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#1

Hi everyone ,

Hi i just wanted to introduce myself and say hello , my name is nick and i have been looking to buy a gto/gt for some years now and still havent found the right one for me lol .

Would anyone be able to advise me how much a 1997 GT twin turbo would be worth paying for if it as no mot and it doesnt run . Im unsure why it doesnt run at the moment but I just want a idea of how much to offer the seller .

Thanks in advance for your advise .

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#2

Hi @nickst185 ,

Welcome to the biggest and best GTO/3000GT car club in the UK :+1:

To your question: it’s a very difficult one as there is no information on the car. Some initial thoughts.

Doesn’t start: does it turn over and just doesn’t fire or is it completely dead when trying to start.

Also the condition of the shell and paintwork are important as yes they can be fixed but can cost a lot.

Check for rust underneath and the areas by the wheel arches.

Good luck :+1:

James

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#3

Id say if it doesnt start its not worth much and i personally wouldn’t pay more than 1800 quid as you might need to put another 3k or more to put right amd than there is the question of rust and paint condition too!

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#4

Thanks for your help both of you its much appreciated. If the seller takes my offer I will fully join the forum and post some pictures of the car .

#5

This is the car

From talking to the owner its a fuel pump related problem , the underneath of the car as been all welded just some corrosion on the bodywork to weld left to do

#6

Hi @nickst185, there’s a fair amount of receipts there. It might be worth asking if there is a cambelt change in there somewhere. If not it might be worth factoring in the cost if it needs a change. Timber Green a bit of a rarity as far as colour goes.

Cheers

Mick

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#7

Ask him for some Engine bay pics to see has the potential to ever to get to 450BHP as people lie about BHP on ebay BHP figures it seems

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#8

A odd one for me is it hasn’t had an MOT since 2012 - why? And he did a load of welding a few years back - why not drive it and MOT etc… just appears odd to me - I would definitely want to see the car before I parted with any money as yes it could be cheap but if it is modified for higher power - can these mods be supported anymore? Or does it need some serious cash to get running again?

James

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#9

Thanks again for your advice everyone , the seller didnt except my offer so my search continues :grinning: