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Old Jun 18, 2008 | 10:57 PM
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It's an 2001 Camaro SS, M6, 61k, miles. It has a cracked front bumper. The CD player is partially hanging and needs to be secured down. The driver window has a number scratched into it. Rock chips on the hood. Semi faded paint, swirly marks.

During the test "ride" cause I wasn't under the insurance. He flogged the **** out of it in 2nd gear bouncing off the rev limited two times. And did a mini power slide.

His asking price is 14k firm. How much is this worth? Or should I avoid it all together? I was thinking offering 10.5k. It books at 11.4k in fair condition.

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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 02:10 AM
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 02:14 AM
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10.5 sounds like about the most i would give, i would actually go lower, since it is obvious he has dogged the **** out of it
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 02:18 AM
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9k would be the max i would go...maybe even lower
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 03:45 AM
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Yeah, sounds like a plan. Why would you be bouncing the engine off the rev limiter on a test run? Doesn't sounds like a very good selling point to me.
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 03:51 AM
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I'd give him 15k-20k.
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 03:54 AM
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Originally Posted by dochall22
I'd give him 15k-20k.
Did you even read the thread? His asking price is 14k from the start. Adorable avatar!
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 03:57 AM
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If the car is stock, and it books for 11k and he's got 14k on it, hmmm.... how does he expect one to get a loan? i wouldnt mess with it

buy mine - i'll make you a DEAL
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 01:17 PM
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So whats the bottom line folks?
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 02:43 PM
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Why are you asking us? I'f I was in a test drive and the owner hit the limiter with ME in it, I would wonder what he does without a person in the car he is trying to sell it to.

Common sense isn't that common.
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 02:50 PM
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sounds like its probaby been abused. if it books for 11.x, i would offer about $9.5k. i sold my 2000 ss auto with 83k and some mods for $8.9k a few weeks back. 14k is way to high. you might pass on this one..
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 03:03 PM
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i bought mine in dec with 58k miles ss pewter pretty close to mint no problems for 12.5k
I would come in around 9-10... ask him if the roof has been done, if not low ball that ****
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 03:06 PM
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I'd offer him no more than 7k for it. Sounds like it needs to be repainted, that's at least 3k for a quality job.
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 03:32 PM
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pass on the car, sounds like junk.
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 05:17 PM
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i would really pass on the car, but if you like it i would only pay 6-7k
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 11:06 PM
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7500 max. If he is willing to drive the **** out of it with a prospective buyer I wonder how he treats it when no one is watching! Probably a good passerup
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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 12:21 AM
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Then again maybe he drives like an old woman and was trying to impress this guy.
Hitting the rev limiter is no big deal, thats what its there for.

Take the condition, mileage, features, and subtract from there.

An 01 M6 SS is going to sell. If you think you want it, you better make some kind of an offer. I'll bet lot's of people will go 10.5.
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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 12:25 AM
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Originally Posted by KENS_SS_4
Then again maybe he drives like an old woman and was trying to impress this guy.
Hitting the rev limiter is no big deal, thats what its there for.

Take the condition, mileage, features, and subtract from there.

An 01 M6 SS is going to sell. If you think you want it, you better make some kind of an offer. I'll bet lot's of people will go 10.5.
Bouncing off the rev limiter can bend pushrods esp in an M6 so yes it does matter. I would PASS on this one..............
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Simply put, what you've described sounds like a ragged out piece of ****. These cars aren't built like tanks and need to be taken care of. If you're willing to spend $10,000 you should keep looking, especially in the Classifieds here.
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I hope you are kidding?? Look elsewhere unless you like throwing $$$ away.
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