roblectric Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Test driving a 07 SGT this afternoon. Car has 7100 miles ,no options, black/silver. Looking for advice on what to look for while inspecting this car. Saw from pictures that it has flowmaster exhaust (tips). Would a tune be necessary when making that change?They are asking $28900 on the dealer website and also have it listed on EBay for $26900. Any thoughts for this greenhorn? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmn444 Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 No tune needed for axle backs. Stripe condition, warped scoop, bubbles around the hood pins, can't think of anything else off hand... looks to be a nice car in the pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roblectric Posted March 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Thanks for the quick reply. Will be on the lookout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roblectric Posted March 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Any leverage concerning "non stock vehicle" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmn444 Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Not sure what that question means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roblectric Posted March 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Price negotiating leverage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmn444 Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Probably not much for the exhaust. Sent you a PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roblectric Posted March 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 No deal. Would not budge below EBay price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmn444 Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 Sucks, I'm sure you'll find the right car eventually though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roblectric Posted March 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 The search turned up an 08 blue vert with an automatic. Rare? CSM 08SGT1974 Much rather have a manual trans. By the way,,,test ride was a blast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT93 Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 There were considerably fewer automatic than manual trans cars from what I understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITHERTZ66 Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 I don't know why people are asking so much for these used cars. When they were new, several around here were "left over" and listed for $29.9 to sell them off the lot brand new with full warranty. Yes, they tried to sell them for $50K during the hot season and got STUCK with them over the winter. Serves them right. I know people who traded these in with hardly any use 1-2 years later and were only getting $25K for trade in value. Considering the issues with stripes, scoops, out of warranty, etc.... you do the math. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbymotorsports Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 I would have passed on this alone: "Super Clean" from the dealers description. Now look at interior pic below. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerS Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 Much better cars out there for same or less money. Just need to keep looking. Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalSGT Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 Roger is absolutely correct. I know it's hard not to jump at the first one you see when you want to have one, but take your time and look around. Also, the more cars you see the more informed you become and the pieces will fall into place as far as making the right buy. Don't be afraid to look all over the country. If you find one you're interested in, just ask for some help here on the TS web site and I guarantee you that someone will go take a look at the car for you and give you all the info you need to make an informed decision. Good hunting! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roblectric Posted March 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 I am in no hurry. Just not enough time to go look at all of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Grey Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 The Automatic 08 Convertible would be one of 195 made and one of 180 made in Vista Blue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald Whelihan Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 I have #1928 '08 vist blue, vert, automatic. Love the car , when you get on the gas this thing shifts itself like a manual. I get chirps in the first 3 gears all the time. It is a vista blue ROCKET , love it. did I already say that. Good luck with your search & welcome aboard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roblectric Posted March 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 Unfortunately I was late pulling the trigger on the 08 vert. Somebody else saw the value and will be flying in for the sale. Left a hail mary in case the deal falls through. This one is gone folks. If I get the hail mary, my main question is why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roblectric Posted March 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 Once the self butt kickin ceased over losing the 08 vert subsided, I turned my obsession elsewhere and found a helluva nice 07 coupe. Details to follow upon closing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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