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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 11:42 PM
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ok, so i have a 71 grande coupe with deluxe interior, a 302 with c4 trans, and custom paint. everything on the car is new except the bottom end of the engine, which is preventing it from running because it has been sitting in my father's driveway for the last year due to a deployment to the middle east. i think it is time to cut my losses with this car and go ahead and sale her. anyone sold one of these or know what a fair price on one that is in excellent non-running condition (if that makes any sense)? i know i have sunk in about 14 grand and countless hours, so i was looking to get around 8,000 for her. does this sound too unreasonable to you guys? a picture is attached for you all to judge.

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Old Mar 21, 2008 | 04:04 AM
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dude i have deployed twice and looking at a third time and i cant touch my car for 3 years cause im overseas, dont cut your loses keep the car its a good investment all they do is keep raising in price dont you have some money left from your deployment to fix her up or did you spend it all on beer lol well thats my opinion here is a pic of my car

Old Mar 21, 2008 | 05:45 AM
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I would keep it as well, like he said they just go up in value.
If you still want to sell it look around on ebay and craigslist for others that are similar to see what people are selling theirs for.
I would spend the time and money to get it running though as people tend to buy snd spend a little more money on a running car.
Old Mar 21, 2008 | 12:04 PM
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BTW I do not know why you spent 14K to get it back but if it runs good and looks good you can easily get 8K for it. I paid 4K for mine and I bought it in perfect condition. But it had all original from the 70s so I have spent about 4K upgrading and modding. The wheels and tires cost me the most but the hood and other items added to it. I paid cash for it and its my only bill I have every month so its not that much money. I love mine and I want to buy a 1970 mustang next. That is if my wife lets me. But yes if you had better pictures we could tell more but its should get 8-10K easily.lol
Old Mar 21, 2008 | 12:05 PM
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Oh, click on the camera under the jiggle babe if you want to see what I drive.
Old Mar 21, 2008 | 12:07 PM
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Here is what she looks like in the rain. Not the jiggle babe, my car.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/23049748@N05/2326894198/
Old Mar 21, 2008 | 01:27 PM
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If its not running and the bottom end needs a rebuild I wouldn't give ya 8K.
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