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woundedcyborg · 07-02-2016, 06:29 PM

2010 LT1 V6
63,000 miles
Never needed work done just maintenance and regular tune ups
One owner(private seller)
Needs cosmetic work estimated at $3500 at a shop, parts- est. $1,500 max
If I bought it Id buy the parts and have a local school do the work (they dont charge for labor)
Spotless interior, just missing volume knob.
$8900

Is this good deal? It seems like it is to me but I want to confirm with you guys/gals

98_Camaro · 07-02-2016, 06:34 PM

No. You're looking at $14500 for a car that's going to have an accident on its record and it won't ever look 100% perfect. It would be better to buy one at that price that doesn't need the work.

woundedcyborg · 07-02-2016, 10:59 PM

Well the big dent on the right fender is from bumping into a tree in the winter.
The front dent is someone backing into it on a hill,
Top frame dent above window is from a baseball.
Car hasnt been in an accident the record remains clean.

Dents are usually never 100% gone but they can be worked to 80-95% in the right hands.

I just cant help but interpret this as a $14500 car id be getting for $9500 and some scuffs after repairs that i wont mind too much.

jsc52ss · 07-03-2016, 05:13 PM

You could probably take it to get quoted on how much paintless dent repair would be. Probably way less than replace/respray.

Any mechanical issues? Is the v6 what you want? Don't settle for it if you're really looking for a v8.

woundedcyborg · 07-03-2016, 07:21 PM

I dont have a preference between the v6 and v8. The $3500 was for painted dent repair I know that, and the paint itself was $757 out of the $3500 estimate (seller showed me the estimate). The car hasnt needed anything yet and runs perfectly. Been maintained and tuned like clockwork.
Im no mechanic, I work on my own vintage motorcycle as problems arise so I know a bit but not enough as I'd like, definitely around cars. But boy was the engine clean, or maybe I'm used to my 36 year old engine

In the shop estimate labor was $80/hr totaling $1680/21hrs. But there are local schools I could take the car too where I just pay for parts+paint and they will fix without labor costs. Only draw back is they will have the car for a month+ which sucks but wouldn't effect me much since I have my motorcycle to rely on. I could replace the fenders myself I'm thinking but the paint and dents will probably have to be done by someone else.

TommyTheCat · 07-05-2016, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by woundedcyborg

I dont have a preference between the v6 and v8. The $3500 was for painted dent repair I know that, and the paint itself was $757 out of the $3500 estimate (seller showed me the estimate). The car hasnt needed anything yet and runs perfectly. Been maintained and tuned like clockwork.
Im no mechanic, I work on my own vintage motorcycle as problems arise so I know a bit but not enough as I'd like, definitely around cars. But boy was the engine clean, or maybe I'm used to my 36 year old engine

In the shop estimate labor was $80/hr totaling $1680/21hrs. But there are local schools I could take the car too where I just pay for parts+paint and they will fix without labor costs. Only draw back is they will have the car for a month+ which sucks but wouldn't effect me much since I have my motorcycle to rely on. I could replace the fenders myself I'm thinking but the paint and dents will probably have to be done by someone else.

A shop that works for free when you bring your own parts?

Nobody works for free

woundedcyborg · 07-06-2016, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by TommyTheCat

A shop that works for free when you bring your own parts?

Nobody works for free

Yes sir. Free work. Its a school, i have friends of the family that use them since they have multiple cars so one missing for a month isnt a big deal. Comes back just as good as the shop (or atleast i would say), as all work is supervised

07-02-2016, 06:29 PM	#1
woundedcyborg Drives: 2010 LT Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: West PA Posts: 7	Is this a good deal? Could use an enthusiast's opinion. 2010 LT1 V6 63,000 miles Never needed work done just maintenance and regular tune ups One owner(private seller) Needs cosmetic work estimated at $3500 at a shop, parts- est. $1,500 max If I bought it Id buy the parts and have a local school do the work (they dont charge for labor) Spotless interior, just missing volume knob. $8900 Is this good deal? It seems like it is to me but I want to confirm with you guys/gals Attached Images Last edited by woundedcyborg; 07-03-2016 at 07:59 AM. Reason: Talked seller down from $9500 to $8900, low as they can go.

07-02-2016, 06:34 PM	#2
98_Camaro Drives: 2016 2SS Coupe Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,365 View My Garage	No. You're looking at $14500 for a car that's going to have an accident on its record and it won't ever look 100% perfect. It would be better to buy one at that price that doesn't need the work. __________________ Gone but not forgotten: 1998 Bright Purple Metallic Camaro 2012 Carbon Flash Metallic 2SS Convertible 2016 Summit White 2SS Coupe M6, NPP, & MRC Now Driving: 2016 Torch Red Corvette 2LT, NPP, MRC

07-02-2016, 10:59 PM	#3
woundedcyborg Drives: 2010 LT Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: West PA Posts: 7	Well the big dent on the right fender is from bumping into a tree in the winter. The front dent is someone backing into it on a hill, Top frame dent above window is from a baseball. Car hasnt been in an accident the record remains clean. Dents are usually never 100% gone but they can be worked to 80-95% in the right hands. I just cant help but interpret this as a $14500 car id be getting for $9500 and some scuffs after repairs that i wont mind too much. Last edited by woundedcyborg; 07-03-2016 at 07:58 AM.

07-03-2016, 07:21 PM	#5
woundedcyborg Drives: 2010 LT Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: West PA Posts: 7	I dont have a preference between the v6 and v8. The $3500 was for painted dent repair I know that, and the paint itself was $757 out of the $3500 estimate (seller showed me the estimate). The car hasnt needed anything yet and runs perfectly. Been maintained and tuned like clockwork. Im no mechanic, I work on my own vintage motorcycle as problems arise so I know a bit but not enough as I'd like, definitely around cars. But boy was the engine clean, or maybe I'm used to my 36 year old engine In the shop estimate labor was $80/hr totaling $1680/21hrs. But there are local schools I could take the car too where I just pay for parts+paint and they will fix without labor costs. Only draw back is they will have the car for a month+ which sucks but wouldn't effect me much since I have my motorcycle to rely on. I could replace the fenders myself I'm thinking but the paint and dents will probably have to be done by someone else. Last edited by woundedcyborg; 07-03-2016 at 07:51 PM.

07-03-2016, 05:13 PM	#4
jsc52ss Drives: 2011 Camaro 2ss Join Date: May 2016 Location: Texas Posts: 60	You could probably take it to get quoted on how much paintless dent repair would be. Probably way less than replace/respray. Any mechanical issues? Is the v6 what you want? Don't settle for it if you're really looking for a v8.