Considering selling the 87'! Give me a good reason not to!

[AntiGov]

Originally Posted by 324matt

Yes, and no. I did buy it from oregon. I bought it Oct 14th, 2011. Sold it Feb 21st, 2012. So about 120 days. I almost doubled my money. Its nice to sell things at tax time, and buy them before xmas...lol
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yea, i remember just a few miles from me the guy couldnt get 4000.oo on craigs list then on ebay i was hoping to steal it for 2 or 3 , that guy must have been happy when u bought it for 5 ,and sounds like you did real good too.

[Junqueboi]

Ahh, sell it if you can get a good price for it. I'll bet a lot of enjoyment came from the sense of accomplishment. I can totally understand that. Looks like you fixed it up pretty good -- maybe you're ready for a different challenge.. Why limit yourself when you've got that little Monte bug in the back of your head munching away.

You never know when you'll see "the one" on CL for a good price but you don't have the option to buy it because you're maxed out in the vehicle dept.

[chevymotocross]

Ya'll bring up some great points. Thing is if I keep the truck and buy the monte, now I have 2 vehicles which are really for good weather driving only, I would never let this truck see salty new england roads after the work I put into it.... nor would I let a monte of the same vintage.

If I kept the truck and monte that would mean another vehicle to add on the list for registration, insurance, and maintainence fees since I would need a daily beater for the bad weather and winter days. No way can I afford to keep three vehicles.

Ideally, I really need to be saving up for a house of my own. 23, living at home, just isn't cutting it anymore. I know most are saying stay at home as long as you can but I'm not sure on that.

I am deploying soon and hopefully coming back with a good chunk of change. I'm thinking a change of lifestyle to include new vehicles. As stated, I just don't see how I can keep the 87' around when it is no longer an everyday vehicle with these harsh winters. The monte would be the same but atleast I would have a daily-driver truck to make up for the usefulness of having a truck.

I will say the monte I buy will be much further ahead than when I first bought my truck, even if I have to initially pay more and travel. I want to basically do only minor repairs, I had fun doing the body repairs on the 87' but NEVER again!

The truck was great but I'm wanting just a basic everyday truck which I can drive all year and a good representation of an American classic (Monte Carlo).

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by chevymotocross

Ya'll bring up some great points. Thing is if I keep the truck and buy the monte, now I have 2 vehicles which are really for good weather driving only, I would never let this truck see salty new england roads after the work I put into it.... nor would I let a monte of the same vintage.

If I kept the truck and monte that would mean another vehicle to add on the list for registration, insurance, and maintainence fees since I would need a daily beater for the bad weather and winter days. No way can I afford to keep three vehicles.

Ideally, I really need to be saving up for a house of my own. 23, living at home, just isn't cutting it anymore. I know most are saying stay at home as long as you can but I'm not sure on that.

I am deploying soon and hopefully coming back with a good chunk of change. I'm thinking a change of lifestyle to include new vehicles. As stated, I just don't see how I can keep the 87' around when it is no longer an everyday vehicle with these harsh winters. The monte would be the same but atleast I would have a daily-driver truck to make up for the usefulness of having a truck.

I will say the monte I buy will be much further ahead than when I first bought my truck, even if I have to initially pay more and travel. I want to basically do only minor repairs, I had fun doing the body repairs on the 87' but NEVER again!

The truck was great but I'm wanting just a basic everyday truck which I can drive all year and a good representation of an American classic (Monte Carlo).

Nobodys suggested this..... move. Get away from those winter conditions & drive the C10 & Monte SS all year round .

[chevymotocross]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Nobodys suggested this..... move. Get away from those winter conditions & drive the C10 & Monte SS all year round .

If it were only that easy!

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by chevymotocross

If it were only that easy!

You said you need to start looking for a place of your own..... We do have houses for sale in the warmer areas too .

[chevymotocross]

I've decided to keep....

[Kerlijah]

Originally Posted by chevymotocross

I've decided to keep....

Sweet, glad to hear it. Hope things work out for you! Keep on truckin man

[redsled87]

Good to hear. That's a sweet looking truck.

[JCampbell]

Move to CA, then you can drive it all year long.

[JNJchev77]

If you need us to give you a reason NOT to sell it, then you've moved on from it already! Sell it, and let someone else enjoy it!

If you can't handle the responsibility that comes with owning one of these, then you don't deserve to drive it anymore!!!

Just kiddin man...

[nekkidhillbilly]

small 4wd gonna get no better mpg really the 4 bangers might get low 20s

[manimal]

Originally Posted by broey

I say sell it. Sqaures are a dime a dozen. If a few years down the road you decide you still wanted it, then just go buy one of the 1000's for sale at any given time! If you are over it, start a new project.

I totally agree with this statement. YES, it's a sweet truck,but it's not the last square on earth,you'll find another one later.

[Smoke_Dog]

I'll buy it and make U wish U hadn't sold it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by chevymotocross

Had this truck since 07. Was my first major project vehicle. Put a good amount of work into this one body-wise. Mechanically it's been very stout.

I've always wanted an 80's monte carlo ss or cutlass. Thing is I always needed a truck for my motocross and other tasks. I was considering selling the 87'... downgrading to a small size pickup with 4x4 so I can use in the winter and possibly save on some fuel! And also eventually getting that 80's monte or cutlass.

What do ya'll think?