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Old 01-20-2013, 01:31 PM
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Old 01-20-2013, 01:35 PM
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If you're happy, we're happy! Pics?
Old 01-20-2013, 01:37 PM
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You did good. Go out there and get some miles under your belt with her Jay
Old 01-20-2013, 01:57 PM
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Good deal IMO. We fix the display issue or you can DIY. I'm not familiar with the fog issue. Sounds minor though.
Old 01-20-2013, 02:06 PM
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You can never pay too much for a car if you want it badly enough and you can afford it.
Old 01-20-2013, 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by f6john
If you didn't know about the issues you stated, you didn't do your homework or a very thorough pre-buy inspection. Hopefully they are the only issues you have. Otherwise you probably did ok. After you buy there is always a better "deal" down the road.
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WTF?
This guy buys a 2001 Convertible with less than 100,000 miles (for less than $14,000) and with a couple of easily solved issues and you guys are giving him grief ??????????

To the OP, You bought the car about right, and we hope you enjoy both the car and the forum.

I guess we all have different criteria when we reply to a question. In my world ,if I spend $13k on an automobile, I may not know everything about the car but I will see and check the obvious. For instance I asked about the hvac on my car before I ever saw it in person and after flying cross country to complete the sales you can be sure all the obvious was checked out before I wrote them a check. That being said I wondered if the new owner was a little bit of an impulse buyer and there could be other issues yet to be discovered.

I haven't seen any pictures and only know the details the new owner has provided but if any 01 vert with 90k on the clock is worth the $13k regardless of any issues that may exist, I bow to your knowledge.


To the new owner, if you have bought a trouble free car you did much better than ok. Hope you enjoy yours as much as I do mine.
Old 01-20-2013, 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by f6john
I guess we all have different criteria when we reply to a question. In my world ,if I spend $13k on an automobile, I may not know everything about the car but I will see and check the obvious. For instance I asked about the hvac on my car before I ever saw it in person and after flying cross country to complete the sales you can be sure all the obvious was checked out before I wrote them a check. That being said I wondered if the new owner was a little bit of an impulse buyer and there could be other issues yet to be discovered.

I haven't seen any pictures and only know the details the new owner has provided but if any 01 vert with 90k on the clock is worth the $13k regardless of any issues that may exist, I bow to your knowledge.

trouble free car you did much better than ok. Hope you enjoy yours as much as I do mine.
Since you live in Kentucky, I'd like to invite you to Corvette Expo (March 2013) in Knoxville for a reality check on C-5 Convertible pricing.
To the new owner, if you have bought a
Old 01-20-2013, 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Phanni
WTF?
This guy buys a 2001 Convertible with less than 100,000 miles (for less than $14,000) and with a couple of easily solved issues and you guys are giving him grief ??????????

To the OP, You bought the car about right, and we hope you enjoy both the car and the forum.
Old 01-20-2013, 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Chilliwack vettes
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Probably actually at 7 or so!
Old 01-20-2013, 03:28 PM
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I agree with the majority here. If that's all that's wrong and you're happy with it, that's really all that matters! I just picked up my 2nd C5 yesterday and can't wait for the roads in the NE to get rid of all the winter crap.

Congrats and I hope you enjoy the h*77 out of it!

I do also agree though - pics are a must.

OH, an welcome to the addiction and forum!

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Old 01-20-2013, 03:31 PM
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As said, we needf pics....but sounds like a good deal to me.
Old 01-20-2013, 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Camjamsdad
Over paid but all that counts is you're happy
Oh please tell us why "YOU" think he overpaid for this Vette? Gotta hear your words of wisdom, please!

With a statement like that you GOT to back it up! Right?

I guess you should of sold him your Vette for $8000 then and give him a better deal!

To OP - you got a good deal, enjoy your Vette and yes we need pictures!

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Old 01-20-2013, 04:46 PM
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Congratulations! Sounds like a pretty good deal to me. The issues you described are minor & easily resolved. I've had my '02 Coupe for 18 months & it's the most fun car Ive ever had. Welcome! !
Old 01-20-2013, 05:06 PM
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My Opinion. A new guy comes here asking how he did. Obviously he is stoked to have bought his First Corvette.. The last thing he wants to hear is some "cheerios pisser" saying he over paid... " Nice "...
It would have been much better had he said nothing..
BTW If the car has no " real problems", you did a great job.
and welcome to the Corvette Forum.. at least you have learned that not everyone who owns a Corvette and post in this forum has a brain worth picking. Ive told people for 12 years years here to be careful who they listen too in this forum.
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Old 01-20-2013, 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Evil-Twin
My Opinion. A new guy comes here asking how he did. Obviously he is stoked to have bought his First Corvette.. The last thing he wants to hear is some "cheerios pisser" saying he over paid... " Nice "...
It would have been much better had he said nothing..
BTW If the car has no " real problems", you did a great job.
and welcome to the Corvette Forum.. at least you have learned that not everyone who owns a Corvette and post in this forum has a brain worth picking. Ive told people for 12 years years here to be careful who they listen too in this forum.
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as always ET has a way of summing it up!

OP congrats on the car and enjoy the heck out of it!



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Old 01-20-2013, 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Darion
as always ET has a way of summing it up!

OP congrats on the car and enjoy the heck out of it!



Darion



Plus if you go through the thread - it's only the one who had that viewpoint. My '84 had 175k on it when I sold it and that SOB's still running just as tight as it ever did. (I know the guy who bought it). Take care of it, change the oil and filter religiously, don't procrastinate when something isn't right.... FIX IT and that sob will last you until you decide you want a different one...

It happens... brace for it.

Old 01-20-2013, 06:04 PM
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Taking into account the prices in my area( Massachusetts ) you did very well with what you paid. Good luck with your new ride!

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Old 01-20-2013, 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Phanni
Since you live in Kentucky, I'd like to invite you to Corvette Expo (March 2013) in Knoxville for a reality check on C-5 Convertible pricing.
To the new owner, if you have bought a



Thanks for the invite, I might be there. I will admit that I missed the word vert in the first post, I read it as vette.
But I did say he did ok if those two issues are all the problems he has. I don't think I need a reality check on prices as they are all over the place as this post suggests. Have a good evening.
Old 01-20-2013, 06:14 PM
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Congrats on the purchase, now get the camera and take some pics to post!
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Congrats and enjoy the ride!!


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