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    used car lot ??

    a buddy of mine who also has a 94z28 camaro is in a little mess he found out that the unibody was tweaked and there is appearance signs of it door sagging and uneven apillers in the corners. now he wants to get rid of the car to a used car lot will used car lots most likely take the car and just take $ off or will they refuse to buy it . any1 with any info/opinions feel free to chime in hes a good guy but this issue is driving him into depression im sure i would be depressed to


    P.s a reputable body shop did straighten the frame already
    "A musclecar, by definition, is a powerful and sporty vehicle that must be able to spin its tires at will. The Firebird Trans Am is capable of laying down twin black streaks of rubber several hundred feet long. We wanted to be sure it could, so we did it a half dozen times in the name of automotive science." - Motor Trend
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    how many miles on the car, what transmission, what options does the car have? Those are all determining factors.

    If a body shop straightened the frame and verified everything underneath to be lined up right, it may just be panel fit issues on the rest of the car.

    Assuming this is a t-top unit, if the front fenders were bolted on "out of alignment" it could cause the a-pillars to not look right since it would be flexing the roof.

    As far as the sagging doors, that's ALWAYS been an issue with f-bodies, the hinges go bad after awhile and the doors sag while they're open. If for some reason they aren't closing properly, it could translate to them looking saggy while "closed" as well.

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      the car is asn auto 460le tranny i belive smooth shifts he just had all fluids changed and as far as options go its white leather cd player power everything 350 lt1 is running 110% i am told . yea the a pillar issue as u said lil dtlr i think the feners are out of lign as well as one door
      66 orig mi. on the clock

      i think he may only get like 2200 or less but i hope he can get rid of it

      any1 have experience with body damaged cars trying to get rid of em


      are there any other options besides getting rid of it to a used car lot i mean like mayb a junk yard or somethin i dunno he would probly only get mid to low 2 grand for it anyways
      "A musclecar, by definition, is a powerful and sporty vehicle that must be able to spin its tires at will. The Firebird Trans Am is capable of laying down twin black streaks of rubber several hundred feet long. We wanted to be sure it could, so we did it a half dozen times in the name of automotive science." - Motor Trend

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      • #4
        It's by no means a scrap unit. When you mention used car lot, do you mean trading it for another vehicle or selling it outright?

        Was their any prior disclosure about damage on the vehicle?

        Does it have a "clean" or "normal" title, or is it marked as "salvage, rebuilt, theft recovery", etc?

        There are many ways to unload an unwanted vehicle, despite any flaws it may or may not have.

        Incidentally, I did own a dealership and reconditioning facilities until I sold in 2000, so I speak from personal and professional experience on the matter. Tell your friend not to get too down just yet. He may not be as bad off, both with the condition of the vehicle and the financial aspect if he tries to unload it.
        See the big picture, enjoy the details

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        • #5
          u kno the 1 good thing he has going for him is the car fax is as clean as a whistle so he mayu not be that bad off with a title like that u think ?

          due to financial problems he is just selling it to a used car lot /wholesaler were ever he decides to go . hes gonnna save up for a while and use alternative modes of commuting i believe
          "A musclecar, by definition, is a powerful and sporty vehicle that must be able to spin its tires at will. The Firebird Trans Am is capable of laying down twin black streaks of rubber several hundred feet long. We wanted to be sure it could, so we did it a half dozen times in the name of automotive science." - Motor Trend

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          • #6
            If the friend needs fast cash, then his best bet is to visit some used car lots to see what they'll pay. Winter is generally slower on sales for those vehicles, so a dealer will pay less for it as a result.

            Another quick-cash option is a public auto auction. Do you have any near you? This brings buyers and sellers together quickly to get cash for a vehicle. Each auction has buyer/seller fees that your friend will need to ask about before entering the vehicle. This time of the year is, again, a bit slow, due to winter and cash constraints around the holidays, but you never know. It only takes one buyer to move the car to the next owner.
            See the big picture, enjoy the details

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            • #7
              i like the way u said theres many ways to get rid of it despite its flaws thats good news but unfortunately there no auctions around here and he does need fast cash . does the average used car lot eyeball the body and take a test drive as well as carfax if they dont go into more detail then that he may be ok
              "A musclecar, by definition, is a powerful and sporty vehicle that must be able to spin its tires at will. The Firebird Trans Am is capable of laying down twin black streaks of rubber several hundred feet long. We wanted to be sure it could, so we did it a half dozen times in the name of automotive science." - Motor Trend

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              • #8
                Originally posted by WhiteCamaro88
                i like the way u said theres many ways to get rid of it despite its flaws thats good news but unfortunately there no auctions around here and he does need fast cash . does the average used car lot eyeball the body and take a test drive as well as carfax if they dont go into more detail then that he may be ok
                has he considered putting it up on ebay with no reserve and a buy-it-now price? Chances are someone looking for a vehicle they'd be tearing apart anyway might want it. I could see someone planning to modify the chassis to tub it and make it a prostreeter grabbing it up. The alignment and sag issues don't matter when you're replacing parts and custom-fabbing for a drag car like that.

                And of course theres always people looking for parts cars......

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                • #9
                  Your buddy is going to get ripped off at any used car lot...

                  Place an add with a few details about it, and a price he can afford to sell it at, with OBO (or best offer)...

                  Then the first person that calls, tell them you really need the money, but will take what they offer....

                  Used car lots are in it for a business, and there's no way he is going to get anything out of it. At least with a private sell he might get a fair price...
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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Desertdawg
                    Your buddy is going to get ripped off at any used car lot...
                    "Ripped off" is a bit harsh here. If all he does is take it in and get cash, he's done. He has no risk. He trades keys, title, and vehicle for cash NOW: end of story. The dealer taking the risk on that vehicle gets the worries and the cash laying on the lot in the form of inventory. Is the "ripoff" defined as not getting full market retail price? Certainly, I appreciate the disappointment in taking a financial bath in such a situation. If I were going to sell a vehicle, I'd want to get as much of a return on my investment as possible.

                    To get "top dollar" for the vehicle, he'd have to know what the market would bear for such a unit and how he could keep his reconditioning costs in line with this. Is he already in over his head due to what he paid and what needs to be done to the vehicle?

                    He'd also have to advertise and field calls and test drivers. He'd have to wait for an unknown period of time and work to get a sale. This particual individual isn't in a position to undertake such an endeavor, at least from what we've been told.
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                    • #11
                      Yeah maybe it was a bit harsh, what I meant was they are going to give him penny's on the dollar for it.

                      There is no reason the owner can't list it instantly online today with the local paper, or autotrader. no need to field endless calls, just let the first or second caller have it at their best offer...
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