$130K for a new 1LE 2SS - Page 3

jamala00 · 12-01-2021, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Martinjlm

We all have our own thresholds for what we would or would not pay for <pick a nameplate>. One hour spent browsing bringatrailer.com will making it exceedingly clear that there are more than a few willing to blow right by our own thresholds.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...0-convertible/

Aaaaannnnd GO!

lol... I'm not a rich enough man. That is an entire different class of people then me.

Martinjlm · 12-01-2021, 01:23 PM

Here’s what Yenko and Yenko “Tribute” cars have sold for on BaT.

hotlap · 12-01-2021, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jamala00

Look you can get two of those for just about the same price of that one Camaro. Crazy... The one thing with cars like that "for me"... I like modern conveniences in my autos. Those old classic muscle cars are sweet, but I'd have to own one along side a modern muscle car like ours... I'd be more of a resto-mod guy I think. Update something like that with all modern suspension, brakes, fuel injection etc.. I'd take the Chevelle to car shows. That shop does look like a nice place to go spend a cold winter day this winter though. May have to make my way down there.

I get it. I sold this one that I restored because the creaks and rattles sucked the joy out of it once modern performance got so good. 1976 TA Y82 455 4-speed with built engine

I'm nine years out from retiring. My idea is to buy a blue chip collector car that has dropped to a #2 condition due to age of the restoration. I intend to in advance and have it paid for.

I will use it as a driver down in Florida ...with a SUV as the main family transportation.

dpevans · 12-01-2021, 01:57 PM

My guess is transportation cost is paying for the whole train.

jamala00 · 12-01-2021, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by hotlap

I get it. I sold this one that I restored because the creaks and rattles sucked the joy out of it once modern performance got so good. 1976 TA Y82 455 4-speed with built engine

I'm nine years out from retiring. My idea is to buy a blue chip collector car that has dropped to a #2 condition due to age of the restoration. I intend to in advance and have it paid for.

I will use it as a driver down in Florida ...with a SUV as the main family transportation.

Nice trans am...! I'm 9 years out as well from retiring too. Sounds like you got yourself some pretty nice solid plans...! I'm working on them right now. Not exactly sure where we'll end up or with what toys. Time will tell.

hotlap · 12-01-2021, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by jamala00

Nice trans am...! I'm 9 years out as well from retiring too. Sounds like you got yourself some pretty nice solid plans...! I'm working on them right now. Not exactly sure where we'll end up or with what toys. Time will tell.

BlaqWhole · 12-01-2021, 02:45 PM

For $130K I'm not getting a Yenko anything. Nobody even knows what a Yenko is.

Someone: "Nice Car, how much it cost?"
Me: "$130,000"
Someone: "One hundred thirty THOUSAND DOLLARS??"
Me: "Yea but it's a Yenko"
Someone: "A what?"
Me: "..."

Not to mention, at $130K for a Yenko there better be some badging and stuff on it. And it better be supercharged with a built bottom end, some upgraded interior items, etc.

This thing just looks like a $130K Camaro.

hotlap · 12-01-2021, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BlaqWhole

For $130K I'm not getting a Yenko anything. Nobody even knows what a Yenko is.

Someone: "Nice Car, how much it cost?"
Me: "$130,000"
Someone: "One hundred thirty THOUSAND DOLLARS??"
Me: "Yea but it's a Yenko"
Someone: "A what?"
Me: "..."

Not to mention, at $130K for a Yenko there better be some badging and stuff on it. And it better be supercharged with a built bottom end, some upgraded interior items, etc.

This thing just looks like a $130K Camaro.

It says Yenko
It is supercharged.
It has a built bottom end.
It makes 1,100 HP

https://specialtyvehicleengineering....-yenko-camaro/

Fak_Ork · 12-01-2021, 03:16 PM

omg it's just an automated in-transit photo not reflective of the already purchased product you'd think people on here were trying to be obtuse.

thread title should be changed to 130k for a Yenko and OP should include some photos to be at least half useful.

Trochoidal · 12-01-2021, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by hotlap

It says Yenko
It is supercharged.
It has a built bottom end.
It makes 1,100 HP

https://specialtyvehicleengineering....-yenko-camaro/

Yeah this makes more sense with the price listed.

BaT is really bad for the wallet.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...et-camaro-111/

s346k · 12-01-2021, 03:37 PM

i watched a yenko car make some passes. it was less than impressive. it trapped 3 mph more than my bolt on car and broke something in the drivetrain on the last pass lol.

Martinjlm · 12-01-2021, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Trochoidal

Yeah this makes more sense with the price listed.

BaT is really bad for the wallet.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...et-camaro-111/

True, but BaT when used correctly can be channeled for good. Because I showed my wife this… https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1995-toyota-mr2-16/
she didn’t bat an eye when I told here I was spending $9,000 on this…

Number 3 · 12-01-2021, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by GearheadSS

You sure about that? These Yenko cars are limited to 50 stage 1 and 50 stage 2 for 2022. With the Yenko name attached, you can bet that they will go up in value.

No one thought the 2002 ZL1 Camaros done by GMMG would be a good investment either.

That's an asking price I believe.

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Originally Posted by FarmerFran

Ok, so someone bought a car 20 years ago and stuck it in a garage. That sounds fun.

I know a guy that arranged for the 750,000th Corvette. Pulled a ton of strings all the way to Roger Smith to get it built with a manual trans which was not released for that build date. Held it and never drove it. Kept it with all the shipping plastic still on. Never heard his final sale price after all those years, but his attitude suggested it was no where near the BIG plan.

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Originally Posted by FarmerFran

True, but if I put $50+K into other investments in 2002 I would be a lot better off than $150K

Rough calculation shows $50K invested in the market for 20 years at 10% (historical Dow Jones average) would be a$336,000. So yes, much better than any car I can think of. However, not knowing the sales price of a 20 year old Yenko Camaro, $30,000????. That would result in $201,000, still better than the $150,000 but closer.

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Originally Posted by Martinjlm

True, but BaT when used correctly can be channeled for good. Because I showed my wife this… https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1995-toyota-mr2-16/
she didn’t bat an eye when I told here I was spending $9,000 on this…

There is a story behind that car that I'd like to know. A Toyota Mr.2? Interesting choice even for a mid engine car.

discgolf01 · 12-01-2021, 04:50 PM

Coincidently, I just ordered a hard to find part for my 2000 Camaro SS from this same dealership yesterday.

It was $80.

LOL

12-01-2021, 01:23 PM	#30
Martinjlm Retired from GM Drives: 2017 Camaro Fifty SS Convertible Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Detroit Posts: 5,222	Here’s what Yenko and Yenko “Tribute” cars have sold for on BaT. Attached Images __________________ 2017 CAMARO FIFTY SS CONVERTIBLE A8 \| MRC \| NPP \| Nav \| HUD \| GM Performance CAI \| Tony Mamo LT1 V2 Ported TB \| Kooks 1-7/8” LT Headers \| FlexFuel Tune \| Thinkware Q800 Pro front and rear dash cam \| Charcoal Tint for Taillights and 3rd Brakelight \| Orange and Carbon Fiber Bowties \| 1LE Wheels in Gunmetal Gray \| Carbon Fiber Interior Overlays \| Novistretch bra and mirror covers \| Tow hitch for bicycle rack \|

12-01-2021, 03:37 PM	#39
s346k Drives: like an old lady Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: indiana Posts: 2,395	i watched a yenko car make some passes. it was less than impressive. it trapped 3 mph more than my bolt on car and broke something in the drivetrain on the last pass lol. __________________ 2016+ camaro: everyone’s first car

12-01-2021, 01:57 PM	#32
dpevans Drives: 2024 Riverside Blue 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 1,206	My guess is transportation cost is paying for the whole train.

12-01-2021, 02:45 PM	#35
BlaqWhole Account Suspended Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 7,692	For $130K I'm not getting a Yenko anything. Nobody even knows what a Yenko is. Someone: "Nice Car, how much it cost?" Me: "$130,000" Someone: "One hundred thirty THOUSAND DOLLARS??" Me: "Yea but it's a Yenko" Someone: "A what?" Me: "..." Not to mention, at $130K for a Yenko there better be some badging and stuff on it. And it better be supercharged with a built bottom end, some upgraded interior items, etc. This thing just looks like a $130K Camaro.

12-01-2021, 03:16 PM	#37
Fak_Ork Drives: Silverado RST 21, 3.0, Crew, Z71 Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Nebraska Posts: 93	omg it's just an automated in-transit photo not reflective of the already purchased product you'd think people on here were trying to be obtuse. thread title should be changed to 130k for a Yenko and OP should include some photos to be at least half useful.

12-01-2021, 04:50 PM	#42
discgolf01 Drives: 2018 ZL1 Convertible M6 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: USA Posts: 51	Coincidently, I just ordered a hard to find part for my 2000 Camaro SS from this same dealership yesterday. It was $80. LOL

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