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Originally Posted by js1977

Ok so I have a question about this... I bought my 2011 camaro that came with a dealer installed hurst package that included the aftermarket shifter, floor mats, and decal badges that were put under the camaro decals on both sides. My question is even though it didn't come from the factory with the actual GM hurst shifter, how is the value of the car going to be when it comes time for it to turn classic??? I mean I didn't add it, the dealer had it installed as soon as they recieved the car from the factory. So does that make it unique, or does this drop the value, they put the factory shifter in the trunk, so I have both and I have paperwork that states the dealer added the shifter...

Huh??? Turn classic??? I just had this discussion with a Gen Mgr at a Chevy dealership. He is very knowledgeable and this is what he said today!

"These are good cars and they are pretty cars with some respectable horsepower but there is NO guarantee that any car will turn classic! Too many variables to even get your motor racing over that aspect. Drive the car and enjoy it. Keep up the maintenance and retain all the documentation and you have a better resale. High mileage = low resale. Low mileage = waste of a car!!! JUST DRIVE IT!"

Study the cars at the Concours shows and Barrett Jackson sales. Ive seen some very bad concours cars and some very good show and shine cars. Show cars get driven more I guess, alot not garaged. Concours cars are almost always garaged, never driven in the wet, and generally never a daily driver. Some concours cars have probably only done a 100 miles in 4 or 5 years.

In regards to your shifter... If you don't have the factory documentation to show the shifter as standard equipment then that aspect is worthless either way. All of the factory cars that are worth something are 99% original, matching numbers, all documentation including build sheets and window stickers etc. right down to engine decals. It isn't a fine science and sometimes its just being in the right place and right time with some luck sprinkled in. Happy Thanksgiving.

PS - The photo below is of the FACTORY installed Hurst shifter that I took at the LA Autoshow this week. I ran through the gears of a GM standard shifter and and did same with the Hurst unit. The Hurst unit is all the way. That is why I waited to order my car until after the Hurst was made available. Plus it is documented.