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What's the going rate for a 96-97 Camaro SS LT1
I've always loved the sound and look of the 4th gen camaro ss. Anyone know what they are currently valued at and what a decent shape model would sell for?
As an owner of a '96 Z/28, although not an SS, I have to say that I'm VERY disappointed that they're not holding their value too well. In other words, they're pretty cheap. Yes, an SS will command a little more, but a clean '96-'97 Z/28, with average mileage would go for around $4-5000.
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Originally Posted by leadfoot4
As an owner of a '96 Z/28, although not an SS, I have to say that I'm VERY disappointed that they're not holding their value too well. In other words, they're pretty cheap. Yes, an SS will command a little more, but a clean '96-'97 Z/28, with average mileage would go for around $4-5000.
Sounds like an SS would be a good investment. I really just love the car and would like to have one. Did they come in white? I know i saw it in black and red.
Sounds like an SS would be a good investment. I really just love the car and would like to have one. Did they come in white? I know i saw it in black and red.
The SS was an option package available on any Z/28 coupe.
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Originally Posted by leadfoot4
As an owner of a '96 Z/28, although not an SS, I have to say that I'm VERY disappointed that they're not holding their value too well. In other words, they're pretty cheap. Yes, an SS will command a little more, but a clean '96-'97 Z/28, with average mileage would go for around $4-5000.
The prices are actually going back up, and have been for a few years. It's one of the reasons I bought my 2002 SS earlier this year.
No car is a good investment, but I feel pretty safe in saying if you bought one today, it would continue to go up (slowly) in price. At a minimum, you won't lose a ton of $ if you end up selling in the near future.
No car is a good investment, but I feel pretty safe in saying if you bought one today, it would continue to go up (slowly) in price. At a minimum, you won't lose a ton of $ if you end up selling in the near future.
I spend a little time over at the LS1Tech site, and based on what the guys are saying over there, I have to disagree. Keep in mind, you're talking about a 2002, which has the LS engine. The OP and I are talking the older, LT1 powered cars, which don't seem to generate the same interest.
Trust me, I've considered selling my car, a couple of times, over the last 2-3 years, and every time I look at the used car websites and see what people are asking/getting for them, I simply say, "Screw it, it's been paid for, for the last 16 years, has only 78,000 miles on it, and all it costs me to keep, is plates and insurance"......
Going back up? Last year my 2002 ws6 trans am was valued at 12,000. 2000 miles later and a year later it is valued @ 9700. Problem with the the 96/97 ss camaro holding value is that you can get a 98-02 ss for cheap as hell now as well. I sold my 1995 firehawk back in 2011 with 74,000 lies on it for 3500.00.
Going back up? Last year my 2002 ws6 trans am was valued at 12,000. 2000 miles later and a year later it is valued @ 9700. Problem with the the 96/97 ss camaro holding value is that you can get a 98-02 ss for cheap as hell now as well. I sold my 1995 firehawk back in 2011 with 74,000 lies on it for 3500.00.
Ouch!!
I was considering selling my car last year. It has 78,000 miles, is clean, with nothing more than the usual paint flaws in the soft bumpers, but no rust, since it's NEVER been out in the winter. The best offer I got was $4K. As I mentioned before, for that little amount of money, I'll just keep it, drive it, and play around with it....
I was considering selling my car last year. It has 78,000 miles, is clean, with nothing more than the usual paint flaws in the soft bumpers, but no rust, since it's NEVER been out in the winter. The best offer I got was $4K. As I mentioned before, for that little amount of money, I'll just keep it, drive it, and play around with it....
I know. I bought it in 2010 with 69,000 miles for 4500.
I have owned my 1999 SS for the last 14 years. It was a terrible investment, but I will never sell it unless I am forced to by Bankruptcy court, lol.
Here is what I have seen, the low mile (<70 000), absolutely mint, minimal modded 4th gens are going for slightly raised values, most getting into the low to mid teens depending on exact mileage and condition - this is typical for LS1 cars.
LT1 cars demand a little less money as the powertrain isn't as desirable to guys who want to mod as the LS1. They are certainly at rock bottom and excellent examples can be had around 10K. Having said that, really nice examples are getting harder and harder to find.
Yes there were white LT1 SS cars, most were the 30th Anniversary cars that had Hugger Orange stripes, and white leather interior.
High mileage cars, cars with lots of mods (depending on quality of parts), are the cheap ones. Most are rattle-traps, with worn out interiors, badly needed paint jobs, etc that sell in the 5K range.
Patience and research are required to find a decent 4th Gen these days. LS1Tech is your friend!
.....LT1 cars demand a little less money as the powertrain isn't as desirable to guys who want to mod as the LS1. They are certainly at rock bottom and excellent examples can be had around 10K. Having said that, really nice examples are getting harder and harder to find.
Patience and research are required to find a decent 4th Gen these days. LS1Tech is your friend!
Believe me, if anyone approached me with ANYTHING near $10K in cash, I'd would definitely sell mine.... as I said before, I've had numerous offers around $4K.
Believe me, if anyone approached me with ANYTHING near $10K in cash, I'd would definitely sell mine.... as I said before, I've had numerous offers around $4K.
It's just what I have seen on Tech as a generalization. Those that get close to 10K for LT1s, obviously have to wait for the right buyer. All depends on how quickly you want/need to sell.
I purchased this 97 SS for $1800 as a "roller"... cleaned it up and sold for $3200.... as a roller... they are indeed great cars... If you are truly dead set on a 96/7 SS they can be found all over the country on CL....
10-28-2014, 04:19 PM
What's the going rate for a 96-97 Camaro SS LT1
