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Old Nov 28, 2014 | 12:07 AM
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445 mile GTA

Price is up there, but it is a nice specimen. He has a few low mile 3gs. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Pontiac-Trans-Am-GTA-1989-pontiac-gta-y-84-5-7-t-top-as-new-gm-museum-trans-am-/151493449649?forcerrptr=true&hash=item2345b697b1&item=151493449649&pt=US_Cars_Trucks

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Old Nov 28, 2014 | 12:35 AM
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Re: 445 mile GTA

This car come up often, it's a freakin fantastic example of that body style GTA and IMO, one of the most desirable color combos and options. Last time I saw it, it was $40K if I recall.

Is it worth $60? I would say yes IF the buyer plans to keep it for another 10-15 years to get even more for it, otherwise no. I think it is worth every penny of $40K tho no matter what.

He should put the P/N decals on the wheels then it would be absolute perfection! Gorgeous car.
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Old Nov 28, 2014 | 08:46 AM
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Re: 445 mile GTA

A TTA with that mileage won't fetch that kind of money. The seller is very unrealistic IMO
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Old Nov 28, 2014 | 09:05 AM
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Re: 445 mile GTA

Put 10,000 miles on it and you'd experience $50k in depreciation. That's almost as bad as a new Jaguar.
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Old Nov 28, 2014 | 11:19 AM
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Re: 445 mile GTA

Too high
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Old Nov 28, 2014 | 11:22 AM
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Re: 445 mile GTA

Too high, but beautiful car!
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Old Nov 28, 2014 | 10:00 PM
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Re: 445 mile GTA

This is that seller's schtick. He does his homework and buys rare, desireable, low mileage cars. Then he writes a beautiful ad and lists it for sale at twice what it's worth. Fun way to make a buck.
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Old Dec 1, 2014 | 02:19 PM
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Re: 445 mile GTA

And he does sell them to other people looking at extremely low mile, clean cars. I know someone with a low mile IROC and this seller contacted him regarding it. His reason was because he just sold one of his IROC's for high 30s or low 40s. He has a reputation and buyers know what they are getting from him and are willing to pay it.
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Old Dec 1, 2014 | 09:40 PM
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Re: 445 mile GTA

Originally Posted by Slater126
Put 10,000 miles on it and you'd experience $50k in depreciation. That's almost as bad as a new Jaguar.
That's why I wouldn't want that car. You could never drive it! You'd be much better off and money ahead to get a crappy one and totally restore it! It IS gorgeous though, I admit. If someone gave it to me I'd sell it and use the money to pay off my house and do work on my own Formula! LOL
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Old Dec 2, 2014 | 10:25 AM
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
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Re: 445 mile GTA

If you never drive the car, does it technically become a Push Car?

You push it on to the trailer, you push it off the trailer, you push it to a car show...
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Old Dec 2, 2014 | 10:54 AM
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Re: 445 mile GTA

That car is absolutely stunning !!!!!! Price is high but the mileage is remarkable. I highly doubt there are many left out there with 445 miles in that shape.
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Old Dec 2, 2014 | 11:53 AM
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Re: 445 mile GTA

What a total waste of a VERY nice car.

I can see it now......"Hey guys, come on over to my collection and lets LOOK at them all day!"

I am soooo glad I was able to enjoy mine for 26 years.

Reminds me of people who buy 2 Identical cars, drive one and store one.
If I only had so much money to be able to do that.

JMO
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Old Dec 2, 2014 | 12:00 PM
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Re: 445 mile GTA

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If you never drive the car, does it technically become a Push Car?

You push it on to the trailer, you push it off the trailer, you push it to a car show...
EXACTLY okfoz!

A trophy car.........that's it................nothing else.

But a nice one at that!
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Old Dec 2, 2014 | 03:51 PM
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
Re: 445 mile GTA

The deal is off... the spoiler is splitting on the underside LH

John

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Old Dec 2, 2014 | 05:18 PM
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Re: 445 mile GTA

Did you see the dirt in that tire tread????? Man, I don't know about this one.
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Old Dec 2, 2014 | 05:41 PM
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Re: 445 mile GTA

The ttop drip edge on the passenger side isn't exactly straight either. This car is a piece of crap.
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Old Dec 3, 2014 | 08:11 AM
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
Re: 445 mile GTA

sarcasm goes a long way doesn't it.
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Old Dec 3, 2014 | 09:21 AM
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Re: 445 mile GTA

Originally Posted by okfoz
sarcasm goes a long way doesn't it.
At least 445 miles anyway......
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Old Dec 3, 2014 | 02:15 PM
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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27
Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT
Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4, M5
Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45
Re: 445 mile GTA

Originally Posted by TheExaminer
At least 445 miles anyway......
Actually 445.45 miles
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