Author Topic: What would you pay for this? (Read 1077 times)

Gunslinger · « **on:** April 23, 2006, 06:22:59 PM »

So I see this sitting outside and today it really caught my eye. It's really clean and has new tires on it. Honestly that's about as much as I know about it. Before I even think about calling the guy what would you pay for it if it was in decent shape and had a good motor under the hood?

RAIDER14 · « **Reply #1 on:** April 23, 2006, 06:27:18 PM »

if its in good condition I'd pay about 15,000$-30,000$

Gunslinger · « **Reply #2 on:** April 23, 2006, 06:35:47 PM »

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Originally posted by RAIDER14
if its in good condition I'd pay about 15,000$-30,000$

any Idea what year it is just by looking at it?

DiabloTX · « **Reply #3 on:** April 23, 2006, 06:37:55 PM »

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Originally posted by RAIDER14
if its in good condition I'd pay about 15,000$-30,000$

It looks to be a '79 - '81 Trans Am or Formula. After-market hood, non original paint and wheels.

Depending on condition of interior and drivetrain I'd say no more than 3 grand.

If it's a POS turbo 4.9 (301) I'd say avoid at all costs..but that's just me. It could have an Olds 403, depending on year.

1979: 301 (Pontiac), 403 (Oldsmobile), W72 400 (Pontiac)
1980: 301 (Pontiac), 305 (4 speed only) (Chevrolet), 301 Turbo (Pontiac)
1981: 301 (Pontiac), 305 (4 speed only) (Chevrolet), 301 Turbo (Pontiac)

CavemanJ · « **Reply #4 on:** April 23, 2006, 06:41:32 PM »

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Originally posted by Gunslinger
any Idea what year it is just by looking at it?

Not exactly a good picture to be guessing by... but looking at what you've got I'd say 79-81 TA.

What I would pay for it depends alot on what engine/tranny/gearing it has, what kinda shape the car is in, etc.

'Course anything after the '78s are ugly as sin anyway.

SFRT - Frenchy · « **Reply #5 on:** April 23, 2006, 06:44:43 PM »

$15 to $30K?!?!?! Are you the one selling it?

This trantran ain't worth much, especially since it's far from looking original. IF you do like the style, is it the original turbo eng or was it swaped with a more powerfull one? What's up with the lower body? (driver door). And u missing the front spoiler.

Isn't the owner Mexican?

Gunslinger · « **Reply #6 on:** April 23, 2006, 06:44:50 PM »

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Originally posted by CavemanJ
Not exactly a good picture to be guessing by... but looking at what you've got I'd say 79-81 TA.

What I would pay for it depends alot on what engine/tranny/gearing it has, what kinda shape the car is in, etc.

'Course anything after the '78s are ugly as sin anyway.

It's been parked accross my house and has been growing on me for some reason.

SFRT - Frenchy · « **Reply #7 on:** April 23, 2006, 06:49:48 PM »

Here :

5K

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Pontiac-Trans-Am-NO-RESERVE-1978-TRANS-AM-454-BIG-BLOCK-BLACK-TA-NO-RESERVE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6427QQitemZ4630890441QQrdZ1

DiabloTX · « **Reply #8 on:** April 23, 2006, 06:51:52 PM »

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Originally posted by SFRT - Frenchy
Here :

5K

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Pontiac-Trans-Am-NO-RESERVE-1978-TRANS-AM-454-BIG-BLOCK-BLACK-TA-NO-RESERVE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6427QQitemZ4630890441QQrdZ1

Says no longer available.

What part of Houston Frenchy?

CavemanJ · « **Reply #9 on:** April 23, 2006, 06:52:38 PM »

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Originally posted by Gunslinger
It's been parked accross my house and has been growing on me for some reason.

If that's you, jump on it Gun. But with your eyes wide open.
Check out some of the F body forums. Make sure ya carfax the car.

I used to have a '77 with the bigblock 400. Had a lot of fun with that car =)

Gunslinger · « **Reply #10 on:** April 23, 2006, 06:54:46 PM »

I'm thinking of parking the jeep for a while. The suspension is in sorry shape and I don't want to wear it out. If this guy wanted under 2K for it and it ran well/mechanically sound I'd probably cut him a check right now. I'm still mulling it over. Not even to the point yet where I want to call him and get the info.

SFRT - Frenchy · « **Reply #11 on:** April 23, 2006, 06:56:39 PM »

Check ebay :

$500

I'm in Webster ... kind of, I drove my firebird to Salt Lake City, UT, my furnitures are still in Houston for a couple of weeks.

Gunslinger · « **Reply #12 on:** April 23, 2006, 06:58:05 PM »

Here's a closer pic

I don't want to look like a chester or anything as there's kids playing ball but this is the best my camera can do

DiabloTX · « **Reply #13 on:** April 23, 2006, 07:00:15 PM »

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Originally posted by SFRT - Frenchy
Check ebay :

$500

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Pontiac-Trans-Am-1978-trans-am-w-79-front-end-new-paint_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6427QQitemZ4632840627QQrdZ1

I'm in Webster ... kind of, I drove my firebird to Salt Lake City, UT, my furnitures are still in Houston for a couple of weeks.

Webster eh? Just moved from there to Kemah. Lived in Webster from '94 - '05. Salt Lake City? Won't ask why...HAS to be a job x-fer.

SFRT - Frenchy · « **Reply #14 on:** April 23, 2006, 07:01:58 PM »

Go ask the guy how much, and come back here. Compare with Ebay's Trans Ams, too give u an idea of how much people are willing to pay for a similar one.