The old SS is returning!!!

[smokinss]

So while on my detailing business trip to Florida over the past couple weeks I received a call from the owner of my beloved SS Camaro. Pretty much he was calling me to ask if I wanted it back!

At that moment I had so many different emotions run through me I didn't know what to say except absolutely! Of course after our initial conversation I would have to think about it.

I mean I did just sink a ton of money in the GTO. But I have to say sentimental value and memories are invaluable. Ever since selling it my oldest son has given me shit lol. So the decision was made upon my return from Florida that I would list the GTO for sale and see what happens. Unfortunately I can only have one toy.

Well as of today I have a pretty much done deal. The potential buyer has already agreed to my price and will be flying out next week. Once that deal is done I will purchase the SS back! SS V2 will happen sooner or later. Will probably just cruise around here and there this year.

Can't put too much into it this year as I need to concentrate on my business and grow that. Depending upon how it goes I may turbo it this coming year. If not then the following year for sure.

[DavidS]

Nice!!!

That is so great.....to get back the one that got away.

I've got a 1980 Z/28 that I wish I could have gotten back.

Congratulations!!!

[frankzlt1]

Thts great to here ur getting the ss back.

[smokinss]

Thanks guys. Just hoping this guy doesn't flake on me.

[Formula413]

Very cool, that car is a beast!

[DAWG]

Good for you! Nice to get an ol Girl back.

[Grovlet]

That's definitely cool to hear!:drivingwheel:

[smokinss]

Well starting to think the buyer may flake. He was very responsive to texts. We spoke on the phone for a while and made the verbal deal. He was adamant about booking a flight and would let me know ASAP.

Texted him 3 times over the past few days and no response at all. His plan was to fly out here Thursday or Friday. But that might not be happening now.

[DavidS]

That does not sound good.

[frankzlt1]

Tht sux

[smokinss]

Well it's relisted now. Asshole never returned a call or text.

[DavidS]

If there is anything I can do to help, let me know.

I can call him and ask him a few questions.

[Formula413]

Ugh. Sounds like a Craigslist buyer.

[smokinss]

If there is anything I can do to help, let me know.

I can call him and ask him a few questions.


Haha. Thanks David! I will definitely let you know if I need anything. More than anything I need to sell the GTO.

Ugh. Sounds like a Craigslist buyer.

Haha.. Pretty much.

[Grovlet]

Well that sucks - hope it all works out!

[ZFreie]

Haha. Thanks David! I will definitely let you know if I need anything. More than anything I need to sell the GTO.How much you looking to get?

[smokinss]

How much you looking to get?

Asking 17k

Here's my Craigslist add.

http://boston.craigslist.org/sob/cto/5919264872.html

[ZFreie]

Asking 17k

Here's my Craigslist add.

http://boston.craigslist.org/sob/cto/5919264872.html a year from now I'd be all over this, haha doubt I could get the loan, but I might try for shits.

[smokinss]

a year from now I'd be all over this, haha doubt I could get the loan, but I might try for shits.

Well doesn't hurt to try! Go for it!

[DavidS]

Asking 17k

Here's my Craigslist add.

http://boston.craigslist.org/sob/cto/5919264872.html

Nice!!! Super clean......knowing your level of work, I wouldn't expect anything less.

[Slowhawk]

My opinion. Keep the GTO. Stupid to sell it after you just got it the way you want it. Bet you will regret selling the GTO more.

[DavidS]

My opinion. Keep the GTO. Stupid to sell it after you just got it the way you want it. Bet you will regret selling the GTO more.
Hey Don,

F-body or No-body!!!

sorry, after all the weirdo's that keep saying mopar or no car, I had to throw it in.

Justin will have to figure this one out.

[Formula413]

Hey Don,

F-body or No-body!!!

Hahaha YES!!!

That is a sweet Goat though.

[smokinss]

My opinion. Keep the GTO. Stupid to sell it after you just got it the way you want it. Bet you will regret selling the GTO more.

That's exactly the issue I am having lol. If he had called me in June it would have been a done deal.

I do have one other interested buyer from Florida. Said he could come after the new year possibly to check it out. If he doesn't come through then I am probably keeping it.

Unfortunately the GTO is a tough sell. Even tougher when it's modded and not 8k like most of them lol. Unfortunately I'm not in a position to take a small loan for the SS. Need to focus more on the business this year.

[Grovlet]

That's exactly the issue I am having lol. If he had called me in June it would have been a done deal.

I do have one other interested buyer from Florida. Said he could come after the new year possibly to check it out. If he doesn't come through then I am probably keeping it.

Unfortunately the GTO is a tough sell. Even tougher when it's modded and not 8k like most of them lol. Unfortunately I'm not in a position to take a small loan for the SS. Need to focus more on the business this year.

Just write the loan off as a "Business Expense" - you need a car to demonstrate on right?:Funny_Smiley:

[Slowhawk]

Hey Don,

F-body or No-body!!!

sorry, after all the weirdo's that keep saying mopar or no car, I had to throw it in.

Justin will have to figure this one out.

Truthfully I don't like GTO's. Just see it as stepping backwards a lot by condition and usefulness . Old 99 car with 3 speed or 06 car with 6 speed.

At minimum buy the 99 off a loan as a 2nd car.

[smokinss]

Truthfully I don't like GTO's. Just see it as stepping backwards a lot by condition and usefulness . Old 99 car with 3 speed or 06 car with 6 speed.

At minimum buy the 99 off a loan as a 2nd car.

Don't lie Don your a closet Mustang guy! Ha-ha.

Totally agree with what you are saying though. If I could swing a loan I would.

The good thing about the SS is the trans, rear etc are all pretty bullet proof.

Unfortunately my GTO trans will need a rebuild sooner than later at some point, the stock driveshaft isnt going to hold and who knows about the stock rear differential. GTO stuff is just as pricey as Corvette stuff lol.

But I did take it out the other day and it is a very very fun car to drive and you did an amazing job building and tuning it.

[Slowhawk]

Don't lie Don your a closet Mustang guy! Ha-ha.

Totally agree with what you are saying though. If I could swing a loan I would.

The good thing about the SS is the trans, rear etc are all pretty bullet proof.

Unfortunately my GTO trans will need a rebuild sooner than later at some point, the stock driveshaft isnt going to hold and who knows about the stock rear differential. GTO stuff is just as pricey as Corvette stuff lol.

But I did take it out the other day and it is a very very fun car to drive and you did an amazing job building and tuning it.

ha ha ha, keep talking yourself into it.. Buy it back for a TH400 and rear. That justifies it.:flashing:

[smokinss]

ha ha ha, keep talking yourself into it.. Buy it back for a TH400 and rear. That justifies it.:flashing:


Oh it definitely doesn't justify it at all. It's really the sentimental value of it. If I don't hear back from the interested buyer this week (he was getting settled into a new house) then the gto is staying put and getting some sticky tires put on it.

Oh and I will probably have to come see you about installing a battery cut off switch in the back.