Dealership Life - 1989 Pontiac Trans Am Turbo Pace Car

[@ricks.1318]

THAT is a VERY COOL Trans Am, .... and a "flashback" in time for us "older" viewers .... "Thanks" Dave !!!

[@WestCoastChicano]

Beautiful car. In '96 I bought a brand new Black Trans Am. It looked like a Batmobile with that huge spoiler in the rear. Gr8 memories. Thanks for sharing. 🚙 🇺🇸

[@DaveGershon1]

Dave, Thank you for sharing. I have two of these cars one of the Cloth/Hardtop and the other is a Cloth/T-Top used as a festival car during the month of May in 1989. The brakes are not stock. The 89 TTA has the same brakes 1LE as the Camero Z-28/IROC 1LE cars had in 1989. 12-inch rotors with the aluminum PRB brake calipers. Automatic was the only transmission available with the 89 TTA.

[@StreakingTiger]

I bought my 2022 Bolt EV on 9/5/22 after much searching. I looked all over the southeast for weeks. Nobody had one that I was allowed to test drive and buy. I found an EUV 15 minutes away but only wanted the EV. I managed to find one 40 miles away and they had an EV and an EUV. I test drove the EV and the next day I wanted to test the EUV LT again, but it was sold after I left the day prior. I went the next day and bought the EV 2LT. It is an awesome vehicle, and the easiest vehicle I have ever driven (in 57 years of driving). My only problem is that I don't drive enough to make the gas savings high enough to offset the payment, insurance, and taxes. I live in SC and the taxes are outrageous, even more than my 2020 Cadillac XT5 premium Luxury that cost about $58K. The same for insurance. I pay more for insurance on it than all my other vehicles combined. I am still concerned about the low range when charging now that it's colder. Waiting on hot weather before passing judgement on that. My suggestion is: if you're looking for a great deal, and you can find one, then get it ASAP.

[@shinshocker]

Just an fyi, even though you can't sell me a bolt EV thanks for being transparent and selling it at MSRP. Those markups other dealers are putting on remaining bolts are brutal.

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

👍

[@brucekalter4206]

Yay, another Dave B video! Wow... Chevy really needs to ramp up production on the Bolts before the customers lose interest (or patience) & go elsewhere.

[@Priller007]

I worked for Dockham Pontiac in 1989 NOKC and this was my dealer car to drive

[@magripinop]

I love my Bolt EUV '22. Just got lucky, I was wanting to buy a used Prius Prime in a Chevy dealer, got sweet talked in buying into a full EV vehicle. It was available then... No regrets!!

[@annecassidy4448]

We ordered a Bolt EV 2LT in June (upstate NY). Watched the order “sit” in the Chevy app at code 1100 (code translated is: “we got your letter, but we haven’t opened it yet”) through December. At that point, my husband located an EV LT2 on a lot in Mt. Kisco, NY, optioned exactly as our order, and we jumped on it. We drove the car back to upstate and we absolutely love it. Got fantastic “mileage” on the drive back. It’s got pep, heated steering wheel, heated seats, aggressive re-gen braking and much more. We’ve had no trouble locating charging capacity - we have a charger in our home situation, but chargers are readily located at nearby grocery stores, colleges, hospitals, shopping centers, restaurants, local library, etc. And more chargers are showing up on the map daily. For us, it’s a terrific car - economical, and perfect for the mostly in-town driving we do. Over the road, the My Chevy app helps locate charging locations, and the range is more than the advertised 259 miles. Love, love this car! As someone who does not have real insight to how auto dealerships function, I’ve been entirely baffled by the “allocation” system that prevails. More so that specific orders are caught up in that system - leaving people hanging for 6 months to a year until a car that’s been ordered is finally through the production line and delivered. Leading to the current scramble of people calling all over the country to locate a Bolt and having to travel great distances to acquire it. Hope Chevy now recognizes that they can “own” the market for the small EV - but production needs to meet the demand.

[@arjunc2266]

Wow! You really lucked out with finding one on the lot optioned exactly as you had ordered. I suppose it was worth the wait, sounds like you enjoy the car. I was wondering how did you were able to view the code through the Chevy app? I have my stock number provided by the dealer at time of order, is there any way i can track my event codes through the Chevy app as well ?

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Glad you are loving your Bolt Anne!!

[@chrisclosson4096]

Good info! I’ve been driving my 2023 Bolt EUV for 2 months now and I LOVE it…2600 miles and total cost of driving it- $0 (charge for free at work). So much fun to drive !!

[@rubioaustin]

Bought my Bolt EUV yesterday!! You sold me on it! Extremely hard to find in San Diego, I was on 5 different waiting list in the event one popped up. Got the call one was available and I jumped on it.

[@rickbeck5437]

The Firebird Indy Pace Car is an Historical Vehicle. Thanks for showing it on your Channel. Myself having attended 50 Indy 500s (so far) remember this Car very well. I live 5 miles from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway & every year The 500 Festival allows VIPs to drive Replica Pace Cars for a limited time prior to the race itself. These were Automatic Transmissions only. They were Truly Pace car ready. At that time that was sort of Rare!

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

I didn't get to film when the owner picked it up but he is the original owner, bought it new and it was his first car.. so cool!

[@rickbeck5437]

I was a Paint Tech for a local Mercedes Benz Dealer for 0ver 30 years and the Whites of the 1980’s looked more Yellow than the Whites of today. The 3 Stage Pearl White Finishes of Today were not even available on Production Cars in the late 1980’s. FYI: White vehicles are probably the most difficult to match when refinishing . A lot of people are not aware of that! I really like your Dealership, It seems Family oriented much like the Dealership I worked at in Indianapolis, Indiana.

[@ZL1power69]

Dave, I own a modified 87 Turbo Buick and the 89 Turbo Trans Ams often attend the Buick related events. The production numbers you stated are correct. The 3.8 LC2 in the TTA was similar to the GNX, but used lower profile FWD 3.8 V6 heads to clear the heater box in the Trans Am. The V6 is also lighter than the small block tuned port V8s in the normal Trans Am. The 3800 is not the same engine. The TTA and 1LE packages came with C4 Corvette calipers and 12" rotors, but slotted rotors and red calipers are not stock. The a-pilar gauge pod is also not stock. They came with an owners kit which included the pace car decals. It was up to the owner if they wanted to install them or the dealers would install them. Stock paint is off white, not a bright or pearl white.

[@dougbriggs4176]

The Grand National was an awesome machine.

[@Adrian-mq5ld]

and the 0 to 60 is 4.6 not 5.5. That car was making Ferraris in the 80s look like a joke ,especially looking at the price.

[@Ed-ke9sp]

0 TO 60 AND 1/4 mile times were just hit gas pedal from a stop. If you launch this car with it torqued up it was much faster. Also the hp rating was higher but at the time GM would not allow a TA to be rated higher then the corvette and borg warner who designed the rear diff would not agree to cover the warranty items if the torque rating was to high.

[@carynmcentee6725]

That Trans Am has my heart. Love it!!!

[@hellokyle_]

My dealer got a Black 1LT Redline Bolt EUV and that sold with in 24 hours. Really a nice looking car. Just wish the EUV model had AWD.

[@nickk4010]

Man I would that trans am. Back in 2004, my first car was a 1987 Pontiac Trans Am Firebird, 350 motor, 5 speed manual, t-tops with a bird on the hood. Only paid $1500 back then and wish I kept it. T-tops leaked and filled the back seats in the winter and ran out of gas more times then I would like to mention, but man what a fun car and hard to find now with a 350 and in a manual trans.

[@dougbriggs4176]

Friend ordered a Premier Tahoe in October and received in December…in Canada. Might have got lucky that it was already in allocation for the dealer.

[@ez054098]

More please. This is one of my favorite channels. I would love to know: 1. Which type of used cars move the fastest at your dealership on average? 2. Which type of used cars command the most money at your dealership on average? 3. Which Tahoe trim is ordered the most/is most inquired about at your dealership? 4. Which truck trim is ordered the most/is most inquired about at your dealership? 5. Which add-on would you recommend when buying a car on the east coast? (I live on the west coast)

[@justincook1012]

I sell at Chevy in Huntsville, AL. It’s cool to see the different markets. We keep around 20 Silverados but haven’t seen a Bolt in months. We have one coming soon this week for a customer that’s taken 6 months. Love the content brother.

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Thanks for watching Justin!

[@toonman361]

In my little village, I'm only the second person who's bought a Bolt EUV. I waited about 5 weeks and I thought that was long! Thoroughly enjoying my vehicle even though I drive over 110 miles a day.

[@Terry-bw7qk]

Boy, I feel good! We got our Bolt EUV from a Phoenix dealer in 14 weeks from order to delivery. (Had to shop around a lot to avoid the huge mark-ups some wanted though...) Have had it now for one month and really enjoying it. Would hate to wait 8 months for one though.

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Glad you are enjoying your Bolt!

[@frankamato4315]

Love my EUV From Schumacher!

[@twodogsandtheirfamily]

Been trying to get an EV for weeks! On the wait list at about 25 dealerships currently. Waiting for a call on Monday about one in the same color as yours!

[@mikescaffo4850]

These cars were very fast also they were a blast to drive

[@c.tomprice8384]

An ultra low mileage (284!) Trans Am turbo pace car sold today at the Barrett Jackson Auction for $73k.

[@Adrian-mq5ld]

and they will only go up in value. You can't lose money on these cars ,unless you somehow burn down the garage or something ,you simply can't lose.

[@jonathanleonard1152]

We got ours. We live in the capital region of NYS, near Albany, NY. We had to go to Mt. Kisco Chevy, Westchester, NYS, to find a Volt EV on the lot that had not been sold. It had enough miles that indicates several people test drove this vehicle. I found it with everything we wanted and our color of choice. We had to drive 150+ miles one way to get it.

[@oldwentzvilleguy5435]

Very interesting video. You seem to be honest and straight forward. Keep this up and you will do well.

[@coyleatkinson]

we bought our 2023 bolt ev right off the showroom floor the same day i was ordering a 2023 silverado, feel real lucky now

[@Nebula1701]

I think I know why Production may be halting for the Bolt for a few months, GM is retooling to increase capacity at Orion Assembly so they can get to the 70k number they were talking about for this year.

[@My-MD-Videos]

Thanks for sharing the video. I think this was the first version of the 3.8L that featured the gear-rotor oil pump that was driven from the crankshaft vs the one that was driven from the distributor.

[@neverknow69]

We have a 2020 Bolt. Great car love it. Put 26K miles on it in one year. It only cost us $0.03 per mile to drive when charging at home. With gas costing $3 a gallon it's like getting 100mpg.

[@rickb6889]

Good evening Dave Rick from Massachusetts I have a 82 trans am black and gold that I owned since 87 and was my first care I only seen one of those in my life so far that's cool that it's there

[@richardwysocki7490]

I’ve been calling today. I placed an order 9/9 and it’s not fair people are getting them today

[@joelowens5211]

I had a model Firebird like that back in the day. Not pace car. Mine was 2 tone where top one color and the flaring around the bottom all around a different color. It was automatic so they did have those. The t-tops on those are notorious to leak. Still had fun with it and had turbo as well. Took out back seats eventually and put monster stereo system in there. Had 2 - 15's behind the seats and 2-12's facing up toward back glass. Has to dynamat the whole inside and take off panels to do outside to keep no rattles just pure bass and sound.

[@dscc9]

Great vblog again Dave!

[@InsighterofTech]

I hope they don't discontinue the bolt after the new platform is released. It's really a great vehicle, and the only good value truly-affordable ev that majority people can afford.

[@lorieandpatrickdavies7483]

The 20th Anniversary Trans Am either came with the pace car decals installed, or you could opt to leave them off, and they were delivered in a box in the hatch, along with other anniversary goodies. The cross drilled rotors, red calipers, and A-pillar gauges on this car are not original. The paint was originally 40U GM white, same as used on all white Firebirds for that model year. While the engine is essentially the same as used in the 1987 Grand National, the 20th Anniversary Trans Am uses a different cylinder head, different pistons, headers, crankshaft and ECM. Power was very conservatively rated as 250hp and 340 lb ft torque, but actually the cars made well over 300 hp. No standard transmission was available, all anniversary cars were equipped with the 4 speed Turbo Hydramatic. The Anniversary cars were quite expensive, basically $9000 more than a fully loaded Trans Am GTA.

[@DiegoMejia86]

I just purchase a Chevy Bolt EUV 2023 at MSRP with no add-ons. I guess I should consider myself lucky, bought it on Jan 9th 2023 and hoping to get the $7500 tax credit

[@marlinweekley51]

Bought one new in 1990 for $22,000 - super fast!

[@tmorcos21]

RUNROAD Center Console Upgraded Organizer Compatible with 2022 2023 Chevy Bolt EUV EV Accessories, Center Console Tray ABS Material Armrest Storage Box (Red). I bought this from Amazon for my 2023 bolt euv and fits very nicely. No closing the armrest

[@michaeloliva3759]

That Trans Am is gorgeous!!

[@tmorcos21]

I bought my 2023 chevy Bolt euv on January 1st and they have a good selection of both ev's and euv's. Martin Chevrolet in Torrance, California

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Sweet!

[@Bus_211]

Fire video Dave B 🔥 happy new year

[@christopherhartos7249]

Another great video,Dave B! My high school classmate got that Trans Am in 1989 brand new.

[@Wasabi9111]

The bolt is an amazing value. I’ve been recommending it to ppl looking for an around town ev at a reasonable price.

[@TwilightZoneX]

Oh Dave. That Pace Car 🧡💛💙. I know your customer will treasure that. Interesting facts on the Chevrolet Traverse and especially on the Bolt. Wow. Got to love DB but if crazy Eddie would start his own channel you would have good competition.

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

I've been telling him to start a channel.. Even offered to get him all set up

[@geraldmcclain3582]

I live just 40 minutes from Indianapolis and the Shelbyville, IN dealership always gets one or two pace cars with the decals.

[@shaunmiller3342]

LOL Crazy Eddie is give the wrong store business 😂. I’m surprised it’s the Bolt that everyone is inquiring about, I would have thought it would have been the Tahoe

[@davidthomas9]

Interesting with the level of demand on the Bolts. Here in Australia, we're now allowed to lease & pay the running costs for an EV or PHEV out of our pre-tax income, without having to pay tax on any private (non-business) use. Deliberately done to increase the numbers of EV's on the road & to supply the used market in future years. Wonder if GMSV is looking to bring the Bolt here to Australia...

[@Luke22022]

Nice report! thank you for being realistic with customers.

[@zozo-gp9gc]

Love ur content

[@apolloniaaskew9487]

The Turbo V6 was from the Buick Grand National/ GMC Syclone and Typhoon. The decals were optional. The transmission was always automatic.

[@ZL1power69]

The Grand National and GMC SyTy did not use the same engine. Grand National/T-Type/Turbo Trans Am used a 3.8 60 degree V6 where as the SyTy used a 4.3 90 degree V6

[@Stevonoles1]

Different engine.

[@bigtenpochet]

For all of those that don't believe that EVs are the future or that the US market isn't ready to very quickly pivot to nearly 100%, you need to watch this video from 7:30 onward. Nearly everyone looking for a car right now are looking for EVs. The automakers are going to take years to ramp up production to meet demand. Production limitations is actually the only factor slowing our transition to an EV world honestly.

[@gregpochet4812]

Got my Bolt EUV on Dec 10th 2022! I was going to not take it and try to get one after Jan 1st. Glad I decided to not to do that! EUV is a great car for the money.

[@IVIacDaddy]

I ordered a bolt in April and got it in September

[@jacobharding2880]

SHOUT OUT TO MY BOY CRAZY EDDIE 💪

[@tararomanow3055]

I love the off the script fun with the crew 😂👏👏

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Crazy Eddie and his crazy self..lol

[@rkjw]

make more videos i love to watch!!!!!!!!

[@brianelfert387]

A big reason people are calling Chevy dealers all over looking for an in-stock Bolt on the lot that isn't sold is because of the $7,500 tax credit. The tax credit is expected to be cut to $3,750 in March. I would be past my comfort level for a car purchase without the full $7,500 tax credit. I gave up looking for a Bolt on Jan 2/3 because I realized after calling about ten dealers that dealer websites are wrong. Any Bolt shown as in stock on the lot is either already gone off the lot or is already sold and awaiting customer delivery. I'll hold onto my ICE vehicle a few more years and see what happens in the car market.

[@ConservatEV]

Tell me about it! Ordered in October… no allocation yet. Gotta love the “It gets the full $7500 tax credit if you get it by March!” loophole (that was just recently announced) when you had to order months ago to have any prayer of getting it before March!

[@conchobar]

I have a 2021 Bolt I'm looking to sell or trade-in, but most offers are pretty low ($15k) which is odd given used Bolts are being listed for ($28k).

[@erichmercado]

With high prices of BEVs, Bolt EV and EUV is the perfect one to get. The downside is inventory.

[@davestvwatching2408]

NYC suburbs are a good spot for EVs. A lot of home ownership plus the Bolt is small and can be driven in the city. I see a lot of Teslas, mach Es and Hyundai EVs as well.

[@nicholasmuni7995]

Dave thank you for showing us this beautiful car, I like that you do this! Last question how many more years do you think the bolt will be sold?

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

I would think at least another 3 years or so

[@jimcosgrove292]

Good video. Thanks

[@tommatthews9341]

First I could never find a Spark in stock. Now I can't find a Bolt!

[@dex2208]

I guess the dealership owner got an upgrade out of their old demo!

[@aggienjneer]

Looks like KIT from knight rider!

[@paulfazi]

Why is the production so low of the Tahoe/Suburban but yet you can find so many Silverados.

[@arjunc2266]

Hey Dave, awesome video. GM def needs to crank up the amount of Bolts being produced. The demand is crazy right now. Do you think Chevy will be discontinuing the bolt after the new platform is released?

[@brianelfert387]

My understanding is the Bolt plant will be converted to produce the Silverado EV in 2024. Rumors are that GM wants to kill the Bolt line because it is on a old platform. The question is will GM come up with a smaller vehicles to replace the Bolt, or just go all in with more expensive larger SUVs and pickups instead?

[@devengudinas1649]

The dealership in Torrance CA has like 30 or 40 of those bolts collecting dust on there lot.

[@maxxedout2020]

Do you think the Bolt demand more the price of the car, the price of gas, or are people wanting to do EV there?

[@lloydadkins885]

the buick 3.8 SFI turbo was a great motor

[@rpifass]

I’m curious do you have the numbers of Tahoe/suburban inventory pre Covid vs now? (At your dealership) The plant down in Texas that makes them is still having a part shortage? Thank you!

[@richardsmith2721]

It was the Buick GNX motor.. it never had a manual trans.

[@dave1956]

I wonder if the Bolt thing is regional. I rarely ever see one in southeastern Wisconsin. I personally wouldn’t walk across the street for a free one. Perhaps due to my age, but I have zero interest in an EV. But like everything today, I am not the demographic that is being satisfied.

[@10cpaul]

Liberal NJ probably a bunch of New Yorkers wanting.... come to Pa I just saw a bunch of volts sitting at a local dealer

[@stevenlapidus5939]

My Aunt and Uncle have been waiting on a Toyots Highlander since June. Still no estimated date of arrival.

[@jeffreysirkin7120]

I got a replacement bolt euv loaded to max in 2 months.

[@Lovejazz01]

It’s a shame, with most EV incentives you can get either Bolt for around $25,000 to $30,000 , I’d rather have new Bolt EUV for that price than a $25,000 used gas car that still needs oil changes and more maintenance the longer you own it.

[@mbrandt03]

Where did Crazy Eddie come up with Clifton? Sounds nothing like Livingston lol

[@davestvwatching2408]

I was getting service at a Toyota dealer near me and their selection was still pretty sparse. About 20 used cars and a few new cars

[@iliasguenou4930]

The owner at our store owns the same exact one in the same color

[@paulcieri7683]

It's always great to watch your vlogs !!!! Btw, what happened to Tatiana ???

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

She's doing well. Left a while ago for another opportunity

[@kennethbode2017]

hard to sell what you don't have

[@tararomanow3055]

The company who "killed the electric car" now can't make enough- like Elon says "fate loves irony" 😏

[@johnsheetz6639]

Terrible fact, Sam kinison was killed in an accident driving one.

[@josemontano7767]

Is it still available?

[@paulm6481]

Where is the chicken in hood?

[@joshlotito]

Hey Dave, great info! Hopefully my order will go into production before the slow down, I placed the order on Sept 28th and still no word. Any way you can check for me?

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Hey Josh, Only your dealer will be able to check. I wouldn't have access.

[@joshlotito]

@@DaveBsellsChevy I placed the order with Dave F at your dealership

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

@@joshlotito Oh.. lol. The system is locked on Sunday. I'll check it out tomorrow

[@joshlotito]

@@DaveBsellsChevy Ok, not a problem! Appreciate the help with this!

[@joshlotito]

@@DaveBsellsChevy hey Dave, any status update on my order? Thanks!

[@Jonathan11225]

i dont like EV's but the deal you had on your EUV is very hard to beat, i found the first Bolt fugly but the new one are actually good looking, i really dont like the futuristic looks trend that going on with EV's, the new Bolt and Bolt EUV looks more conservative than the older model,the same thing happen with the Volt,the second gen was more conservative than the first gen

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

Pretty sure I had the best 2022 car deal in America!

[@jimmoravec1326]

0-60 in 4.9 seconds fastest production car in America in 1989 Corvette killer also put a lot of expensive foreign cars to shame

[@seanpowers346]

I wonder if the TransAm came with Apple car play/ android auto.

[@paugie40]

Slow production to increase the price🤑

[@Yette]

No service on Saturdays? Yikes.

[@bug512]

The Firebird is a F Body with a Buick Grand National engine in it. Also, I do believe, when a car is used for a pace car, it can't be sold for a vehicle that can be used on the highways.

[@Stevonoles1]

None of this is true.

[@bug512]

@@Stevonoles1 The 89 Pontic was in the fourth generation (1993-2002) F platform. Also, Trans Am went with a turbocharged 3.8 liter V6 supplied by their cross-company buddies at Buick. There were some differences in cylinder heads and turbo. The short block was the same. I worked on enough of them to know. Again the pace car thing, I'm not sure about that.

[@Red4banger]

Correct the firebird was an F body, it never got the Buick Grand national, 3.8 turbo! The 1989 trans am pace car, did get the 3.8 turbo! With 1555 made!

[@davidmthekidd]

What's the markup at your dealership for the EV & EUV.

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

No mark up with us in NJ. Selling at MSRP

[@erickliban2]

I believe the GM name for that color is "cocaine white"

[@StevenMeder]

That was just during the John DeLorean days 😉

[@anthonypalese3153]

4.6 0-60 not 5.5 and no manuals, all automatics

[@homeofinventions]

Nice vid, but unless you are in a golf cart community or in the city only, nobody can convince me electric is good.

[@DaveBsellsChevy]

It works for much more than that. I am proof of that.

[@dane9193]

We have a Bolt EUV and a Volt that can run on gas after 55 miles of EV range. We put nearly double the miles on the EUV as the Volt. We've gone through 16 gallons total in the Volt in one year. In 6 months, we've put over 7,000 miles on the EUV. Full electric works better for most of our driving and is a much better experience which is why we always drive the EUV whenever possible. We only switch to the Volt if we're having to drive out of state for convenience reasons only.

[@nascarnate326]

Seats factory? Look like 4th gen seats.