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Old Jul 6, 2005 | 11:15 AM
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resale value

Hello,

I have a 91z28 convertible, low mileage and near mint condition. I am wondering if adding sub frame connectors will detract from the resale value of the car years down the road. Personally I would think it would help the resale value but the collectible buyers seem to put a lot of value on originality and stock everything. Its not that I am looking at selling it soon or ever I just dont want to make a mistake with this car.
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Old Jul 6, 2005 | 11:35 AM
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Car: 90 RS 'Vert, 88 IROC-Z, 88 Firebird
Engine: 305 ci tbi, 305 ci tpi, 350 ci tpi
Transmission: WC-T5, WC-T5, 700R4
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Re: resale value

Originally posted by sledder
Hello,

...I just dont want to make a mistake with this car.
Then it sounds as if you'll be adding SFC's. IMO, the car needs all the help it can get to strengthen the chassis (within reason). I added the Alston SFC's to my car long before I started selling them. I just wish I'd found out about them years sooner. Personally, I don't worry about future resale of my car. I bought it to enjoy it. I enjoy it a lot more with SFC's installed. Here's my reason for stating "within reason" earlier. I know my 'vert would be much stiffer with a roll-bar or roll-cage installed. I just can't stand the look of one on the car. Ultimately it is your car, so what you want to do with it is entirely up to you.

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Old Jul 28, 2005 | 10:54 PM
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Car: 86 IROC w/Danko bodykit, 1988 iroc vert, 1989 k1500 pickup 6" lift and 35" tires, 2002 chevy tahoe z71
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i dont think that you will be hurting the resale of the car down the road. i say go ahead and do it, you will enjoy the ride more now.
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