Am I lowballing?

[MechMan]

I’m currently on the hunt for a 84-88 Monte Carlo SS for a resto mod project. Im not looking for a car that is perfect or even runs. I’d be more than happy with a roller, just want a good platform. I have $3000 readily available, is that that a lowball amount for the car I’m looking for?

 

[melloelky]

I'm not saying you're low-balling but spend more up front to get a better car Regardless of what your plans are with it, it will be less work in the long run

 

[Rt Jam]

Depends on the seller and what they are selling. $3000 seems low for a rust free solid SS roller.

 

[scoti]

Depends on the seller and what they are selling. $3000 seems low for a rust free solid SS roller.

I'll add to this logic that location plays a major part in 'cost'. The Southwest vs Northeast is vastly different in what one might get @ $3k so that impacts the low-ball range.

 

[MechMan]

I live in eastern Tennessee

 

[ck80]

I live in eastern Tennessee

Anything in TN costs more than say NC/SC/GA.

Even if you went across state lines, for 3k you're probably getting a roller that needs a dashpad replaced, carpet cleaned or replaced, sagging headliner, and worn/faded seats. Likely will have some rust on the door lips, and maybe underneath, and DEFINITELY will need paint.

 

[69hurstolds]

Don't know if this is still available or not. As of 10/12/23 it was. Car was stated it was in CT, was asking 3K. I know nothing, I see nothing. Not mine nor any interest in finding out more.

88 SS project value?

I bought an 88 SS in decent shape overall about six years ago, but it had an aftermarket sunroof and some dents on the roof. A body guy I was trading some computer work with replaced the roof with a non-sunroof one, and he was going to finish and paint the car, but he died of lung cancer b...

www.montecarloss.com

 

[SS_Malibu]

I live in eastern Tennessee

I used to live in the Nashville area. Vehicles are expensive there. I don’t think 3k will get you much there. They are awfully proud of their vehicles there.

 

[Ribbedroof]

Gutted, stripped rollers are 4K and up in this market on the rare occasions that any are for sale. Typically they’ve all been dorked with to varying degrees and are 12 K and up for so-so drivers

 

[pagrunt]

When I was looking at Jr.'s ride here in western Pa I was looking into a '85 SS & a clone. Both around $3500. The SS was soild looking, ran, had bad panels replaced but needed the interior finished, didn't include the wheels but was avalible for an additional cost & had an aftermarket sun roof. The clone was a dressed up pig than needed a frame.