'Trust'

iTrader: (24)

I've been on this fence for awhile, I know I've put alot in my car lately but I'm seriously considering a 2000 + C5. I can afford it, and my car is paid off so I'll have a decent chunk to put down and for mods. Here is the mod list:

Motor: (25k on it)
New 02 LS1 with ARP Rod bolts
Stage II 241, 1.6's and 2.02's, with Crane Duals
TR 224/224 .563/.563 112 LSA
LS6 Intake/PCV with Breathers
P&P'd TB with Bypass
Pacesetter LT's with Hooker ORY
Custom Dyno-Mouth Exhaust (Same setup as a loud mouth, 3 inches all the way back and a 12 inch bullet)
Carbon Fiber Lid/FRC's

Transmission (10k on it)
XP Stage II 4L60E
TCI SSF 3500 2.5 STR Stall
TransGo shift kit
B&M Deep Pan
B&M 24k Cooler

Chassis/Suspension/Brakes (20k on all minus rotors)
UMI SFC's
UMI LCA Relocation Brackets
Spohn LCA's
Spohn Adj. Panhard Rod
Eibach Pro-Kit
Revaled Bilstein shocks/struts
Drilled/Slotted Rotors

Appearence
17x9.5, 17x11 Boyd Coddington Rebels with 275/40 and 315/35 BFG KD's (Had them for maybe 3 months, tires still have at least 95%)
Corsa Clone Tips
Charcoal w/Neutral inserts leather racing seats
GM Performance Division badges
Lloyd mats (Neutral w/charcoal bird)

The odometer reads 148k, but there is really nothing on the car that has that on it. The car is in really good condition, the only panels not repainted are the sail panel (no bubbles) and the mirrors, I was contemplating a CETA panel and mirrors and I'm still undecided so I saw no reason to get those repainted yet. Everything on it is mostly new, the only thing that really has the miles on it is the carpet and dash lol. There is also a very small burn mark underneath the rear mat behind the drivers seats (mat covers it) its been there since I bought the car. The whole cooling system (radiator, water pump, thermo etc.) is all new, always uses Mobil 1 5w30 (I'm actually using their 5w30 SUV formula now), new brakes, everything is ready. The dash has one small crack by the passenger air bag that has been sealed, and one by the defroster that has also been sealed, you never even notice it. Here are a couple of pics:









The last couple are done with my phone so I apologize about the quality. As a disclaimer this car is not currently for sale by any means, I am just trying to get an honest price for what I can get out of it. I know you don't get much out of mods, but I believe on this site people are willing to pay for what they know. If you could please give me a realistic price of what I could get for it, its a 98 with about 25k on everything mechanical, most things not, and the paint is new save for what I mentioned above. Thanks for any input, NO LOW ***** please.

kdstang

iTrader: (3)

Trust, your car has ALOT going for it, it has 400rwhp, awesome wheels, nice interior, NBM, etc. I honestly think you could get what you want for it. But you know that somewhere along the line someone is going to harp about the mileage and A4, regardless of the mileage on individual components. I'll stick my neck out and say 12k would be fair for the right buyer.

tboysen00

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dont do it, dont sell it.

Xx01CamaroZ28xX

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I say DONT SELL IT!!!! 'Trust' your car is absolutley BADASS!! No matter how much you want a C5, it just wouldnt be worth it IMO. Your car blows away a stock C5 with appearance and power. The only way i would say for you to sell it, is if you were going to get a C6........A realistic price for your car IMO is around 16k. That would be well worth it. If I were still in the market for an F-Body and i saw that for 16k, I would buy it right away!!!

The Black Mamba

Most people will be turned off by the mileage. You probably won't get over 10k for it.

RPM WS6

iTrader: (3)

As awesome as the car is, I agree with this post. The overall mileage is high, regardless of the new parts.

You *might* get $11-12k if you hold out for a long time for just the right buyer, but I think more like $10K would be the actual sale price.

Either way it's a badass car. Looks great, IMO. Honestly I'd much rather have your car than a C5. If you want to go with a vette though, get a C6 or just keep your car, IMO. C6s are sweet.

staringback05

iTrader: (8)

im about to get out of my seat and kick you off that fence.....

ive heard you talk about selling that car before...and you wont sell, you better not sell it...youll hate yourself later on, and its all your damn bikes fault anyway

'Trust'

iTrader: (24)

Man you guys are making it so much harder! RPM WS6, I agree with you, if I could get $11-12k out of it I'd sell it, as much as I'd love $16k I don't think it'll happen . I just don't know what to do, I really would like a C5, argh! I may just put it up and see if I get any bites at it, if so I may let it go, if not, its not like its not a decent car. This sucks!

Ironxcross

iTrader: (8)

Do not sell it. Thats a beautiful car you have there.

lastcall190

iTrader: (36)

Keep it and wait till you can afford the vette without spreading yourself too thin. Your car has tons going for it. Just my opinion.

-J

LS1z2802

iTrader: (2)

I say sell and pick up a z06. C5 or put a nice dp on a c6.

'Trust'

iTrader: (24)

Well if I were to get $11k out of it, I have 3k I can add to that for a total of $14k possible to put down on a C5, I'd be financing minimal. I'm really torn on what I'd like to do, however I think I'm going to list it as for sale and see what people say, if I get cold feet I'll have to make a choice then. This really is tough.

7w/aswap

C5s are pretty badass.

Magnet

iTrader: (36)

its not worth selling, because it is alot nicer than what people are willing to pay for... its worth ALOT more to you than to anyone buying it....

BaddillaK

iTrader: (13)

i think your to the point where your just kinda tired of the same car and want something new to tinker with... my .02

If i was in the market, but im not, i would probably give you about 12-13. I really like the setup you have, but I think youll probably end up getting 10,500 or 11k

Hope you get what you want out of it

staringback05

iTrader: (8)

ahhh cmon now why not just get a zo6 if your going to get a vette....why settle?

also if you did get a nice vette 14k is just a drop in the bucket....you'd still have a car payment...which you dont have now

RPM WS6

iTrader: (3)

This is a good point. Car payments suck. Keep what you have Trust, it's a badass car.

JKDZ28

iTrader: (14)

I'd much rather have your Trans Am than a C5 Corvette.

Keep it! If you sold it.. you'll regret it forever!

RPM WS6

iTrader: (3)

Trust's Trans Am = Badass. A C5 = just ok. IMO.

Only Vette that I'd sell a V8 F-body for would be a C6.

'Trust'

iTrader: (24)

Crap, now I have a dude who wants to buy it and the guys up at Extreme (local amazing shop in Oklahoma) were talking me out of it. I was just looking at it in the parking lot and it looks pretty sick IMO. Maybe I should hold off, I mean I almost have enough cash for a supercharger. So is the general consensus to keep it?