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Old 07-23-07, 06:10 PM
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Ok, currently I have a 97 Coach Edition 85K on it, no mods, about $7500 total invested

I came across another 97 (not sure what edition, help me here) with heated seats, TRAC and air suspension, 82K on this one, needs some small dents fixed and a new paint job, the dude wants 8 grand for it as is and i got quoted 2500 in body work and paint (it is PDW/Grey but i'll probably go some different white monotone color) so looking at $10500 total

i have a friend who is interested in mine so i have to cough up the extra dough to make up the difference

so is it worth 10+ grand or should i drop the price some more?

thanks in advance for the input
Old 07-23-07, 09:52 PM
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10500 is very close to 98+ money

and have the AS checked out, also, has the 97 ur looking at had the 90k service? if not thats another ~$1000ish....
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I wouldn't. The one you have now is a known...this other one, who knows in the end. If you need the heated seats and TRAC, that's your call.

IMO, TRAC does have a purpose. I feel that most instances you'll learn the capabilities of the car and know before hand when you will encounter such engagements. Driving on icy or wet roads, TRAC isn't a save-all and reasonable driving and awareness is key. Same for spirited driving.
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kbb has it at 13K (private party, good condition)

autotrader has some at around 10K but mostly over 100K miles, however there are some 98+ under 10K under 100K miles

what caught my eye on it was the AS as i was researching the suspension mods for my current one, i dont care much for trac or heated seats

so i guess my main question is - is AS gonna be better than coilovers? i see so many people saying - i wish i was on air

btw, i got TSW Nogaro's on the car right now 20x8.5 +40 245/35 front and 20x10 +35 275/30 rear
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Air is not for performance if thats what your looking for. Air Suspension if for an aggressive drop while still beign mobile and an aggressive look while parked. Coilovers gives you a drop while giving you the handling performance associated with it.
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can i have both, please


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Originally Posted by vredniykot
Ok, currently I have a 97 Coach Edition 85K on it, no mods, about $7500 total invested

I came across another 97 (not sure what edition, help me here) with heated seats, TRAC and air suspension, 82K on this one, needs some small dents fixed and a new paint job, the dude wants 8 grand for it as is and i got quoted 2500 in body work and paint (it is PDW/Grey but i'll probably go some different white monotone color) so looking at $10500 total

i have a friend who is interested in mine so i have to cough up the extra dough to make up the difference

so is it worth 10+ grand or should i drop the price some more?

thanks in advance for the input
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Old 07-24-07, 04:48 PM
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i'm here man , i dont drive or do anything with the SC anymore so i kind of dont post in the SC forum much, but i got me LS now so i been lurking around here lately
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