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Old Nov 9, 2009 | 04:15 PM
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I've been debating selling my car. If I can't get a decent amount for it, I'm just going to keep it... So I'm trying to figure out if it would even be worth it.

2002 SOM v6 Camaro
45,000 miles, bought it 5 years ago with 19,000 miles on it. Only miles I have put on it have been back and forth to school on the turnpike (~500 mile trip each way).
It has nitrous and all, but has never been raced on the street, and only twice at the track (both times it was basically stock). Never even went through a full bottle.

Rear seat delete (still have all the seats though)
Warbird hood (still have the stock hood)
Flat black berger panel (still have original panel)
Gunmetal 10 spoke rims (still have stockers)




Its garaged from early October-end of March, has only seen rain/snow a few times.

How much could I get for it?
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 08:13 AM
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Just keep it. The miles are still nice and low for you and a V6 will bring next to nothing with so many LS1 engines around.
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 02:37 PM
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Yeah, thats what I have been thinking. I have several issues with that though. The first is that I rarely drive it, as I don't want to abuse it. I can't stand the sight of it covered in road salt or anything.

The other issue is that I am planning on moving out of the country for a few years once I graduate from college (this May). I have a garage where I can store it (parents) but I don't know if I could deal with seeing it sitting there getting all dusty and whatnot.
On top of this, I will most likely be going to the Middle East... where Lumina SSs are abundant. I love those cars and would go to great lengths to buy one there and bring it back to the States with me. If I manage, I'm not sure how much use the sixxer would get.

I figure if I sell the in-dash DVD player and the add-on parts separately, I might be able to get about 9k. Is this feasible?
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by stevethepirate
Yeah, thats what I have been thinking. I have several issues with that though. The first is that I rarely drive it, as I don't want to abuse it. I can't stand the sight of it covered in road salt or anything.


I figure if I sell the in-dash DVD player and the add-on parts separately, I might be able to get about 9k. Is this feasible?

9K lol you need to set your alarm clock earlier and quit dreaming! and if your selling it take the nitrous out no one wants a car that some kid put NO2 in...
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 03:11 PM
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i dont want to bring the bad news but 9k is not going to happen. i picked up a 99 z28 MINT for 8500$

GOOD news: tht car is hot for a Sixxer, and u can find a high school kid who would pay around 6k easily for tht car..

IMO keep it because it looks awesome (SOM ) its worth more then 6k but thts what v6 camaro's go for
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 03:29 PM
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I don't think $9,000 is realistic. Your mods are actually a 'negative' for prospective buyers of a V6 Camaro. Even with just 45k miles the history and non-stock appearance will scare away buyers who may think 'abused' even though you indicate mostly highway miles. You have the right idea about selling the mods and returning the car to as stock as possible. Even then, I believe you would be looking in the neighborhood of $6,000. Hard to believe the car is now 8 model years old! The color is a nice plus and might help with a sale but won't add too much value. Going overseas for years means keeping the car really secure and taking many steps to properly store it. I'm not sure it is worth the effort but of course that is up to you. I think selling is the right thing to do even if for less than you think it is worth. When you return home you may have a car that needs things (all fluids just for starters) and a value maybe even thousands less than now because it will be that much older. I would feel different if an LS1 was in there but that isn't the case. Good luck with your decision and any potential sale!
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 04:54 PM
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Lol, reading comprehension > you guys.

I stated 9,000 as a total, after selling the hood, berger panel, wheels, in-dash dvd, nitrous, etc.
That would take the price of the CAR to 7,000 or so. Any lower than that and it just wouldn't be worth it. I would rather make it into a kitchen table.
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Lol..

Wow.. big suprise.. at the above posts lol...

This car may not be worth as much as A z28 would to you guys.
I promise you there is a market for people that want A Camaro, and could care less about how many cylinders it has.

This car would be put up for 9k easy on a dealership lot.

Selling it yourself could go to 9k, but Would sell faster and easier for 8ish..

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Old Dec 7, 2009 | 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by stevethepirate
Lol, reading comprehension > you guys.

I stated 9,000 as a total, after selling the hood, berger panel, wheels, in-dash dvd, nitrous, etc.
That would take the price of the CAR to 7,000 or so. Any lower than that and it just wouldn't be worth it. I would rather make it into a kitchen table.
7k is pushing it but it may go for that in time.

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Lol..

Wow.. big suprise.. at the above posts lol...

This car may not be worth as much as A z28 would to you guys.
I promise you there is a market for people that want A Camaro, and could care less about how many cylinders it has.

This car would be put up for 9k easy on a dealership lot.

Selling it yourself could go to 9k, but Would sell faster and easier for 8ish..

Camaro#1

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I just bought my 01 z28 SOM with 32k miles, t-tops, monsoon and all the mods in the sig for 9k. Your out of you mind if you believe those cars you posted will actually pull 10k being a v6 camaro's. They maybe listed for but definitly won't fetch that much. I bought my v6 pontiac firebird 4 years ago for $6500 mint condition with 73k miles..
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Old Dec 8, 2009 | 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Finkledbody
7k is pushing it but it may go for that in time.



I just bought my 01 z28 SOM with 32k miles, t-tops, monsoon and all the mods in the sig for 9k. Your out of you mind if you believe those cars you posted will actually pull 10k being a v6 camaro's. They maybe listed for but definitly won't fetch that much. I bought my v6 pontiac firebird 4 years ago for $6500 mint condition with 73k miles..
I dont care how much anyone got anything for. Especially those stuck on thinking that the whole world wants an ls1 over a v6.

For the right buyer looking for a SOM Camaro not wanting A v8. They will pay this. This is life, Get over it.
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Old Dec 13, 2009 | 02:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Ws6Wicked
ill give you $3000 for it, you can even keep your motor and trans!
Want a tuggy also?



I've decided not to sell it at least until the summer. At which point, I'll just try to go for a local sale. People on these websites are looking for performance, hence why anything without an LS1 doesn't sell for ****. Around here I could find someone just looking for a fun car that gets a bunch of looks.
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