Whats a real # on this car??
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Whats a real # on this car?? Whats the real value on this car? I have no idea, don't want to give it away but want it sold. Not into cars of this vintage.
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I don't know the complete history or much about the mods, That's why I had it checked out at a performance shop that does nothing but LS cars. They said it was in good cond and mods were done right.
Car cleaned up real nice, I would give paint cond a 9 and does not look like it was ever painted or had any body damage.
Need to be in low 20's if possible, High teens if I have to. Owner told he spent 15K parts and labor on mods.
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I took it on trade for a performance boat, Guy was in his mid 40's and said he never raced it but I'm sure he played with it on the street.
I don't know the complete history or much about the mods, That's why I had it checked out at a performance shop that does nothing but LS cars. They said it was in good cond and mods were done right.
Car cleaned up real nice, I would give paint cond a 9 and does not look like it was ever painted or had any body damage.
Need to be in low 20's if possible, High teens if I have to. Owner told he spent 15K parts and labor on mods.
I don't know the complete history or much about the mods, That's why I had it checked out at a performance shop that does nothing but LS cars. They said it was in good cond and mods were done right.
Car cleaned up real nice, I would give paint cond a 9 and does not look like it was ever painted or had any body damage.
Need to be in low 20's if possible, High teens if I have to. Owner told he spent 15K parts and labor on mods.
High teens might be tough. Like others said, people don't like buying these things modded. Just the way it is. I'm sure the PO spent a ton building it, but that money unfortunately is not going to be regained.
Also curious what boat you traded.
Also curious what boat you traded.
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Low 20's isn't going to happen. Jamin is correct. $15,000 on a good day. The mods are killers for many people. Just to give you an example, if I was looking for a sweet '99 Firehawk I would be very interested in a 28,000 miles 'stock' , well maintained one or two owner example. I would pay in the $16,000 range possibly. The $20,000+ range is for cars with under 10,000 miles in most cases, again 'stock'. Unfortunately I wouldn't even consider a modded example for the very reasons already discussed. No interest at all. That's not just me but many others as well. The fear of abuse is a strong factor, whether real or not. Your buyer's market is going to be very small, never mind the issue of getting a loan on a 15 year old modded ride. Good luck though.
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Low 20's isn't going to happen. Jamin is correct. $15,000 on a good day. The mods are killers for many people. Just to give you an example, if I was looking for a sweet '99 Firehawk I would be very interested in a 28,000 miles 'stock' , well maintained one or two owner example. I would pay in the $16,000 range possibly. The $20,000+ range is for cars with under 10,000 miles in most cases, again 'stock'. Unfortunately I wouldn't even consider a modded example for the very reasons already discussed. No interest at all. That's not just me but many others as well. The fear of abuse is a strong factor, whether real or not. Your buyer's market is going to be very small, never mind the issue of getting a loan on a 15 year old modded ride. Good luck though.
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Some sellers do that if they have the stock parts. Maybe not the most ethical way of selling a car but if it truly was not abused, and the mods were just mostly for 'show', then it might be a good way to go. I doubt there are many owners though that mod a car just for making it look nice. There are some guys that do that, but probably not many. Usually older owners that like that special exhaust sound and lowered stance with perhaps larger tires.
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Some sellers do that if they have the stock parts. Maybe not the most ethical way of selling a car but if it truly was not abused, and the mods were just mostly for 'show', then it might be a good way to go. I doubt there are many owners though that mod a car just for making it look nice. There are some guys that do that, but probably not many. Usually older owners that like that special exhaust sound and lowered stance with perhaps larger tires.
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Some sellers do that if they have the stock parts. Maybe not the most ethical way of selling a car but if it truly was not abused, and the mods were just mostly for 'show', then it might be a good way to go. I doubt there are many owners though that mod a car just for making it look nice. There are some guys that do that, but probably not many. Usually older owners that like that special exhaust sound and lowered stance with perhaps larger tires.
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All the collector value that car had is negated by those mods. Almost all the SLP added modifications - the rims, the Auburn rear end, the Bilstein shock package, etc - the things that made it a Firehawk, are gone. I would take that supercharger off and try to get $14,000 or so for the car and $2500 or so for the supercharger, depending on which one it is and how many miles are on it.
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All the collector value that car had is negated by those mods. Almost all the SLP added modifications - the rims, the Auburn rear end, the Bilstein shock package, etc - the things that made it a Firehawk, are gone. I would take that supercharger off and try to get $14,000 or so for the car and $2500 or so for the supercharger, depending on which one it is and how many miles are on it.
Next guy can part it out.
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I'm one of those older guys that did alot of mods and don't even drive the car.Am i smart NO!! but it was fun. I tried selling my car 2years ago for $12,000 with 10,700 miles on it ( long story ) and now i put $11,000 more into it and not one call on it for $14,000 obo. So i think im going to put at least the stock suspension back in it or strip and try to see it as a roller
My bad. I assumed that the stock parts were gone. I don't think you will have any problem getting close to your money if you sell the aftermarket stuff separately, especially with tax returns on their way.