'89 IROC convertible with "rod knock". What's it worth?
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'89 IROC convertible with "rod knock". What's it worth?
Looks nice. Your basic peanut cammed LB9/700R4/2.73/rear drum, combo.
Oh....those speaker in the back, have to go......
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...84.m1423.l2649
Oh....those speaker in the back, have to go......
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...84.m1423.l2649
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Re: '89 IROC convertible with "rod knock". What's it worth?
I dont know what its worth, but I do know its not worth getting rid of the Crossfire for it.
I dunno I guess the GU2 and the peanut cam really doesnt appeal to me. And the missing TPI badge on the back would have me suspicious of a repaint.
I dunno I guess the GU2 and the peanut cam really doesnt appeal to me. And the missing TPI badge on the back would have me suspicious of a repaint.
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Re: '89 IROC convertible with "rod knock". What's it worth?
I think he is shooting too high with the car. It is at $5200 and the reserve is not met. It has a rod knock and 85000 miles. I don't think it is worth much more then what the bid is up to now.
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Re: '89 IROC convertible with "rod knock". What's it worth?
Yeah, I think even $5,200 is strong for a car with 84K that needs an engine rebuild. I say he's dreaming, bet it won't meet reserve...
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Re: '89 IROC convertible with "rod knock". What's it worth?
Here is another one for you. If you read the description, the paint can heal itself.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevr...item3a722ddb50
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevr...item3a722ddb50
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Re: '89 IROC convertible with "rod knock". What's it worth?
Just kidding.....
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Re: '89 IROC convertible with "rod knock". What's it worth?
Pretty car, but I think I'd shoot for a low miler ESPECIALLY when talking convertibles. Structural integrity is bad enough in coupes!!
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Re: '89 IROC convertible with "rod knock". What's it worth?
Assuming there are no surprises, (which there always are), I think it's worth about it's current high bid, (~ $5-ish K) - even with a blown motor.
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Re: '89 IROC convertible with "rod knock". What's it worth?
Jason E,
1) "Really" was in reference to your quote.
2) I was just being facetious about the value in general, as that was the main topic of this thread. It just seems that is the magic number when people ask "what's it worth" questions. I have a higher mileage convertible and it seems quite structurally sound. I wouldn't consider 85k miles to be high on a 23 year old car. Didn't mean to frazzle you and I apologize.
1) "Really" was in reference to your quote.
2) I was just being facetious about the value in general, as that was the main topic of this thread. It just seems that is the magic number when people ask "what's it worth" questions. I have a higher mileage convertible and it seems quite structurally sound. I wouldn't consider 85k miles to be high on a 23 year old car. Didn't mean to frazzle you and I apologize.
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Re: '89 IROC convertible with "rod knock". What's it worth?
No sale at $5500.
Re: '89 IROC convertible with "rod knock". What's it worth?
Guy should've taken $5k.
It's got 85k miles, and it's a repainted auto with a blown motor. How much was he expecting to get? It's a nice car, but $5k isn't a bad price to unload a car with a blown motor.
Alternatively, he could rebuild the motor for $1500 and sell the car for $8500. But since it sounds like he just doesn't want to deal with it, he really should've set the reserve around $5k. Can't have your cake and eat it too.
It's got 85k miles, and it's a repainted auto with a blown motor. How much was he expecting to get? It's a nice car, but $5k isn't a bad price to unload a car with a blown motor.
Alternatively, he could rebuild the motor for $1500 and sell the car for $8500. But since it sounds like he just doesn't want to deal with it, he really should've set the reserve around $5k. Can't have your cake and eat it too.
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