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Old 03-17-2016, 03:28 PM
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89 TURBO TRANS AM, ONLY 381 MILES

http://newyork.craigslist.org/wch/cto/5452911963.html


All I can say is WOW. Hope they get their asking price.
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ummmmmm, no. They're cwazy!
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Never ever happen. I could even see $40,000 - 45,000, which is still too much.

$65,000 is a pipe dream.
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It came down $30,000 it was listed in February at $95,000
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/hist...5-000-tta.html
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It's amazing history. Problem is whoever purchases the vehicle will lose the fact that the vehicle is MSO and never titled. Kind of kills the nostalgia of the vehicle. At least in my opinion as I work in the dealership industry.
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Very happy to see that T-Top bags included in the sale!
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It's amazing history. Problem is whoever purchases the vehicle will lose the fact that the vehicle is MSO and never titled. Kind of kills the nostalgia of the vehicle. At least in my opinion as I work in the dealership industry.
What's that mean?I don't understand
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What's that mean?I don't understand

MSO (Manufactures Statement Origin). Which means it has never been titled. Back in 89 you could buy a car new (paid in full) and tell GM you were going do the title footwork your self. So if your car stayed off the roads you did not need registration.
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I would think that's a good thing, that's proof the cars never been on the road.
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Part of me is excited to see such an original car, but then I'm sad that it has only been enjoyed for less then 400 miles...
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Yes, as soon as the new buyer registers it, a title will be issued, and that's the end of the MSO. Parts if it's current "charm" is that it's never been titled.
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Do cars like this trade on Craigslist? I thought cars like this would be known by some folks, who know some other folks and the deal is done without a lot of attention.
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This car was listed for auction at Mecum KC this year, but was pulled before the sale.
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Re: 89 TURBO TRANS AM, ONLY 381 MILES

It's been on eBay for quite some time too. I think that running it on ebay, CL & getting guys like us talking about the car is the part of a well planned future auction. Get as much exposure as possible so the right people are aware of the car, then run it at auction.
I Don't think the seller expects somebody to buy it at that price. Just Fishin is my guess.....
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Re: 89 TURBO TRANS AM, ONLY 381 MILES

Originally Posted by mantaguy
I would think that's a good thing, that's proof the cars never been on the road.
With 381 miles I have a feeling it's been on the road.
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Re: 89 TURBO TRANS AM, ONLY 381 MILES

Originally Posted by PurelyPMD
With 381 miles I have a feeling it's been on the road.
Its a true statement, he just left out the word "legally"

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Could have been a dealers demo car too. With 10-15 sales guys getting the perk of driving a demo car by just slapping on a dealer plate, ALLOT of new cars rack up 200 miles before ever being sold.




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