Brand new 96 impala

That is pretty cool. "If" I was a rich bastard I'd rather have this than an every day Vette or whatever.
 
Doesn't rubber parts such as seals get "dry rot" type of condition if not used for a very long time? If so, I'd dread the idea of driving around in that condition.
 
Why would anyone buy such a car and not drive it?

Theoretically.... It's like I'm laying on my death bed, looking out the window at my pristine car, regretting not enjoying it more. Just to have the family say, "yea, we'll take good care of it". Knowing full well that means "I'm selling it" or "I'll drive it to death, with no appreciation of what I'm driving". Most family will not appreciate the item as much as you did. Forget that! I'm going to leave behind a well maintained and enjoyed car for them to sell or abuse. At least I will have no regrets in the end!
 
I wonder:......
If they changed the oil, how long the gas has been in it, and the tires....are they dry rotted as well as anthing else thats rubber as mentioned above?
 
Interesting that the reserve is substantially higher than the window sticker.

Does that say something about future MM values?

Also, the light interior in a black car is not a combination I'd want.

Let me add some thoughts about future "collector" cars as investments.

The sticker on it is $26K, and I'd guess his delivered price was somewhere near $21K. Let's say his reserve is somewhere near $35K, and to be generous, he doubles his money and gets $42K for it. (highly doubtful)

At today's investment rates, I believe invested money doubles in ~7 years. So if the 21K had been invested in 1996, that's 11 years, the value would be, what, something over $55,000?

Never mind the cost of storage and maintaining the vehicle (ask me how I know), but you can quickly see the folly in "putting up" a new car for future investment. Buying that car, now, for window sticker, and storing it for an additional 11 years, might still be a risky investment.:dunno:
 
My uncle is personal friends with Buzz Chew, The owner of these chains of GM dealerships out in the hamptons.
Ill have to ask him about this one.
 
Mike Poore said:
Let me add some thoughts about future "collector" cars as investments.

The sticker on it is $26K, and I'd guess his delivered price was somewhere near $21K. Let's say his reserve is somewhere near $35K, and to be generous, he doubles his money and gets $42K for it. (highly doubtful)

At today's investment rates, I believe invested money doubles in ~7 years. So if the 21K had been invested in 1996, that's 11 years, the value would be, what, something over $55,000?

Never mind the cost of storage and maintaining the vehicle (ask me how I know), but you can quickly see the folly in "putting up" a new car for future investment. Buying that car, now, for window sticker, and storing it for an additional 11 years, might still be a risky investment.:dunno:
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Absolutely correct. He's probably selling it because his buddy is pulling down 25% on safe, non aggressive mutual funds without doing a thing. I'd explain the "rule of 72" here but everyone was taught that in school already.
 
the car will never be street worthy. Engine and tranny are nightmares waiting to happen. You will see among the 1st thousand miles, engine and tranny might go. Almost can guarentee the tranny goin. Brakes will seize, hoses will need replacing, etc...


Thats just a collectors piece. To be admired from a distance or a show room. Very cool find though :cool:
 
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