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Old Feb 14, 2007 | 06:16 PM
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Well, I have a 2000 z28 camaro with SS hood and spoiler

Full bolt on/ cam only car that made 426/394 to the wheels. 853 heads.

Car has 67k, and runs well. The things wrong with the car are that it needs the wires spliced to accomodate the reverse lights, and the o2 sensors need to be replaced I believe. The car needs a new clutch as well.

Anyways here's my dilema. I'm bored. I have a truck and I'm loving my truck so much more lately.

What would you guys say I would be able to get for the car as it sits, and maybe with the clutch/electrical crap fixed. The car has had the oil changed every 3-3.5k, and I've loved every minute of this car.

What do you think is a good price for the car



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Old Feb 14, 2007 | 06:24 PM
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Nice car. Are you sure you want to get rid of it? Spring is just around the corner! You may enjoy it again, once you get back behind the wheel.
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Old Feb 14, 2007 | 08:36 PM
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That's what I'm afraid of lol, don't want to sell it watch it drive away in the snow and then when it's 90 out wish I had the t-tops
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Old Feb 14, 2007 | 08:40 PM
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you will regret it. lots of people lose the car appeal over the colder months. keep it and worst case you really do want to sell it, in the warmer weather it is more likely to sell it and you'll prob get closer to what you want.

sell it now and you cant get it back, hold onto it and if you change your mind... then you do nothing, you still have the car.
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Old Feb 14, 2007 | 09:10 PM
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I would keep it until spring/warmer weather. I've been back and forth so many times about selling my car in the past 5 months, so I'm just waiting out for the warmer weather to decide.
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Old Feb 14, 2007 | 10:18 PM
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Keep the car, drive it fast, V8 F-bodies rock!
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Old Feb 14, 2007 | 11:38 PM
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Yeah, just seems to be so much. 2500 on a rear.....1200 on a clutch......nice set of heads so that the motor can breath 1500.....then down the road a motor 5-7k.....so much
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Old Feb 15, 2007 | 02:59 AM
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Originally Posted by z28C4maro82z
Yeah, just seems to be so much. 2500 on a rear.....1200 on a clutch......nice set of heads so that the motor can breath 1500.....then down the road a motor 5-7k.....so much
What would you be buying a new motor for? Just a forged short block? If so...
http://www.texas-speed.com/shop/item...id=42&catid=27
$2,789 for a 347 shortblock from TSP just off the top of my head.
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Old Feb 15, 2007 | 06:01 AM
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Keep it you fool..............ya should have left it an auto. How are you guys doing?
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Old Feb 15, 2007 | 06:49 AM
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Keep it... first nice t-top weather day of spring and you'd be kicking yourself.

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Old Feb 15, 2007 | 08:26 AM
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Keep it you fool..............ya should have left it an auto. How are you guys doing?
Doing good, cold, but good lol. Probably ordering the new exhaust for the T/A next week TSP duals Mmmmm
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Old Feb 15, 2007 | 08:34 AM
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If you made it this far into winter, whats 1-2 months more. Keep it.
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keep it!! Plus its got a nice exhaust on it
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Old Feb 15, 2007 | 09:28 AM
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The crowd has spoken!!
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Old Feb 15, 2007 | 06:57 PM
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Yeah tough crowd lol
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Originally Posted by DadsZ28
How are you guys doing?
Doing good Greg, how ya been?
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Old Feb 15, 2007 | 09:35 PM
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What's up guys, I would keep it, I know it a money pit but it's worth it.
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Old Feb 15, 2007 | 10:49 PM
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13k ...
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Old Feb 15, 2007 | 11:08 PM
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13k is reasonable since it needs a clutch and rear.
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 12:36 PM
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He won't get $13k for that car, especially not at this time of year.
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