Is this 77 worth $4K
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08
Is this 77 worth $4K
I need a daily driver. I don't know too much about 77s but do you guys think that this is ok for 4k. I know it need some work. The car is located 10 minutes from me.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&category=6168
Thanks,
Eddie
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&category=6168
Thanks,
Eddie
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From: WAY DEEP INSIDE AMERICO,YES YOU LIVE HERE TO!! TX
Originally Posted by zwede
Reading the description it is wrecked and he will not show pictures of the damage, so I would have to say no.
I dont like sellers selling for someone else, could be a scam or create problems
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From: North Easton Mass
Originally Posted by eddievette
I need a daily driver. I don't know too much about 77s but do you guys think that this is ok for 4k. I know it need some work. The car is located 10 minutes from me.
Thanks,
Eddie
Thanks,
Eddie
Rick B.
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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
Originally Posted by Blair Winch Project
If the car is only 10 minutes away it wouldn't hurt to go look at it. Take some pictures of the damage so that you can post them here. From the picture on ebay, if the hood is buckled up there is probably pretty extensive damage. Fender, frame, suspension, bumper structure, etc. may be damaged. The total is probably over $2,500 and it will take a while to fix it. For a daily driver I would have to say pass. Even if the car was in running condition, a 27 year old car is an iffy proposition for a daily driver.
Rick B.
Rick B.
two weeks ago there was 76 with no damage inthe paper and they were asking 3600.....in this area 3000- 4000 gets you a beater but one without body damage....
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Dont pass.....PUNT!
$4000 and body damage. From the photo, the hood looks tilted up toward the window, so there must be some big damage to the front end. That may end up costing you at least what you paid for the car. Unless you have body work skills, and painting skills, you might be better off buying a car that is already running for a daily driver.
kdf
$4000 and body damage. From the photo, the hood looks tilted up toward the window, so there must be some big damage to the front end. That may end up costing you at least what you paid for the car. Unless you have body work skills, and painting skills, you might be better off buying a car that is already running for a daily driver.
kdf
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If the seller is telling the truth (not likely) and it is $2500 to repair damage, plus $4000 purchase price equals total of $6500 you can buy a pretty nice 77 for $7500 that's good to go no waiting on repairs. I would steer clear of this seller seems to be hiding something.
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St. Jude Donor '05
He probably doesn't want you to see the car.... he doesn't even show photos of the front....
If he lets you see the car inspect it carefully, take somebody with you who knows about bodywork and frame damage...
For $5000 - $6000 you can get a nice Vette in pretty good condition.... I would however not recommend it for a daily driver....
If he lets you see the car inspect it carefully, take somebody with you who knows about bodywork and frame damage...
For $5000 - $6000 you can get a nice Vette in pretty good condition.... I would however not recommend it for a daily driver....
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If the car is 10 minutes from you....go see it! Drive by, ring the bell, make up a story that you "heard a Vette's for sale"...whatever! But DON"T buy before inspection. Word Up!
Eddie
P.S. My name is Eddie Pavett. I was denied the vanity plate for my 72 that said Eddyvet. HEY...I thought of it first.
Eddie
P.S. My name is Eddie Pavett. I was denied the vanity plate for my 72 that said Eddyvet. HEY...I thought of it first.
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St. Jude Donor '03, '06, '17
Originally Posted by zwede
Reading the description it is wrecked and he will not show pictures of the damage, so I would have to say no.
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Make an apointment to see it, bypass the greedy nephew, go right to the uncle and make a resonable offer once the auction ends based on the real damage. 77s have some special parts, it may be worth fixing, or it may be worth parting out.
No way I buy based on the 1 photo and Ebay description-and sellers answers to questions.
No way I buy based on the 1 photo and Ebay description-and sellers answers to questions.