Thread: Daytona/limited edition gp owners, GTFIH.

Originally Posted by Bluemagic

So Dayton's are just appearance? *excuse my ignorance*

Correct. Nothing special about them. In fact one could argue they are fake themselves seeing as how they are replicas. Now if it was REAL and actually paced the Daytona then it would be a different story.

The GTX is a much better car than any Daytona/ Limited Edition ever was.

Nothing special about them? Not more valuable? Lol I wonder why people pay $200ish dollars,most of the time for roof rails, or look for the functional heat extractor hood or their inserts. The regular factory exhaust tips look like crap so much, I'm surprised I don't see bits of corn in it. The interior looks so much better as well. Embroidered seats? Not cheap.

I made this thread because I wanted to see what others have done to theirs that make it even more unique, maybe see some pics (I was going to,post mine when I put my GPO's on). The greatest gp part was supposed to be typical gfp humor, but I guess it was overlooked.

Originally Posted by Wotgtp

Nothing special about them? Not more valuable? Lol I wonder why people pay $200ish dollars,most of the time for roof rails, or look for the functional heat extractor hood or their inserts. The regular factory exhaust tips look like crap so much, I'm surprised I don't see bits of corn in it. The interior looks so much better as well. Embroidered seats? Not cheap.

I made this thread because I wanted to see what others have done to theirs that make it even more unique, maybe see some pics (I was going to,post mine when I put my GPO's on). The greatest gp part was supposed to be typical gfp humor, but I guess it was overlooked.

ive never understood the roof rails. i think they look awful. imo.

but seriously, they arnt as great as you think they are. lol

everyone has their own 'limit' on what they are willing to spend money on. i personally dont think anything they came with can generate an increase in value in comparison to any other grand prix out there.

Personally I'd want a 2000 daytona if I were to look for one. In now way would I pay more for it in regards to a regular gtp.. As far as I'm concerned, it has a stock paint job/details, stock interior, stock roof accents and a stock spoiler.

Nothing more in expense to a normal gtp

Originally Posted by Wotgtp

I made this thread because I wanted to see what others have done to theirs that make it even more unique, maybe see some pics (I was going to,post mine when I put my GPO's on). The greatest gp part was supposed to be typical gfp humor, but I guess it was overlooked.

Maybe if you had posted more than

Originally Posted by Wotgtp

How does it feel to have the greatest GP's ever made?

People would have understood where you wished the thread to go. The problem with not typing out what you are trying for in a thread is that it often results in people not being able to understand what you meant. The internet has not yet allows for mind reading.

when its all said and done....its a gp

In the end it's a front drive that was mass produced which isn't worth dog crap now and will never be worth dog crap.

your forgetting the gold and platinum edition gp's
those you never ever hear of or hardly see

my grandma has a white 00 gtp gold edition
the gold gtp badges, the torque stars infused with gold hues ect

You're not driving a Charger Daytona guys........no one notices how "unique" you are, and no one really cares.

IMO, all Daytonas are replicas anyways, and the LE was just plain ugly.

Threads like this just solidify the assumption that this platform is slowly but surely going the way of high school juniors who think PVC intakes are considered a performance modification

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Originally Posted by Nickell

Not all daytonas have the rainbow warrior decals, mine is white/red

By the way, it is great to have a real daytona. Anyone can have a clone, but the real ones are the ones with value, haven't old muscle car clones taught everyone that?

.....except that no regular production FWD Grand Prix is ever going to be worth anything. The only vehicle that MAY be an exception is the '89/'90 McLaren TGP. In fact, comparing modern day FWD cars in general to muscle cars of yesteryear is nonsense.

Originally Posted by Nickell

People will pay for amything rare with low miles...As long as there is old people anyways.

That is incorrect. There are quite a few rare FWD car models from the late '80s and '90s which are worth anywhere from barely, to no more than their "ordinary" counterparts. '86 Century GS (many GN looking parts), Chevy Celebrity Eurosport VR, Pontiac 6000 AWD, a slew of various "T-Type" edition Buicks, etc. There has to be something more to the rarity of the car than an appearance package with simpleton cosmetic changes to make it unique enough to be worth more money. For example, I mentioned above that the TGP might be the only FWD GP worth SOMETHING in the future (they still go for $5- $8k today in absolute pristine condition with really low miles vs $2k at most for an equal condition ordinary version), but again, there's a wee bit more to those cars that make it unique. Compare that to the even rarer Richard Petty Edition (1000 made), which is just an appearance package similar to the Daytona/SE/40th (stickers, plaques, unique key colored cross lace wheels and only available in red, white or blue), and worth little to no more than an ordinary, fully loaded version GP despite the popularity of Petty.

Originally Posted by JDrach

Its just something that stands out from the mass GP's....Not saying we're better than you. Just more unique.

It stands out ONLY to GP enthusiasts. The mass public does not notice or recognize the difference what so ever. It's "just another Pontiac, or whatever those things are" to them.

Originally Posted by Wotgtp

Nothing special about them? Not more valuable? Lol I wonder why people pay $200ish dollars,most of the time for roof rails, or look for the functional heat extractor hood or their inserts. The regular factory exhaust tips look like crap so much, I'm surprised I don't see bits of corn in it. The interior looks so much better as well. Embroidered seats? Not cheap.

Why do people pay way more for any one of the aftermarket "ram air" hoods? Or as much, if not more for the SLP spoilers? People who are into their cars tend to like modifying them. Since there aren't a lot of choices for cosmetic mods to GPs, or because some people prefer them, many turn to the nicer factory pieces. And since there aren't enough of those to go around with the Daytona/SE/40th, their values are significantly higher than their "regular" counterparts. It is by no means an indication that the car as a whole is worth more than an "ordinary" GP. BTW, embroidering seats may not be cheap, but the seats they're embroidered to sure as hell are.

Originally Posted by Wotgtp

I made this thread because I wanted to see what others have done to theirs that make it even more unique, maybe see some pics (I was going to,post mine when I put my GPO's on). The greatest gp part was supposed to be typical gfp humor, but I guess it was overlooked.

Noooooo!! Don't change anything!! You'll ruin the value of the car!!!111



I agree that the Daytona/SE/40th appearance package gives at least a touch of some much needed style to these cars, as they are way too bland and boring for my taste in regular trim. The only way I could bring myself to move on from my Gen 5 GPs to a Gen 6 was by getting an SE or 40th. And the difference is subtle enough that it doesn't stick out like a sore thumb. However, that subtleness is part of what makes them not worth much (if any) more than a regular GP. On KBB, the Daytona package isn't even an option, the SE package adds a whopping $140, and the 40th is +$0!!

Originally Posted by JDrach

Its just something that stands out from the mass GP's....Not saying we're better than you. Just more unique.

Lmfao, oh believe me I know your replica Daytona or ur LE isn't any better than my GTP. You don't need to reassure me.

Anyone can make their GP unique. Its just funny that you guys think that the trim may add some value to the car. I wouldn't pay a penny more than a regular GTP or GT.

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When I went to go look at my car I had no idea what a Daytona was, I like the extra stuff. The only thing I couldn't live without on the car is the spoiler, the regular one is so ugly and its the best one, I do like everything else as well.