Should I trade?

[HiImBrian]

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It's a 1972 Nova SS with a 396 under the hood. My buddy bought this car a couple years ago and he has since moved on and wants to sell it. I mentioned just trading cars with him because I think this nova looks like sex. The interior is all redone and looks brand new. it has a racing automatic transmition which is new to me. This is something totally new to me, so I know there would be much to learn. But what do you guys think I should do?

I don't think the nova is running it's best right now, but that would be something to take into consideration I guess. It might need minor work to get to it's good running stage. I would obviously not drive this car in the winter. I'd garage it and get a beater car. Anyways, lets hear what you guys think.

[kevbo6204]

I would first find out exactly what is wrong with it. If it is something minor then no worries. What exactly does it have for mods. And this race auto transmission what exactly does that entail. Manual valve body /upgraded clutches and internal pieces/ or is it just a shift kit? More info on the car I guess. Very nice car however. Would be total stand out on the road though killing the sleekness of your 2g. Kickass car nonetheless :)

[tpunx99GSX]

Take the trade for a car that can actually make you money in the long run. Restore that beast and enjoy. Dont get my wrong. I love dsms but a deal like that would be hard to pass up.

[HiImBrian]

^I'll find out more about the tranny tonight. It used to be a stick but the clutch pedal was taken out and now it's an auto. I'm pretty sure it's basically stock

[kevbo6204]

I guess just weigh it out. Do you want money more right now then a car? Or do you trade the car and if you want money in a summer or so resell the Nova. Just make sure you dont crash it ;)

[TkrPerformance]

find out what is all done to it and give me a call I can look it all over sense I started out building hot rods

[HiImBrian]

^sweet will do.

Id love to sell the dsm now, but i dont see it selling any time soon to be honest. Ive planned on getting something nice like this to restore and keep forever. The only drawback is this is a little earlier than I would have liked to find a car like this. I was hoping Id pick one up after Im outa school.

[Halon]

while I'm in school I need to focus on what's important and spend my money a little more wisely. I'd like to get into it again once I've got a little more space once I'm outa school.

If that is honestly your reason for getting rid of your Eclipse, then why would you get another project car?

[hippiekiller]

As far as a "true muscle car" goes anything after '71 becomes less valuable. I'd say look everywhere in the car for rust. Under the carpet, in the trunk...Run the VIN through and make sure it is a real SS, check for matching numbers with the engine and the car, etc. Buy one of those bondo meters and see how much bondo she has (or a magnet). You are trading something that has yet to reach it's true value for something that has. I'd scrutinize that car HARD. Any little blemish I'd take a note of. Personally, I'd keep the DSM.

[HiImBrian]

If that is honestly your reason for getting rid of your Eclipse, then why would you get another project car?

If I got the nova I'd buy a shitter car for school and keep the nova garaged except for summers. I wouldn't keep the nova with me at school. I honestly appreciate you reading my other threads that closely.