Stepping on toes and feelings
Good luck on your search...
As for Kirbans and buick forums, I THINK the prices are too high, and I do not understand why people go to Kirban and other Buick boards. If you know what you are looking for and YOU know the prices, then the right car will come along. Just like buying a house offer low and come back... again... you have the power to buy!!
This past summer I saw a mint low mileage GN (under 20k mi) for sale and asking price $20k, and it was outside for the summer everyday! Locally near Seymour, Wisconsin... if is still for sale you could offer them $15,000 CASH since it has been for sale now almost 9 months! Under 500 mile GN -- expect to pay out of the wazooo...
Life changes and you best be in the right place and have cash or financing available, NO B.S.
Yes you will find deals at Bowling Green and No the prices are not higher, if you know what you are seeking and willing to pay... Jump on it... it may not be there long....
My original GN has t-tops and yes it leaks with direct water pressure sprayed at the t-tops, but that is because of the seals! Simple fix but mine is original since May 1987 when it was built. No it is not a daily driver, but I did put on 12,000 miles my first year to make sure that the 1 year 12,000 mile warranty would be used. I had no intention of keeping it, ever!!!
15,000 miles my first year, and 21,000 miles the last 17 years equals 36,000 miles. I have not driven it over 100 miles on any given day since 1989. But I do like to get it out and use it to enjoy the feeling of V6 turbo.
The really hard part is driving the GN to Bowling Green (adding 1,200 miles in one week -- ummmm should I trailer it or drive it??). Again, it is 25 year GS Nationals Silver Anniversary and might as well drive it there -- than trailer it. My GN will never be for sale, so does the mileage really matter!!! Not really but what kind of excitment is there trailering GN vs driving it to BG 2005. Either way, I have to buy fuel, GN 27 MPG or Truck and trailer 6-9 MPG.
Once again, yes it is nice to have a low mileage car, but you get what you pay for, sometimes, 300 mile GN was sold for $21.5 k year or 2 ago. and Yes it originally was $30k car for sale.
in my words... CASH IS KING!!
If you really know what exactly you seek and have cash, I will post an ad on my website
www.gnregistry.com and give your email and contact info and then just sit back and relax...
Kinda like fishing....
PS most cars are stored in the cold weather states, so wait and see what shows up in the next couple months...
Be Patient grasshopper.... let it come to you!
NOTE: These 1987 cars are getting closer to 20 years old, the prices are sure to increase, so buy now or pay more later.
later
Brett