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Re: Proud new 05 GXP owner (new clean pics added 1-30-09)

Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 10:46 am
by swampthing
Jim W wrote:
.I only wish the Bonne GXP was RWD and had a Chevy sourced V8 instead of the Northstar
Naw, then they would have mated the less-then-capable 4T65E to it...I've always been very much against the Chevy smallblock 5.3 with the 4T65E. The 4T80E was a much better choice. Say what you will about the Northstar drivetrain, it was a good move. If you wanted the 5.3 version, there is the GP GXP. That being said...the car will sell fast!

but if it was RWD you could just mate a t56 or a tr6060 to it

Re: Proud new 05 GXP owner (new clean pics added 1-30-09)

Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 10:49 am
by Jim W
Noted, but I doubt the target audience would make that swap right off the bat, also, not many GP GXP owners have opted for that swap.

Re: Proud new 05 GXP owner (new clean pics added 1-30-09)

Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 1:15 pm
by 2000Silverbullet
I feel like the Bonneville GXPs look better then the new G8s
They do.

NA styling > Aus styling

Re: Proud new 05 GXP owner (new clean pics added 1-30-09)

Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 1:29 pm
by WhiteArrow3800
Hot *dang* :banana:

Re: Proud new 05 GXP owner (new clean pics added 1-30-09)

Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2009 10:27 pm
by harofreak00
Car is finally listed on craigslist. I'm gonna try Autotrader and Car Soup also I think.

http://mankato.craigslist.org/cto/1018446989.html

***feel free to critique the ad***

Re: Proud new 05 GXP owner (new clean pics added 1-30-09)

Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2009 10:54 pm
by crzydmnd72
Fantastic as far as I can see.

However I'm with you on listing it as many places as you can.

Re: Proud new 05 GXP owner (new clean pics added 1-30-09)

Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2009 10:58 pm
by GoldenBullet
ad looks good as always, good luck with the sale.

Re: Proud new 05 GXP owner (new clean pics added 1-30-09)

Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2009 11:12 pm
by harofreak00
Up on Autotrader now also, won't be active for 24 hours, $39 for that ad. Ouch.

Re: Proud new 05 GXP owner

Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2009 11:36 pm
by Peterg22000
harofreak00 wrote:I just got the car back from paintless dent repair, it looks 100%. The guy did a great job. The dent on the quarter panel is GONE. The scuffing on the hood is GONE. That small scratch that was even in the ebay pictures, turned out to be some gunk on TOP of the paint, a fingernail fixed that. Now, the exterior is flawless. I'm going to wash it up today and put a for sale sign in it.

you would be surprised how often "scratchs" are just paint transfer from what ever rubed the car, I would say 15-20% of the cars that come into my work for a repaint are only that. and 15-30% go from looking trashed to almost not to bad with a quick wipe with some paint thinners.


Car looks great Andrew, I hope it sells fast and you get all of what you want for it.

Re: Proud new 05 GXP owner (new clean pics added 1-30-09)

Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2009 11:46 pm
by J Wikoff
I wouldn't say "not a spec of rust", because you know, some guy may find one, and take you to court.

Re: Proud new 05 GXP owner (new clean pics added 1-30-09)

Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2009 11:49 pm
by harofreak00
LMAO. He'd be hardpressed to find some though ;)

Re: Proud new 05 GXP owner (new clean pics added 1-30-09)

Posted: Tue Feb 03, 2009 11:10 am
by harofreak00
Autotrader is up: http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?c ... dard=false

Had 2 emails so far. First guy wanted to know the mileage, duh, check the ad.

Second guy wanted to know my bottom dollar. He said he is in Fargo and wants to know the bottom dollar before he drives 5+ hours. I told him I could meet him in SD if he is serious.

Re: Proud new 05 GXP owner (new clean pics added 1-30-09)

Posted: Tue Feb 03, 2009 5:45 pm
by ohenry5
Looks great, good luck Andrew. I almost want to buy it, I already get made fun of for driving a "purple" car, not sure red would help. lol :-)

Re: Proud new 05 GXP owner (new clean pics added 1-30-09)

Posted: Tue Feb 03, 2009 6:31 pm
by harofreak00
The guy in Fargo is pretty serious. We have had many emails back and forth.

Re: Proud new 05 GXP owner (new clean pics added 1-30-09)

Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2009 2:54 am
by nicklikesmilk
did you get e-mailed for the mileage from a CL or Autotrader user? i don't see the miles listed anywhere on the CL ad.
edit: found it. only in the picture of the odometer, but it's there

beautiful car...wish i had the money, because i would

Re: Proud new 05 GXP owner (new clean pics added 1-30-09)

Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2009 6:06 pm
by harofreak00
Yeah I guess forgot to type the mileage in the CL ad, but for anyone that is truely looking at the car, they would have seen the pic.

This sounds promising:
I'm in the process of getting financing from my bank. Why don't we make plans for next Sunday.

Re: Proud new 05 GXP owner (new clean pics added 1-30-09)

Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2009 6:10 pm
by bonne03ssei
Awesome! Looks like it may be sold QUICK. I'm not surprised though!

Re: Proud new 05 GXP owner (new clean pics added 1-30-09)

Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2009 9:54 pm
by PRD2BDF
I know who I'm going to plug to sell my car if I ever need to sell it

Re: Proud new 05 GXP owner (new clean pics added 1-30-09)

Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2009 11:14 pm
by 2000Silverbullet
I have to say that Andrew really impresses me with his talents.
He is the master of advertising.

.....and his mechanical skills aint too bad also.

:beerchug:

Re: Proud new 05 GXP owner (new clean pics added 1-30-09)

Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2009 12:29 pm
by harofreak00
Thanks guys :bow:

Unless something drastic happens, I'm going to consider the car sold, as of Sunday the 15th. The guy is taking a train down from Fargo, ND to St Paul. I'll meet him there with the car. He said the bank asked for the VIN. We agreed on $9500.