Auction Prices of CNG/gas Cavaliers

[jenki_putnik]

GSA Auction Fredericksburg VA 16 Apr 08
2004 21868mi $10,500 3G1JC52634S162237
2003 18975mi $11,100 3G1JC52653S189728

GSA Auction Bel Air MD 8 Apr 08
2004 18970mi $11,500 3G1JC52634S163145
2001 17669mi $9,100mi 3GJ1C524X1S226073

[Curtis]

Re: Auction Prices of CNG/gas Cavaliers

Cool... what were they???

[tntw]

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They were Cavaliers.

[thelimeyone]

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so if i understand correctly, they were ford contours?

[ttomisin]

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CARFAX Vehicle History Report Info



VIN 3G1JC52634S162237
Year/Make/Model: 2004 CHEVROLET CAVALIER/CAVLIER CNG
Body Style: SEDAN 4 DR
Engine Type: 2.2L L4 MPI DOHC
Manufactured In: MEXICO
Search Results: 1 record found in our database

VIN 3G1JC52653S189728
Year/Make/Model: 2003 CHEVROLET CAVALIER/CAVLIER CNG
Body Style: SEDAN 4 DR
Engine Type: 2.2L L4 MPI
Manufactured In: MEXICO
Search Results: 4 records found in our database

VIN 3G1JC52634S163145
Year/Make/Model: 2004 CHEVROLET CAVALIER/CAVLIER CNG
Body Style: SEDAN 4 DR
Engine Type: 2.2L L4 MPI DOHC
Manufactured In: MEXICO
Search Results: 2 records found in our database

VIN 3G1JC524X1S226073
Year/Make/Model: 2001 CHEVROLET CAVALIER/CAVLIER CNG
Body Style: SEDAN 4 DR
Engine Type: 2.2L L4 MPI OHV 8V
Manufactured In: MEXICO
Search Results: 3 records found in our database

[thelimeyone]

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do you have the vins for the contours?

[siai47]

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I went to the Fredricksburg auction. The people there looking for cars paid little attention to them. When the cars came up, and the internet bids started coming in, a few jaws dropped. There were four cars total with three cars there, the $9100 car was a pre auction internet sale. Both 03's (white and silver) had power locks, windows and keyless entry. The 04 was a blue base model. They sold between $10,500 and $11,500. Two were sold to buyers in Utah, and one went to Arizona (CNG motors). They were really nice cars but a little too much for my blood. I checked Murphy's website the next day and the silver 03 that he bought was sold that day within 5 minutes of him listing it! The best way to find one of these is to get to a east coast auction that is not on the internet. Usually an auction of state owned vehicles as almost all of the GSA auctions are open to all via the internet. Also, like the 03 that sold before the actual auction at a lower price, some vehicles are available prior to the auction sale date. After seeing the prices these cars are going for, I am going to put a coat of wax on mine

[cngbuck]

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Everybody else has the same gameplan, all the cars in the parking lot are from CNG states. There is a shortage of these cars and it is driving up the price. Some of the lesser known auctions are bringing $14K for 2000 Ford F-150 Trucks. Everybody reading this will be at the next sale and helping you bid on them. If you can find one for under $8,000 you'll be doing good these days.

[AlanSanders1]

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Does anyone know how you can become set up to bid by internet on the GSA auctions for the CNG vehicles?

[Luke]

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It depends on the auction house. Some only allow internet bidding to dealers. Get in contact with the auction house for details. Remember that with most auctions, the vehicles must be paid for and removed the same day.

[AlanSanders1]

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Thank you,

I appreciate the information.

[PaulReeder]

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Hello-
My 1st post, sorry if it screws up.
Anyhow, I got the sale prices from the GSA 4-24-08 Manheim Baltimore-Washington sale. See attached PDF.
$13,000 for an '01 Cavalier bi-fuel! Incredible.

[Luke]

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It still amazes me how much some of these cars are going for. Especially considering the fact that shipping is not included. Additionally, many are sold to dealers who add a margin and resell in Utah. It must be something more than economics driving this. You can get a 30 mpg gasoline car with the bells and whistles for ~$8000-$10,000 less than a stripped down CNG cavalier. $10,000 buys a lot of gasoline, even at $5 /gallon