Saw a 98 Vert for sale...Contemplating ???
06-28-2014, 11:17 AM
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Saw a 98 Vert for sale...Contemplating ???
98 Vert, Torch Red, BSM's, standard seats, CD Player,
Electronic Climate Control, Chrome Wagon Wheels, fairly new Goodyear Run Flats, paint in awesome condition, has 51k on the clock, one owner. Top was down so I didn't get to check out it's condition but from looking at the rest of the car I would imagine it's in great shape! Now I know from all of the help here that issues ($$$$$) that arise in these early models are Steering Position Sensors, sky high priced TPMS's and EBCM's. He asking $19.5 OBO.
What do you guys think ? I didn't take it for a test drive yet.
If I decide to go for it, I'd hit him with $17.5 and haggle from there.
Electronic Climate Control, Chrome Wagon Wheels, fairly new Goodyear Run Flats, paint in awesome condition, has 51k on the clock, one owner. Top was down so I didn't get to check out it's condition but from looking at the rest of the car I would imagine it's in great shape! Now I know from all of the help here that issues ($$$$$) that arise in these early models are Steering Position Sensors, sky high priced TPMS's and EBCM's. He asking $19.5 OBO.
What do you guys think ? I didn't take it for a test drive yet.
If I decide to go for it, I'd hit him with $17.5 and haggle from there.
06-28-2014, 02:45 PM
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98 Vert, Torch Red, BSM's, standard seats, CD Player,
Electronic Climate Control, Chrome Wagon Wheels, fairly new Goodyear Run Flats, paint in awesome condition, has 51k on the clock, one owner. Top was down so I didn't get to check out it's condition but from looking at the rest of the car I would imagine it's in great shape! Now I know from all of the help here that issues ($$$$$) that arise in these early models are Steering Position Sensors, sky high priced TPMS's and EBCM's. He asking $19.5 OBO.
What do you guys think ? I didn't take it for a test drive yet.
If I decide to go for it, I'd hit him with $17.5 and haggle from there.
Electronic Climate Control, Chrome Wagon Wheels, fairly new Goodyear Run Flats, paint in awesome condition, has 51k on the clock, one owner. Top was down so I didn't get to check out it's condition but from looking at the rest of the car I would imagine it's in great shape! Now I know from all of the help here that issues ($$$$$) that arise in these early models are Steering Position Sensors, sky high priced TPMS's and EBCM's. He asking $19.5 OBO.
What do you guys think ? I didn't take it for a test drive yet.
If I decide to go for it, I'd hit him with $17.5 and haggle from there.
06-28-2014, 02:58 PM
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Burning Brakes
Don't do it, my 99 vert was half that. Like was said for that money move up to an 01 or better. And don't worry about mileage all that much, these engines are bulletproof as you must know.
06-28-2014, 05:50 PM
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I paid $22k for my 2003 Z06 in pretty much pristine condition, with awesome engine mods (460rwhp NA) and 29k miles on it (3 years ago). It's been flawless.
There are better deals out there if you take your time.
There are better deals out there if you take your time.
06-28-2014, 07:22 PM
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98 Vert, Torch Red, BSM's, standard seats, CD Player,
Electronic Climate Control, Chrome Wagon Wheels, fairly new Goodyear Run Flats, paint in awesome condition, has 51k on the clock, one owner. Top was down so I didn't get to check out it's condition but from looking at the rest of the car I would imagine it's in great shape! Now I know from all of the help here that issues ($$$$$) that arise in these early models are Steering Position Sensors, sky high priced TPMS's and EBCM's. He asking $19.5 OBO.
What do you guys think ? I didn't take it for a test drive yet.
If I decide to go for it, I'd hit him with $17.5 and haggle from there.
Electronic Climate Control, Chrome Wagon Wheels, fairly new Goodyear Run Flats, paint in awesome condition, has 51k on the clock, one owner. Top was down so I didn't get to check out it's condition but from looking at the rest of the car I would imagine it's in great shape! Now I know from all of the help here that issues ($$$$$) that arise in these early models are Steering Position Sensors, sky high priced TPMS's and EBCM's. He asking $19.5 OBO.
What do you guys think ? I didn't take it for a test drive yet.
If I decide to go for it, I'd hit him with $17.5 and haggle from there.
I believe 19.5 K for a 98 is high. And you don't get HUD with it.
06-28-2014, 07:43 PM
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My friend just paid less than that for an 02 z with the same miles. Granted his 02 with 50k miles was far worse off than my 01 with now 76k miles. I'm sure he would trade 50k miles to have his car in mines condition.
06-28-2014, 09:02 PM
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Melting Slicks
I don't know way i look at these threads. Why not ask the guy if you could have it for a song and dance. Might as well scrap the early cars!!! I agree his asking price high but some of the comments made are of base also. Don't get mad, just my opinion.
06-28-2014, 09:41 PM
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Too much for a 98 vert with those miles look around you can probably get the same car for $16k...btw I paid $15,800 for my mint 01 Torch vert with 70kmi 1 1/2 years ago...
06-28-2014, 10:07 PM
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Sounds like a nice '98, but it is priced too high IMO. Maybe $15K, but not what he is asking.
06-29-2014, 01:03 AM
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agree with the thread, don't buy it, get an 01+ for the money you're looking to spend
at 17k you could get an 04 with 80-90k miles and have the best c5 of them all
as long as the cars haven't been beat on or tracked frequently mileage isn't a big deal, age is
at 17k you could get an 04 with 80-90k miles and have the best c5 of them all
as long as the cars haven't been beat on or tracked frequently mileage isn't a big deal, age is
06-29-2014, 01:28 PM
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These are CORVETTES not some grocery getters! Cars that are a luxury purchase that have value above most mass produced utilitarian cars and should be valued as such. 
(Would be curious what most that commented on thread will be selling their Corvette's for when time comes?!)
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06-29-2014, 10:05 PM
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It's all about most bang for the buck that's all there all Corvettes but some are better that others get the best you got money for ,that's what people are saying ..
06-29-2014, 11:57 PM
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These are CORVETTES not some grocery getters! Cars that are a luxury purchase that have value above most mass produced utilitarian cars and should be valued as such. (Would be curious what most that commented on thread will be selling their Corvette's for when time comes?!)
whatever people bid is what it's worth.
closes haven't been half bad either lately