Pontiac Dead? What's a 600hp 05 GTO going to be worth in a few months? - Page 2

Wm Holden · 05-03-2009, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by rmodys

Maybe if you didn't modify it yourself it'd be worth something but seriously? You did something that Pontiac had nothing to do with... Collectors just aren't going to say "I NEED to have this piece of personal modification history!"

I think You are wrong..."Muscle" collectors will want this car....and the install was done by a magnuson recommended professional...

Believe me when I say..."This is the ONLY way to have this car" BLOWN. This is not some gerbil habitrail looking mod...this is the most "GM" looking blower you could imagine.

rmodys · 05-03-2009, 07:19 PM

It doesn't matter, Pontiac still had nothing to do with your modification. It will really most likely not help the value of your car compared to a bone-stock GTO in great condition.

2002 Caddy · 05-03-2009, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by rmodys

It doesn't matter, Pontiac still had nothing to do with your modification. It will really most likely not help the value of your car compared to a bone-stock GTO in great condition.

That's the facts jack.

Millefune · 05-04-2009, 12:44 AM

+1 to the facts, and also... the engine bay is ugly without the valve-covers.

chinamonty · 05-04-2009, 03:54 AM

Like any collectable it is only worth what someone or hopefully two are willing to pay for it. Unless two want it, it will have a lower value than you may expect. Stranger things do happen though -here in Australia a fake GTHO Falcon commands a good price even though they aren't original because they are still a great car and better than a standard Falcon.

nota · 05-04-2009, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Wm Holden

Believe me when I say..."This is the ONLY way to have this car" BLOWN. This is not some gerbil habitrail looking mod...this is the most "GM" looking blower you could imagine.

Not knocking your car

but I imagine this Harrop-manufactured blower also fits your "GM" description. There's an interesting Holden connection as veteran Ron Harrop was/is highly regarded - both as Chief Engineer and race-component manufacturer - over many years for GM-Holden's factory race team, being HRT and the old HDT before them. Btw the Magnuson charger in your car also has a HRT connection in its design & development

Harrop Stealth

This Harrop Hurricane 8 Butterfly intake manifold is also pretty shmick

Also makes heavy duty Ford 9-inch & Chev 12-bolt IRS diff conversions for Monaro/GTO, among much other top-quality goodies

GMfan1111 · 05-04-2009, 10:06 AM

your car probably won't fetch 250k but i can see it going for at least 10 to 12k considering the engine has been modded. If you had a kappa roadster though and kept it stock all it's life it will be a collectors item in a few years

Millefune · 05-04-2009, 10:24 PM

Solstice GXP Coupe with the manual will be worth a lot.

Wm Holden · 05-14-2009, 02:28 PM

The CARB cert alone will command the price...You can "MOD" a car any way you want.
But will it pass state and federal smog laws?? Visual inspection?? at 600 flywheel horsepower?? The answer is NO it will not...Some people want to adhere to the law of the land....and SOME collectors will place high value in that alone...JMO

Time will tell...

JerryL · 05-14-2009, 03:10 PM

GM offered many cars with a "real" history at Barrett-Jackson in Tempe and Palm Beach; most brought far less than $50,000. The "one of a kind" widebody GTO racing prototype from SEMA, with a Katech built engine brought less than that. And any knowledgeable enthusiast would rather have that than your personal rendition. Sorry but as a "pseudo expert" in this field your car won't be worth much ........unless you sell it too your relatives.

Millefune · 05-14-2009, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by JerryL

GM offered many cars with a "real" history at Barrett-Jackson in Tempe and Palm Beach; most brought far less than $50,000. The "one of a kind" widebody GTO racing prototype from SEMA, with a Katech built engine brought less than that. And any knowledgeable enthusiast would rather have that than your personal rendition. Sorry but as a "pseudo expert" in this field your car won't be worth much ........unless you sell it too your relatives.

Is that the orange "Ram Air VI" that sold for less than $50K?

WWI Flying Ace · 05-14-2009, 09:46 PM

Your car is awesome whatever it is worth. You have built a monster...enjoy!

eurohazard · 05-14-2009, 10:09 PM

OP: I love your car. I am actually a huge fan of the 04-06 GTO, particularly the 05-06.

But I am siding with Millefune. I think an unmolested, low mileage last-gen GTO might fetch good cash in 15 years. $250k worth? Hell no......but maybe double the original MSRP.

nota · 05-14-2009, 11:28 PM

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$250k worth? Hell no......but maybe double the original MSRP.

In comparison ... USD $33,000

Wm Holden · 05-15-2009, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by nota

In comparison ... USD $33,000

That's Gerbil habitrails and purple...sorry...I wouldn't have that car for a KIA payment (well...maybe for the short block) LOL!!

Well...I DO LOVE MY CAR...

It would take 6 figures to make me sell it (right now)...in the future? The sky is the limit.

I don't think any of us here have a real grasp on how completely different the car market will be in 5 or ten years...
That said, if it goes as pro hybrid as I believe it will, these high hp monsters will bring all the cookie dough. Especially mine. Think about it. A factory installed corvette engine in a family car. We may NEVER ...EVER see that again. EVER! JMO

05-03-2009, 07:19 PM	#17 (permalink)
rmodys 6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Florida Drives: 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS, 1996 Jeep Grand Che Posts: 9,756	Re: Pontiac Dead? What's a 600hp 05 GTO going to be worth in a few months? It doesn't matter, Pontiac still had nothing to do with your modification. It will really most likely not help the value of your car compared to a bone-stock GTO in great condition. __________________ 1986 Monte Carlo SS, 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo

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Millefune 3.6 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vacaville, CA Drives: 2006 GTO, 1997 SC2 Posts: 1,182	Re: Pontiac Dead? What's a 600hp 05 GTO going to be worth in a few months? +1 to the facts, and also... the engine bay is ugly without the valve-covers. __________________ "People meet, and people part. This meeting may truly be as insignificant as a ripple in the ocean, but that's alright. I'm going to enjoy it as much as I can, while it lasts." - Shido Jennifer: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2913762

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chinamonty 6.0 Liter L76 V8 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Caulfield (Melbourne) Australia Drives: Ford AU Fairmont Wagon (work car) Posts: 2,450	Re: Pontiac Dead? What's a 600hp 05 GTO going to be worth in a few months? Like any collectable it is only worth what someone or hopefully two are willing to pay for it. Unless two want it, it will have a lower value than you may expect. Stranger things do happen though -here in Australia a fake GTHO Falcon commands a good price even though they aren't original because they are still a great car and better than a standard Falcon.

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GMfan1111 6.0 Liter L76 V8 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: in a undisclosed bunker somewhere in the metro detroit area Drives: 2001 Chevy Malibu LS Posts: 2,284	Re: Pontiac Dead? What's a 600hp 05 GTO going to be worth in a few months? your car probably won't fetch 250k but i can see it going for at least 10 to 12k considering the engine has been modded. If you had a kappa roadster though and kept it stock all it's life it will be a collectors item in a few years __________________ “The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at or repair” "A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools". - Douglas Adams - Current ride: 2001 Chevy Malibu LS (happy 99,000 miles )

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Millefune 3.6 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vacaville, CA Drives: 2006 GTO, 1997 SC2 Posts: 1,182	Re: Pontiac Dead? What's a 600hp 05 GTO going to be worth in a few months? Solstice GXP Coupe with the manual will be worth a lot. __________________ "People meet, and people part. This meeting may truly be as insignificant as a ripple in the ocean, but that's alright. I'm going to enjoy it as much as I can, while it lasts." - Shido Jennifer: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2913762

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05-14-2009, 02:28 PM	#24 (permalink)
Wm Holden 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Sep 2008 Drives: 2005 600hp Supercharged GTO Posts: 133	Re: Pontiac Dead? What's a 600hp 05 GTO going to be worth in a few months? The CARB cert alone will command the price...You can "MOD" a car any way you want. But will it pass state and federal smog laws?? Visual inspection?? at 600 flywheel horsepower?? The answer is NO it will not...Some people want to adhere to the law of the land....and SOME collectors will place high value in that alone...JMO Time will tell... __________________ Magnuson 112HH supercharger at 7.5 psi (Virtual 9.0 liter) 600hp 1 of 2 torrid/red int /A4/05 555r 275/40/R17's Nitto Extreme Drags 1.7 60 ft Car runs high 11's No other mods. I got the first 112HH Magnuson blower ported for a GTO. Now it appears it was also one of the last.... All 104 of my videos are linked through this pic below.

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JerryL 3.0 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Miami Drives: Audi,VW.....14 former Camaros Posts: 665	Re: Pontiac Dead? What's a 600hp 05 GTO going to be worth in a few months? GM offered many cars with a "real" history at Barrett-Jackson in Tempe and Palm Beach; most brought far less than $50,000. The "one of a kind" widebody GTO racing prototype from SEMA, with a Katech built engine brought less than that. And any knowledgeable enthusiast would rather have that than your personal rendition. Sorry but as a "pseudo expert" in this field your car won't be worth much ........unless you sell it too your relatives.

05-14-2009, 09:46 PM	#27 (permalink)
WWI Flying Ace 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Feb 2008 Drives: Pontiac Solstice GXP Posts: 300	Re: Pontiac Dead? What's a 600hp 05 GTO going to be worth in a few months? Your car is awesome whatever it is worth. You have built a monster...enjoy!

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