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Welcome! There's actually some previously posted great information on here you can search for. But some tidbits:
1) Retrofitting the front lift isn't worth it. Buy a car that already has it. It was available starting 06 and I'd say almost all of them had it (in fact, I thought it was a standard option, but could be wrong). Definitely, don't own one without it, your bumper will thank you.
2) If you're planning to drive this thing, it should have averaged about 2k miles a year. That would usually get you a well sorted out G, esp if maintenance was followed through. 1k a year is a garage queen and we have seem more issues with cars with fewer miles than average ones.
3) 100k is going to be tough for an 06+. The G has actually gone UP in prices in the past 2 years comparatively, with the 04s seeing the biggest movement (however, that's because they had reached their lowest levels and are now going back up due to collectors, etc having the cash for them, but not enough for say an 06+). Yes stay away from the 110k one, but good to know they can go that high!
Just note, the reason why pricing is all over the place is these cars condition can be all over the place. What are some variables that increase values?
1) Clutch life left.
2) How many owners? At this point, many of these Gs are seeing 7-8+ owners. Not the worst thing, but you'll be paying a premium on <4 owners.
3) Original Paint? Modifications? Full history? That all plays a part in value.
4) Wear/Tear, tire condition (new tires can add 1k+ to the price), Reverse Camera? Options like Travel Package (cupholders), Label package (Lamb crest on seats and script on dashboard), Power Seat Package (heated and powered w/ Lumbar), also add a bit to the car's price.
Finally, add 10% to whatever you'll be spending to factor in maintenance and a possible clutch job. If 10% more is too much to be comfortable, then it's too much car.
Montana is great "big sky" country, look for a convertible, you'll probably enjoy it tons more, unless you want to track it (which basically on a few folks do), then a coupe is your best bet.
1) Retrofitting the front lift isn't worth it. Buy a car that already has it. It was available starting 06 and I'd say almost all of them had it (in fact, I thought it was a standard option, but could be wrong). Definitely, don't own one without it, your bumper will thank you.
2) If you're planning to drive this thing, it should have averaged about 2k miles a year. That would usually get you a well sorted out G, esp if maintenance was followed through. 1k a year is a garage queen and we have seem more issues with cars with fewer miles than average ones.
3) 100k is going to be tough for an 06+. The G has actually gone UP in prices in the past 2 years comparatively, with the 04s seeing the biggest movement (however, that's because they had reached their lowest levels and are now going back up due to collectors, etc having the cash for them, but not enough for say an 06+). Yes stay away from the 110k one, but good to know they can go that high!
Just note, the reason why pricing is all over the place is these cars condition can be all over the place. What are some variables that increase values?
1) Clutch life left.
2) How many owners? At this point, many of these Gs are seeing 7-8+ owners. Not the worst thing, but you'll be paying a premium on <4 owners.
3) Original Paint? Modifications? Full history? That all plays a part in value.
4) Wear/Tear, tire condition (new tires can add 1k+ to the price), Reverse Camera? Options like Travel Package (cupholders), Label package (Lamb crest on seats and script on dashboard), Power Seat Package (heated and powered w/ Lumbar), also add a bit to the car's price.
Finally, add 10% to whatever you'll be spending to factor in maintenance and a possible clutch job. If 10% more is too much to be comfortable, then it's too much car.
Montana is great "big sky" country, look for a convertible, you'll probably enjoy it tons more, unless you want to track it (which basically on a few folks do), then a coupe is your best bet.