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Old Feb 3, 2001 | 08:26 PM
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What should I do?

I figured if there are people to ask this to, this is where to find them. I have an 85 Camaro SC, 2.8L MPFI T-Tops. I contemplating making my car look like an IROC or Z28. I have the chance to get my hands on ground effects and a hood. My car needs a paint job anyway. So what do you guys think I should do; make it look like an IROC? or make it look like the way it came originally? And which do you think I would be able to get more money for if I decided to sell it?
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Old Feb 3, 2001 | 09:48 PM
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Nothing you modify will increase the value of your car. Unfortunately the majority feels that a modified car is worth less than a stock car. Personally I'd say the money you'd spend making your car look like an Iroc could be better spent on trading your car in for an actual Iroc. The fact is that unless you go above and beyond making your car look exactly like an Iroc, most people will know its not and will not think too highly of you.

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Old Feb 4, 2001 | 12:00 AM
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That car ain't worth **** to begin with. Nothing you do will increase its value.

Your best bet is to drive that car and save money to get a better Camaro or Firebird, may I recommend the GTA, excellent F-body.

Unless you get those parts really, really cheap, don't waste your time or money. Unfortunately, you may be pictured as a faker like a rice boy.

Oh, by the way Drew, your right, the VIN on my friend's car says Formula, and the RPOs in the console are from another car, the previous owner replaced prior to his purchase. But I don't get why he has the sway bars and rims...now I wonder if it got wrecked...?

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Old Feb 4, 2001 | 12:53 AM
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thats what i'm doing. driving the 3.1 bird untill i have enuff for something else. thats your best bet!
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