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Old 10-26-11, 08:05 PM
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Default 1996 star sapphire pearl ls

I ran across this LS today and decided I just could not live without it. $2600.
back when I was a kid, we called this color "midnight blue" but now it is STAR SAPPHIRE PEARL.
it has been a repo and needs some TLC, but I have the time. .
they had to wait 90 days before they could sell it.
I have dealer records from 0-152k, it has 182k on the clock.. had one TC/WP and will be needing another, but that is not a problem.
the interior (tan) is like new. has a cracked windshield on the pass side, and 2or3 little dents that you have to get the light just right to be able to see them.
I'm thinking I'll keep it and sell one of my 99's. the T&T only goes in & out, but we all know how to fix that with a washer.
i have only taken one photo, it is below.
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very clean and super rare color.

I like the blue on the earlier (89-94 and 95-97) LS more than the atlantis blue mica offered on the 98-00 LS.
Old 10-26-11, 10:35 PM
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A project car...
Thanks for keeping it on the roads.
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Wow, I dont think ive ever even seen that color. Looks like a fun little project.
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Wow, I was shocked when I read "decided I just could not live without it." and "sell one of my 99's" b/c you just picked up one of the 99s. But, I guess sometimes change is good. The T-belt/WP job shouldn't be a problem, you know what you're doing. (even with your eyes closed) Don't forget the cam seals on this one b/c they're alot easier then the 99.
Oh, the color, AWESOME. And the price, good deal.
Glad to see your temperature finally went down out there.
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Originally Posted by deanshark
Wow, I was shocked when I read "decided I just could not live without it." and "sell one of my 99's" b/c you just picked up one of the 99s. But, I guess sometimes change is good. The T-belt/WP job shouldn't be a problem, you know what you're doing. (even with your eyes closed) Don't forget the cam seals on this one b/c they're alot easier then the 99.
Oh, the color, AWESOME. And the price, good deal.
Glad to see your temperature finally went down out there.
yep, I decided to put the other 5 grand in the bank, this runs good too, and gives me something to do.
and I wont forget them.....
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Nice find. Looks like a good project. Congrats!

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Originally Posted by billydpowe
I ran across this LS today and decided I just could not live without it. $2600.
back when I was a kid, we called this color "midnight blue" but now it is STAR SAPPHIRE PEARL.
it has been a repo and needs some TLC, but I have the time. .
they had to wait 90 days before they could sell it.
I have dealer records from 0-152k, it has 182k on the clock.. had one TC/WP and will be needing another, but that is not a problem.
the interior (tan) is like new. has a cracked windshield on the pass side, and 2or3 little dents that you have to get the light just right to be able to see them.
I'm thinking I'll keep it and sell one of my 99's. the T&T only goes in & out, but we all know how to fix that with a washer.
i have only taken one photo, it is below.
nice find, but what is TC/WP? timing chain/water pump? also what is T&T? please excuse my noobiness! sounds like you have a nice project going here.
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nice deal on the car and it looks in awesome shape, congrats!
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Originally Posted by timmy0tool
nice find, but what is TC/WP? timing chain/water pump? also what is T&T? please excuse my noobiness! sounds like you have a nice project going here.
timing chain/water pump
tilt & telescoping (fixed today)
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what chain
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PM me if you decide to sell.
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nice find
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Originally Posted by PureDrifter
what chain
PD cut me some slack...... that was my excitement "thinking"
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Originally Posted by AzHotLS
PM me if you decide to sell.
i am, some one is coming to look at my 99 tomorrow, (same guy that bought my other 99) I'll let you know.


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