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 Apr 1 2025, 09:31 PM
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Veteran Member  Group: Advanced Members Posts: 3,884 Joined: 3-July 04 From: Pearland, Texas Member No.: 385  |
We're going to be thinning our collection a bit, so our '12 Caprice will be one of those items. We've ordered a new vehicle that can do double duty as our tow rig, toad for our motorhome and pup-mobile, so are moving our '02 GMC 2500HD D/A and the Caprice to new homes.
It's been a great car, and a TON of fun to drive. It's one of those you turn back to look at when getting out of it and smile. It's got about 97,300 miles on it, I think we've put ~10K on it since getting it in 2015. It runs great, and everything works. If you want to see what we've done with it, there's a build thread here: https://www.newcaprice.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2541 It'll come with a lot of spares and parts we haven't installed yet: G8 carpet G8 console G8 power seat rack Holden rear spoiler, painted BMR front sway bar G8 3.27 LSD differential OEM steering wheel (it's been replaced with a G8 leather wheel we got from Crazy Paul) Installed the Holden fog lights per the thread on 'Adding fog lights to the Caprice' thread in the Electrical section. They've been wired to, and out of the fuse box in the engine compartment, but I haven't run the wiring into the cabin or installed the G8 light switch yet. Have the switch in a box, though. OEM front cat (take-offs when we did the X-Force exhaust install) OEM springs and struts (Installed BC Coil-overs) OEM sway bars (Installed BMR rear bar, but have front to install, just never did and never missed it autocrossing the car) OEM exhaust (I never get rid of anything!) OEM front brakes (Installed GM PP Brembos) Spare accessory idlers NIB (got when I replaced the belts, but the OEM idlers are in great shape) Chevy SS wheels (never did install them) NIB 9C1 wheels (planning to widen them for moar tire, just never did) Spare 9C1 shifter I'm sure I'm forgetting stuff. The headliner did sag, and I've removed the fabric from the board. I honestly don't even notice the difference other than being able to see out the rear view mirror. I still have the old fabric so it can be matched, but I have zero plans to replace the headliner at this time. I'd like to get $10,500 for the car. I KNOW I'm going to regret selling it, but we need to lighten our load some. Thanks. Questions? Just ask! (IMG:https://media.fotki.com/2v2Zbyf1WxJDYiP.jpg) (IMG:https://media.fotki.com/2v2ZbyfwqxJDYiP.jpg) (IMG:https://media.fotki.com/2v2ZbyffVxJDYiP.jpg) (IMG:https://media.fotki.com/2v2ZbyfsqxJDYiP.jpg) (IMG:https://media.fotki.com/2v2ZbyfLCxJDYiP.jpg) This post has been edited by CrashTestDummy: May 23 2025, 08:43 PM |
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May 19 2025, 05:30 PM
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Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 3,884 Joined: 3-July 04 From: Pearland, Texas Member No.: 385 |
Updated original post to add the lowered price. Thanks.
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May 23 2025, 08:47 PM
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Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 3,884 Joined: 3-July 04 From: Pearland, Texas Member No.: 385 |
It's with great sadness that I announce that we've sold our beloved 9C1. This has been one my most-favorite vehicles, ever! I do, however, think it's going to a good home. The new owner was specifically looking for a decent Caprice, and IMHO, he got one of the best out there.
After a quick clean up of the shop, I can get back to work on the B4C. Bon voyage, 9C1! (IMG:https://media.fotki.com/2v2ZpiAz2xJDYiP.jpg) |
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May 26 2025, 12:21 PM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 120 Joined: 15-March 17 From: NB, Canada Member No.: 223,947 |
Congrats on the sale and condolences on the loss of a sweet ride!
I had an '09 G8 GT with a VCM over the rad CAI, gears, and a hand-held tuner and I absolutely loved it. It was roomy, super comfortable on the highway, and ripped when you put your foot into it. Unfortunately, it had electrical issues that I could never resolve and I eventually gave up and sold it at a loss. I ran it at an autocross once when it was raining and I didn't want to drive the Formula to the event on nearly bald R888's and it was a hoot - I over-cooked a corner and when the rear stepped out I held a drift that must have been 150+ feet. I normally don't hoon at races, but it was just so easy and so fun! (IMG:https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48161273332_32ae4a7c93_c.jpg) G8 June 2019 autox by Rented Mule, on Flickr |
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May 27 2025, 01:33 PM
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Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 3,884 Joined: 3-July 04 From: Pearland, Texas Member No.: 385 |
Cool!! Our car has many nice G8 bits in it, and went with a complete G8 console that I hadn't installed yet. 'Electrical' issues, and 'orphaned car' were a couple of reasons we moved it on. There were no issues yet, but knew we'd be completely on our own, save for the great Caprice community, if they reared their ugly head.
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May 28 2025, 11:14 AM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 120 Joined: 15-March 17 From: NB, Canada Member No.: 223,947 |
The previous owner of mine fixed a DOD failure issue (and sadly didn't do a delete + cam while in there!) and I think they messed up the wiring at the time. I always thought a manual GXP with a blower would be just about perfect as a daily driver...
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May 28 2025, 01:31 PM
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Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 3,884 Joined: 3-July 04 From: Pearland, Texas Member No.: 385 |
You're probably right. A friend's wife had one (auto), and I got to drive it a bit. That's what kind of piqued my interest in this chassis. That, and we like the retired service vehicles for our DDs.
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