How bad did I get ripped off?
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How bad did I get ripped off?
Hi, I am new to this forum and I am just wanting to get some educated opinions on my recent purchase. I bought a 1992 jamaica yellow firebird convertible 305tbi with 85000 miles on it. The paint is original not perfect but in pretty good shape. The interior(black) is actually in very good shape no fading, no cracks, I was very surprised how nice the interior was. The convertible top has no tears or holes but has some fraying around the trim but it does not leak at all. There is no rust and the tires are like new. Every power option works from the a\c to the cruise control. It runs really good and I got 18.87 mpg when I checked last. I paid $4500 for it. Didn't take the time to research as much as I would have liked to before I bought it and even though its too late now I am still curious if I got a good deal or not and figuring most people on this site would have some educated opinions on the matter. Thanks so much in advance for your responses.
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I would feel pretty good about the deal... A rare color 'vert in good shape aren't easy to come by. Considering everything works (especially the AC) I feel you did well.
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That sounds like a great deal!
I've seen verts with that description going for $7k-10k depending on how well kept they are.
Definitely get some pics up!
I've seen verts with that description going for $7k-10k depending on how well kept they are.
Definitely get some pics up!
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Sounds like you got a decent deal if it's as nice as you say it is...
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Thanks so much for the responses. I do feel better about my impulse buy. I bought a 91 red firebird coupe(v6) in 1992 a couple of years after I graduated and loved the car and I always wanted another one because I love the front ends of the 91 and 92's so I jumped without thinking a whole lot when I came across this one.
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Wow, very nice car. I would have to agree that you got a really good deal. Post up some pics of that interior you were raving about.
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In this picture you can see the fraying on the top and this is the worst thing about the car. The back window is fogged up too but I expected that with a 24 year old car. I hope I can get the trim fixed without replacing the top but I will have to research that. This pic, to me, makes it look like the seats are faded a little but when you see it in person they are not faded, I don't think the pic does the seats justice. But I was pleased with the interior.
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You were TOTALLY ripped off by those scoundrels. I feel so bad for you, that I will give you what you paid for that car. Drive it over to my house and I'll have 45 c-notes waiting for you. Then you can be rid of that headache and move on with your life!
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Thats awesome!!! Too funny, the reason I was alittle concerned is that KBB says its only worth like $2100, when I seen that I was like CRAP!, I should of done some homework before I bought it.
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If I ran across a rust free, JY convertible with a near perfect interior like that, I couldn't give them the $4500 fast enough!
New top, some detailing, voila! An $8,000 car.
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Kbb is worthless for cars this old. You did just fine. Good luck with it, looks like a nice turn key cruiser
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Re: How bad did I get ripped off?
Hi, I am new to this forum and I am just wanting to get some educated opinions on my recent purchase. I bought a 1992 jamaica yellow firebird convertible 305tbi with 85000 miles on it. The paint is original not perfect but in pretty good shape. The interior(black) is actually in very good shape no fading, no cracks, I was very surprised how nice the interior was. The convertible top has no tears or holes but has some fraying around the trim but it does not leak at all. There is no rust and the tires are like new. Every power option works from the a\c to the cruise control. It runs really good and I got 18.87 mpg when I checked last. I paid $4500 for it. Didn't take the time to research as much as I would have liked to before I bought it and even though its too late now I am still curious if I got a good deal or not and figuring most people on this site would have some educated opinions on the matter. Thanks so much in advance for your responses.
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That car is worth 6-10k depending on zipcode and time of year. For future reference on cars like this, search classifieds in some major markets (Dallas, Chicago, LA, Atlanta, New York, etc). Find some that look and are described like yours. The actual market value is often vastly different than "book" values.
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Dang you're lucky! You got a great deal.
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That car is worth 6-10k depending on zipcode and time of year. For future reference on cars like this, search classifieds in some major markets (Dallas, Chicago, LA, Atlanta, New York, etc). Find some that look and are described like yours. The actual market value is often vastly different than "book" values.
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Car: 1988 IROC CONVERTIBLE
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Not to hijack your thread but thinking about selling mine.
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Not to hijack his thread, but you did anyway.
Nice picture until I saw the tow truck cable and the flat bed. Is this going on the flatbed or coming off of it?
Just Kidding, but if you want to sell your car, start your own thread. It's the polite thing to do.
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Not diggin' the chrome roll bar either.
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When I saw that yellow bird I was immediately mind fluttered and transported back to 1983's "Stroker Ace" movie. "FASTEST CHICKEN IN THE SOUTH"
Love that yellow bird! You got an excellent deal!
Love that yellow bird! You got an excellent deal!
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Yes you may pat yourself on the back, and do enjoy it Edward.
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Nice Buy! I was just in a discussion last night on the corvette forums about how worthless KBB is in determining the value of older cars.
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Thanks so much for the responses. I do feel better about my impulse buy. I bought a 91 red firebird coupe(v6) in 1992 a couple of years after I graduated and loved the car and I always wanted another one because I love the front ends of the 91 and 92's so I jumped without thinking a whole lot when I came across this one.
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I just punched in a 1992 Z28 convertible with 25K miles for giggles.
$3500 you say? I'll take all of them you can find for me KBB
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Thanks for all the info and complements! For once in my life it sure sounds like I got lucky with this car. This site is absolutely awesome. It is packed with info! I found another thread that has the color production numbers for 92 and it says they only made 54 yellow firebird convertibles. I can't believe I found one of them! Would anybody know where I could find the break down of the 54 like how many were v8's compared to v-6's?
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I think you got a pretty good deal there. Congrats and enjoy your new purchase. Think about it like that...what else could you get for $4500 nowadays that would provide you with more pleasure then this car? I'd opine that there's not much that would be better than getting a cool car that you enjoy for under $5k!
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Re: How bad did I get ripped off?
Thanks for all the info and complements! For once in my life it sure sounds like I got lucky with this car. This site is absolutely awesome. It is packed with info! I found another thread that has the color production numbers for 92 and it says they only made 54 yellow firebird convertibles. I can't believe I found one of them! Would anybody know where I could find the break down of the 54 like how many were v8's compared to v-6's?
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Did they even make V6 convertibles? I've never seen one, although I might not remember if I did anyway as I don't pay any attention to V6 cars in the first place.
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Excellent deal if your happy with the car.
I paid $5600 for a 1 owner with all receipts and paper work for everything done to car since new, 91 RS convertible about two years ago with 109,xxx miles that needed the hood and truck repainted. I'm happy with car but most would say I over paid.
I paid $5600 for a 1 owner with all receipts and paper work for everything done to car since new, 91 RS convertible about two years ago with 109,xxx miles that needed the hood and truck repainted. I'm happy with car but most would say I over paid.
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