jerrodh Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 Saw this the other day thinking about buying it for if nothing else a car that doesn't get followed by the cops all day/backup ride. Here's what I know so far. 1985 Chevy Chevette 91k Miles Clear Title Automatic (not my choice but oh well) Started with ease, no awkward noises, etc. 8/10 Body - Paints old but no dents or visible rust/other damage 7/10 Interior - Interiors obviously faded and worn but not torn to hell/etc. $250 pricetag Bad Guy says the Carburetor is going out/needs work/etc. Tires likely need replaced. Basically is this just a complete waste of $250 or no? I mean as is its a running car. How much would it likely cause to fix/replace the carburetor? And would the car have any resale value. I mean not looking to make money on exactly but would you see someone other than me apparently buying this ever? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 wont bring that scrap and thats where it should go is the shredder! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flippy1974 Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 that would be a good dd . if u dont buy it send me a pm on it with phone # and i will buy it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B3NN3TT Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 I had a 1980, years ago. It was a 4-speed manual. I ran it up to 200,000 miles and sold it for $200. It was awesome in the snow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyctsv Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 There is no question here. If it runs it is worth more than $250. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurkvinny Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 Agreed. I have bought many a $200-300 car and flipped them in less than 24 hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lustalbert Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 LSx + T56 swap canidate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPFSTheFett Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 Guy had one at trails like 8 years ago with a SBC in it. Car ran mid 12's on stock tires! I agree, if it runs it's worth $250. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 thinking about buying it for if nothing else a car that doesn't get followed by the cops all day You list your cars as a Del Sol and a Ranger.... KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 I had a chevette way back its worth 250 if it runs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tbutera2112 Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 You list your cars as a Del Sol and a Ranger.... KillJoy lolplusone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 put a 4.3 in it and dd the hell out of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrodh Posted February 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 Del Sol's black with tent and black steelies with header straight pipe, catback, I get unwanted attention. And I sold the ranger forgot that was there. Going to try and pick it up tomorrow. If I dont take it I'll throw the number up here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodRed Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 I had an 85 for my first car. It was a great little car until I put it into a utility pole at about 50 mph. I hit the passenger side, totaled the car, but I only walked away with a broken hip. Couldn't put weight on it for 6 weeks. It was a piece of crap, but mine helped me survive what could have been a horrible accident. A few years after that, I ended up purchasing another one and put a Chevy 350 in it. Had to do very little to make it fit and run. Sold it about 2 months after the swap for about 4 times what I had it in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripleskate Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 Del Sol's black with tent and black steelies with header straight pipe, catback, I get unwanted attention. Yeah, I think you would get some unwanted attention with a tent sticking out of your Del Sol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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