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whats a complete black interior swap worth?

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Old 10-07-10 | 11:56 AM
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I know black interiors are a hot item for the 2nd gen GS. Whats a fair price for a complete interior swap. I mean complete too, seat belts, dash, steering wheel, everything?

I have an opportunity to pick up a complete car with blown motor.
Just trying to see if its worth the investment.
Old 10-07-10 | 12:39 PM
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Jeff.. for your car, no matter the cost of the doner, its a worthy investment..

Since you are getting the dash, carpet, and column, plus all the basics like seats and door trim.. maybe $2.5K>?

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spill the beans, whats the donor car costing ya
but I'd guess what GSJake quoted sounds fair
go for it
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Red face they can be cheaper....

Originally Posted by GSJake
Since you are getting the dash, carpet, and column, plus all the basics like seats and door trim.. maybe $2.5K>?
about a year and a half ago i coulda picked up a complete and i mean complete black interior swap for like 1.5k DELIVERED and i passed on it like a moron. now i seen a few for about 2k which is around the right price....

i been piecing mine together hopefully about to acquire a carpet (not from the classifieds) and maybe more...

OP when u gonna make us a good video with that 6speed swap?
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I saw on eBay a while ago this dude had for $600 black interior just seats, door panels, console, dash, and vents. I was a tool for not jumping on it, he was in my state.
It seems like there are sooooo many tans out there.
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Man, Now that i see more and more posts like this i am glad that i do have black interior. Definately a different look then the tan interior. Goodluck to everyone out there searching for their interiors
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Originally Posted by Chris98GS4
I saw on eBay a while ago this dude had for $600 black interior just seats, door panels, console, dash, and vents. I was a tool for not jumping on it, he was in my state.
It seems like there are sooooo many tans out there.
yeah but dealerships want like $1400+ for the carpet and no, im not kidding

....and most junkyards want way to much for them also. not to mention all the little things (AKA hard to get things) would cost alot to get....
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Originally Posted by TLcoats
Man, Now that i see more and more posts like this i am glad that i do have black interior. Definately a different look then the tan interior. Goodluck to everyone out there searching for their interiors
lol me too

Trust me, after owning 2 Lexi with beige interiors, I learned my lesson
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black interior in the car is worth two in the bush.

sakataj's 1500 offer is a really good deal. i would start at 2k
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OP when u gonna make us a good video with that 6speed swap?
Good question....I had surgery on my shoulder recently (rotater cuff with torn tendons), so I cant even drive my car right now. Im hoping I will be able to within a month.
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Depending on if it is a perfect interior would vary the price a bit. Alot of the seats are cracking badly in these cars as they rise in age. So a perfect set of seats would probably bring a good amount alone.

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Man, Now that i see more and more posts like this i am glad that i do have black interior.
ditto..

One of the main reasons (among others) I started looking to get a GS in the first place was because they were offered in pure black interior. Not dark graphite, charcoal, or similar close to black colors other manufactures offer.
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have you checked CL's market place classified for the 2GS
if you read whats there you may find what you're lookin for
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I made a hand shake deal with the guy today to pick up the whole car. The interior is real freakin clean, and the car has 180k on it. Its amazing how well the interior held up. Im supposed to go pick it up on monday or tuesday, gotta borrow a trailer and get it lined up.

Now the question is what to do with the rest of the car. It has no paint work, all panels have vin#'s, new tires, pretty damn clean. I can either drop a stock motor in it and have a daily driver. I can let it sit and save up for a GTE and 6 spd swap. Or I can sell it after I swap my grey interior into it.

what to do, what to do!!

Im stoked, that black is going to look goooood in my TT Beast!
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Nice job pimp!
Pics, pics and more pics, when finished of course.
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Reading this makes me really glad I lucked out and found a black interior sportdesign. I couldn't be happier with it.

If I didn't have the black leather I don't know how I would feel about my car. It's one of the nicest things about it. Every time I sit in my car I smile. I would do the swap in a heartbeat!


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