I took a used 2010 Panel LT with manual trans for a test drive @ dealer today and notice a few things and have questions for those w/ like vehicles. It had 12K on it.

1). When letting out the clutch, there was a vibration through the pedal, Is this normal?

2) It had a rear seat which matched the fronts....I did not thinks the panels had seats in the rear. Is this a option or did someone do a swap?

3) Any way to improve the power? Lack of it was quite noticeable w/ A/C on.

4) What is a good price to pay?

Thanks,
Motoretro

 

1. Can u describe the vibrating? What does it feel like?

2. Rear seat was a very rare option for panels. Only a few were made with that option added. If you could see the orignal vehicle sticker, that would tell you.

3. 1LT or 2LT? And are you a moderate or aggressive driver? (Was there a check engine light on?)

4. I would guess about $15-16k is what it's stickered? I would think the best price that you could get would be $14,000..

 

I have a 2007 LT with a five speed, and any vibration in the clutch is not normal. I have no vibrations in mine, the clutch is very smooth. Mine is a 2.2, and IMO does not suffer from a lack of power, even with the AC on. When it is very hot, high 90's or over 100 degrees, I do notice a slight loss of power, but not at lower temps. The cold air it blows is well worth it, though.

 

My answers to your questions are in bold print;

 

I'm pretty sure the back seat would have been added.... For insurance reasons I don't think GM had this as an option. (Lack of rear inside door handles would be a huge liability in case of an accident/fire/flood etc. rear passengers couldn't get out of the car themselves)

 

Actually greybeard panel's do have door handles.. this much I know.

 

Inside?

 

Yup. No pulls, so they can't be closed from inside, but they do have handles to open the back doors with.

 

I stand corrected......

 

Well in my opinion, it sounds like a 2.4 price on a 2.2 motor motoretro? Correct me if I am wrong. I believe most 1LT's have 2.2's.. also. wha options DOES it have? Roof rack; 6 disc; leather; power seats; etc.. that all goes into account.