What would you pay....
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2010
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From: Bellmore NY
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from...p2045573.m1684
Not to mention, this is a dealer... so in all likelihood there is quite a bit of profit built into the price of this car.
Its a nice looking piece, but there isn't enough of a benefit from buying from a dealer that I'd be rubber bumper c3 shopping at one. These cars are not rare or difficult to find... if you want a 74-82 car, scour craigslist and eBay daily and you may find a great deal.
Its not that hard to find a real clean rubber bumper car, and at the end of the day whether its allegedly restored or not, its going to eventually need all the same horsesh#t that we all end up doing.... trailing arms, power steering rebuild, brakes, suspension etc... Might as well shop privately.
Team Owner
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From: Southbound
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...I've tried to get more info from the owner of the dealership...about what exactly has been modified and he says he'll have to put it in the air and get back to me Monday...
You've mentioned the color change does not concern you. My advice would be to think that over again and determine whether you're certain about that.
Good luck.
Last edited by Easy Mike; Dec 19, 2015 at 09:13 AM.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2011
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From: Midland Ontario
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If the car speaks to you, buy it, period. All this BS about colour change affecting resale, etc is nonsense. If a person was in the market for a brown Corvette, they'd shop for a brown Corvette. Buying a car and immediately worrying about the next owner is like dating a hot chick and worrying about her next boyfriend. Just get on with enjoying YOUR new car already.
Melting Slicks
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For me repainting this car saved it's life . Brown / Brown 
I almost never say this , but changing the color was smart with this car. It's not a collector car .
Silver is always nice .
Most likey the price reflects the expense someone undertook to change the aweful paint and interior . Most likey the looks over rode the desire and pocketbook to repair the suspension and drivetrain components .
So if the paint and interior is excellent .....be very critical, now is the time to look hard at the car . Not remorse month later
Decide if the paint and interior is satisfactory .
Then is a Auto matic car enough power ?
How is the Motor run, transmission quiet , any leaks , brakes ok?
Tires ?
Does it have the options ..YOU Desire?
Take it to a shop .....put it on a lift and gaze at it a while .
If you bought a perfect mechanical sound car. But needed paint and interior .....you'd be looking at 10 grand plus the car price. minimum
Generally mechanical is cheaper and easier to fix on these cars than the body, paint and expensive interior restoration.
I almost never say this , but changing the color was smart with this car. It's not a collector car .
Silver is always nice .
Most likey the price reflects the expense someone undertook to change the aweful paint and interior . Most likey the looks over rode the desire and pocketbook to repair the suspension and drivetrain components .
So if the paint and interior is excellent .....be very critical, now is the time to look hard at the car . Not remorse month later
Decide if the paint and interior is satisfactory .
Then is a Auto matic car enough power ?
How is the Motor run, transmission quiet , any leaks , brakes ok?
Tires ?
Does it have the options ..YOU Desire?
Take it to a shop .....put it on a lift and gaze at it a while .
If you bought a perfect mechanical sound car. But needed paint and interior .....you'd be looking at 10 grand plus the car price. minimum
Generally mechanical is cheaper and easier to fix on these cars than the body, paint and expensive interior restoration.
Last edited by LS4 PILOT; Dec 19, 2015 at 09:35 AM.
