should I do this?

[78FLMalibu]

I have the chance to trade my 99 2wd suburban for a true vin matching 88 Monte Carlo SS. I really don't need the suburban, and am really tired of spending 400 a month to feed it...But the thing that's throwing me is the difference in the age.

The Monte has a rebuilt 350 in it, and the interior is supposedly spotless, I haven't seen it yet. It seems as though, if I'm reading it right, that the Monte has a higher value than the suburban, but I need it for a daily driver too. As far as I can see in the pictures, the Monte is in need of paint, but otherwise is seems ok.

Just not too sure what to do here. What do you guys think?

Shawn

 

[tc1959]

If it's not rusted all to hell Jump on it. But if it has a rebuilt 350 I don't think it could be called vin matching.

 

[megaladon6]

a true vin match 88 monte ss is still valueless. and it's not vin matched with a 350
what engine does the suburban have? is it the gen1 or the LS?
if the truck has a gen 1 sbc, and the monte is in really nice shape, then it's worth it. if you have an LS engine, it alone is probably worth more than the monte.

 

[78FLMalibu]

Well, what I meant by VIN matched is that it is a true SS, not a clone. Granted the 350 in it is not original, but otherwise, everything is.

The suburban has the basic vortec 350. Same one used since 96 up until 99. I believe thats a 1st gen. I wish it was a LS...lol

I wasn't aware that the 88's were valueless. That stinks...

Shawn

 

[megaladon6]

GN's have some value, along with the 442's and H/O's but all very little. IIRC the only g-body that's a real collector is the GNX.
everything else is just a car.

 

[79loserbluebu]

If your Suburban is a nice one, just keep it. I don't think G-bodies' value will be going up for quite some time.

 

[83hurst-olds]

Personally, if the values are the same now, I forsee the G-body's value going up before the Suburban. not to mention you could be getting it painted, etc with the money going into the tank of the suburban which will push the value that much more.
Maybe you should suspect I'd say that since you are on the G-body forum not the Suburban forum.

 

[joe_padavano]

Personally, if the values are the same now, I forsee the G-body's value going up before the Suburban.

Neither one is an investment. Get the one you want.

 

[oldtinsmith]

X2 what Joe said.

Doug

 

[78FLMalibu]

Well, I went to look at the SS today. I think I am gonna keep the suburban, and continue working on the Malibu. Besides, the Suburban make a real good parts hauler.

There were a few things that caught me off guard on it. For example, it has AC, but oddly was missing the passenger side vent on the dash. I thought they all had that vent...but, it wasn't very optioned out either, no pw, pl, or no tilt or cruise.

Shawn