We all hear the fables of barn find that came cheap because the ole lady didn't know her old Chevy was actually a Vette or the deal the guy got because a guy died in the car.... Well, here's my TRUE one... Got a call yesterday from my 80 yr old mom telling me she stopped driving due to her failing eyesight. She asked me to help her sell her car, I told her to give me a price, I would pay whatever she wanted. You see, my 82 yr old step dad bought this Silver '02 loaded MonteCarlo SS new in NM, died 3yrs later, mom moved to Austin to be closer to us kids. Car just turned 50k miles and had the "little-old-lady-casino-trips" care. Anyway, called her back with KBB and Edmunds pricing, she says she is going to just give me the car... Unable to accept such an extravagant gift from a saint on social security, I sneak $6k into her savings and say "you shouldn't have".... I wish everyone a mom as great as mine.... Now come the tough decisions, supercharger? 18" or 20" wheels? or just leave it alone.... Peace all, and thanks for your time. Ken By the way, what generation is an '02?

 

Enjoy it for now

It's the sixth generation.

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Nice Story ., Welcome to the Forum..

 

Welcome to the forum.

18s, and a turbo.

 

Congrats on the new car and welcome!

 

Welcome to the Forum

 

Great story. Tell your Mom THANKs and give her a big hug . Post pictures of your GIFT on here when you can. You should have fun on here being a Monte freak

 

Welcome to the forum!

Wheels seem to be a first choice for many with a new ride. My preference was doing a few performance modifications first, but that's just me.

18's almost always look good though

 

Greetings!

 

Greetings and Salutations!
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Great story for sure....Just besure...That you take her to and from, grocery store or beauty salon if she needs to!(she'd appreciate it )

What an Awesome Gift!! Congrats!