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Old 09-05-2006, 10:27 PM
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Default Re: Thoughts on prices of Buick Grand Nationals?

I, too, own a relatively low mileage(80K) 86GN. It has minimum mods(upgraded turbo, cold air intake, catback exhaust, master-power brake system). When we were toying with selling the car recently, I got a lot of 15k offers but none at 18k, the amount my wife would agree, at that time, to part with it.

Right now it's not for sale and I drive it about twice a week for pleasure. Relatively unmolested models, which are rare, continue to go up in price(up to 22K) and the much more rare(only around 500 made)in perfect shape GNX's are heading toward 100k. If you're looking for a fun car that is appreciating modestly, it's highly recommended. But you have to find one that isn't full of rust or, more likely, beat to hell with tons of modifications.
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Old 09-06-2006, 01:13 AM
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Default Re: Thoughts on prices of Buick Grand Nationals?

The sleepers here are the Turbo T and Limited turbos. They can be had for cheap and have the exact same drivetrain as a GN. I was gonna buy an 87 Limited recently that had 29k miles. leather interior and 100% stock mint for $12,900. By yhr time I called it was sold. Damn
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Old 09-06-2006, 06:02 PM
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Default Re: Thoughts on prices of Buick Grand Nationals?

If black paint is a must, look for a WE-4. They look like Grand Nationals only with the T-type aluminum wheels, no spoiler on the trunk and all grey bucket interiors. They are also lighter that the Grand National due to aluminum rear brake drums, wheels and bumper brackets.
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