Thread: Tough Decision???

Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 20 of 22
  1. #1 Tough Decision??? 
    GT Level Member ill12will8's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2010
    Location
    DC/MD
    Posts
    284
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    0
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    I'm looking to get back into a GP and have been looking at GXPs. I've found a '05 with 120k w/navi for $7,995? The price is great for me but the only concern is the milage...Any input would be appreciated
    1997 Artic White GTP: Stock (I call her "Brooke")
    2000 Silvermist GTP: ZZP DP, CAI w/ 9" open cone, Dorman front sway bar, PEMs, AL605 -DEAD & GONE
    Reply With Quote  
     

  2. #2 Re: Tough Decision??? 
    GTP Level Member twol8uluz's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2011
    Location
    michigan
    Posts
    1,110
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    0
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    I personally think that's a decent price. Any I've seen are going for around 13-15k!!
    Reply With Quote  
     

  3. #3 Re: Tough Decision??? 
    SE Level Member Dstratt01's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2012
    Location
    New Haven, Indiana, United States
    Posts
    25
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    0
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    my brother has a gxp at about half of that mileage and was already having engine/ suspension problems. however, in indiana you cant find a gxp for under $12,000 no matter the mileage. id say go for it.
    Reply With Quote  
     

  4. #4 Re: Tough Decision??? 
    GTX Level Member
    Join Date
    Aug 2010
    Location
    Minnesota
    Posts
    1,409
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    0
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    The GXPs are sweet but isn't there something about the transmissions being goofy in those cars? I would get that checked out for sure.
    Reply With Quote  
     

  5. #5 Re: Tough Decision??? 
    GTP Level Member twol8uluz's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2011
    Location
    michigan
    Posts
    1,110
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    0
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    Ur saving money on any repair just on the price ur getting it for....really.
    Reply With Quote  
     

  6. #6 Re: Tough Decision??? 
    GT Level Member ill12will8's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2010
    Location
    DC/MD
    Posts
    284
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    0
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    Thanks I'll be going to pick it up hopefully Tuesday since I have to work all weekend. Let ya know how it goes
    1997 Artic White GTP: Stock (I call her "Brooke")
    2000 Silvermist GTP: ZZP DP, CAI w/ 9" open cone, Dorman front sway bar, PEMs, AL605 -DEAD & GONE
    Reply With Quote  
     

  7. #7 Re: Tough Decision??? 
    GXP Level Member boostedcompg's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2009
    Location
    utah
    Posts
    2,213
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    0
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    Do it..that's a steal. You could put a trans in it, sell and still make money at that price
    04 comp G, front/rear towerbraces, pacesetters, ported sc, LIM, 3.3 pulley, 1.9 mod rockers, Ls1 springs and retainers, custom dyno tune, 180 tstat, shortned dog bones, full poly mounts, zzp shift kit, custom fwi, 28inch cherry bomb, flowmaster 40's. 290whp 380wtq before the button. coldfusion n2o, 60 shot. I haz corvette brakezand gxp cluster! smgpfc028
    Reply With Quote  
     

  8. #8 Re: Tough Decision??? 
    The Blue One blueguy's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2008
    Location
    Dirtyzville, Missery
    Posts
    31,287
    Thanks (Received)
    1
    Likes (Received)
    2
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    Quote Originally Posted by boostedcompg View Post
    Do it..that's a steal. You could put a trans in it, sell and still make money at that price
    Ditto.

    Glad to know that Noah can post my thoughts without having to communicate. You were right. No ones ready.

    LOL
    Sold WBody's: '03 Blue GTP/'98 Green GTP/'98 Silver GT/'05 GXP
    '99 Chevrolet Silverado Classic Z71 4x4 - K&N Intake/Gibson Exhaust #TRUCKTHINGS
    '12 Buick Regal Turbo - ZZP CAI/20% Tint/HID's
    '89 Ford Mustang LX Notchback - LM7 5.3, 4L80, 9", HX40
    '04 Chevrolet Corvette MRM A4/LS1 - TSP LT's, 3"O/R X, AFE S2 CAI
    Reply With Quote  
     

  9. #9 Re: Tough Decision??? 
    GXP Level Member boostedcompg's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2009
    Location
    utah
    Posts
    2,213
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    0
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    HAHAHA told ya
    04 comp G, front/rear towerbraces, pacesetters, ported sc, LIM, 3.3 pulley, 1.9 mod rockers, Ls1 springs and retainers, custom dyno tune, 180 tstat, shortned dog bones, full poly mounts, zzp shift kit, custom fwi, 28inch cherry bomb, flowmaster 40's. 290whp 380wtq before the button. coldfusion n2o, 60 shot. I haz corvette brakezand gxp cluster! smgpfc028
    Reply With Quote  
     

  10. #10 Re: Tough Decision??? 
    GTX Level Member f3racer's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2011
    Location
    dongducheon, south korea
    Posts
    659
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    0
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    run a carfax 1st. that price is crazy low. might be something in its history. if nothing shows up buy it and put a built trans in it.
    SSG US Army Military Police
    2006 Grand Prix GXP
    http://gmls4.com
    Reply With Quote  
     

  11. #11 Re: Tough Decision??? 
    GrandPrix Junkie redlinepontiac's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2010
    Location
    Waukesha, WI
    Posts
    4,791
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    0
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    the only problem is with carfax wont always reflect accident history.

    carfaxs are only sent in when a certain threshhold is met from the insurance company, its more paperwork on their end. check door gaps and see if there is clamp mark on the pinch welds underneath the car. look for wavy ness in the paint or more orange peel in one spot then the others.

    i couldnt tell you how many times ive dealt with customers bringing in cars saying " o well the carfax was clean so i didnt check for any damage"
    RayRay
    92 Turbo miata
    71 bagged lemans wagon
    02 lexus is300
    Reply With Quote  
     

  12. #12 Re: Tough Decision??? 
    GXP Level Member boostedcompg's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2009
    Location
    utah
    Posts
    2,213
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    0
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    Carfax is a ****ing joke
    04 comp G, front/rear towerbraces, pacesetters, ported sc, LIM, 3.3 pulley, 1.9 mod rockers, Ls1 springs and retainers, custom dyno tune, 180 tstat, shortned dog bones, full poly mounts, zzp shift kit, custom fwi, 28inch cherry bomb, flowmaster 40's. 290whp 380wtq before the button. coldfusion n2o, 60 shot. I haz corvette brakezand gxp cluster! smgpfc028
    Reply With Quote  
     

  13. #13 Re: Tough Decision??? 
    GT Level Member ill12will8's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2010
    Location
    DC/MD
    Posts
    284
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    0
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    so nix the carfax?
    1997 Artic White GTP: Stock (I call her "Brooke")
    2000 Silvermist GTP: ZZP DP, CAI w/ 9" open cone, Dorman front sway bar, PEMs, AL605 -DEAD & GONE
    Reply With Quote  
     

  14. #14 Re: Tough Decision??? 
    GrandPrix Junkie redlinepontiac's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2010
    Location
    Waukesha, WI
    Posts
    4,791
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    0
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    i wouldnt bother, use common sense when looking it over
    RayRay
    92 Turbo miata
    71 bagged lemans wagon
    02 lexus is300
    Reply With Quote  
     

  15. #15 Re: Tough Decision??? 
    GXP Level Member boostedcompg's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2009
    Location
    utah
    Posts
    2,213
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    0
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    Might as well get it since it should be free...just don't trust it as the final truth
    04 comp G, front/rear towerbraces, pacesetters, ported sc, LIM, 3.3 pulley, 1.9 mod rockers, Ls1 springs and retainers, custom dyno tune, 180 tstat, shortned dog bones, full poly mounts, zzp shift kit, custom fwi, 28inch cherry bomb, flowmaster 40's. 290whp 380wtq before the button. coldfusion n2o, 60 shot. I haz corvette brakezand gxp cluster! smgpfc028
    Reply With Quote  
     

  16. #16 Re: Tough Decision??? 
    Perma-Banned! JK LOL Explicit_Spade's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2007
    Location
    Omaha, NE
    Posts
    7,921
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    0
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    120k is just broken in.
    Quote Originally Posted by W-Body Store
    Remember, GM engineers didn't take into account your need for speed.
    Daily Driver: 06 Grand Prix GT / 9.4:1 CR / IS3 Heads / Ported Gen V / ZZP Headers / HPT Pro / Pulleys: 4.25, 3.8, 3.5, 3.4, 3.2, 3.0, 2.9, 2.7
    Projects: 86 Monte Carlo SS / 98 Sonoma / 74 Honda CB750
    Reply With Quote  
     

  17. #17 Re: Tough Decision??? 
    The Blue One blueguy's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2008
    Location
    Dirtyzville, Missery
    Posts
    31,287
    Thanks (Received)
    1
    Likes (Received)
    2
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    Quote Originally Posted by Explicit_Spade View Post
    120k is just broken in.
    Emphasis on broken since it's an LS4 car.
    Sold WBody's: '03 Blue GTP/'98 Green GTP/'98 Silver GT/'05 GXP
    '99 Chevrolet Silverado Classic Z71 4x4 - K&N Intake/Gibson Exhaust #TRUCKTHINGS
    '12 Buick Regal Turbo - ZZP CAI/20% Tint/HID's
    '89 Ford Mustang LX Notchback - LM7 5.3, 4L80, 9", HX40
    '04 Chevrolet Corvette MRM A4/LS1 - TSP LT's, 3"O/R X, AFE S2 CAI
    Reply With Quote  
     

  18. #18 Re: Tough Decision??? 
    Donating Users SarasotaGTP's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2011
    Location
    Sarasota Florida
    Posts
    205
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    0
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    I don't know about carfax now but several years ago I bought a Dodge Ram 3500 off a guy and used carfax and it came back clean. Found out a few months later the truck had been used in commercial use. Complained to Carfax and within 90 days they cut me a check for 20k plus which was what I paid for the truck to begin with. Small price for big peace of mind on alarger purchase where the price doesn't seem right.
    Reply With Quote  
     

  19. #19 Re: Tough Decision??? 
    GXP Level Member boostedcompg's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2009
    Location
    utah
    Posts
    2,213
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    0
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    Why the hell would crafax pay you....I'm callin bs. Pic of check or it didn't happen.
    04 comp G, front/rear towerbraces, pacesetters, ported sc, LIM, 3.3 pulley, 1.9 mod rockers, Ls1 springs and retainers, custom dyno tune, 180 tstat, shortned dog bones, full poly mounts, zzp shift kit, custom fwi, 28inch cherry bomb, flowmaster 40's. 290whp 380wtq before the button. coldfusion n2o, 60 shot. I haz corvette brakezand gxp cluster! smgpfc028
    Reply With Quote  
     

  20. #20 Re: Tough Decision??? 
    I live here. MoarkatsINmuhtrailer's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2010
    Location
    Ohio
    Posts
    5,150
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    0
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    and if you didnt make a copy of the check before depositing it then thats a dumb move on its own
    Reply With Quote  
     

Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast

Similar Threads

  1. kind of a tough question
    By Myslik in forum General Tech Discussion
    Replies: 8
    Last Post: 04-03-2011, 10:01 AM
  2. Tough hot starts.
    By shredaspud in forum 3.8L V6 Supercharged (L67)(L32)
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 07-18-2010, 04:56 AM
  3. so i have a decision...
    By DaytonaGTP in forum Off Topic Discussion
    Replies: 13
    Last Post: 04-16-2010, 09:03 PM
  4. First mod decision
    By 04CompG in forum 3.8L V6 Supercharged (L67)(L32)
    Replies: 9
    Last Post: 03-07-2008, 10:06 PM
Tags for this Thread

View Tag Cloud

Bookmarks
Bookmarks
Posting Permissions
  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •