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Old 05-05-2009 | 12:37 AM
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CUSTOM BIRD 4 SALE

Well, it is a sad day but I am selling my car. Asking 20k, serious inquiries only please. Pics on my member info. Thanks
Old 05-05-2009 | 04:09 AM
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Bummer!! Good luck with the sale! It sits kind of high in the back... Does it have drag bags? Nice car!
Old 05-05-2009 | 05:16 PM
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Thanks man, & No, no bags, they are lift springs.
Old 05-06-2009 | 02:06 AM
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Besides the good horsepower numbers, why do you think it's worth $20 grand?
Old 05-06-2009 | 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by BigWhiteGTP
Besides the good horsepower numbers, why do you think it's worth $20 grand?
because of the insane amount of money and time I've put into the car.
Old 05-06-2009 | 12:39 PM
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Money put in doesn't equal worth. The only 3rd gens worth what you are asking for are pristine, low mileage, original condition cars like the TTA and Firehawk.
Old 05-06-2009 | 01:27 PM
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Money put in doesn't equal worth. The only 3rd gens worth what you are asking for are pristine, low mileage, original condition cars like the TTA and Firehawk.
Well that is your "OPINION", I ve seen several a custom go for more on e-bay all the time. Anyway, the thread says for sale. So if you're not interested, shut up and stop waisting my time Mr. know it all.
Old 05-06-2009 | 03:05 PM
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WOW! Way to make yourself sound like an A**! Personally if I was in the market for another third gen I sure wouldn't buy from you seeing that you act like that over a little criticism. Says alot about who you are... !
Old 05-06-2009 | 03:18 PM
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I agree
Old 05-06-2009 | 03:53 PM
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For $20,000 the engine bay and paint needs to be very mint....not seeing that here...sorry Heck your missing the centercap on the front wheel.






BTW...put this on eBay and with a "buy it now" of $20,000...see what happens. There's a big difference between a "custom" and something someone threw together. Nothing personal.
Old 05-06-2009 | 04:05 PM
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woooooow thats a huge wheel gap.......
Old 05-06-2009 | 04:20 PM
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https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/atta...odys-color.jpg


Yeah, a little humilty is good for the soul!

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Old 05-06-2009 | 05:12 PM
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Re: CUSTOM BIRD 4 SALE

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For $20,000 the engine bay and paint needs to be very mint....not seeing that here...sorry Heck your missing the centercap on the front wheel.






BTW...put this on eBay and with a "buy it now" of $20,000...see what happens. There's a big difference between a "custom" and something someone threw together. Nothing personal.

Hey nothing taken personal at all. Wheel center cap is on just not in that pic, and paint under the hood is finished as well. As far as the "thrown together" remark, well, I guess everybody has thier own opinions. Fact of the matter is, thier is a whole lot of money and time in this car. If no one sees it I really don't care because I do. Is my price maybe a little high? Yeah i'm sure, but I built this car by myself. No help from anyone. Plus it is the 1st I ever built. Thanks for all the insight guys.
Old 05-06-2009 | 05:15 PM
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At first, I was gonna back this guy up and say that you guys needed to shut up if you werent interested in purchasing the car. But then I scrolled down and saw what the car looked like.

If you sell that car for $20k to anyone, let me know, and I will slap them across the face. I'm really not trying to be mean but dude, get real.
Old 05-06-2009 | 05:18 PM
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Re: CUSTOM BIRD 4 SALE

so the lift springs were to make it look like.....


a donk? take them off and it'll be worth at least 4 grand
Old 05-06-2009 | 05:28 PM
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Re: CUSTOM BIRD 4 SALE

kinda looks like somthin Ronald McDonald would drive..

and i think he super-sized your suspension.
Old 05-06-2009 | 05:31 PM
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Re: CUSTOM BIRD 4 SALE

Originally Posted by jjlabinski
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/atta...odys-color.jpg


Yeah, a little humilty is good for the soul!
id pay 20k and a kidney for that..
Old 05-06-2009 | 05:38 PM
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That's because Ronald McDonald f***in rocked.
Old 05-06-2009 | 05:41 PM
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Re: CUSTOM BIRD 4 SALE

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That's because Ronald McDonald f***in rocked.
agreed. i could go for some mcdoubles right about now... lol
Old 05-06-2009 | 05:58 PM
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Re: CUSTOM BIRD 4 SALE

I will pay 20 millions bazillion dollars for it, not a cent more
Old 05-06-2009 | 06:48 PM
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Re: CUSTOM BIRD 4 SALE

Something is only worth what another person is willing to pay for it. My RS for example: Engine $12,000+ Trans: $4,500 , engine management: $2,800, K-member, custom headers, exhaust, fuel pumps (2), etc $4,000... I have a lot sunk into the car and if I am lucky I could get 8 to 10k for it. (When it is all together again.) LOL.

I have built and sold a lot of custom cars over the years and have always regretted it. You never get out what you put in. Never look at your car as an investment, in which you will see a favorable return.
Old 05-06-2009 | 06:59 PM
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I just kicked to the clown and scored 3 qtr pounders for 5 bucks!
Must have been subliminal?

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Old 05-07-2009 | 03:34 AM
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Re: CUSTOM BIRD 4 SALE

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I just kicked to the clown and scored 3 qtr pounders for 5 bucks!
Must have been subliminal?
Not sure I could eat three q/p's....
Old 05-07-2009 | 08:06 AM
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Re: CUSTOM BIRD 4 SALE

Originally Posted by jjlabinski
I just kicked to the clown and scored 3 qtr pounders for 5 bucks!
Must have been subliminal?
That checkered paint is bad ***!
Old 05-07-2009 | 08:09 AM
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Re: CUSTOM BIRD 4 SALE

Maybe this guy could buy it. Then he'd have the matching set:
Old 05-07-2009 | 12:11 PM
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That is just a little too far. I'm starting to get a little sand in my vag. lol.
Old 05-07-2009 | 12:13 PM
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Re: CUSTOM BIRD 4 SALE

Originally Posted by drknow90rs_ss@y
Something is only worth what another person is willing to pay for it. My RS for example: Engine $12,000+ Trans: $4,500 , engine management: $2,800, K-member, custom headers, exhaust, fuel pumps (2), etc $4,000... I have a lot sunk into the car and if I am lucky I could get 8 to 10k for it. (When it is all together again.) LOL.

I have built and sold a lot of custom cars over the years and have always regretted it. You never get out what you put in. Never look at your car as an investment, in which you will see a favorable return.
Yeah i hera ya, and you are absolutely correct, but hey trying to buy a new house for the wife, and some other crap, I aim high, and i'd like to have enough left over to start another project.
Old 05-07-2009 | 12:50 PM
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Yeah i hera ya, and you are absolutely correct, but hey trying to buy a new house for the wife, and some other crap, I aim high, and i'd like to have enough left over to start another project.
I hear you, and I've been there before! One of the things that will hurt you right now is the economy. It's a buyers market right now.
Old 05-07-2009 | 12:52 PM
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FWIW I invested over $20,000 in a 1988 S10 Blazer and only got $4,000 for it when I sold it. The current owner has been trying to get 8k for it the last three years. It was dropped, custom interior, wheels, paint, V8 engine ect..

It was highly detailed and looked factory new, I kick myself everytime I think about it.





If you really want to sell your car, you need to look and see what comparable vehicles are going for and set the price accordingly. It might be better to part it out if you have a lot of $$ in the drivetrain.
Old 05-07-2009 | 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by TAGTASCOTTY
Well, it is a sad day but I am selling my car. Asking 20k, serious inquiries only please. Pics on my member info. Thanks
For 20k i hope your throwing in a TTA with it.
Old 05-07-2009 | 02:29 PM
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Re: CUSTOM BIRD 4 SALE

Originally Posted by Devryn
Maybe this guy could buy it. Then he'd have the matching set:
midnight munchies... puff puff pass man
Old 05-07-2009 | 04:14 PM
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Re: CUSTOM BIRD 4 SALE

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I just kicked to the clown and scored 3 qtr pounders for 5 bucks!
Must have been subliminal?

Can I borrow your .38 Special CD?
Old 05-07-2009 | 04:36 PM
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Where can I see more of the Mickey D ride?
Old 05-07-2009 | 04:41 PM
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M.L.K. BLVD, BABY... THATS ALL DAY!
Old 05-07-2009 | 05:01 PM
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Glad to see you have lightened up a little
Old 05-07-2009 | 09:27 PM
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20,000 grand for that! don't look like there's to much done there, not my cup of tea, but different strokes for different folks.
Old 05-08-2009 | 01:25 AM
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Originally Posted by TAGTASCOTTY
Well, it is a sad day but I am selling my car. Asking 20k, serious inquiries only please. Pics on my member info. Thanks
Hideous paint and body aside, whats been done to the drivetrain. thats has got to be were your hoping to recoup some cash i hope. Have you been to the track ?
Old 05-08-2009 | 01:45 AM
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Guys, guys, guys... let the guy alone. The point has been made already.
Old 05-08-2009 | 05:47 AM
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Exactly! Besides.... I like yellow....
Old 05-08-2009 | 03:44 PM
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Re: CUSTOM BIRD 4 SALE

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Hideous paint and body aside, whats been done to the drivetrain. thats has got to be were your hoping to recoup some cash i hope. Have you been to the track ?
Hideous paint and body??? What's so hideous about it Mr. death metal? I don't even see a pic of your ride.
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Re: CUSTOM BIRD 4 SALE

Originally Posted by jjlabinski
Glad to see you have lightened up a little

Dude, it is just way too funny to see what I thought would be a simple thread turn into. This has got to be one of the most epic for sale threads i've ever seen. And the most **** i've EVER gotten about my car, most people love my car.
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