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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 06:04 PM
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My family is growing by one and unfortunately my GS isn't going to cut as a baby mobile.

Do I trade in as it is or do I part the stuff on here.

It Spectra Blue GS fully loaded with 50k miles and bunch of mods. I had sold the kit and and few other items to members on here already.

Some of the things that are left on it....

JP tails
Chrome trunk bar
LSD
TRD sway bars and brace
ENDLESS brakes
yellow fogs
Wood steering wheel
Valentine one in the rear view mirror

Probably some stuff I forgot. I feel like if I trade in with all this stuff it would just be a waste.

What would you guys do?


**Please don't PM asking me how much I want for stuff. Depending on this thread I will post in the classifieds **
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 06:17 PM
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I hate to say but being a CL veteran like yourself. You're better off parting you mods. If you trade it in, dealership won't give you any more money for your trade. With that said, I want your wood steering wheel and LSD.
I used to sell cars.
Congrats on the growth of the family.
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 06:18 PM
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Part stuff on here, and sell as stock.
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 06:19 PM
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Congrats on the addition. Part it and sell it. Just give yourself some time for everything to sell.
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 06:21 PM
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WHAT? naw dude? whats a baby gotta do with ripping your car apart? i had a new born and still kept my car modded, ya eventually bought the misses a new car, but still if you ask me, i would keep my ride, AS IS , sure everything you did to the car means you liked it? so keep it , hell i did
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 06:24 PM
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Congratulations on the new little one..
That said part out is the best way. Help out a fellow Cl'er (what do we call ourselves.. lol) and like others have said they wont give you much if any more at the dealership.
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 06:24 PM
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Alot of people here had kids and get the GS.. It all depends on the situation.. If you do sell it, part out.
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 06:31 PM
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I'd say part it out theres plenty of people on here wanting those parts. oh and btw.... Ill be more than happy to take those TRD sways off your hands
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 06:38 PM
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I see myself quite interested in the chrome trunk bar, possibly the JP tails unless I can find a thin clear strip alternative on eBay.
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 06:39 PM
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Congrats on the addition to the family
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by AsGs300
WHAT? naw dude? whats a baby gotta do with ripping your car apart? i had a new born and still kept my car modded, ya eventually bought the misses a new car, but still if you ask me, i would keep my ride, AS IS , sure everything you did to the car means you liked it? so keep it , hell i did
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Alot of people here had kids and get the GS.. It all depends on the situation.. If you do sell it, part out.
I was considering that, but this car doesnt handle well in the snow as we all know.

I had a lot of fun with her and will miss it tremendously. I still have a lot of the stock parts for it and will need to get some on here or trade.

Thanks for all the well wishes. I was thinking of jumping into a GX
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 06:50 PM
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Congrats on the little bundle

Curiously, how many kids do you have? I recently sold one of my Soarers for a GS300 (have a little 6-week old girl). They look to have enough space for at least 2 kids in the back
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 07:00 PM
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BTW, I drive my 3 month old niece around all the time in my GS no problem.

Would really love some parts, but I say keep her unless you really can't.
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Brah Pitt
I was considering that, but this car doesnt handle well in the snow as we all know.

I had a lot of fun with her and will miss it tremendously. I still have a lot of the stock parts for it and will need to get some on here or trade.

Thanks for all the well wishes. I was thinking of jumping into a GX
I'll trade you rear view mirrors!
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 07:07 PM
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Wow another original member possibly selling the GS.. If your decision is based on your new addition to the family, well than, you know what you have to do. Johnny are you able to keep the GS and possibly get a used RX or GX? I bet both of those vehicles can suite your needs for your family. Congrats on your new baby. Just remember you got one hell of car..
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