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  • Time to Sell. . . :( (TONS OF PICS, 56K BAKE A CAKE!)

    Hey guys, I'm having trouble typing this, but it has to be done.

    My 1993 Pontiac Formula is for sale. I have some debt that needs to be taken care of, I was able to settle an outstanding account for less than half what I owe on it, so I need to jump on it to save myself some grief and finally get my finances straightened out. I'm asking $4,000 or best offer. If that's too high, let me know. I'm flexible on price, but I need to get enough to pay off the amount I owe by the end of the month.

    Ben and anyone else who has seen this car can vouch that it's in pretty good shape, it looks good, sounds good, drives good, and runs good. The minor blemishes may not seem like a big deal, but I want to lay the cards out on the table so anyone who's interested knows everything about the car before hand.

    As you may or may not know, my car is my baby. It always has been. I keep it as clean as I can (schedule permitting), and I try not to drive it in inclement weather when I have a choice in the matter. It has seen 1 winter since I've owned it, but it was driven maybe 4-5 times that winter in the snow. The body is in fair condition, as is the paint, but it's no show car. Here are the specs:

    1993 Pontiac Formula Firebird
    350c.i.d. LT1 V8
    700R4 (4L60) 4 speed automatic transmission
    Engine is stock
    Transmission is stock
    Rear Axle-Stock 10 bolt, but I'll include a Detroit True-Trac differential in the deal
    Suspension-It currently has an Eibach Pro-Kit installed, which lowered the vehicle about 1-1.5" total, but I will include the stock coils if I can find them.
    Wheels/Tires: 1998 Corvette "Wagon Wheels", 17" in front, 18" in back, with Falken 465 series rubber in stock Corvette sizes.
    Stereo: Panasonic touch panel head unit, Pioneer Door and Sail Panel speakers, Rockford Fosgate "Power" mid-high's in inner 1/4 panels, 2x 12" Audiobahn subwoofers in a custom box in the back, with a Sony 1200w 4 channel amp mounted underneath.
    Interior: Dark grey leather seats from a '98 Camaro SS, front driver seat is power, pass. is manual. There are a few cuts on the lower part of the pass. seat, and some wear on the driver's seat, but overall, they are all in good shape.


    The good:
    The car starts up and runs great every time. I thought it had leaking valve seals, but it didn't, it was just still burning some seafoam out of the engine for a short time. It drives straight, has plenty of power, and it has not been abused. It's never seen the track, and I've only "gotten on it" a handful of times. The tires were purchased new, and they still have plenty of tread left, I would say they have about 80% tread. New brakes were installed all the way around over the summer (new pads and rotors), and the car has only been driven maybe 500 miles since. The oil was changed in June, it's due for another oil change, I just haven't been driving it much, so I haven't changed it yet.

    The Bad:
    The driver's side window switch needs replacing, it will operate the driver's window, but not the passenger's. It didn't bother me much, I would usually just lean across the pass. seat and roll it down with the other switch. The paint has seen better days, some people at school decided they didn't like me very much, and keyed it a couple of times. There is a decent sized dent in the quarter panel on the driver's side. Both of the rear wheelwells are beginning to rust on the inside of the lip. The carpet has also seen better days, it's got a couple of cuts in it and it's kind of dirty. It has a very minor electrical problem, most likely a loose or "dirty" connection in one of the battery cables. When the car starts up for the first time in a while, it tends to not charge properly, the voltmeter reads low, and the lights flicker. It's got a brand new alternator, which is still under warranty, so it's most likely a loose cable or dirty ground or something.



    The taillights and corners are tinted, and I wetsanded and polished them, they look great when they are cleaned. They are a little dark, but I did that because the stock tails were starting to form condensation on the insides, and because I liked the look. I installed an "alarm", i.e. keyless entry that beeps and flashes the lights and has a panic button. The starter kill kept giving me problems, so I ditched it. The car has brand new AutoGage Volt, Engine Temp, and Oil Pressure guages (oil press. not hooked up yet, but I have the hardware needed to do it, just couldn't find where to hook it to the engine.), as well as an AutoGage 5" Tach and shift light. The guages were a birthday gift, so if you don't want them in the car, let me know, I would like to keep them.


    Here are some pics. If you want to see more, let me know. If you are interested, please PM me on here or post up, I'll be glad to give you a call or schedule a time for you to come check it out. It's registered, but there is currently no insurance on the vehicle, so unfortunately, I cannot deliver or meet a potential buyer anywhere with the car.































































    If you want to see any more pictures, I've got plenty, just let me know and I'll post them up for you.
    Last edited by 93formulalt1; December 4th, 2008, 09:06 PM. Reason: Fix Title
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    I forgot to mention, it has about 160,000 miles on it right now (not sure of the exact mileage, I'll check in the morning)
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    • #3
      Good luck on the sale
      -Derek-
      1999 Pontiac Trans Am Ram Air- Lots of Boltons..

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      • #4
        Originally posted by redfbird99 View Post
        Good luck on the sale
        Thanks, I'm pretty sure I'm going to need it. I need this sold by December 28. I'm a little flexible on the price, but I don't have a lot of room to work with.


        Forgot to mention, it also has a Flowmaster 80 series single in/dual out exhaust in the stock exhaust setup. Sounds alright, but the heatshield on the cat is starting to rattle. It's kind of annoying, but not really noticeable if the windows are up.
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        • #5
          clean looking car, good luck
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          • #6
            Sorry to hear Nick....Good luck with the sale!!!
            West Michigan Pontiac Club



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            • #7
              Don't be sorry for me, I put myself into this mess, and I need to work this out before I can move on. I'll be in another F-Body or even a Corvette before too long, but this is something I have to do right now. I'm trying not to think about it too hard, because I know when the day comes, I'm going to be in tears or close to it.

              I need to come up with $3500 by the end of the month. If anyone can point me to some place where I can accomplish this, I may keep the car. I will be able to pay the loan in full at the end of March, 2009, with all payments made on time up to that point, but I can't find a loan. I have no cosigners, I've currently got debt that is listed as 90+ days delinquent that I'm trying to pay off, and that alone is enough to seriously hinder my chances of getting a loan.
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              • #8
                Originally posted by 93formulalt1 View Post
                Don't be sorry for me, I put myself into this mess, and I need to work this out before I can move on. I'll be in another F-Body or even a Corvette before too long, but this is something I have to do right now. I'm trying not to think about it too hard, because I know when the day comes, I'm going to be in tears or close to it.

                I need to come up with $3500 by the end of the month. If anyone can point me to some place where I can accomplish this, I may keep the car. I will be able to pay the loan in full at the end of March, 2009, with all payments made on time up to that point, but I can't find a loan. I have no cosigners, I've currently got debt that is listed as 90+ days delinquent that I'm trying to pay off, and that alone is enough to seriously hinder my chances of getting a loan.
                not good at all. absolute wrong time of year in the absolute wrong economy. Really the only way to get the 3500 that I could imagine is selling some stuff, lowering the price on the car a lot and working like crazy. Im assuming your in school though too?
                -Derek-
                1999 Pontiac Trans Am Ram Air- Lots of Boltons..

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by redfbird99 View Post
                  not good at all. absolute wrong time of year in the absolute wrong economy. Really the only way to get the 3500 that I could imagine is selling some stuff, lowering the price on the car a lot and working like crazy. Im assuming your in school though too?
                  I'm in school until next Wednesday. The semester ends then, and I'll be taking some much needed time off to get my life in order and take care of some things I've wanted to do, but have been putting off.
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                  • #10
                    hope you have it listed elsewhere, cause nobody here buys cars.
                    -Joel
                    1995 Z28 M6 - AI226/234 - autocross ricer
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                    • #11
                      ill ask around and see if anyone i know is interested
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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by JoeliusZ28 View Post
                        hope you have it listed elsewhere, cause nobody here buys cars.

                        true that
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                        SVT Beadlock Wheels
                        Roush Intake, Corsa Exhaust
                        20" and 40" Light Bars

                        2000 Camaro Z28
                        Stripped Down Drag Car Build

                        Project 1999 Camaro Z28


                        2009 G8 GT Stryker Blue Metallic-SHEGONE
                        Crate LS3, LS9 Cam, LSA Supercharger, Metco Solid Isolator
                        RotoFab Intake, HSRK, Camaro Trans Pan
                        ZL1 HX, ZL1 Fuel Pump, CTS-V Lid, LSA Injectors
                        Pat G - 93 Octane Tune
                        Kooks 1-7/8" Longtubes, High Flow Cats, X Pipe, Solo AxleBacks
                        CTS-V Calipers, Brembo Pads
                        H&R Lowering Springs, Whiteline Bushings, FE3 Struts/Shocks, Camaro 20" Wheels
                        HIDs, LED Conversion, Atari Gauges, Tint, Roof Carbon Fiber Wrapped, Innovative Wideband

                        2.55 Lingenfelter Pulley and Injectors waiting to go on!
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                        • #13
                          Sorry to hear that you have to sell her



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                          • #14
                            I haven't listed it anywhere else yet, I'm going to post up on Craigslist, I hope I can figure something out. Otherwise, I'm storing the car for an undetermined period of time. If the car doesn't sell, I'm hoping to get a loan to cover the amount I need. If it does sell, I won't need the loan. I'm not going to be driving the car much (if at all) next year, so it really is time to let it go to someone who will appreciate it.
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                            • #15
                              Nick, it's a shame to see that your car is up for sale.

                              But...what has to be done has to be done.

                              I wish you good luck, my friend.
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