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Wondering thoughts on an 1997 Trans Am non WS6, Auto, T tops, 50K miles, excellent paint, body, interior. Color is Green with Taupe interior. Runs out great. Any ideas on a ballpark? I’m contemplating..
Wondering thoughts on an 1997 Trans Am non WS6, Auto, T tops, 50K miles, excellent paint, body, interior. Color is Green with Taupe interior. Runs out great. Any ideas on a ballpark? I’m contemplating..
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Clean title and not too many owners??? Any needs, like tires, or repairs, like a/c or anything?? So much is in the details that it is tough to give an accurate guesstimate.
I'll say that a one or two owner garage kept example with those low miles, that needs 'very little', will command a price north of $10k these days. No doubt about it. Can you provide more info??
I'll say that a one or two owner garage kept example with those low miles, that needs 'very little', will command a price north of $10k these days. No doubt about it. Can you provide more info??
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Clean title and not too many owners??? Any needs, like tires, or repairs, like a/c or anything?? So much is in the details that it is tough to give an accurate guesstimate.
I'll say that a one or two owner garage kept example with those low miles, that needs 'very little', will command a price north of $10k these days. No doubt about it. Can you provide more info??
I'll say that a one or two owner garage kept example with those low miles, that needs 'very little', will command a price north of $10k these days. No doubt about it. Can you provide more info??
Clean Title, needs tires and AC not currently working. Other than that a very clean, stock car. No cutting or mods anywhere.
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Good shape car needing tires and not needing is no different to me, maybe half the price of the cars, at best. Tires are an easy consumable. I'd rather it not need repairs if I had to pick.
But I agree on $10k-ish. Being an LT1 takes it off the list for many, also being an auto. But, if you want an auto the LT1 is a great engine and sounds great even with just a cat back.
If it hasn't had everything like transmission oil and filter change, rear end flush, coolant flush, brake fluid change, I'd drop the price about $2k. If it been done half way recently that's different.
But I agree on $10k-ish. Being an LT1 takes it off the list for many, also being an auto. But, if you want an auto the LT1 is a great engine and sounds great even with just a cat back.
If it hasn't had everything like transmission oil and filter change, rear end flush, coolant flush, brake fluid change, I'd drop the price about $2k. If it been done half way recently that's different.
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Thanks for the reply. The tires are $600+ so that is a negotiable pricing item. The a/c worries me as that can get real pricey. I personally am concerned also with how many owners. With many owners, Lord only knows the maintenance history or if one of those owners used the car 1/4 mile at a time. No thanks if that is the case. Do your homework but I'm a bit concerned about a car that seems to have been neglected recently. No excuse for the a/c to be 'not working'. What else has been ignored? How are the fluids?
Do NOT pay too much for this car, and I would recommend a pre-purchase inspection by a mechanic You don't want to be into this car for $10k and then need $5k more within the first year. Good luck!
Do NOT pay too much for this car, and I would recommend a pre-purchase inspection by a mechanic You don't want to be into this car for $10k and then need $5k more within the first year. Good luck!
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Worth 5K to 7K
26 year old car - AC not working, Automagic Transmission
AC could be as simple as the belt removed, broken - with 50K miles probably needs a recharge.
Big plus here is the low miles.
Good luck buy it right and you will be happy!!!
26 year old car - AC not working, Automagic Transmission
AC could be as simple as the belt removed, broken - with 50K miles probably needs a recharge.
Big plus here is the low miles.
Good luck buy it right and you will be happy!!!
