Rottluver

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Looking at a 1997 (non WS6) Trans Am as a toy/drag car

A4, Traction Control, 93k miles, CASSETTE DECK and "appears" to be very clean/nice. I haven't driven it or been inside it, just paused to look at it on my way home from the gym last night..........any suggestions as to a fair price from some low-rent used car dealer?

Tranzor

Well, if its in good condition, I probably wouldn't pay more than 8k-8.5k for it.

I'll be looking for an LT1 car or a 6 cylinder 98-02 in the 6k-8k range in the next month or so... seems most clean non-vert LT1s with average mileage go for around that price range.

Layn_Low_247

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With a CASSETTE DECK, that's at least worth 20-25 k.

But seriously, probably between 5-10 k.

Rottluver

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Given the shitty-*** run down nature of this particular place, I was contemplating offering 6-7 (depending on if I could talk Ellis into checking the car out first to make sure it is even worth my time).......I haven't had an LT1 in forever, so I am rusty on what to look for/at.

BTW, they are asking either $9,300 or $9,500 for her at this point.

Rottluver

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Yeah, I almost choked when I saw that ole archaic thing......but 5-10k is kind of a huge range.............ya know?

Tranzor

I'd probably start at 7k (since 7k-9.5k is a big gap to bridge) and would make a goal of getting it for under 8k. If you get it for that, I think you get a good enough value.

Layn_Low_247

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This should help you out.

http://www.edmunds.com/used/1997/pon...ce.14.Pontiac*

Rottluver

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Hhhmm, thanks.
Came out about the same as KBB......$6,500 - $9,800 At least they are consistent.

JustAnIlluzion

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i wouldnt pay more then 5900

Visceral

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Why not buy an already built toy/drag car? You are going to have to spend alot on a LT1 auto to make it "fast"...

I even know where you could get one with a CD/MP3 player

Poik

I would set your MAX price for that car at $8k. And that is only if it is in damn near perfect shape. Realistically $7k should do it.

Tranzor

Good point... you could have my car for not much more than $9k.

Rottluver

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I like your thinking
Cuz half the fun is building it yourself and the other half is knowing what it is built like/how strong it really it/etc.......the other thing is I wouldn't be trying to have/build the fastest car around or whatever, just want a toy, that I "built" to play with & be consistent & also if it breaks down then I won't be out my DD.
Another fine point.
Is that the car withOUT the motor/tranny/rear end?

Tranzor

No with it... I figure $14k isn't that much more than $9k. I'd sell my car with everything it has for $14k to a good home...

Rottluver

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Now why would u wanna go and do that?

Tranzor

Because this is the last chance to sell it before I strip it down and make it a pretty much track only/weekend warrior type car. So either I keep it and continue down the path and just buy a nice well kept 3rd gen or LT1 to drive on the street, or I stop now, let someone else take it down the path, and get a C5.

HitmanLSX

ummm I paid $10k out the door for my 99 LS1

Rottluver

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Don't sell her dude......too much blood sweat & tears invested.......besides, she is your baby.
Wow, I just saw a 6-spd NBM 99 (non-WS6) for $12,999 yesterday.......you got a deal it sounds like.

99blancoSS

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No more than $7000, 97's w/93k on them are certainly not worth $9,000. Look at what you can pick up a 98-02 Z28 for these days. Gas at almost $3/gal, the market for the gas guzzling muscle car should get a lot cheaper as well. $6800 is my final price.

Layn_Low_247

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Get a C5. You'll love it!