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Old 02-13-2010, 05:14 PM
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Default Whats it worth? 1997 Forumula WS6 Vert 40k

So at work we have been discussing what this things worth is as it has sat for a little bit and we cant figure out why as its in great condition

1997 formula ws6 ram air convertible, 40k original miles, automatic, leather interior, black power top. Only modification it has in a k&n filter.

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kelly blue book? good lookin car
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I would pay 7-9K if I really wanted the car.
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Not sure how many WS6 Formula verts were built compared to WS6 T/A verts in 1997 but a buddy of mine's father just purchased a 1997 TA WS6 vert. It is also red with about 41K miles, A4, tan top, near new condition with a Flowmaster muffler being the only mod. I believe he paid around 9-9.5K for it. He wouldn't tell me the exact price. Around here a WS6 LT1 car is rare let alone a drop top.
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I know it may be rare and worth alot, but i think its not selling because it butt *** ugly! I HATE any vert bird or camaro, and i especially HATE the formula style bumpers.
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Why does it have the 16" ABS wheels and not the 17" WS6 wheels? I didn't know they made a WS6 Formula Convertible. And where is the WS6 emblem?


EDIT: I just looked at the Formula build numbers and there were only 41 Convertible WS6's made in 97. So if it is a real WS6 then it is very rare, but my first questions still stand, where is all the WS6 stuff?
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Great looking car would buy Formula over the TA around $8000 maybe for LT1
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May not be a legit WS6. Check for the RPO code on the driver side door.
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WS6 verts came with 16" wheels. The car looks legit judging by the oval tipped exhaust.
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Originally Posted by 97WS6TAConv
WS6 verts came with 16" wheels. The car looks legit judging by the oval tipped exhaust.
What years? Every WS6 I've seen came with 17's. And where's the emblem?
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LT1 WS6 verts were only built in 97. No emblem either. The WS6 rpo code is for the ram air package on the verts.
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Originally Posted by 97WS6TAConv
LT1 WS6 verts were only built in 97. No emblem either. The WS6 rpo code is for the ram air package on the verts.
I'd like you post where your info source for curiosity sake. I find it hard to believe that a WS6 car had 16" rims with no badge. After all it's a performance and handling package.
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Well the ws6 rpo is on the drivers door. Believe me I was thinking the same way you are now the first time I saw the car. I thought someone stripped the wheels off of it.
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SS verts had 16" wheels also. Who knows.
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Im pretty sure the LT1 cars have the RPO codes in the glove box, unless it switched in '97 (mine are in the glove box in my 95, I know LS1 cars are in the door jam)

and the convertibles DID NOT have 17's or badges-but you can still be certain by checking for the "WS6" RPO code and/or by running the VIN.

The reason you've never seen this before on a ws6 is because you've never seen one before

This is a VERY rare car. They made 41 WS6 Formula Drop tops in '97, and only 2 in 1998! Total of 43 4th gen WS6 convertible drop tops are on the planet...Convertible WS6 T/A's, on the other hand, production numbers between 97-02 where over 6,000 cars.

Honestly, it should be worth around 10k. Screw KBB, they don't take into account that it's a rare collectors car-they only see it as a 13 year old car with low miles. Can you sell it for what it's worth right now?-Probably not sadly.
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Originally Posted by MasterTomos
Im pretty sure the LT1 cars have the RPO codes in the glove box, unless it switched in '97 (mine are in the glove box in my 95, I know LS1 cars are in the door jam)

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96 is in the door jamb.
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My 97 is on the door jamb as well. Since it is the FAR BETTER LOOKING FORMULA (j/k)...
The WS6 Formulas were rare to start, whether vert or not. For some reason, folks liked all that plastic crap hanging off the TAs and weighing it down.
Still, its only an LT1 and its only 13 years old. I'm sure the dealership where it sits is asking more like $18k for it, b/c that is what they do.
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Originally Posted by 97WS6TAConv
that's screwed up! I'm curious if there was a reason behind them doing that.
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Wheres the window sticker for the car?

What is the RPO codes or vin #???? SO we can run them

How much are they asking?


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