Hi guys I’m new here but long time follower. If you guys could help me make a decision. I have a 2002 triple black ws6 t top with hurst 6 speed in flawless 100percent stock condition with 6,050 original miles. This car is absolutely museum quality and I’m not exaggerating. Has never seen rain or even hot sun. I have moved and recently not having quite the space to store it.

I have been offered $35,500 for the car. Is this sound like a fair value or is it worth more in your opinions. Just trying to make a logical decision and don’t want to regret selling the car in the first place. But if the price seems fair I might take it. Any insight to help me would be greatly appreciated!

thsnks so much for the help.

 

Take the $35k. Buyer is an idiot or really wants the car. Your car, at the current time, if as described, is worth about $20-22k. It is also worth whatever someone is willing to pay for it. If they are willing to pay $35k then take it. It is one of 2071 made that year.

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Maybe I missed them but I haven't seen a pristine LS1 trans am with under 10,000 miles sell for less than 30k?

 

How long have you had the 02 WS6 Trans Am? Are you emotionally attached to the car?

With only ~6,000 miles and not having driven the car much, I'd cut any WS6 loose in a heartbeat for $35,000 - unless your heart is set on keeping as a show car etc.

Overtime, the car will likely continue to increase in value...slowly 🐌

 

Your car is easily worth over $30K.

It is your decision whether to keep it, drive it, stare at it, or sell it.

Black WS6 sells the fastest whether it is an automatic or 6-speed.

Good luck.

 

Triple black? That's a description term for a convertible. But then you mention t-tops? So I'll assume the car is in fact a t-top car, unless that's a typo. In any event, based on the description here:

...I would say that ~$35k offer falls right around what I would expect in the current joeflated market. I would take the offer if you are sure you don't want to keep the car; it's a desirable combo and will likely remain collectible, but I anticipate recession in the next 12-18 months so prices will likely decline, to some degree, across the board. With a #1 condition car such as this, it's always possible that you might attract a buyer with deep pockets (even in hard times) that wants exactly what you have and is willing to pay, but I wouldn't count on beating a current $35k offer if you don't have space or desire to keep the car.

I can't imagine any situation where this car, as described, would only be worth $20-22k on the current open market. I would expect ~$30k as a minimum. To buy it for $20k would be about as likely as being able to sell it for $50k, IMO.

 

It's probably worth more than someone will spend, at this time. I know it sounds funny but most likely true. If you are offered anything close to $35k, take it.

Being low miles, 6 speed (Hurst is just the cheap shifter, still the regular T56), and black on black are all working in it's favor.

I'd be willing to bet the car has been in the rain and in cold and/or hot conditions at least in some point of it's life. Guys say that all the time about their Corvette "Never seen rain!" When in fact you can see pictures of a lot full of cars at BG with snow on them. And last I checked they were shipped open container and most sat on lots at dealerships.

The economy is starting to shift. I'd say a while ago $35k wouldn't be out of the realm BUT we are coming into Christmas and the economy is definitely showing signs of greater costs and money tightening up. I see lots asking for $30k+ but I don't notice many of them selling. Good luck. It sounds like an awesome car.

 

I would also take that sum of money at any time of year if YOU want to sell it. That's solid $$$.
An offer however is quite different than cash in hand. I have been 'offered' money several times over the years for different cars. Not one ended up being real when it came time to purchase. The old adage, "money talks, BS walks" applies here.

I got a kick out of the 440 Stroker comment above with 'never seen rain'. At my last car show in November, all these Corvettes and the Ferrari no longer can claim that.




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The guys in my usual car show group always give me a hard time because I show up so often without the garage queens, due to rain chances. It's a running joke that I won't drive them if rain is present anywhere within a 250 mile radius. And yeah, there is definitely some truth to that. LOL. But I can say with total honesty that my '98 hasn't seen "rain" in the entire 18 years/7,500 miles I've owned it; there was some fog related mist at one event back in 2012, but it wasn't enough to wet the ground. Last time it saw significant water was from a garden hose on Saturday, April 2, 2005. Had three close calls with my Nova over the last ~15 years, but got it home just in time. The last time I had a 'garage queen' type car of mine caught in the rain would have been April of 1999. So I do believe it's possible to go ~20 years/6,000 miles without a car like the OP's having seen any rain since original delivery. With that said, all of them probably saw some rain or water during original transport, or as dealer lot inventory, or during dealer prep/washing prior to delivery.

 

I really want to sincerely thank you all for your insights and helping me make a decision. It helps to hear other ideas otherwise I would always think I messed up in the back of my mind. I dread and absolutely hate selling the car since I have loved the car more than any vehicle I see on the road. I searched 10 years after they stopped production and then had the car for 10 years. However, I moved to another house with a small mortgage that I didn’t have before and hate sending money to the bank and just giving them interest. I figure the little increase in value over the years by keeping the car would never outweigh what I would pay extra on the house. I’ve also had some close calls with almost bumping the car, moving stuff around in the garage and between that and the things that can happen on the road it’s just to risky for something to happen to it that would decrease it’s value substantially. Would rather have a collector have it that can afford to take the hit more than I can lol. The plan is to get out of the payment and then find another car like it but not so perfect… one that I can drive and enjoy and not worry so much. Either way I will end up with another one and be back on this forum. This car and the fbodies in general will always be my passion.

Truly want to thank you all for everything and are a great group of people!

Brian.

 

Lots of things to consider here.

First off, I applaud your intent to use those funds to get out of the mortgage. Rates had been low for quite some time (hopefully you were able to take advantage of such), but there is still a ton to be lost by paying interest - especially at the more recent rates. It's always smart to be debt-free before indulging in expensive toys.

Secondly, usually the worst part of selling a car like this is finding the right buyer; someone who is serious and actually has money ready to spend. If you have that "right" person ready to go (especially at such a solid price like you've been offered), it's probably a mistake to walk away if you are at all planning to sell the car in the near future anyway. What you will get later, and how long it might take to sell, is a gamble and totally dependent on several factors for which you cannot plan.

On the other hand, you have to be certain that you no longer want the car, and/or that you are OK with finding a lesser or different example in the future. If you are still super picky (which you must've been if you looked for 10 years - no judgement here as I, too, am super picky), want exactly what you have and could see yourself being disappointed with anything else, then selling might not be the best move. As the newest of these cars is now 20 years old, you won't always be able to find exactly what you want at the time you want it; settling or another long wait may be necessary.

With all of that said, it sounds like you'll never be able to bring yourself to actually use this car without feeling bad or worried/nervous, so if you really feel that you'd rather have a "driver" version that's less worrisome and more usable, then selling is ultimately going to be the best decision (unless you feel that your finances might eventually allow for a multi-toy collection that could include adding a second one as a driver).

 

Oh, I know you 'no rain' guys are real. Not only did my late neighbor have 'rain free' cars but some were 'SUN free' cars for 30+ years and never left the garage. His cars were a coin collection, something to look at and admire, but NO DRIVING!! Driving was evil.
His son and daughter inherited 12 cars including a 1968 Mustang with a 289 that had 13,000 miles and a 1989 Dodge Shelby truck that barely hit 1,000 miles. Both looked like they never left the showroom.

 

I'm with ya. Payments SUCK!! You can and WILL get another F-body one day if that is your desire. Being debt free is a feeling tough to match. *** I do owe my wife another $7,000 for the '14 GT I bought this past August but those Social Security checks will cover that in no time at all. .

 

Now costs around $33k

 

I’m guessing 25k - 35k