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Old Aug 20, 2010 | 11:36 PM
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im trying to find a complete LS1 and was wondering how much i should expect to pay for one thats in good/decent condition, milage isnt really an issue because its going to get rebuilt, i was thinking somwere in the $1200 range, so am i close?
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 01:10 AM
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I've actually seen a couple around 500 believe it or not.. but that was local... long distance will bump up the price a lil cuz of shipping..
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 03:29 AM
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Wow I got screwed hard when I bought my LQ4 incomplete for $2000
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$500 would be great, im trying to find one local but i cant seem to track one down, if i havent found one by next year then ill consider having one shipped
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$500 would be great, im trying to find one local but i cant seem to track one down, if i havent found one by next year then ill consider having one shipped
Ya man just keep your eyes out.. look everyday and I'm sure you'll find one.. they go quick so ya gotta catch it right when it goes up for sale!
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 11:08 AM
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were are you located? ill be pulling my ls1 out in the next couple months. i might think about selling mine or using it in a nova.
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im in montana, i found a good one in NC, but it would probly be alot cheaper to ship it here from california(your in california right?), what all are you gonna sell with it if you decide to sell it?
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i have seen real good deals from time to time but down here in houston i see complete ls1 for around 1k on a regular basis
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