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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 01:24 PM
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Does this sound like a good deal?

My dad is selling his 1995 Dodge Viper RT/10 on Kijiji, needs the money to pay some bills and such.. A guy came by last week to look at the car, and he fell in love with it.. He sent an offer of $27000, and his 1988 IROC-Z convertible, it's an original 130,000 KM Loaded car. He says it needs paint and a top, but we don't know until we receive pictures, but what do '88 Irocs go for?
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 07:26 PM
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Re: Does this sound like a good deal?

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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 09:45 PM
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Re: Does this sound like a good deal?

I wouldn't really worry about the 3rdgens value, just consider it a bonus. It's probably only worth $2500.

Knowing how many people stashed away vipers when they came out thinking they would be worth a fortune down the road because nothing would have more then 400hp are now SOL when it comes to their 'investment'
(friend still has his life savings in one in a shed on blocks)

I say take the money, but not because of the vert.
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 10:35 PM
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Re: Does this sound like a good deal?

Verts are worth more in Canada. Check kijiji or Auto trader in Ontario.
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 06:57 AM
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Re: Does this sound like a good deal?

He loves the Viper, but like you said, Aaron, the value of them went the wrong way. It's a 20,000 KM 1 of 300 emerald green car, too. But no one even looked at it for $39,000.
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 07:03 PM
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Re: Does this sound like a good deal?

Well it's in the garage..

Needs some work, but over all it's in pretty nice shape.. I'd like to replace both front fenders, and get that exhaust redone.. With 3 G's it'll be a nice car.
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 08:05 PM
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Re: Does this sound like a good deal?

I think the front fenders have to be cut or modified on vert just so you Know.
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 08:14 PM
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Re: Does this sound like a good deal?

Originally Posted by jeffwilly
I think the front fenders have to be cut or modified on vert just so you Know.
That should make it interesting..
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 08:25 PM
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Re: Does this sound like a good deal?

Are you gonna part it out? haha


Nice car....what did dad give it to you for?
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Old Jun 29, 2009 | 11:57 AM
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Re: Does this sound like a good deal?

For being a good boy?
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Old Jun 29, 2009 | 01:17 PM
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Re: Does this sound like a good deal?

Originally Posted by Aaron91RS
I wouldn't really worry about the 3rdgens value, just consider it a bonus. It's probably only worth $2500.

Knowing how many people stashed away vipers when they came out thinking they would be worth a fortune down the road because nothing would have more then 400hp are now SOL when it comes to their 'investment'
(friend still has his life savings in one in a shed on blocks)

I say take the money, but not because of the vert.
If I'm not mistaken Jay Leno said this exact same thing.
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Old Jun 30, 2009 | 09:38 PM
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Re: Does this sound like a good deal?

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For being a good boy?
When are you going to convince Bonnie to let you get a car, John?
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 12:43 PM
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Re: Does this sound like a good deal?

Later on. Job situation doesn't help. Theres lots of pretty nice cars forsale out there too. I wish i was looking. Plus we have the 88 now to work on. I give my expertise and help out for sure. Jacob loves taking things apart and loosing half of the stuff, you know that. I wish i would have kept all the aftermarket stuff i had cause i knew something would have came up. She's gonna be a beaut for sure. Im already on the net checkin out some ideas. Rear disc swap, ect ect. Twin turbo, alum block 427, you know, some little goodies!
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 09:40 PM
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Re: Does this sound like a good deal?

Originally Posted by ROCHEAD!
Later on. Job situation doesn't help. Theres lots of pretty nice cars forsale out there too. I wish i was looking. Plus we have the 88 now to work on. I give my expertise and help out for sure. Jacob loves taking things apart and loosing half of the stuff, you know that. I wish i would have kept all the aftermarket stuff i had cause i knew something would have came up. She's gonna be a beaut for sure. Im already on the net checkin out some ideas. Rear disc swap, ect ect. Twin turbo, alum block 427, you know, some little goodies!
Haha I've been hunting for doors and fenders like a mad fool. I got my hood done, so now we can start working on the Iroc..
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