Blackbird!!!!
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Blackbird!!!! whats up guys, i currently have the oppertunity to purchase a 2002 carl clack "BLACKBIRD". it is sunset orande metallic, black leather, m6.it is 100% perfect condition, but the only thing i dont like is it has 50k miles, but the price is 22k.what do you guys think??? yes, no?
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yea, im very aware of that, but the car is beatiful, and im the kind of person that likes rare things, so i dont know, but the car itself is pretty fast stock.i'd prob. throw a tune and headers on it and just take it to car shows and cruise and stuff like that...
-worth the price???
-worth the price???
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If it's worth it to you. As long as it's been properly maintained and you check the car out thoroughly I'd say go for it. For being 2-3 years old that's not too bad. The mileage is a little high, but not rediculously so.
if ur into show and the rarity of it, i say the price aint too bad. id buy a Blackbird if i could find one. its a car that u may want to consider keeping GMMG stock, or getting GMMG to upgrade.
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22K not bad. But I too wouldn't like the miles. I guess if you are into rare cars
see what other rare TA you can find for $22k and match it up. All I can say is the Blackbird is one awesome car.
see what other rare TA you can find for $22k and match it up. All I can say is the Blackbird is one awesome car.
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Blackbird
Originally Posted by carrillo1967
22K not bad. But I too wouldn't like the miles. I guess if you are into rare cars
see what other rare TA you can find for $22k and match it up. All I can say is the Blackbird is one awesome car.
see what other rare TA you can find for $22k and match it up. All I can say is the Blackbird is one awesome car.
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Originally Posted by Mr Bird Mann
The Blackbird you speak of SMO is one of only 7 cars built I say that is rare enough. The mileage is a little high but if the car is to your acceptance level I say buy at 22K. Look at it this way you have a bargining tool if you ever want to swap it out to a lower milage car. Blackbirds in general are rare cars to see one for sale is luck in itself. A SMO Blackbird took 1st place at Year One Commerce Challenge 2 weeks ago ,it had close to 10K on the clock. If you want upgrades GMMG will do all for you and the originality of the car stays. The paper work for your car even gets an upgrade.Let me know if you buy it ,if not I may be interested in it myself. Good luck . Hope to see a new Blackbird owner to the sight. And Hi to all other Blackbird owners. If you get the chance check out Blackbird # 4 his car has the GMMG phase 2 package on it and a couple of extras all done by GMMG. I met him about 2 weeks ago at a show in GA. he is a cool guy and likes to talk Blackbirds and GMMG.
Also, if GMMG does the phase change to a car do the also change the HP numbers on the hood and varies other location that it appears.
Thanks
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thanks for the encouragement, i thought som was a pretty rare color, th epapre work is in process, so ill see what turns up, i'm just having a little difficulty financing it due to me being only 18.but ill let u guys know
Originally Posted by carrillo1967
Hey Mike - here is a dumb question. What does SMO stand for. Sorry I dont know my terminologies.
Also, if GMMG does the phase change to a car do the also change the HP numbers on the hood and varies other location that it appears.
Thanks
Also, if GMMG does the phase change to a car do the also change the HP numbers on the hood and varies other location that it appears.
Thanks
carrillo1967, Yes GMMG changes #'s on hood. Mine has 525 HP on it. Did you get the pic's I sent you.......Later
Mr Bird Mann, It was nice getting to talk to you at the show. Hope you were able to work out something with the guys from GMMG. I love to talk about the car.
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Originally Posted by blackbird4
carrillo1967, Yes GMMG changes #'s on hood. Mine has 525 HP on it. Did you get the pic's I sent you.......Later
Mr Bird Mann, It was nice getting to talk to you at the show. Hope you were able to work out something with the guys from GMMG. I love to talk about the car.
Mr Bird Mann, It was nice getting to talk to you at the show. Hope you were able to work out something with the guys from GMMG. I love to talk about the car.
You are the Godfather of Blackbirds oweners. Did they do any more suspension work from where mine is at. Someday I might have then upgrade my car.... Staging Lane
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My fault Yep . my fault SOM not SMO sorry guys. I had just woke up when i wrote the reply. Hey Blackbird 4 I'll be in touch , looks like i may make the Year One Christmas Party this year in NOV,maybe we can get together and talk mods on the Blackbirds.
Originally Posted by carrillo1967
Hey Blackbird4- Yes thank you for the pictures.Where you live looks very tropical. You are the Godfather of Blackbirds oweners. Did they do any more suspension work from where mine is at. Someday I might have then upgrade my car....
You are the Godfather of Blackbirds oweners. Did they do any more suspension work from where mine is at. Someday I might have then upgrade my car....Hey carrillo1967, No not tropical at all. I live in Acworth Ga. Those pic's were taken down in the Fl. keys. I have a freind who owns a home in Marathon I get to use for vacations. I enjoy driving the Blackbird there. Get the bug and upgrade. Gmmg does a great job with their upgrades because the cars are still very streetable. You can still drive them anywhere with no problems. Except of course everyone wanting you to show what the car will do. Only suspension work are relocation bracketts and a set of nitto's.
i think only 2 som cars were built in 02 one went to a guy in woodstock i believe (he constantly beat the **** out of that car) broke the rear end a couple of times. and the other went to a stucco installer in smyrna. he lost his buisness and had it repo'ed
he only beat on the car moderatly and his name is george. hope this helps
he only beat on the car moderatly and his name is george. hope this helps
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From: georgia
Hey Blackbird4 What Was The $ For The Upgrades If You Dont Mind Me Asking I Was Intrested In Upgrading Mine I Went Up To Pigeon Forge To See The Dick Harrell Super Car Never Got A Chance To Talk With Mr Murphy Bout My Car Hey By Chance You Seen The Super Car Camaro Yet? It's Awesome 600+ Hp And I Was Loving The Color Also Its In The Camaro Magazine Out On Stands Now It Is The Same Car In The Pic Pr-2. Anyways I Finally Got A Weekend Off And Went Up There To See The Big Block Show.mr Murphy Had 2 Zl-1 Camaro's, The Intimidator Ss, Blackbird #19 , A Anniversary Bird, And The Supercar Camaro They Were Unreal Along With All The Other Rides Up There. I Gotta Get Around Barrett Sometime And Check Your Bird Out Sounds Sweet!