1988 Pontiac Trans Am GTA WS6
10-17-2006, 03:09 PM
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1988 Pontiac Trans Am GTA WS6
Here it is for the thirdgen lovers, David Hasselhoff would be so proud!
5.7 TPI/ Auto/ 3.27 Posi Disc rear
power everything
digital dash
Factory subwoofer stereo with steering wheel controls
hardtop
only 47k miles.
I ran it at the dragstrip two weeks ago, it ran 14.3 COMPLETELY stock, this would be an awesome 13.7 car with the typical bolt-ons.
$7500/ best
Can't buy an LT1 auto car for that with the same miles and this one runs just as hard.
5.7 TPI/ Auto/ 3.27 Posi Disc rear
power everything
digital dash
Factory subwoofer stereo with steering wheel controls
hardtop
only 47k miles.
I ran it at the dragstrip two weeks ago, it ran 14.3 COMPLETELY stock, this would be an awesome 13.7 car with the typical bolt-ons.
$7500/ best
Can't buy an LT1 auto car for that with the same miles and this one runs just as hard.
10-17-2006, 03:21 PM
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Car: 92 Dodge Dakota / 91 Jeep Cherokee
Engine: 5.9L / 4.0L
Transmission: A518 / NV3550
Axle/Gears: 8 1/4 w. 3.91's / D30&D44 w. 3.55
That thing is gorgeous! 
10-17-2006, 03:24 PM
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Car: 92 Dodge Dakota / 91 Jeep Cherokee
Engine: 5.9L / 4.0L
Transmission: A518 / NV3550
Axle/Gears: 8 1/4 w. 3.91's / D30&D44 w. 3.55
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10-25-2006, 07:46 PM
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Car: 1989 GTA trans am
Engine: L98 350 tpi
Transmission: 700r4 built
Axle/Gears: 3.45 4th gen 10 bolt
omg
that car is sexy thats even sexyer then the iroc i sold with only 53k on it.
11-22-2006, 05:36 PM
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Car: 88 GTA
Very nice car. It's a shame that it's been repainted though. There's one almost identical but flame red on ebay right now with less miles that looks to go for under 5k. It seems as though if these cars are not in near mint condition you can't get much more than that these days.
11-22-2006, 07:28 PM
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01-05-2007, 04:22 PM
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Just my two cents worth but I think that your price is just too high. A 16k mile car just sold on Ebay with leather for only $6700.
To get higher dollar amounts a car has to be completely original and in exceptional condition or your audience just isn't that big. Most of the remainder of shoppers looking for these cars are looking for $5k cars and under.
Don't get me wrong because I think that your car is very sharp and deserves a good home. To me the 3rd Gens are still way under valued but it's just our reality. If you could store it away for another 5-10 years you might see some good appreciation though.
BTW ... the winger cassette was very cute!
To get higher dollar amounts a car has to be completely original and in exceptional condition or your audience just isn't that big. Most of the remainder of shoppers looking for these cars are looking for $5k cars and under.
Don't get me wrong because I think that your car is very sharp and deserves a good home. To me the 3rd Gens are still way under valued but it's just our reality. If you could store it away for another 5-10 years you might see some good appreciation though.
BTW ... the winger cassette was very cute!
01-06-2007, 09:55 AM
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Car: 1988 GTA
Engine: 5.7L
Transmission: 700R4
YUP
I have to agree with LOUVERS, to get over 5K for a thirdgen is a rare thing. The car would have to be in fantastic shape and even then it would have to be sold to someone who had both the funds and an appreciation for the breed.
Your car is great by the way.
If you don't need the money, store the car and break it out when you want to drive it again or the market has gone up.
Good Luck!
Your car is great by the way.
If you don't need the money, store the car and break it out when you want to drive it again or the market has gone up.
Good Luck!
01-08-2007, 07:06 PM
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Just as reference... an '87 TA just sold on ebay this weekend, in OH, not a GTA, but still L98, 4 wheel discs... nice shape but had some issues in person... 67k miles, paintwork, some door dings, etc... bidding ended (36 bids I believe) and sold at $7,500.
BTTT - nice lookin car, fair price... hopefully it will go to someone who can appreciate it...
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01-08-2007, 07:26 PM
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I'd love to see a link to that... Because I call BS... and if it did, it must have been a pile.
Just as reference... an '87 TA just sold on ebay this weekend, in OH, not a GTA, but still L98, 4 wheel discs... nice shape but had some issues in person... 67k miles, paintwork, some door dings, etc... bidding ended (32 bids I believe) and sold at $7,500.
BTTT - nice lookin car, fair price... hopefully it will go to someone who can appreciate it...
Just as reference... an '87 TA just sold on ebay this weekend, in OH, not a GTA, but still L98, 4 wheel discs... nice shape but had some issues in person... 67k miles, paintwork, some door dings, etc... bidding ended (32 bids I believe) and sold at $7,500.
BTTT - nice lookin car, fair price... hopefully it will go to someone who can appreciate it...
I for one would love to see these cars go up in value but those days just haven't arrived yet. Quite frankly, these northern cars with relatively low miles that have been repainted scare the heck out of me. You don't really know what's under that paint and if you are dumb enough to gamble with your money, knock yourself out!
01-08-2007, 07:42 PM
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Bump for a sweet GTA... Thats the car I want. Digital dash and all. If you were closer to NYC I would be all over that.
Would you take cash and trade?? Got a 88 Monte SS with a GM performace crate motor and other goodies...
Pete
Would you take cash and trade?? Got a 88 Monte SS with a GM performace crate motor and other goodies...
Pete
01-08-2007, 07:44 PM
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I don't know what you think you are calling "BS" on? I own an '88 GTA and I am a very active member of the GTA and F-body community. I watch E-bay constantly and this car listed here was on E-bay already and he couldn't sell it for his asking price. He has also had it listed on Auto trader for a while now. The only "BS" that I see is the above car that you mentioned. Chances are that it was bid on by one of the many "non-paying" bidders on E-bay and that guy will never see the money for it anyway.
I for one would love to see these cars go up in value but those days just haven't arrived yet. Quite frankly, these northern cars with relatively low miles that have been repainted scare the heck out of me. You don't really know what's under that paint and if you are dumb enough to gamble with your money, knock yourself out!
I for one would love to see these cars go up in value but those days just haven't arrived yet. Quite frankly, these northern cars with relatively low miles that have been repainted scare the heck out of me. You don't really know what's under that paint and if you are dumb enough to gamble with your money, knock yourself out!
The "BS" call is on a 16k mile GTA going for $6700. I thought that was clear when I said "I'd love to see a link to that... Because I call BS..."
I also want to add, that I did not purchase that blue car (in regards to your comment, "if you are dumb enough to gamble with your money, knock yourself out!") but I was watching it... (I did provide a link, if you noticed - just click on "'87 TA" above so you can see it for yourself)... whether the bidders actually pay is always a gamble that we will never know...
The point is, this is a nice looking GTA, and it's not big money for the car... I am also a "very active member of the fbody community" and I also moniter what these cars are selling for... this one seems more than reasonable, based on what is presented here. No reason to bash the guy for his asking price...
01-08-2007, 08:03 PM
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Car: 88 GTA
The "BS" call is on a 16k mile GTA going for $6700. I thought that was clear when I said "I'd love to see a link to that... Because I call BS..."
I also want to add, that I did not purchase that blue car (in regards to your comment, "if you are dumb enough to gamble with your money, knock yourself out!") but I was watching it... (I did provide a link, if you noticed - just click on "'87 TA" above so you can see it for yourself)... whether the bidders actually pay is always a gamble that we will never know...
The point is, this is a nice looking GTA, and it's not big money for the car... I am also a "very active member of the fbody community" and I also moniter what these cars are selling for... this one seems more than reasonable, based on what is presented here. No reason to bash the guy for his asking price...
I also want to add, that I did not purchase that blue car (in regards to your comment, "if you are dumb enough to gamble with your money, knock yourself out!") but I was watching it... (I did provide a link, if you noticed - just click on "'87 TA" above so you can see it for yourself)... whether the bidders actually pay is always a gamble that we will never know...
The point is, this is a nice looking GTA, and it's not big money for the car... I am also a "very active member of the fbody community" and I also moniter what these cars are selling for... this one seems more than reasonable, based on what is presented here. No reason to bash the guy for his asking price...
I just stated the facts about these cars in general and most intelligent people can relate to that.
The guy that actually bought the $6700 car off of Ebay did get a car that had been messed with. He posted a lot about it on another forum. He was an unsuspecting buyer that thought he was getting a "great deal". I would gladly pay in excess of 12 thousand for a 16k mile GTA if it were from the original owner and in exceptional documented condition. The difference is that I am a collector and I know what to look for. Most of these cars have changed hands multiple times and when you ask a question like "Why has the car been repainted?" and the person selling it doesn't even know that is has been, it greatly devalues the car.
The value of anything is what any one individual is willing to pay. Obviously these cars have values all over the place but most that pay too much are uneducated buyers that make purely emotional decisions with their money.
01-08-2007, 08:15 PM
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The difference is that I am a collector and I know what to look for. Most of these cars have changed hands multiple times and when you ask a question like "Why has the car been repainted?" and the person selling it doesn't even know that is has been, it greatly devalues the car.
100% true.
And for the record... I was not bashing you at any point...
01-08-2007, 08:38 PM
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Stuart,
You have fragmented most of my statements to suit your own point of view.
You should really consider working for Fox news. You would make Bill O'Reilly proud in the so called "no spin zone."
I have wasted enough time trying to explain myself to you.
You have fragmented most of my statements to suit your own point of view.
You should really consider working for Fox news. You would make Bill O'Reilly proud in the so called "no spin zone."
I have wasted enough time trying to explain myself to you.
01-08-2007, 09:40 PM
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Car: 88 GTA
Here's one for all of you GTA lovers .... An '87 GTA with 11,000 original miles sold at Barrett-Jackson for $30,800.
That makes this car look like a steal.
Granted, we all know that 30K is too much for a GTA and when you follow the link you will see that it was a fine example but it wasn't 100% original.
http://www.barrett-jackson.com/carli..._LotNumber=478
The wheels were not original to the '87's nor were the center caps. The engine and exhaust also had mods.
Anyone seriously looking at one of these cars should ****** this one up because you won't find one in this good of shape for this low of a price for much longer. IMO
Darrell
That makes this car look like a steal.
Granted, we all know that 30K is too much for a GTA and when you follow the link you will see that it was a fine example but it wasn't 100% original.
http://www.barrett-jackson.com/carli..._LotNumber=478
The wheels were not original to the '87's nor were the center caps. The engine and exhaust also had mods.
Anyone seriously looking at one of these cars should ****** this one up because you won't find one in this good of shape for this low of a price for much longer. IMO
Darrell
01-24-2007, 05:08 PM
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Thank you very much Darrell.
I know this car is far from perfect but what does 6k buy you anymore?
I sold my 86 Z/28 7 years ago for 6000 bucks. It had 207,000 miles on it.
I know this car is far from perfect but what does 6k buy you anymore?
I sold my 86 Z/28 7 years ago for 6000 bucks. It had 207,000 miles on it.
01-25-2007, 09:23 AM
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Car: 90 Formula
Engine: 305
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 9 bolt/3.27
Wish I had the funds, it would look great in the garage beside my black Formula. I hope to be able to land one before these outrageous BJ prices become the norm. Good luck selling it, wish I could be the buyer.
01-26-2007, 06:28 AM
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It might not be a bad time to go ahead and relist it there. I think that your car is almost just as nice and you are only looking to get half that price.
Best of luck!
Darrell
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