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Old May 18, 2010 | 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by ZR1Vette09,May 18 2010, 12:38 PM
What's the trim? Base, GT, or GXP? I just left the grand prix scene because my 06 was totalled a couple weeks ago. For any of the trims, I'd that's still too high. I bought my 06 GT with 36k on it with GM certified warranty for just under 12k. The average is about 14k. Keep looking, you can do better than that. Also, just so you know, it is incredibly difficult to tune an 06 or 07 grand prix. If you have any other questions about grand prix's feel free to message me.
Grand Prix White is a S2000 color. I'm pretty sure he is not talking about the GM Grand Prix car.

Anyway, to answer the question, if you REALLY want white, either be prepared to wait a long time or get bent over.

Its hard to judge this one with the GPW premium, but it seems too high. A CHERRY 07 with 7K miles is available for ~25K FWIW.
Old May 18, 2010 | 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Superstar,May 18 2010, 12:48 PM
Grand Prix White is a S2000 color. I'm pretty sure he is not talking about the GM Grand Prix car.

Anyway, to answer the question, if you REALLY want white, either be prepared to wait a long time or get bent over.

Its hard to judge this one with the GPW premium, but it seems too high. A CHERRY 07 with 7K miles is available for ~25K FWIW.
figured it was something like that but just on the off chance i thought i'd offer my help. any idea on the yellow one?
Old May 18, 2010 | 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Harpoon,May 15 2010, 04:46 PM
I think it's a reasonable deal. Some people would prefer the 05 to newer versions.


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Old May 18, 2010 | 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Superstar,May 18 2010, 12:48 PM
Grand Prix White is a S2000 color. I'm pretty sure he is not talking about the GM Grand Prix car.

Anyway, to answer the question, if you REALLY want white, either be prepared to wait a long time or get bent over.

Its hard to judge this one with the GPW premium, but it seems too high. A CHERRY 07 with 7K miles is available for ~25K FWIW.
yeah haha i was talking about s2000. any input guys?
Old May 18, 2010 | 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Winters2k,May 18 2010, 12:30 PM
2006 Grand Prix White 30k miles asking for $23,000 - all black interior but mainly looking for red/black interior(first choice)

Interior : 8/10 wore out driver seat
Exterior : 8.5/10 chipped lower front lip, couldn't really tell but car had lots of particles on it maybe cause it wasn't washed. saw some bits of spider webs along the headlights. tires barely have any tread left both from and back. rear brakes were getting low

what do you guys think?
I wouldn't spend 23k on a 06', I would get a 05' instead for like 14-17k......

A car is only worth as much as you wanna pay. location is also a huge factor, supply and demand.
Old May 18, 2010 | 08:24 PM
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Same location as you California, norcal. Saw another one today which is probably a better deal. 07 GPW 50k miles, 20k with red/black interior too thinking about this one more even though it does have 20k more miles but it shouldn't matter much if everything is running fine.
Old May 19, 2010 | 10:17 AM
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Any ideas on the yellow one? Checked it out today and it appears to be in extremely good shape. Does have what looks like a hail ding right next to the gas lid, but the paint is not broken. You can tell the rear plastic has been creased a couple times but still not in bad shape. 35k miles, garaged in snow and rain, but it was raining today so i didn't get to take it out. I'll go back this weekend to try it.
Old May 19, 2010 | 04:25 PM
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I found a 2001, white with red and black interior (which is the color scheme I want). 2nd owner, 59k miles, garage kept, new tires, newer floor mats, custom wheels. Owner is selling it due to medical reasons. He wants $9750 for it. Located in Plano Tx. I will be meeting him tomorrow to check it out.

Sounds pretty good to me, I have done my research and know what to look out for. The next lowest priced s2k I have seen around this area was 10k for a 2001 with 100k miles.
Old May 19, 2010 | 04:50 PM
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I'm looking at a 2000 s2000.

100,000 miles

It has new OEM rims, has a fresh coat of paint, exterior and interior are excellent.

However the vehicle has been in an accident. The front apron was damaged, wrinkled, straightened, and repainted.

Is this car still worth purchasing or should I move on?

Thanks!
Old May 19, 2010 | 04:52 PM
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I was wondering if the cars worth buying:

1st:

Aside from price. With the structure compromised would I have nightmares with alignment etc ...

2nd:

How much would YOU pay for it if you were in my shoes?



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