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how much is a healthy redtop worth?
« on: March 02, 2009, 12:00:11 AM »

mite be selling my cavalier gsi's redtop engine, complete with everything loom ecu, etc.

its at 117k on the clocks and has plenty of power and runs excellent. can post vids if need be.

will know within the next week if its got to sell.

what you guys think its worth ? still in car at mo aswell.
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Re: how much is a healthy redtop worth?
« Reply #1 on: March 02, 2009, 12:19:58 AM »

depending on mileage etc i would say ?400-?500 as a guide mate
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Re: how much is a healthy redtop worth?
« Reply #2 on: March 02, 2009, 12:21:44 AM »

would that be with the box ? as its a 4x4 box not sure how somebody could use it in a 2wd unless of course they get a blanking plate
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Re: how much is a healthy redtop worth?
« Reply #3 on: March 02, 2009, 12:24:57 AM »

thats an average price all in mate yeah,all depends though,one day you could get ?400 on ebay,another day you might get ?280,i would try and sell it on some forums first though if i was you.
so how come it might be for sale them mate?
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Re: how much is a healthy redtop worth?
« Reply #4 on: March 02, 2009, 12:29:40 AM »

mite be putting a c20let in it matey and the turbo 4x4 running gear not sure yet, :)

but cant deffo say its for sale untill the LET is in the bag 100%

dont wanna get stuck with no engine lol
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Re: how much is a healthy redtop worth?
« Reply #5 on: March 02, 2009, 12:31:21 AM »

i was getting worried when i first read this post,thought you had given up on the old girl :heat:
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Re: how much is a healthy redtop worth?
« Reply #6 on: March 02, 2009, 12:35:45 AM »

definetly not matey. any car can be saved thats what i say anyway, it just requiers a good amount of effort , alot of swet  color-full lingo and a bit of blood and a few tears lol
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Re: how much is a healthy redtop worth?
« Reply #7 on: March 02, 2009, 12:38:16 AM »

and thats what owning an old Vauxhall is all about lol ;)
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Re: how much is a healthy redtop worth?
« Reply #8 on: March 02, 2009, 12:40:14 AM »

yep lol, u wanna but a redtop lmao
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Re: how much is a healthy redtop worth?
« Reply #9 on: March 02, 2009, 12:41:20 AM »

i got 2 here at home,1 in the cav and the second is waiting for a rebuild and a new car or van to go into :good:
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Re: how much is a healthy redtop worth?
« Reply #10 on: March 02, 2009, 12:42:29 AM »

ahh well, worth a try hehe
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Re: how much is a healthy redtop worth?
« Reply #11 on: March 02, 2009, 12:43:13 AM »

everythings worth a try at least once mate lol
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Re: how much is a healthy redtop worth?
« Reply #12 on: March 02, 2009, 12:44:55 AM »

oh yes  8)
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Re: how much is a healthy redtop worth?
« Reply #13 on: March 03, 2009, 12:09:19 AM »

mite be putting a c20let in it matey and the turbo 4x4 running gear not sure yet, :)

but cant deffo say its for sale untill the LET is in the bag 100%

dont wanna get stuck with no engine lol your gsi should already have the rear IRS unit, you will need let engine, f28 gearbox, transfer box and prop shaft, it will cost you a tidy sum, but will be well worth it in my opinion, Ads



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Re: how much is a healthy redtop worth?
« Reply #14 on: March 04, 2009, 04:38:34 PM »

Id pay about ?350 for it if its mint thats the going rate around my way.
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