what to expect to pay for an lt1 SS?
KBB is not a joke because your personal feelings aren't taken into consideration. Facts are facts. The buyer has the leverage when it comes to these cars and it may stay that way forever.
This attempt at rationalization of overpricing/overpaying for an SS/WS6 is ridiculous. The ONLY way anyone's argument would hold water is if overpaying was smart. News flash: It's not.
Move on people. Nothing more to see here.
Move on people. Nothing more to see here.
im with ACHotrod on this one my car is my dream car and I would not sell it for anything and if I didnt have this one I would pay as much money as needed to get a 97 SS..... but as far as the red car for 11k I would not buy b/c it looks like some one already molested it.
ACHotrod - The problem is the amount of people willing to pay for ws6 or ss like you did are few and far between. Since most people wouldn't pay up to 30k for a ws6 or ss like you would, if someone wants to sell they will have to lower the price or they can sit on it for a long while until someone like yourself comes along.
I didnt pay 30k I paid 11.5 from the dealer that wanted 16k. Even they had the build numbers, production sheets, window sticker and even the color break down. They knew exactly what they had hence the 16k asking price, I had to negotiate like crazy to get this price from them. In the end I would have paid whatever they wanted for it because its the exact car I wanted.
Doesnt matter everyone has their own opinion on what a certain car is worth to them. To me the exact car Ive always wanted is a lot different then the average 16yr old looking for a car.
That's the key. "The right customer/sucker..." That "right customer" is few and far between when it comes to appreciating a f-body car for any increased value other than KBB.
Really he's only ASKING 11K. Whose to say if you roll up with 8 cash and wave it infront of his face that he won't take it. All I'm saying is don't let the price scare you off. If it's something you really want go look at it then decide what it's worth.
Everyone is arguing the same point. It's worth what the customer wants to pay, regardless of what kind of customer it is.
Everyone is arguing the same point. It's worth what the customer wants to pay, regardless of what kind of customer it is.
No the same point is not being argued. There are some who say that price is in the ballpark. Others say "no that is bullshit. That pile is far too overpriced." The price isn't what's scary. It's the fact the authenticity, which the price is being derived from, is in serious question, however, there's a sucker born every minute...
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I'm sure you know SS's better than I do, but besides the wheels and exhaust, are there any other signs of it being molested? I've thought about putting my SS wheels up just to keep them from wear and tear/road rash, etc. My exhaust is already not the 2OTL. I agree that every change from OEM affects a collector car, but aren't most of the SS's on this site modded by now? Mine and yours included?
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From a rarity perspective, aren't these cars worth more when they're in factory original condition? I would think a highly modded car would lose value as far as a collectible is concerned.
Sure, and if you try to sell your SS for twice its KBB value where major factory components are missing like the wrong color, wrong wheels and wrong exhaust then those who know what they're looking for will chuckle and move on their way. Most would assume the car was wrecked.
Didn't catch the wrong color. Again, I'm not saying this particular car is worth 11K, but I think that is a fair price for a true SS that is in good condition. Others on here were saying that is way overpriced for an SS....as in SS's don't bring much more than regular Z28's.
I would have to disagree.... Just because a car isnt worth a certain price to YOU does not mean anything to me.
Im the sales manager for the largest flooring retailer in Chicago. I think I know a thing or two about sales and what people are willing to pay for. People will pay BIG BUCKS to get what they want and everyone has there own idea on what something is worth to them. Do you think 11k or even 30k is a lot of money?? Its pocket change to a lot of people around here.
Im the sales manager for the largest flooring retailer in Chicago. I think I know a thing or two about sales and what people are willing to pay for. People will pay BIG BUCKS to get what they want and everyone has there own idea on what something is worth to them. Do you think 11k or even 30k is a lot of money?? Its pocket change to a lot of people around here.
I would have to disagree.... Just because a car isnt worth a certain price to YOU does not mean anything to me.
Im the sales manager for the largest flooring retailer in Chicago. I think I know a thing or two about sales and what people are willing to pay for. People will pay BIG BUCKS to get what they want and everyone has there own idea on what something is worth to them. Do you think 11k or even 30k is a lot of money?? Its pocket change to a lot of people around here.
Im the sales manager for the largest flooring retailer in Chicago. I think I know a thing or two about sales and what people are willing to pay for. People will pay BIG BUCKS to get what they want and everyone has there own idea on what something is worth to them. Do you think 11k or even 30k is a lot of money?? Its pocket change to a lot of people around here.
LMAO!
