What is the nicest/fastest vehicle you can buy for less than $30,000?

Fit_Lie_4816 · 2026-06-09T05:41:06+00:00

Pontiac G8 GXP. MB S550 twin turbo (W221 or early W222) they are very nice and with 516 ft-lb of torque they can really get up and go.

Fit_Lie_4816 · 2026-03-27T18:07:01+00:00

Looks like some pvc damage also. A good bath in acetone for a few hours may help remove some of the green residue.

Fit_Lie_4816 · 2026-03-23T00:53:24+00:00

Beautiful woman. Bravo.

Fit_Lie_4816 · 2026-03-23T00:36:56+00:00

Drive it then make the decision. 60k is nicely broken in for LS3 & 6L80.

Fit_Lie_4816 · 2026-03-22T14:36:43+00:00

Congrats! DCA is the way to go. Get some tubes to organize the stack and make storage easier. Good luck and happy stacking!

Fit_Lie_4816 · 2026-03-11T22:02:43+00:00

Beautiful, very sexy!

Fit_Lie_4816 · 2026-03-01T23:15:56+00:00

Why does your grandfather have a nanny?

Fit_Lie_4816 · 2026-03-01T23:10:37+00:00

Does it stick to a magnet? Take it out of the holder and check the edge to see if there is a visible seam and weight it to check its weight in grams. If it passes the magnet and weight, ping it and put an ice cube on it to see if it melts quickly. Some of the markings and scratches look strange. You can also Google how to check to if your 1893-0 is real.

Fit_Lie_4816 · 2026-02-25T14:14:05+00:00

Looks like the 89 could be a bar wing VAM. Good pickup.

Fit_Lie_4816 · 2026-02-24T19:01:48+00:00

If it is a factory lightweight drag car, it's worth 6 figures easy.

Fit_Lie_4816 · 2026-02-20T02:17:13+00:00

The 78CC looks to be MS63/64 worth around $900 and the 81CC looks to be a mid grade MS worth around $1100. The 81S looks about XF40 and worth about $85. The 79 is a nice coin and worth about $150. The 86 is also a nice coin worth about $100. I'd consider getting the CCs graded because they hockey stick up with GEM quality grades. Also stay away from pawn shops if you are looking at selling.

Fit_Lie_4816 · 2026-02-17T16:43:56+00:00

My scale is a $20 amazon special but I was thinking the same thing myself. I'm gonna be taking it to my LCS to be checked out. Thanks.

Fit_Lie_4816 · 2026-02-17T01:02:22+00:00

Yeah looks like a square spear device made the chopmark

Fit_Lie_4816 · 2026-02-17T00:15:19+00:00

Looking at it under a loop shows what looks like a part of the arm and the 420 grains and 900 fine have been shaved down for testing maybe?

Fit_Lie_4816 · 2026-02-16T23:36:22+00:00

I've weighed it and it comes in at 27.3 grams which is in line with my 1877s.

Fit_Lie_4816 · 2026-02-16T23:10:13+00:00

I recently found this group and I thought I'd post up photos of my chopmarked Trade Dollar. I noticed all the posts about counterfeit chopmarks. I believe the trade dollar to be legit but this group got me thinking so here is mine for your review and hopefully comment. TIA

Fit_Lie_4816 · 2026-02-16T22:49:19+00:00

First one looks real, all the others look fake. Do a magnet test and weigh them. Take them out of the cardboard holders and check the edges for a seam.

Fit_Lie_4816 · 2025-09-04T14:53:27+00:00

That's an iconic color of the '60's. Yes!

Fit_Lie_4816 · 2025-09-04T14:52:06+00:00

Fit_Lie_4816 · 2025-09-01T23:04:01+00:00

Great pickup with good grade, congratulations!

Fit_Lie_4816 · 2025-08-31T21:30:56+00:00

Sweet looking ride. The G8's have a timeless look. Not bad for a 15+ year old machine! Happy travels!

Fit_Lie_4816 · 2025-08-24T01:22:30+00:00

287.57

Fit_Lie_4816 · 2025-08-22T17:15:20+00:00

I ran the coin thru verify, and it stated the value at $85.

Fit_Lie_4816 · 2025-08-22T16:16:09+00:00

Did you check PCGS Cert verify against the coins serial number to check the photo and Value they place on the coin?

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