunch of misc. stuff. so i think that it would be best just to suffer my losses. and sell it how it sits now.
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3500 sounds fair i guess. considering it would take me 4-5 grand to get it up and running i think that would be the best route to take. thanks.
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Don't do it man, do you know how cheaply you can buy another complete running LT1 and put it in the car then sell it for $8000 or so with the mods you have. Don't give the car away for nothing.
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yeah i thought about. 2 years ago i priced a junkyard lt1 for 1750. but on top of that i would need a new clutch/flywheel, and exhaust. plus i deleted the a/c so that cuts the cars worth down a little. i think in the long run profits would be minimal.
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yeah your definatly right but i just dont think that it would be worth it to get it up and running. i would need new heads, clutch and flywheel, exhaust and probably a whole bunch of misc. stuff. so i think that it would be best just to suffer my losses. and sell it how it sits now.
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Why do you think you need new heads? Did you sell them since it went down? Did you ditch the whole stock exhaust system? A stock-style LUK or Valeo clutch can be done pretty cheap if you DIY. Also, expand a little on the "whole bunch of misc. stuff." It may not need as much as you think. If you have the heads you can do a stock rebuild for about $1400.00, get it moving again for under $2000.00, probably.
the reason i dont want to build it anymore is because i dont plan on keeping the car. my long term goal is to get a vette. im thinking about a c5z06, paying it off and someday get a c6z06. so the way i figure it is why am i going to do 20,000 worth of work on the camaro when i could just get rid of it and spend that 20,000 on a vette.
besides the car is in great condition and it would be perfect for someone with a great motor and a not so great car and is looking to do a transplant. trust me i am not a noob, (not saying that i think thats what your saying) i have ran the numbers and they just dont seem very bennificial. besides im not the kind of person that will take shortcuts just to get rid of a car. there would be no way that i would sell my car to someone without full confidence that everything done right......and confidence costs money.
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Ok, definitely see where you're coming from. I was thinking bare minimum to get it roadworthy so your only hurdle would be selling it with no AC. I agree your best move would be selling it whichever way you see fit; as parts or a deluxe roller. Best of luck with the Vette search.