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Old Apr 5, 2007 | 11:20 AM
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I need back sugery, and I have to sell the Firehawk. Ive had it for sale for a while, but its coming down to the wire. Its a great looking SOM, A4 Hawk, mods are in signature, 17,xxx miles, but has a reconditioned title from hurricane Katrina. The car runs great and I get compliments wherever I go, theres got to be someone out there who wants it and will take care of it. Any reasonable offer will be entertained. Collin 817-681-2155 I work odd hours so if I dont pic up, leave a message.
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Old Apr 5, 2007 | 11:32 AM
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Sorry to hear that. Why was the car considered totaled...flood damage? Has it all been fixed and "reconditioned" to normal standards?
Old Apr 5, 2007 | 11:37 AM
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yeah, flood waters were what totalled it, and Ive been driving the car for a year, it passed TX inspection and youd never know it had a history.
Old Apr 5, 2007 | 11:47 AM
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What are you expecting to get for it?
Old Apr 5, 2007 | 11:50 AM
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Yeah Price range would help a lot of people since you are going to have to have mostly if not all cash. How much high did the water get and what did you have to replace etc...
Old Apr 5, 2007 | 11:54 AM
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the 17 range would be nice, but Im not picky at this point, the car was completely submerged, all the interior has been replaced, I didnt do the work, but I can put you in touch with the place that did. Hes online at Polecatsautosales.com
Old Apr 5, 2007 | 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by 1Last69
the car was completely submerged
wow
Old Apr 5, 2007 | 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Donohue96M6Z28
wow
yeah, thats what I thought at first, but I got the car anyway. I really learned alot about newer f bodies on this one, and certainly wasnt planning on having to have my spine fused together, anyway, I love this car and dont want to sell it, Ive had several dozen cars over my lifetime, and this one has got to be the best looking one so far, Im hoping whoever buys it will sell it back to me when it comes time for me to get a replacement. BTW, it has new car smell because the replacement interior came from a 3k mile car.
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Old Apr 5, 2007 | 12:14 PM
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17K no way.... i saw a flood car with new everything go for 8K not to long ago
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$5k cash
Old Apr 5, 2007 | 12:20 PM
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Definetely something to consider. Have you consulted a neurosurgeon ? They are much more conservative with back surgeries. Most of the orthopaedic doctors that I have met will do fusions on everyone regardless of age or symptoms.

Just a bit of advice, get a 2nd opinion before you opt for any back surgery. One bad decision can make you suffer for a long time.
Old Apr 5, 2007 | 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by rayosequis
Definetely something to consider. Have you consulted a neurosurgeon ? They are much more conservative with back surgeries. Most of the orthopaedic doctors that I have met will do fusions on everyone regardless of age or symptoms.

Just a bit of advice, get a 2nd opinion before you opt for any back surgery. One bad decision can make you suffer for a long time.
Double damn good advice!!

Always get another opinion...on ANYTHING in the medical world. They are out to make a buck just like everyone else.
Old Apr 5, 2007 | 12:45 PM
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Its funny, the first time I advertised I was told 17 was a fair price several times, I think it is, regardless, Im not here to argue, Im here to sell the car, I was being nice, but if you are gonna insult me by offering 5k for the car, you can stick it up your ***, I dont care if you are a moderator. I said reasonable *******, Im in too much pain to have someone act like a fool towards me.
Old Apr 5, 2007 | 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by 1Last69
Its funny, the first time I advertised I was told 17 was a fair price several times, I think it is, regardless, Im not here to argue, Im here to sell the car, I was being nice, but if you are gonna insult me by offering 5k for the car, you can stick it up your ***, I dont care if you are a moderator. I said reasonable *******, Im in too much pain to have someone act like a fool towards me.
I couldn't agree with you more. $5k was a sleezy offer and can just be degrading on the behalf of ls1tech because it came from a flipping moderator

Bump for a very nice car man I hope your sale and back surgery goes well.
Old Apr 5, 2007 | 12:54 PM
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To everyone else, Thanx for all the support for the back surgery deal, Ill get a second opinion when it comes time for the knife. Im hoping the physical therapy will work, but so far nothing, but my therapist is blazin hot, so Ill continue to go
Old Apr 5, 2007 | 12:59 PM
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honestly dont expect to get more than 12 to 15...it is tainted after that hurricane...good luck though
Old Apr 5, 2007 | 01:07 PM
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Yeah its a bad *** car good luck on sale
Old Apr 5, 2007 | 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by 1Last69
To everyone else, Thanx for all the support for the back surgery deal, Ill get a second opinion when it comes time for the knife. Im hoping the physical therapy will work, but so far nothing, but my therapist is blazin hot, so Ill continue to go

I agree if the rebuild is handled right there is not going to be a problem. My son had a 86 stang that was flooded about 6 years ago we pulled the interior and just cleaned ir really well drained all the fluids ran the car a 100 miles or so changed the fluids again. We did this several times all this was after opening the dash and blow drying the wires dry in the whole car. He still has that car today with zero issues. I can't predict if a future issue will arise and this was on a good cleanup of the car. The Firebird was probably went through a little more carefully. Good Luck with the sell it's a beautiful car..
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Originally Posted by 1Last69
Its funny, the first time I advertised I was told 17 was a fair price several times, I think it is, regardless, Im not here to argue, Im here to sell the car, I was being nice, but if you are gonna insult me by offering 5k for the car, you can stick it up your ***, I dont care if you are a moderator. I said reasonable *******, Im in too much pain to have someone act like a fool towards me.
It was an offer. If you don't want to take it, a simple "No Thanks" would suffice. The $5k offer took into account the possibility of an electrical gremlin causing the car to take a **** on me, and what money could be made by parting out the car instead of spending countless time and money chasing electrical problems that plague flood cars.

If you have any further issues with me, take it to PM.
Old Apr 5, 2007 | 01:11 PM
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Im considering a second alternative, opening the ***"Pay Off Collin's Firehawk So He Doesnt Have To Sell It"*** fund, any contributors?



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