Looking for assistance "Over Priced??"

Tacticalzl1 · 12-22-2022, 05:43 PM

A buddy of mine is looking at this car and asked me if I thought it was over priced, and my response was its only over priced if its more than you want to pay, but it did get me think about the car with all its mods and stuff.

https://www.carolinaautodirect.com/v...ct-id-50170209

What's a fair price for it?

Z OH 6 · 12-22-2022, 06:19 PM

Price is fair but not a steal IF the owner is willing to take a chance on a modified vehicle. The car itself is probably worth about 63K in today's market, the mods were likely $10-15K'ish with labor. Typically mods are worth about half the amount paid so if it were me, I would feel more comfortable paying $70k for that car if I wanted that vehicle. The mod list is proven and the shop that performed the work is also reputable. I would NOT want the meth system though and would have it removed if it were me and the car wouldn't make as much HP without the meth either.

Tacticalzl1 · 12-22-2022, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Z OH 6

Price is fair but not a steal IF the owner is willing to take a chance on a modified vehicle. The car itself is probably worth about 63K in today's market, the mods were likely $10-15K'ish with labor. Typically mods are worth about half the amount paid so if it were me, I would feel more comfortable paying $70k for that car if I wanted that vehicle. The mod list is proven and the shop that performed the work is also reputable. I would NOT want the meth system though and would have it removed if it were me and the car wouldn't make as much HP without the meth either.

Curious, why remove the meth system?

Schlok · 12-22-2022, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Tacticalzl1

Curious, why remove the meth system?

Methanol injection systems have a bad reputation for failing or being poorly implemented. This is most problematic when they are used in place of proper fueling. The pump can fail or the distribution of the meth is inadequate and a cylinder runs lean...kaboom. New LT4 time...

Vigilante375 · 12-23-2022, 02:22 AM

Tell him to join the Facebook Group, ZL1 exclusive unless he is dead set on getting a modded ZL1.

There are a number ZL1's on there for sale. A 2018, 2400 mile, red, ZL1 for $60k, for instance and a 2019, ~2400 mile, grey, ZL1 1LE for $68k.

ST1LE · 12-23-2022, 07:02 AM

I would pass on any used car selling for more than a brand new one off the line.

Tacticalzl1 · 12-23-2022, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Vigilante375

Tell him to join the Facebook Group, ZL1 exclusive unless he is dead set on getting a modded ZL1.

There are a number ZL1's on there for sale. A 2018, 2400 mile, red, ZL1 for $60k, for instance and a 2019, ~2400 mile, grey, ZL1 1LE for $68k.

Thank, I'll tell him.

Tacticalzl1 · 12-23-2022, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by ST1LE

I would pass on any used car selling for more than a brand new one off the line.

Even with the mods? Also, not seeing to many brand new ones around.

Seems like the Zl1 and 2SS are hard to find and when you do, they seem to be market inflated.

hawk02 · 12-23-2022, 08:09 AM

I wouldn't pay that for a car with zero warranty.

I don't care how good the parts are or the shop that installed them, stuff can and does break. No GM dealership is going touch the car if there's a powertrain issue because they can't run diagnostics. Only option is to take it back to RPM and based on your location that may be pretty inconvenient.

Stevezx900 · 12-23-2022, 08:15 AM

All those mods and no oil pump ?
Most shops I spoke to say it’s not necessary.

I think it’s a no brainer if you’re doing mods and have to get into the motor.

LT4Greg · 12-23-2022, 08:44 AM

Overpriced in most of our gear head minds but if you consider the price of the new ZL1 and the Stage 4 package from RPM, the original owner had probably $80,000 to $85,000 after it was done. So if someone was looking for a used ZL1 with those mods then it would be a good deal considering the money spent on the car. I wouldn’t buy it though but someone will!

Curr · 12-23-2022, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Stevezx900

All those mods and no oil pump ?
Most shops I spoke to say it’s not necessary.

I think it’s a no brainer if you’re doing mods and have to get onto the motor.

My first thoughts too.

Tacticalzl1 · 12-23-2022, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by hawk02

I wouldn't pay that for a car with zero warranty.

I don't care how good the parts are or the shop that installed them, stuff can and does break. No GM dealership is going touch the car if there's a powertrain issue because they can't run diagnostics. Only option is to take it back to RPM and based on your location that may be pretty inconvenient.

Yes, but put those types of mods on any car with a warranty and it wont be touched.

arpad_m · 12-23-2022, 02:35 PM

I wonder about the longevity of this setup, spinning the puny stock LT4 blower to the moon at almost 17 psi, plus that extra meth system... impressive performance and great looking car for sure nevertheless.

12-22-2022, 05:43 PM	#1
Tacticalzl1 Drives: 2020 ZL1, 2017 ZL1 , 2012 2 SS Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: South Carolina Posts: 49	Looking for assistance "Over Priced??" A buddy of mine is looking at this car and asked me if I thought it was over priced, and my response was its only over priced if its more than you want to pay, but it did get me think about the car with all its mods and stuff. https://www.carolinaautodirect.com/v...ct-id-50170209 What's a fair price for it? Last edited by Tacticalzl1; 12-22-2022 at 05:56 PM.

12-23-2022, 07:02 AM	#6
ST1LE Drives: E92 BMW M3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 4,496	I would pass on any used car selling for more than a brand new one off the line. __________________ SOLD - 2013 1LE - Pat G Spec'd Cam, NPP with 1 7/8" Long Tube Headers with High Flow Cats, Intake w/scoop, Ported Throttle Body, and Apex 1.25" Lowering Springs. J-Rod Built and Matt@FSP Tuned

12-23-2022, 08:09 AM	#9
hawk02 Coupe Newbie Drives: 2017 ZL1, 2021 Corvette Convertible Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 3,283 View My Garage	I wouldn't pay that for a car with zero warranty. I don't care how good the parts are or the shop that installed them, stuff can and does break. No GM dealership is going touch the car if there's a powertrain issue because they can't run diagnostics. Only option is to take it back to RPM and based on your location that may be pretty inconvenient. __________________

12-23-2022, 08:15 AM	#10
Stevezx900 Drives: Buick Grand National, BMW M5 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Suffolk County NY Posts: 175 View My Garage	Looking for assistance "Over Priced??" All those mods and no oil pump ? Most shops I spoke to say it’s not necessary. I think it’s a no brainer if you’re doing mods and have to get into the motor. Last edited by Stevezx900; 12-23-2022 at 11:14 AM.

12-23-2022, 08:44 AM	#11
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,813	Overpriced in most of our gear head minds but if you consider the price of the new ZL1 and the Stage 4 package from RPM, the original owner had probably $80,000 to $85,000 after it was done. So if someone was looking for a used ZL1 with those mods then it would be a good deal considering the money spent on the car. I wouldn’t buy it though but someone will! __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

12-22-2022, 06:19 PM	#2
Z OH 6 Drives: 2021 Red Hot ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Gapplebees Posts: 3,092	Price is fair but not a steal IF the owner is willing to take a chance on a modified vehicle. The car itself is probably worth about 63K in today's market, the mods were likely $10-15K'ish with labor. Typically mods are worth about half the amount paid so if it were me, I would feel more comfortable paying $70k for that car if I wanted that vehicle. The mod list is proven and the shop that performed the work is also reputable. I would NOT want the meth system though and would have it removed if it were me and the car wouldn't make as much HP without the meth either.

12-23-2022, 02:22 AM	#5
Vigilante375 Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,370	Tell him to join the Facebook Group, ZL1 exclusive unless he is dead set on getting a modded ZL1. There are a number ZL1's on there for sale. A 2018, 2400 mile, red, ZL1 for $60k, for instance and a 2019, ~2400 mile, grey, ZL1 1LE for $68k.

12-23-2022, 02:35 PM	#14
arpad_m Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 11,621 View My Garage	I wonder about the longevity of this setup, spinning the puny stock LT4 blower to the moon at almost 17 psi, plus that extra meth system... impressive performance and great looking car for sure nevertheless. __________________ 2018 Camaro 2SS — G7E MX0 NPP F55 IO6 735 rwhp \| 665 rwtq Magnuson TVS 2300 80mm pulley \| Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers \| JRE smooth idle terminator cam \| LT4 FS & injectors \| TSP forged pistons & rods JMS PowerMAX \| DSX flex fuel kit \| Roto-Fab CAI \| Soler 95mm LT5 TB \| 1LE wheels \| 1LE brakes \| BMR rear cradle lockout \| JRE custom tune 1100 - 1/30/18 \| 2000 - 1/31/18 3000 - 2/06/18 TPW 2/26/18 3400 - 2/19/18 \| 3800 - 2/26/18 4300 - 2/27/18 \| 4B00 - 3/01/18 4200 - 3/05/18 \| 4800 - 3/14/18 5000 - 3/16/18 \| 6000 - 3/19/18

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