this should settle it:
everyone sell their car, then we'll see who got how much for what.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sally or Dick Taylor" <tr6taylor@webtv.net>
To: <6pack@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 3:42 PM
Subject: Re: [6pack] Transmissions, and other modifications.
> Vance---I would agree that a TR Six with an OD tranny, in good working
> condition, has more resale value than a 5 speed conversion. This would not
> mean that the 5 speed has little or no value, as you stated. (but I threw
> out
> the zinger for writing that you prize the original configuration of our
> cars,
> knowing that you have modified it to your liking)
> Meanwhile, please go ahead with your thoughts on the impartial judging of
> both
> types of transmissions. I will add mine at it's conclusion.
>
> Respectfully,
> Dick Taylor
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Navarrette, Vance
> Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 1:27 PM
> To: Sally or Dick Taylor
> Cc: 6pack@autox.team.net
> Subject: RE: Transmissions, and other modifications.
>
> Dick:
>
> You raise an interesting point. While I am quite sure I would not
> pay
> extra for a 5 speed conversion, that does not mean that the average person
> might not. Hmmm. The issue for me is originality and concerns about the
> quality control exercised while doing the conversion. For example, I would
> not
> pay more for a TR6 with a Vortec V6 conversion. I would be concerned about
> reliability, and highly original cars always go for more in Hemmings and
> other
> publications.
> Any ideas how we might get an impartial judge on that one?
> I could ask my LBC mechanic, who also sells used LBCs. Would that
> suffice?
>
> Would the question "Which sells for more; A TR6 with an aftermarket
> 5
> speed conversion or a TR6 with an overdrive, all other things being equal"
> be
> fair?
>
> Vance
>
>
> Vance Navarrette
> Cogito Ergo Zoom
> I think, therefore I go fast
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Sally or Dick Taylor [mailto:tr6taylor@webtv.net]
> Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 1:07 PM
> To: Navarrette, Vance; 6pack@autox.team.net
> Subject: Transmissions, and other modifications.
>
> Hmmm. Is there must be another "Vance" out there who modified his engine
> with
> higher CR, and a performance camshaft?
> Maybe an aftermarket ignition trigger?
> Dick
>
> Who doubts those who suggest that adding a 5 speed does nothing to add
> value
> to a TR Six
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