1984 pricing help

john31s · 06-30-2009, 11:15 PM

im newish to the whole grand national sceen so baer with me here

ok guys heres the deal im going to look at a 1984 buick t type which came factor black and somone put grand national badges on. Heres what im going to need:

1. what is a 1984 buick t type regal worth with 53,000 miles and no rust a solid car but needs new tires its on the original factoer installed tires

2. What would it be worth if it was a grand national rather than a t type

3. And finally because it is lacking an intercooler how much of a differnet will that make in price and power

thanks again
John

Orlando_87GN · 06-30-2009, 11:29 PM

The non '86-'87 turbo regals aren't worth much. Some guys have a hard on for them, but in terms of resell values and parts availability they are severely limited and not worth much. An '84 T-Type is probably worth $1500 and that might be generous.

john31s · 07-01-2009, 09:28 AM

the guy wants 6500 for i and we went to look at it and put it on a lift and the chasis is dead straight with zero rust would it really only be worth 1500?

Orlando_87GN · 07-01-2009, 09:44 AM

You can buy a decent '86-'87 turbo regal for that. Run.

gbsean · 07-01-2009, 10:29 AM

well check out NADA pricing guide...never thought they were that high

Steve Wood · 07-01-2009, 10:34 AM

They are not.

The real problems with the 84/85s is that it is very difficult to improve the performance on due to the way they are put together under the hood, and the almost total lack of performance parts.

Most of us have the yen to go faster, and these cars don't provide a platform to do so. The intercooled cars are much quicker to begin with and are much easier to improve upon without spending that much money.

ULYCYC · 07-01-2009, 12:27 PM

The condition of the car is real important. If it was all original and not made into a clone, it would have more value. Also if your looking for a car to take to a cruise night and not looking for a race, it's not a bad car. If you are lucky it still may run low 15's. If your looking for a car to add performance upgrades then buy a 86-87 turbo buick.

87GTA-turbo · 07-01-2009, 02:32 PM

6500 for an 84 hotair is too much. Dont buy an 84-85 period. End of story.

earlbrown · 07-01-2009, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gbsean

well check out NADA pricing guide...never thought they were that high

Did you notice that NADA knocked 10% off for having a V6? Even the GNX took a 10% beating.

The market will show what those cars are worth not NADA.

1hotgn · 07-01-2009, 04:36 PM

Some very low mileage 84-85 GNs in mint condition have brought in some good money on ebay.

Although they are hot air cars, these early GNs in nice condition are nice cars.

I like the alloy rims and all 84s and early 85s had the highly sought after reliable Hydroboost braking system.

The choice is yours. 86-87s will be worth more money but if the car is in nice shape, it might be worth looking at.

Good luck.

john31s · 07-01-2009, 04:37 PM

thanks for the advise here is the link and take a look at it 1984 BUICK T TYPE

john

john31s · 07-01-2009, 04:38 PM

thanks for the advise here is the link and take a look at it 1984 BUICK T TYPE

john

john31s · 07-01-2009, 04:38 PM

sorry for the double entry

sugarandopium · 07-01-2009, 04:51 PM

just get an 86 or 87
youll be glad you did once you see the whole picture of these cars

1hotgn · 07-01-2009, 04:56 PM

Looks like a nice car, but need better pics. Not worth $6,500. - It needs some work.- AC, tires, rear brakes, valve cover gaskets.- This is money. Repairs can be very expensive.

If u like the car, u need to see it in person, inspect the condition and take it for a test drive and preferably bring a knowledgeable mechanic with u. I dont buy the line that he's receiving emails n calls.

These cars can become like a bank. I have not seen the car but I would probably say between $2,000 and $5,000 depending on shape, paint condition, rust, mechanics, price of repairs, etc.

And i dont think that he is the original owner.

Good luck- Educate yourself before going to look at the car.

06-30-2009, 11:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
john31s Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 17	1984 pricing help im newish to the whole grand national sceen so baer with me here ok guys heres the deal im going to look at a 1984 buick t type which came factor black and somone put grand national badges on. Heres what im going to need: 1. what is a 1984 buick t type regal worth with 53,000 miles and no rust a solid car but needs new tires its on the original factoer installed tires 2. What would it be worth if it was a grand national rather than a t type 3. And finally because it is lacking an intercooler how much of a differnet will that make in price and power thanks again John

06-30-2009, 11:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
Orlando_87GN Resident Idiot Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Orlando, FL USA Posts: 11,442	The non '86-'87 turbo regals aren't worth much. Some guys have a hard on for them, but in terms of resell values and parts availability they are severely limited and not worth much. An '84 T-Type is probably worth $1500 and that might be generous. __________________ Check Out MikesStuff4Sale.com to view my used parts! ------------------------------------------------ 1987 Buick Grand National Budget 4.1, 204/214 cam, TA-49 Turbo, Stockish Heads, V4, MSD50's, TH DP, JayJackson 62mm TB, Translator plus Extender powered. 3680# with pilot ------------------------------------------------ 1993 Mazda RX-7 4.1 Buick Powered 11.20 @ 128mph (2.4 60')!

07-01-2009, 09:44 AM	#4 (permalink)
Orlando_87GN Resident Idiot Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Orlando, FL USA Posts: 11,442	You can buy a decent '86-'87 turbo regal for that. Run. __________________ Check Out MikesStuff4Sale.com to view my used parts! ------------------------------------------------ 1987 Buick Grand National Budget 4.1, 204/214 cam, TA-49 Turbo, Stockish Heads, V4, MSD50's, TH DP, JayJackson 62mm TB, Translator plus Extender powered. 3680# with pilot ------------------------------------------------ 1993 Mazda RX-7 4.1 Buick Powered 11.20 @ 128mph (2.4 60')!

07-01-2009, 10:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
gbsean Not a Democrat any more.. Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Flanders, N.J. Posts: 14,338	well check out NADA pricing guide...never thought they were that high Attached Thumbnails __________________ UPCOMING BPG EVENTS 2010 Stage 1 CONVENTION July 30,31 Aug 1 2010 2011 TTA T-Type T-PARTY July 29,30,31 2011 11.599 @ 119.91 with issues Sean Ryder Buick Performance Group Chairman www.buickperformancegroup.com http://www.magnabuick.com/ see thread for Engine Specs http://www.turbobuicks.com/forums/wa...tml#post680751 happy now Rich Last edited by gbsean; 07-01-2009 at 10:34 AM.

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Steve Wood Scam Detector Enabled Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: East of Eden, Texas Posts: 41,388	They are not. The real problems with the 84/85s is that it is very difficult to improve the performance on due to the way they are put together under the hood, and the almost total lack of performance parts. Most of us have the yen to go faster, and these cars don't provide a platform to do so. The intercooled cars are much quicker to begin with and are much easier to improve upon without spending that much money. __________________ ------------------ A proud member of Stonewallers Against Bogus Technology Fix reason firmly in her seat, and call to her tribunal every fact, every opinion. Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason, than that of blindfolded fear. Thomas Jefferson . www.vortexbuicks-etc.com

07-01-2009, 09:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
john31s Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 17	the guy wants 6500 for i and we went to look at it and put it on a lift and the chasis is dead straight with zero rust would it really only be worth 1500?

07-01-2009, 12:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
ULYCYC Fuhgeddaboudit Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Brooklyn & Long Beach, NY Posts: 18,377	The condition of the car is real important. If it was all original and not made into a clone, it would have more value. Also if your looking for a car to take to a cruise night and not looking for a race, it's not a bad car. If you are lucky it still may run low 15's. If your looking for a car to add performance upgrades then buy a 86-87 turbo buick. __________________ ED BAKER 87-T, Maplight equipped rear view mirror.. 93 PARK AVE"SUPERCHARGED" BPG#1458 My Photo Page buickperformancegroup.com "As democracy is perfected, the office of President represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron."---H.L. Mencken 1927

07-01-2009, 02:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
87GTA-turbo Stupidest man alive. Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Beaufort, SC Posts: 2,873	6500 for an 84 hotair is too much. Dont buy an 84-85 period. End of story. __________________ Steve- “It only gets worse...." 1987 GN, Moonroof, GNX dash, 109 .030 TRW Forged TE-62, G Body DP, 204/214cam, 60-65 Siemens inj, Extender chip, LS1 MAF, port matched intake and heads, Razor's Alky, Hotwired Denso 280 pump, Extreme Trans, Pats 3200 11 in. conv, Metco LCA's Monitored by:PLX WB, EGT, SM & DS 11.8 @ 117 w/ the 4.1 (RIP) 7/08 2001 Jeep Cherokee 4.0 I6 4x4 A million man army, armada of ships, jets enough to darken the sky; isn't nearly the dangerous an enemy to this country as Washington DC is to it.

07-01-2009, 04:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
1hotgn Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: new york Posts: 67	Some very low mileage 84-85 GNs in mint condition have brought in some good money on ebay. Although they are hot air cars, these early GNs in nice condition are nice cars. I like the alloy rims and all 84s and early 85s had the highly sought after reliable Hydroboost braking system. The choice is yours. 86-87s will be worth more money but if the car is in nice shape, it might be worth looking at. Good luck.

07-01-2009, 04:37 PM	#11 (permalink)
john31s Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 17	thanks for the advise here is the link and take a look at it 1984 BUICK T TYPE john

07-01-2009, 04:38 PM	#12 (permalink)
john31s Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 17	thanks for the advise here is the link and take a look at it 1984 BUICK T TYPE john

07-01-2009, 04:38 PM	#13 (permalink)
john31s Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 17	sorry for the double entry

07-01-2009, 04:51 PM	#14 (permalink)
sugarandopium Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 79	just get an 86 or 87 youll be glad you did once you see the whole picture of these cars __________________ black cars

07-01-2009, 04:56 PM	#15 (permalink)
1hotgn Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: new york Posts: 67	Looks like a nice car, but need better pics. Not worth $6,500. - It needs some work.- AC, tires, rear brakes, valve cover gaskets.- This is money. Repairs can be very expensive. If u like the car, u need to see it in person, inspect the condition and take it for a test drive and preferably bring a knowledgeable mechanic with u. I dont buy the line that he's receiving emails n calls. These cars can become like a bank. I have not seen the car but I would probably say between $2,000 and $5,000 depending on shape, paint condition, rust, mechanics, price of repairs, etc. And i dont think that he is the original owner. Good luck- Educate yourself before going to look at the car.

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