Opinions on this car?

[DoctorV8]

Hey all,

http://www.classicsportsandtrucks.co...w&listingID=12

Obviously this isn't a GNX, but the story goes that it was a GM exec car that was modded by ASC.

My very first car was a 1980 Buick Century limited with this interior, and I used to imagine converting it over to a GNX interior/powertrain. Hence my interest in this unique ride.

Any comments about his pricing would be appreciated.

Regards,

Sanjay

[GSX-PKV]

Nice car and this is just my 2¢... it is way overpriced and the description of the car seems exaggerated to say the least. One example: "GNX motor upgrade to GNX specs" A GNX had a different turbo and intercooler, but the engine was a bone stock GN/TurboT engine. I'd say a nice looking car like that would be in the $18-20k range.

The description says "1 of 1". It's a modifed car and every modified car is unique to itself and really "1 of 1" when you think about it. Maybe the seller is looking for a "1 of 1" potential buyer with money to burn.

[TurboRegal84]

The car may have a GNX "Style" dash it is not an original GNX dash with SW gauges.

[pacecarta]

yes ..modded by asc , asc was american sunroof corporation (later changed the name to ASC american specialty cars )and the moonroof was probably done by ASC (done through a dealer by asc after the sale of the car ) but that doesnt make it a GNX or even close , i have a regal here with a vinyl roof done through dealer request by asc and even has the asc sticker in the door like the GNx had . i had an 85 cavalier convertible , those were also done by asc and the sticker looked just like the one in the gnx door jamb , but GNX it was not

the dash has vdos and looks like the AVC dash setup, definitely not GNX

the rest is someones pipe dreams since the motors didnt differ , only the turbo and the chip were different ....and a stock std gn turbo with a TT chip will outrun any gnx chip equipped vehicle.
the trans mods were easy enough to do in car but you needed to have the gnx numbers from a real gnx to be able to order the parts , and big deal even if it has gnx trans calibrations a $100 shift kit and billet servo will do more for a trans than the gnx trans mods

[chopped39]

There was a real gnx on here for $45,000 with 40,000 miles. That white car is real nice but way overpriced.

[pacecarta]

Originally Posted by chopped39

There was a real gnx on here for $45,000 with 40,000 miles. That white car is real nice but way overpriced.

close but you must have Alzheimers
that was a 45k mile GNX for 35K dollars
GNX 290 driver car for sale

[justin84]

Originally Posted by pacecarta

close but you must have Alzheimers
that was a 45k mile GNX for 35K dollars
GNX 290 driver car for sale

I must admit, the laptop is covered in my coffee now!!! HAHA

[chopped39]

Thats the one.I think. Maybe.Oh hell what were we talking about

[Pittsburghkid]

Originally Posted by chopped39

Thats the one.I think. Maybe.Oh hell what were we talking about

That cut and paste Buick Regal someones trying to pawn for $45,000. I mean it is nice but as much as i love my car if someone said here's 45g's for your T-Type I'd be like Thank You, Come Again. Then walk me a$$ straight over to the GNX dealer (yes i know they don't exist but how sweet would that be if they did).

[TurboBuRick]

Way over priced. Who ever made the add does not know squat about TB's either.

IMO Maybe worth half that to regular people.

[theraf8100]

What's all this talk about it being worth half that...$22,500 would still be way overpriced IMO

[BEATAV8]

Only 12000+ people have viewed that ad and geez nobody seems willing to drop $45k on it. Must be tough out there!

I remember looking at that same "for sale" ad several years ago. It's been up for a long time.

[DoctorV8]

Thanks guys...that's what I suspected. Since I like the oddball Turbo Limiteds, I am gonna look at it while I'm at Barrett jackson next week. If it's as clean as he says, I might make him an offer in the low 20s.

If anyone else knows of a turbo limited with a beige interior for sale....feel free to PM me!

Thanks again!

[wagon]

He says 1 owner car but he got it 11 years ago, unless this add is 11/12 years old, then that would make this one the second owner.
He says made especially for a GM exe, I'm thinking that the exec just ordered it just like any regular customer could. ASC probably put the sunroof put in.

[GSX-PKV]

They show numerous pictures of the car but suspiciously, no engine photos. I'd be cautious and go over it with a fine tooth comb before offering them 18k.

[theraf8100]

O man I didn't notice there were other pics That is one clean car

[JOHNDEEREGN]

Originally Posted by DoctorV8

Thanks guys...that's what I suspected. Since I like the oddball Turbo Limiteds, I am gonna look at it while I'm at Barrett jackson next week. If it's as clean as he says, I might make him an offer in the low 20s.

If anyone else knows of a turbo limited with a beige interior for sale....feel free to PM me!

Thanks again!

If he is smart he will take your offer and RUN!

[sd-slider]

Originally Posted by theraf8100

What's all this talk about it being worth half that...$22,500 would still be way overpriced IMO

Maybe not....it does have the GNX Fram oil filter option.

[theMonch]

Definetly not worth 45k. It is a very clean limited with a boat load of options. I still think that low 20's might be a little high as well in the present economy.

It's definetly something that your not going to come across very often for sale, so I would just weight how much you really want something like that and come up with a comfortable price that will make you feel good about owning it. Also, I doubt that you will ever get the opportunity to recoup all the money in a re-sale situation, just because it is so rare and there aren't a whole lot of people that will hold it is as high regards, like for instance a GNX or a GN for that matter.

Either way good luck.

[Black Power]

Wow it runs 10.8s on those rubber band tires

[justin84]

Ill give em 12,000 and a stick of bubble gum and call it a damn day and still feel pretty cruddy about it!!!

[Quick6'n'-K.C.]

Originally Posted by DoctorV8

Thanks guys...that's what I suspected. Since I like the oddball Turbo Limiteds, I am gonna look at it while I'm at Barrett jackson next week. If it's as clean as he says, I might make him an offer in the low 20s.

If anyone else knows of a turbo limited with a beige interior for sale....feel free to PM me!

Thanks again!

I sent you a pm

BW

[mat231v6]

nice car but he is asking to much.

[adrians]

Good car!!! but it is overprice

[2NASSTYBUICKS]

It's only been said about 20 times so far, so I'll say it again.Nice car but it's way overpriced.

[kna4977]

Think the seller would be doing good to get $16K-$18K in the current market.

[supercrackerbox]

I would just like to know how the put in dual power mirrors. Were those available in that style housing? Another G-body board I'm on says they were not.

[DoctorV8]

I'm headed over there to take a peek at it now....wonder how he will respond when I let him know his price is at least 50% too high?

Will keep you guys posted....BTW..there are 2 sweet GNX's here at Barrett Jackson!

[TexasT]

Originally Posted by supercrackerbox

I would just like to know how the put in dual power mirrors. Were those available in that style housing? Another G-body board I'm on says they were not.

What do you mean? What style housing? My car has the dual remote mirrors.

[supercrackerbox]

But are they power? The 'sport' housing that was on most of the Regals, not the style that was on the 3rd gen F-bodies and later Monte SS.

[theMonch]

Originally Posted by supercrackerbox

But are they power? The 'sport' housing that was on most of the Regals, not the style that was on the 3rd gen F-bodies and later Monte SS.

No, they don't exist. The "remote" mirrors which are cable controlled are the best you can get for the sport mirrors on G-body's. I have been researching into what internal mechanisms that I can swap into the Sport Mousing to make true electronic power mirrors. I will let you know if I am successful.

[supercrackerbox]

Originally Posted by theMonch

No, they don't exist. The "remote" mirrors which are cable controlled are the best you can get for the sport mirrors on G-body's. I have been researching into what internal mechanisms that I can swap into the Sport Mousing to make true electronic power mirrors. I will let you know if I am successful.

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Please do. Thanks!

[GNBRETT]

LoL.... Does it come with a freshly pained bridge. It's worth about $15k maybe.

[DoctorV8]

Originally Posted by Black Power

Wow it runs 10.8s on those rubber band tires

Well, it's actually on Nitto Drags, but it still isn't a 10 sec car.....

Anyway, the owner is very meticulous, but he is VERY proud of the car. He was surprised when I told him the VDO gauges are not GNX parts, and he insisted that because the parts were put on by the "GM Vehicle Performance center" that the car is somehow worth more. Wasn't interested in budging below 40k.

I didn't have the heart to tell him what it's really worth. Basically, it's a really nice modded Turbo Limited that he will be owning for a long, long time.

[Pittsburghkid]

Originally Posted by DoctorV8

Well, it's actually on Nitto Drags, but it still isn't a 10 sec car.....

Anyway, the owner is very meticulous, but he is VERY proud of the car. He was surprised when I told him the VDO gauges are not GNX parts, and he insisted that because the parts were put on by the "GM Vehicle Performance center" that the car is somehow worth more. Wasn't interested in budging below 40k.

I didn't have the heart to tell him what it's really worth. Basically, it's a really nice modded Turbo Limited that he will be owning for a long, long time.

Well think of it this way, atleast it's another TB that is going to be taken care of and not beat to $hit.