What do you guys think is a ballpark value for my car? It`s a 1986 GT with a 2004 3800SC and 4T65E-HD (Done by Mstngsbware) It has about 100K on the odometer and close to same on engine. The good: Vented hood (Paul Angel scoop) Vented decklid (Paul, mustang style scoop as well) Lambo doors (Vertical Doors Inc kit) Moulded rear Camaro style spoiler (Fiero Warehouse) Flared rockers (Fiero Fiberglass) Vents behind front wheels (Paul Angel) AusFiero side vents AC works
The bad: Engine has internal vacuum leak (High STFT at idle plus rough idle) Trarnsmission has slight leak (Not sure where from)
Edit: I forgot to mention, it does have a rebuilt title.
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Beautiful car. A couple of big ifs here. If the car drives well without any serious engine problem and if the interior is nice! Knowing what it takes to get the car where you have it, I'd value it at $10,000.00. However, you had to throw in the rebuilt title. That's a huge IF. A lot of people won't even buy the car with that problem. If you find somebody who loves the car and intends to keep it and drive it till it dies, that's no problem. I'd be concerned with how badly it was damaged, does it track down the road straight and how does it drive in the corners. That could greatly affect the value. Why not fix the vacuum problem to eliminate that question mark and be able to present it in good running shape?
------------------ 87 GT Maroon 3800SC & White Formula
Beautiful car. A couple of big ifs here. If the car drives well without any serious engine problem and if the interior is nice! Knowing what it takes to get the car where you have it, I'd value it at $10,000.00. However, you had to throw in the rebuilt title. That's a huge IF. A lot of people won't even buy the car with that problem. If you find somebody who loves the car and intends to keep it and drive it till it dies, that's no problem. I'd be concerned with how badly it was damaged, does it track down the road straight and how does it drive in the corners. That could greatly affect the value. Why not fix the vacuum problem to eliminate that question mark and be able to present it in good running shape?
I did have the rear mounting bracket for the lower control arm modified and rewelded but I`m not sure it was caused by the accident. What happened was that in 2000 it hit a parked car. I suspect that since body panels were no longer available from GM the insurance company just totalled it. It rides straight with no pulling. I have replaced the LIM gasket and that doesn`t seem to be the problem. I had it smoke tested and they saif that smoke was getting into the crankcase. I suspect maybe it has a cracked head.
Having purchased a chop top with an LT1 in it for 8,500 not to long ago I would not expect 10k for anything short of a show car. Yes my car needed work to make it a daily driver but it was nothing crazy. If this was a perfect runner with a clean title maybe 9k, high side 10. But with issues that are going to require tools and time probably closer to 6 or 7 if your lucky. There seem to be a few 3.8 cars moving around.
Edit due to more info.
Head crack is a big issue.. I for one would not even think of 6 k for that kind of work. If you want the cash out if it you are going to have to put the labor into it. I will stick to my numbers earlier if things are right. Bad motor, leaking transmission and title issues..... 4 to 5 in my book and that is really for all the body work.
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Having purchased a chop top with an LT1 in it for 8,500 not to long ago I would not expect 10k for anything short of a show car. Yes my car needed work to make it a daily driver but it was nothing crazy. If this was a perfect runner with a clean title maybe 9k, high side 10. But with issues that are going to require tools and time probably closer to 6 or 7 if your lucky. There seem to be a few 3.8 cars moving around.
I know what you mean. I know the market is a little better now but about three years ago I had a beautiful 88 GT with a perfect Beechwood interior and I couldn`t get 4K for it.
Can't argue with you Easy8. As I said, some big if's. It all boils down to how badly he wants to sell and how much the buyer lusts for the car. My 3800 was one of the better Fast Fieros jobs with a new engine. Rather than face how much I'd lose to sell it, I'll probably just keep it forever.
------------------ 87 GT Maroon 3800SC & White Formula
Originally posted by Dirty Harry: . Rather than face how much I'd lose to sell it, I'll probably just keep it forever.
I agree 100%, I plan on keeping mine for many years past when I can get in or out of it. These cars are a labor of love more than anything else. It is fun to have a twenty ish year old person look at the car and ask what it is.
The bad: Engine has internal vacuum leak (High STFT at idle plus rough idle) Trarnsmission has slight leak (Not sure where from)
Edit: I forgot to mention, it does have a rebuilt title.
Measure LTFT not STFT. The rough Idle can be tuned but the vac leak should be found. How do you know its a vac leak if you can't find it..lol? Do you run a VC breather? Check ALL trans lines connections, and make sure pan is torqued properly. I had all 3 points that leaked.
Measure LTFT not STFT. The rough Idle can be tuned but the vac leak should be found. How do you know its a vac leak if you can't find it..lol? Do you run a VC breather? Check ALL trans lines connections, and make sure pan is torqued properly. I had all 3 points that leaked.
Well from what I have read if the STFT is high at idle and goes to normal upon acceleration it`s a good indication of a vacuum leak. I had the engine smoke tested and they said it was getting smoke in the crankcase. They suggested the LIM gasket was leaking but I told them that it had been replaced. It doesn`t have a VC breather and when you have it running and hold your hand over the VC filler you can feel a vacuum. About the tranny leak, I have just been lazy and not lifted it yet to see where the leak is. It`s possibly one of the lines. I was going to flare the lines running from the front and use braided stainless to plumb them but I never got around to it. I hate the rubber transmission lines. And I did use transmission lines as opposed to fuel lines which will get soft in tranny fluid.
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Well from what I have read if the STFT is high at idle and goes to normal upon acceleration it`s a good indication of a vacuum leak. I had the engine smoke tested and they said it was getting smoke in the crankcase. They suggested the LIM gasket was leaking but I told them that it had been replaced. It doesn`t have a VC breather and when you have it running and hold your hand over the VC filler you can feel a vacuum. About the tranny leak, I have just been lazy and not lifted it yet to see where the leak is. It`s possibly one of the lines. I was going to flare the lines running from the front and use braided stainless to plumb them but I never got around to it. I hate the rubber transmission lines. And I did use transmission lines as opposed to fuel lines which will get soft in tranny fluid.
STFT constantly change especially when you drive so they are not a good indicator for rich or lean. What is LTFT, RPM, MAF reading at idle? 97-98 or 99+ MAF? I'm not 100% convinced those aftermarket Aluminum VC seal well. Also, if you have a ZZP VC gasket they have sealing issues too. If you get around to it put some stock VC on and see if that cures anything. Should you have vacuum on the VC filler when running? I'm sure the tranny leak is an easy fix but you have to stop being lazy and GIT ER DONE...LOL .
BTW, Post up some pics of the Vertical doors. I want some real bad.
Oh, I'd guess the car is at minimum $8500 but I'd think $10000 is a fair price for it. I seen lesser Fiero's go for more. Put it on ebay with a $11,000 reserve, that will tell you exactly what is what.
STFT constantly change especially when you drive so they are not a good indicator for rich or lean. What is LTFT, RPM, MAF reading at idle? 97-98 or 99+ MAF? I'm not 100% convinced those aftermarket Aluminum VC seal well. Also, if you have a ZZP VC gasket they have sealing issues too. If you get around to it put some stock VC on and see if that cures anything. Should you have vacuum on the VC filler when running? I'm sure the tranny leak is an easy fix but you have to stop being lazy and GIT ER DONE...LOL .
BTW, Post up some pics of the Vertical doors. I want some real bad.
Oh, I'd guess the car is at minimum $8500 but I'd think $10000 is a fair price for it. I seen lesser Fiero's go for more. Put it on ebay with a $11,000 reserve, that will tell you exactly what is what.
These things are really easy to install. You have to cut the inside of the fender so the hinge will clear and you have to angle cut the belt moulding the other way to clear. But, basically they are a true bolt-on.
These things are really easy to install. You have to cut the inside of the fender so the hinge will clear and you have to angle cut the belt moulding the other way to clear. But, basically they are a true bolt-on.
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