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| How much would you SELL this '87 Fiero GT (5-sp) for? (Page 1/9) |
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GS Jon
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MAY 22, 06:31 PM
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I'm starting to prepare myself for the inevitable sale of my '87 Fiero GT (5-sp) project. While I would love to keep it, it's more important that I have liquidity in my savings account as I'm soon going to be out of the military and no longer receiving a paycheck. In case I'm unemployed for a long period of time, I'm selling what isn't needed. It's the only reasonable thing to do, not to mention demanded by the wife. So, here's a few pics of the Fiero to whet your appetite, followed by a long list of what's been done and what's wrong with it.
Stats:
1987 Fiero GT, 5-speed, 162,498 miles
Highlights:
-Brand new Goodyear Eagle GT's on refinished GT crosslace wheels (less than 50 miles on the set)
-11.25" brake upgrade with matched Blazer brake master cylinder using all-new components, flushed brake system with new fluid
-Restored suspension with new KYB shocks/struts/mounts, Rodney Dickman aluminum cradle bushings, braided SS brake hoses, poly bushings, balljoints, tie rods, CV axles, bearings and hubs (no expense spared here!)
-New fuel pump, FPR, MAP, TPS, VSS, ignition coil, temp sensor, temp switch, back-up switch and O2 sensor
-Upgraded shift system with new Rodney Dickman parts: shift and select cables, shifter rebuild kit and a Comp short shifter/leather short shifter boot, even have Synchromesh fluid in the Getrag
-Just installed nice GT tails with no delamination and Kahines tinted quarter windows
-InfiniteWill GT trunk seal
Waiting on install (on hand):
-DIYstu dew wipe full set w/extra felt
-Rodney Dickman window helpers, two sets
-New lock set, power lock solenoid
-AC accumulator, oriface tube and accessory belt (will include several cans of R-134a and oil)
-Good OEM interior carpet
-Poly swaybar endlinks and Moog bracket bushings
The 3800 swap parts that come with it:
-L36 shortblock, needs some machine work (cylinder honing, hot tanking, etc)
-L67 parts including 3rd Gen M90 supercharger, L67 LIM, L67 heads, L67 throttle body, L32 aluminum oil pan, pistons and rods, some accessory belt tensioners/standoffs, balancer
-L36 wiring harness and PCM from '98 F-Body
-Spare bits and pieces like MAF, LIM/UIM from F-Body L36, fuel rails, flexplate (for flywheel balancing), etc
The bad (full disclosure, not hiding a thing if I know about it):
-AC inop (parts on-hand)
-Needs stereo installed, old headunit on hand but unknown if it's functioning, or status of speakers
-Windshield cracked but passes safety inspection (not in driver's normal view), also needs windshield surround trim
-Sunroof leaks (car washes are recommended if you need a bath, LOL)
-No headliner backing board
-Seats in poor condition, but rebuildable with Mr. Mikes covers and padding
-Rust-through in corner of trunk, should be patchable
-No trunk carpet
-Inop cruise control (components in place, but unknown status)
-Needs passenger's side interior door panel installed (parts on-hand)
-Needs interior trim/sunvisors installed (parts on-hand)
-Needs passenger side door lock/solenoid installed (parts on-hand)
-Power window switches are iffy, need replacement
-Washer fluid nozzle, one line must have fallen off (will probably have this fixed before car is sold)
-Engine was replaced by PO, donor engine was from auto-equipped Fiero, some spare wires in the engine bay I haven't ID'd yet
So, there it is. If you were selling this car, what would you ask for it with everything included? I don't want to know what you would pay for it, for very specific reasons. I'll get more pics up later, right now I have to get my wife's car's brakes done. Thanks in advance!------------------
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jstricker
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MAY 22, 06:45 PM
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I'm going to be brutally honest with you here, tell your wife to stick it.
Your Fiero is not going to bring much money, even as nice as it is. If you can get $5,000 for it that would be a great price and at this time, I'll be very surprised if you can get that. While you might be thinking that it's the smart thing to do right now, and maybe it is, unless you have a ton of debt you're going to retire some of with the sale, or you have absolutely no savings at all, then there is no need to sell it.
I don't know what your job in the military was, but you'll find that most employers are giving priority to vets right now and rightfully so, especially government agencies. There is no reason to suspect you'll be out of work long enough that the sale of this car will make any difference unless you just don't want to work. There is work all around, granted some is not the most appealing, but there is work if you want to do it.
If your wife continues to "demand" it, then pick out something that is precious to her, oh, let's say her wedding/engagement ring, and explain that's also a total luxury that you simply may not be able to afford any longer and demand that if you have to sell the Fiero then SHE has to sell her wedding ring too.
Yes, I'm deadly serious.
I have no idea how it came to be that we let our wives (or husbands) determine FOR US and make DEMANDS on us to do something, sell something, or buy something. Screw that, it's not a partnership or a marriage at that point, it's a dictatorship.
John Stricker
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GS Jon
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MAY 22, 06:54 PM
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OK, let me make something completely and implicitly clear for anyone else who will be posting in this thread: My wife is NOT making a decision that I do not agree with.
In case that's not clear enough, let me rephrase it: I am not doing this totally against my will. The relationship I have with my wife is a fair and loving one. In the circumstances, the decision to sell the Fiero is a very sound one. If i felt she were being unreasonable, or if I felt that I should hold on to this vehicle for personal use at a later time, this thread wouldn't even be posted. However, since it is you'll have to take it on blind faith that this is the best course of action for me to take at this time.
That being said, can we please stick to the overarching theme of the thread instead of questioning the relationship that I have with my wife? Thanks.
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Nurb432
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MAY 22, 06:55 PM
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sell it to me for 500 bucks. Ill even come get it to take it off your hands. 
On a more serious note, while i do understand accommodating ones spouse, they have to be understanding too and as long as its not effecting your financial state in a negative way, id say she needs to drop the subject and let you have your harmless hobby.
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Nurb432
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MAY 22, 06:56 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by GS Jon:
That being said, can we please stick to the overarching theme of the thread instead of questioning the relationship that I have with my wife? Thanks. |
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By saying 'demanded by the wife' you sort of opened that can of worms yourself.
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GS Jon
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MAY 22, 06:57 PM
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So now we're going to get stuck on semantics instead of answering my question? I'd like to just get the information I requested instead of you folks making unqualified judgements on my marriage.
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Nurb432
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MAY 22, 07:04 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by GS Jon:
So now we're going to get stuck on semantics instead of answering my question? I'd like to just get the information I requested instead of you folks making unqualified judgements on my marriage. |
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I can see this isn't going to go well, so I'm dropping out. Good luck selling the car.
Around here, 5k would be lucky as well.[This message has been edited by Nurb432 (edited 05-22-2010).]
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GS Jon
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MAY 22, 07:14 PM
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I already have plenty of stress in my life as it is, and folks such as yourself come into a thread that's already hard enough for me to make in the first place just to start throwing your judgments in my face over a couple of words. It's a simple thread with a simple question, and if it's not too much to ask I'd like your expert opinions on the value.
You guys have been in the game much longer than I have been, and I need your help to make sure that I don't suffer a double loss here. I'm losing a project car that I've poured HUNDREDS of my own hours of labor into, not to mention all the research I've done to support the mods I've installed. On top of that, I stand to lose a lot of money if I undervalue the car on top of that. I'm losing my ass as it is on this car with the money I've put into it, I don't need to lose any more.
So if you all could find it in your hearts to PUT ASIDE that statement about my wife's demands (she doesn't have many, and when she does it's always for a good reason), and answer the question honestly, that would be fantastic and I'd appreciate it more than anyone could ever believe.
So, thank you.
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Nurb432
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MAY 22, 07:29 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by GS Jon:
I already have plenty of stress in my life as it is, and folks such as yourself come into a thread that's already hard enough for me to make in the first place just to start throwing your judgments in my face over a couple of words. It's a simple thread with a simple question, and if it's not too much to ask I'd like your expert opinions on the value.
You guys have been in the game much longer than I have been, and I need your help to make sure that I don't suffer a double loss here. I'm losing a project car that I've poured HUNDREDS of my own hours of labor into, not to mention all the research I've done to support the mods I've installed. On top of that, I stand to lose a lot of money if I undervalue the car on top of that. I'm losing my ass as it is on this car with the money I've put into it, I don't need to lose any more.
So if you all could find it in your hearts to PUT ASIDE that statement about my wife's demands (she doesn't have many, and when she does it's always for a good reason), and answer the question honestly, that would be fantastic and I'd appreciate it more than anyone could ever believe.
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( I'm sure ill get some negatives for this but oh well, im being honest here )
Here is a simple Simple thread : "Car xyz with options xyz. What is its value?" If that is all you wanted to ask, then it should have been that simple.
YOU brought in your martial sitaution with the unprovoked elaboration of the sitaution into the subject all on your own. We responded to a direct comment about your wife demanding the car be gone, so i don't see why you were so surprised or are offended. Perhaps it was not your intent, but posting statements like that in an open forum is almost a direct request for comments and advice, so just get over it and act like a man instead of a crybaby. Geesh.
( and yes i said i was done, sorry about that.. this time i really am, wont be back to the thread. So good luck with the finances/job/wife/etc )
Oh, and i did answer honestly about the 5 grand in this area for what is a 'running project car' from your description. Should i be offended you accused me of anything less? No, of cousre not.[This message has been edited by Nurb432 (edited 05-22-2010).]
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Old Lar
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MAY 22, 07:31 PM
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