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harofreak00

Post subject: Re: project: 2003 SSEi

Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2010 4:28 pm

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Location: Browerville, MN
Year and Trim: 2004 GXP - plus a handful of other Bonnevilles

J Wikoff wrote:

What do you say when people ask why you are selling?

Buy cheap, fix problems, resell? (aka, the truth) Or do you make up an interesting story, just because you can?

The gotta tell the truth because the date on the title doesn't lie. However, how much I tell them kinda depends on the vibe I'm getting from them. This guy I told everything 100% truth, only because he sounded interested in all the stuff that was replaced. I told him I bought it a month ago, put a new engine in it, replaced a bunch of stuff, and selling it for a profit.

He already called back... said he talked to his lender and was approved for $5500. He's gonna run it by the wife tonight (she already saw the pics), and then call me again. He tried to work some sort of deal with me, saying that if anything goes wrong that he provides the parts and I do the labor... but I wasn't about to do that. I told him the same thing I tell anyone else that wants me to do work for them. Half price of the dealer and I'll do just about anything.

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BonneMe

Post subject: Re: project: 2003 SSEi

Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2010 5:05 pm

Certified Bonneville Nut

Joined: Tue May 20, 2008 10:45 am
Posts: 11879
Location: Eagan, MN
Year and Trim: 2001 BMW 330i
ZSP Sport Pack
Moonroof

Nice flip, Were the '03's wheels in better shape than the 5 spokes you had been running on the '00, or was it a pure tire decision?

harofreak00 wrote:

Can't we just stay on topic?

Paul, you are always dragging those kind of comments around this board. Most people buy cars to drive them. When you only put 1000 miles on a year, you are not getting a bang for your buck at all. GM's used car values are no different than Ford or Dodge. Check out this 03 Mercedes.

2000Silverbullet wrote:

Who in their right mind would want to pay $30 or 40 K for a new one.

You are the only one on the forum that I know of that did.

That Benz retailed for under $30k in '03.... So you're proving the opposite then.. It was worth less originally, now worth more than a similar year/mile H body..

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2001 BMW 330i - Titanium Silver - Sport Package - 3 Pedals - Koni Yellow/H&R Sport
2006 Volkswagen GTI - (gone) Tornado Red - DSG, Stage II~280hp/325tq
1993 Pontiac Bonneville - (gone) Purple Pearl H4U/SLE. Loud

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harofreak00

Post subject: Re: project: 2003 SSEi

Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2010 5:11 pm

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Year and Trim: 2004 GXP - plus a handful of other Bonnevilles

BonneMe wrote:

Nice flip, Were the '03's wheels in better shape than the 5 spokes you had been running on the '00, or was it a pure tire decision?

Basically the exact same condition. No curb rash, just very fine scratches on both. I did lose the hidden wheel weights though.

BonneMe wrote:

That Benz retailed for under $30k in '03.... So you're proving the opposite then.. It was worth less originally, now worth more than a similar year/mile H body..

Well nevermind then!

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harofreak00

Post subject: Re: project: 2003 SSEi

Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2010 6:19 pm

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Year and Trim: 2004 GXP - plus a handful of other Bonnevilles

Guy called again. Its for sure now. I'm delivering it to St Cloud tomorrow after Shannon gets off work. $5500.

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dpnewfie

Post subject: Re: project: 2003 SSEi

Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2010 6:41 pm

Posts like an LN3

Joined: Thu May 22, 2008 8:01 am
Posts: 598
Location: Conroe, Texas
Year and Trim: 2005 GXP

Nicely done!

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J Wikoff wrote:

It has been an honor and privilage to have been serviced by you.

2005 Bonneville GXP, 200k and SOLD!

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Blown93SSEi

Post subject: Re: project: 2003 SSEi

Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2010 8:07 pm

Posts like an L67

Joined: Tue May 27, 2008 2:48 pm
Posts: 1424
Location: Machesney Park, IL
Year and Trim: Dark Green 1997 SSEi

Whats the "net" profit?

Good job on that one.

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Mods/Stuff: INTENSE! FWI, ScanGauge 2, Mobil 1 HM Oil, Valvoline HM Transmission Fluid, Mildly Tuned PCM, Drilled 180 Thermostat, Cleared Corners, Silverstars, Chrome T-Stars, NGK Iridium Plugs, NAPA Belden Wires.

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harofreak00

Post subject: Re: project: 2003 SSEi

Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2010 8:38 pm

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Blown93SSEi wrote:

Whats the "net" profit?

Not really an easy way to determine on this one, considering I bought a complete car for the engine, plus used a ton of my own inventory.

If we were to say I got the engine for $500, and spent another $300 on my own inventory, probably around $3200 profit

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2000Silverbullet

Post subject: Re: project: 2003 SSEi

Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2010 8:59 pm

Retired Gearhead

Joined: Mon May 19, 2008 5:06 pm
Posts: 12225
Location: Powell River BC - 7 time WCBF Survivor
Year and Trim: 2000 SSEi, 79 Firebird, 88 Jeep, 11 Yukon Denali

Very good. You should go into business.

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PRD2BDF

Post subject: Re: project: 2003 SSEi

Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2010 9:54 pm

Certified Bonneville Nut

Joined: Fri May 23, 2008 12:56 pm
Posts: 4277
Year and Trim: 2005 Saab 9-3 Arc

*in an auctioneer's voice* SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLD!

Great job.

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Blown93SSEi

Post subject: Re: project: 2003 SSEi

Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2010 10:04 pm

Posts like an L67

Joined: Tue May 27, 2008 2:48 pm
Posts: 1424
Location: Machesney Park, IL
Year and Trim: Dark Green 1997 SSEi

After you sell the SSEi and the PA whats next?

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harofreak00

Post subject: Re: project: 2003 SSEi

Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2010 10:06 pm

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Year and Trim: 2004 GXP - plus a handful of other Bonnevilles

Do I ever know whats next?

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BlackHawk99

Post subject: Re: project: 2003 SSEi

Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2010 10:11 pm

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Joined: Sun May 18, 2008 11:17 pm
Posts: 8193
Location: Grand Blanc, MI
Year and Trim: _

Flip houses next! :wink:

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crzydmnd72

Post subject: Re: project: 2003 SSEi

Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2010 10:13 pm

Posts like an L36

Joined: Thu May 22, 2008 11:14 pm
Posts: 1005
Location: Ponca City, OK 74601
Year and Trim: 1999 SLE

that one turned out real nice, maybe you can steer owner here so we get to see it sometime.

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1990 LE 215k L67 starter, Delco Ignition (sold and gone to a new home)
1995 SE 259k Stock for now (Sold and gone to a new home)
1999 SLE 70k Stock for now
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2000Silverbullet

Post subject: Re: project: 2003 SSEi

Posted: Thu Jun 03, 2010 10:24 pm

Retired Gearhead

Joined: Mon May 19, 2008 5:06 pm
Posts: 12225
Location: Powell River BC - 7 time WCBF Survivor
Year and Trim: 2000 SSEi, 79 Firebird, 88 Jeep, 11 Yukon Denali

Yes houses. That's where the real money is. With Andrew's work ethic, he could get rich quick.

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BonneMe

Post subject: Re: project: 2003 SSEi

Posted: Fri Jun 04, 2010 12:12 pm

Certified Bonneville Nut

Joined: Tue May 20, 2008 10:45 am
Posts: 11879
Location: Eagan, MN
Year and Trim: 2001 BMW 330i
ZSP Sport Pack
Moonroof

Gotta have capital to do real-estate flips....

Hell gotta have capital just to do our own house :sad:

(trundles back outside to get to yardwork)

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harofreak00

Post subject: Re: project: 2003 SSEi

Posted: Sat Jun 05, 2010 12:04 am

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Year and Trim: 2004 GXP - plus a handful of other Bonnevilles

Well its gone. I dropped it off this afternoon. Pulled up to the guys house, and he hands me the cash. Didn't even want to take it for another test drive. He did ask to see how the cd changer works though, lol.

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Dopey85

Post subject: Re: project: 2003 SSEi

Posted: Sat Jun 05, 2010 3:01 am

SSE Member

Joined: Wed May 19, 2010 9:31 pm
Posts: 146
Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia
Year and Trim: 2008 Pontiac G6

Thats awesome Andrew! I would take one of your flips anyday... Can you flip my car? Your work is amazing you should open up shop.

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