5-speed increases or decreases value?
07-23-2003, 10:12 PM
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5-speed increases or decreases value?
Assuming the car already did not have the original engine. Would installing a more modern transmission in favor of the Muncie, increase or decrease the cars value.
07-23-2003, 10:42 PM
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Re: 5-speed increases or decreases value? (Adeotec)
With a non matching numbers car, I think it would increase the value. BUT not as much as the cost of the install.
Just my opinion.
Terry
Just my opinion.
Terry
07-23-2003, 11:17 PM
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Re: 5-speed increases or decreases value? (trw)
With a non matching numbers car, I think it would increase the value. BUT not as much as the cost of the install.
Just my opinion.
Terry
Just my opinion.
Terry
If you want one to drive and enjoy, that 5 speed is ideal, very nice mod.
07-24-2003, 08:34 AM
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Re: 5-speed increases or decreases value? (LAvetteman)
As a sports car, I would assume that a stick would fetch a better price. I know that I'd be willing to pay more for a standard Corvette then an Auto, although an auto is what I have :D
07-24-2003, 08:51 AM
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Re: 5-speed increases or decreases value? (LAvetteman)
If you want a originality show winner, find a more original one, and enjoy cringing everytime you take it out.... Not my idea of a good time.
[Modified by wcsinx, 1:52 PM 7/24/2003]
07-24-2003, 10:20 AM
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Re: 5-speed increases or decreases value? (Adeotec)
Depends on the buyer. Value is subjective not absolute. I agree that any increase would be less than the actual cost of the trans and install.
07-24-2003, 02:22 PM
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Re: 5-speed increases or decreases value? (Adeotec)
Well, I have a Richmond 5-speed in my '71 LT-1 and the value to me is a lot more than with the 4-speed. It's an absolute BLAST to drive. Having said that, it is a "numbers matching" LT-1, so the original tranny (like everything I have ever removed from the car) occupies a special place of honor in my garage in case I ever want to restore it or sell it (highly unlikely) to someone who does.
07-24-2003, 03:24 PM
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Re: 5-speed increases or decreases value? (Adeotec)
It all depends on who you ask. Its like they say, an item is only worth as much as someone is willing to pay for it.
07-24-2003, 04:59 PM
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Re: 5-speed increases or decreases value? (Adeotec)
It seems to me that a five speed with a 1:1 final drive ratio on a modded 350 with a relatively high, flat torque curve doesn't improve drivability. More gears are necessary when you have a peaky torque curve and you must keep engine RPM in a fairly narrow band to use that torque.
I think a manual with a .6 or so overdrive would add much more utility - strong acceleration AND good fuel economy at cruise. HMMM, sounds like a C5.
I think a manual with a .6 or so overdrive would add much more utility - strong acceleration AND good fuel economy at cruise. HMMM, sounds like a C5.
07-24-2003, 05:21 PM
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Re: 5-speed increases or decreases value? (LT-1 Larry)
Depends on the car.....An unmolested car I would leave alone but a regular modded C-3 I would say do what you like. Even if you do put in the 5 or 6 speed you can always take it out and put the old 4 speed back in
07-24-2003, 05:32 PM
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Re: 5-speed increases or decreases value? (Alwyn678)
As a C5 owner who wants to buy a C3 (to park along side the C5, when I get the money that is), I think LT1-Larry has the right Idea. I don't want a super original car, because I want someting I can play with and mod. I would love to find a 70-72 with a 5 or 6 speed in it, but I would want the original 4 speed in a case/box to keep with the car.