calling BuickandDeere on subject of BGN,s

RandyB(MI) · Jan 6, 2014

Since I believe you either own or have owned one of these and I do respect your mechanical/engineering knowlege , I figure you would be one to tell me of any known common problems to look for in buying one of these Buicks. I, looking preferably at the 1987 models mainly because I think they are the most refined and updated of all the years. Not interested in the GNX but just the GN. In the area where I live I think there is a market about to develop and am thinking about buying 2 or 3 this winter while deals might be had and selling this late spring, maybe even keep one for the summer to tee off some people at the strip. Any help appreciated. Better to learn from mistakes of others as I'm too old to make them all myself. RB

buickanddeere · Jan 7, 2014

The BGN was mass produced and the market pretty much flooded. Clean original low mileage cars come on the market all the time.
As far as collectability? At 26-27 years they are on the early portion of the curve. The peak typical collector of 50-55yrs old with no mortgage,no children in the house. Who was 15-25yrs old when the GN was the car to have.
While a cool ride, I don't ever imagine a GN bringing the prices of a 1970 454 Chevelle SS.

pete black · Jan 7, 2014

i personally believe the days of collector cars for investments is nearing an end. no interest, no ability, no storage and nobody wants a static object to maintain. additionally, looking at housing being built today, patio homes and apartments should tell us something.

buickanddeere · Jan 7, 2014

I would recommend a GN just for your own personal enjoyment. They are a dark stealthy Darth Vader type of machine.
A stock engined GN will run 12's with a few add ons. High volume/high pressure fuel pump, 007 injectors, 96 Impalla SS MAFS and conversion box. Cold air intake, turbo down pipe and wastegate mount upgrade. Clean out the CAT converter and dawl 70 series quiet turbo mufflers. Right side airbag for the rear suspension.
The TH200R4 transmission needs a hardened stator support, shift kit and over size 1st gear servo piston. Drive shaft should have a loop installed for protection.
My poor old girl is just plain worn out with 296,000 miles. Still has the original factory bottom end. We take it out of the barn for a rip every summer but it would take 40-50 thou $$$ to really go though it and restore every little thing.

RandyB(MI) · Jan 7, 2014

I,m more looking at it as a bread and butter easily streetable/daily drivable hot looking newer gen muscle car that is affordable and no one if afraid to drive and on the street with street tires will show the way home to most of the big block '70,s muscle. Where I live there is a population of people in their early to late 40,s that have a pretty much unlimited income, a lot of time on their hands and coincidentally just happen to love "BLACK" vehicles.(no they aren't blacks) If I say anymore I will get hung for "profiling" but the facts are the facts. Most aren't biting on the new Camero or Mustangs for $40,000 but for between $15,000 and $18,000 I think there are a few buyers. Just was wondering what , if any, major flaws to be aware of on a 50-70,000 mile GN.

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