Opinions on this car?

[DoctorV8]

Hey all,

http://www.classicsportsandtrucks.com/index.php?action=listingview&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]

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
http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/gnx-fortunate-547/304897-gnx-290-driver-car-sale.html

 

[justin84]

close but you must have Alzheimers
that was a 45k mile GNX for 35K dollars
http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/gnx-fortunate-547/304897-gnx-290-driver-car-sale.html

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:biggrin:

 

[Pittsburghkid]

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

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.

 

[Rafs-T-Type]

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.

 

[Rafs-T-Type]

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

 

[JOHNDEEREGN]

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]

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. :biggrin:

 

[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