This GTO... - Page 2

Shade2012 · 10-16-2012, 11:47 AM

http://dayton.craigslist.org/cto/3208306821.html

I know you dont want black again, but this isnt far from you and is a reasonably good deal for the miles. I'm sure you could talk him down some as well.

BJPbrandon2448 · 10-16-2012, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by bricooper78

What's wrong with the 04's Bob??

I understand where he is coming from, basically less power... worse looks.

BJPbrandon2448 · 10-16-2012, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Shade2012

http://dayton.craigslist.org/cto/3208306821.html

I know you dont want black again, but this isnt far from you and is a reasonably good deal for the miles. I'm sure you could talk him down some as well.

Yeah... no more black, im an avid detailer and I just cant take the swirls anymore!

Shade2012 · 10-16-2012, 11:51 AM

Darn, it was worth a shot. I would love my car to be black.

BJPbrandon2448 · 10-16-2012, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Shade2012

Darn, it was worth a shot. I would love my car to be black.

Trust me, I literally detail little areas of the Grand Am everyday instead of having to do it all at once... Every night I throw a $300 car cover over top of it to keep the dust off, FYI. This cover is not supposed to scratch your finish! Turns out it does... its quite annoying when you go to remove the cover you notice all of the micro scratching has returned leaving you in the same spot you were in before the buffing! And I hope you dont have any dogs... We have a giant ass lab, whenever someone comes in the garage it goes crazy and runs around my car smacking its tail into everything! Pisses me OFF!

Shade2012 · 10-16-2012, 11:58 AM

nah, we have this small little **** for a dog. But I'd still love it, plus I'm in college so I wouldnt be detailing as much as you and my car looks no where near as nice as yours. I'd still love it though

BJPbrandon2448 · 10-16-2012, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Shade2012

nah, we have this small little **** for a dog. But I'd still love it, plus I'm in college so I wouldnt be detailing as much as you and my car looks no where near as nice as yours. I'd still love it though

Yeah see thats part of it too, im glad my parents treat me nice enough not to force me to driving the car to work in the elements!

bricooper78 · 10-16-2012, 01:26 PM

Worse looks? I know the motor, but aside of that, there were black accent tails, and a different hood.. that's all I know of, what else is there? I'm FAR too lazy to look this up on my own

BJPbrandon2448 · 10-16-2012, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by bricooper78

Worse looks? I know the motor, but aside of that, there were black accent tails, and a different hood.. that's all I know of, what else is there? I'm FAR too lazy to look this up on my own

Its basically the hood, wheels, tails are slightly redesigned, and the rear bumper is designed different too. Instead of just looking it up, just compare the pics from the blue one im looking at to the one in this link http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...26544030&Log=0

MAC the KNIFE · 10-16-2012, 02:16 PM

That color of blue is IBM, or impulse blue metallic, and was available all 3 years. If they called you, then there is more wiggle room on the price. If they dropped it 1500 bucks, offer them another 1500 even less. They'll say no and you just walk out and wait for the phone call to come. And if they never call back and take your offer, wait till an LS2 becomes available. It doesn't hurt to wait, and it's not like these cars are getting more expensive as time goes by.

BJPbrandon2448 · 10-16-2012, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MAC the KNIFE

That color of blue is IBM, or impulse blue metallic, and was available all 3 years. If they called you, then there is more wiggle room on the price. If they dropped it 1500 bucks, offer them another 1500 even less. They'll say no and you just walk out and wait for the phone call to come. And if they never call back and take your offer, wait till an LS2 becomes available. It doesn't hurt to wait, and it's not like these cars are getting more expensive as time goes by.

I would be happy to pay 12.5 that would be my best offer... If I may ask a quick question about loans and dealer relations? I wouldn't really know because I bought the grand am with cash and I was able to talk them down from 7400 to 5400 out the door taxes and tags, are dealers more likely to negotiate prices more based on if im paying 100% cash? Or does it mean that since im doing partial loan they are gonna be more than likely not to work with me on a lower price?

TDavis · 10-16-2012, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by BJPbrandon2448

Its basically the hood, wheels, tails are slightly redesigned, and the rear bumper is designed different too. Instead of just looking it up, just compare the pics from the blue one im looking at to the one in this link http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...26544030&Log=0

Those wheels look so much better then the others.

BJPbrandon2448 · 10-16-2012, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by TDavis

Those wheels look so much better then the others.

Yeah I know, yet another problem... If I go out and buy this car the second I got on my computer im gonna be looking for those wheels!

TDavis · 10-16-2012, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BJPbrandon2448

Yeah I know, yet another problem... If I go out and buy this car the second I got on my computer im gonna be looking for those wheels!

Those are apparently stock.

BJPbrandon2448 · 10-16-2012, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by TDavis

Those are apparently stock.

Yeah, they are the newly designed wheel, when the car was updated in 05/06... Not that I have been looking or anything but I found a set on craigslist! This thread was stupid probably should have never created it!

caraudiodave · 10-16-2012, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BJPbrandon2448

I would be happy to pay 12.5 that would be my best offer... If I may ask a quick question about loans and dealer relations? I wouldn't really know because I bought the grand am with cash and I was able to talk them down from 7400 to 5400 out the door taxes and tags, are dealers more likely to negotiate prices more based on if im paying 100% cash? Or does it mean that since im doing partial loan they are gonna be more than likely not to work with me on a lower price?

It depends. Sometimes they are willing to take a small hit on price because they are making money off the financing (usually on new cars). Other situations (like used cars) if you walk in with cash you are a sure sale, so they will move a little more on price.

if you have the cash, that is always preferred. Im buying my next fun car with cash. Im not buying it until I have all of the money ready to go.

bricooper78 · 10-16-2012, 05:24 PM

Truth from caraudiodave I asked a lot if they'd take 2500 less in cash for an older GA on their lot over the summer, and they jumped at it. ended up with that jimmy, but still, if it's something that has sat, and you have cash, you can be their best friend.

also, the nada.org site has max trade in value on there, so you should have a good idea of what they paid for it when they took it

BJPbrandon2448 · 10-16-2012, 06:01 PM

I tried to go to that Nada place and I ended up with Nada? Not quite sure how it works?

bricooper78 · 10-16-2012, 09:20 PM

http://www.nadaguides.com/?aid=80698&nozip=1&nopop=1

there ya go, try that for a start page

sleepyalero · 10-16-2012, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Shade2012

Darn, it was worth a shot. I would love my car to be black.

i love my black alero, me being so picky i always have to keep it clean cause they get dirty QUICK.

10-16-2012, 02:16 PM	#30
MAC the KNIFE always cuttin' up AKA: MAC Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: TAMPA Age: 37 Posts: 1,165 Vehicle: Red 99 GT coupe	That color of blue is IBM, or impulse blue metallic, and was available all 3 years. If they called you, then there is more wiggle room on the price. If they dropped it 1500 bucks, offer them another 1500 even less. They'll say no and you just walk out and wait for the phone call to come. And if they never call back and take your offer, wait till an LS2 becomes available. It doesn't hurt to wait, and it's not like these cars are getting more expensive as time goes by. __________________ 2009 G8 gt no more Big Gears, buh-bye coilovers... illusions of making this a racecar have passed. 12.78 @112.. not a bad grocery getter -still LOUD AS FCK though 2006 GTO completely stock. rip at 39k. 99 GAGT 108k miles, Borla cat-back, CAI, 65mm TB, EGR delete, WOT-tech intakes, F-Body Brakes w/ Hawk HPS pads. Suede headliner, heated seats, jvc HU, infinity speakers+amp+subs, LEDs -probably less than 1000 miles on it in the last 3 years...

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10-16-2012, 11:47 AM	#21
Shade2012 GAGT - Senior Member AKA: Logan Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Carlinville, Illinois Posts: 1,176 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT Coupe	http://dayton.craigslist.org/cto/3208306821.html I know you dont want black again, but this isnt far from you and is a reasonably good deal for the miles. I'm sure you could talk him down some as well.

10-16-2012, 11:51 AM	#24
Shade2012 GAGT - Senior Member AKA: Logan Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Carlinville, Illinois Posts: 1,176 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT Coupe	Darn, it was worth a shot. I would love my car to be black.

10-16-2012, 11:58 AM	#26
Shade2012 GAGT - Senior Member AKA: Logan Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Carlinville, Illinois Posts: 1,176 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT Coupe	nah, we have this small little **** for a dog. But I'd still love it, plus I'm in college so I wouldnt be detailing as much as you and my car looks no where near as nice as yours. I'd still love it though

10-16-2012, 06:01 PM	#38
BJPbrandon2448 GAGT - Senior Member AKA: Brandon Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Fremont Ohio Posts: 1,027 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT	I tried to go to that Nada place and I ended up with Nada? Not quite sure how it works?