TXGS507

WTF?

phloozy

in case that somehow dont know this, here are the differences.

http://ls1tech.com/forums/corvette-p...ter-z06-s.html

Z0SIS

Yes but with intake and exhaust that difference is eliminated. The 02's also have the potential valve spring issue which yes is cheap to fix, but I just didn't want that hanging over my head, personally. In that I wouldn't want to drive it even a mile knowing what could happen with those yellow springs.

phloozy

Deleted for wrong info

Z0SIS

Point taken, and to your point I did see evidence of this in my research (that '01's were cheaper than I thought they would be vs '02's)

JALLEN4

The 2002 has 405 HP not the 385 of the 2001.

phloozy

ah really sorry about that, I feel like a fool. Fixing my posts now

glbeauchamp

Could someone explain "dealer fee".. I am not familiar with the term. Don't think we have that in WI or MN per se although it might be hidden somewhere in the asking price. Thanks

Z0SIS

Its the fee the dealer collects to do all your document and title work - bill of sale, power of attorney, registration, etc. It varies by most states, and is largely an up-charge and non-negotiable. Did I mention that I hate the dealership experience?

If a dealer advertises "no dealer fee", then it is baked into the sale price.

Ron B C4

Went to the local Chevy dealer about 3 weeks ago for wife to get a new car. Was the typical horrible experience.

We went to the Dodge dealer on New Years day and it was actually not bad at all. Only one trip back to the manager and deal was done. Was very surprised wasn't a bad experience at all.

To bad I can't afford a new Hell Cat Challenger or I would be back their.

glbeauchamp

Ok. Got it. If they do that here they have it hidden pretty good except for sales tax, title, and registration. That's all listed right on the sales form submitted to the state. Sales tax varies with price, of course (5.5%). Title and registration are fixed depending on type of vehicle, and gross weight if truck.

racebum

would not buy it for resale reasons. that is the hardest color combo to sell . it's priced fair but you will also have the spring change to do, all fluids, some hoses and possibly shocks and front brakes to do

if you like the color and there is no rust on the car it is priced correctly but man...it will be a rough sell. this is probably why a dealer is selling the car at private party prices

JALLEN4

It would really be interesting to see the statistical analysis that was done to see how you decided it would be the most difficult color combination to sell.

Z0SIS

Cause its yellow on red on black? The mod red on yellow really ruins the look.

ZR-1 Mark

Wow !!! I guess to each his own. I love my McDonalds Z06 ....... I actually hunted for that color combo.
I guess I'm just ...

LOL
Mark

Z0SIS

Of course it's subjective however the vast majority would agree that it is not a great color combo.

JALLEN4

We are right back to what is simply your opinion. You don't like it and that is cool. Your opinion has nothing to do with value, ability to resell, or what the majority think. Everybody thought the white/red cove '55 Vette was the cat's meow. Try buying one of the 15 copper ones they built that people said ruined the look.

Z0SIS

Right but I'm not alone in my opinion; what's the percentage of people who are turned off by the yellow/black/red? Can't say for sure but enough that it is the least desirable color combo.

Maybe because someone said its the McDonald's Corvette and I can't get that out of my head. Either way, it's your car and as long as you enjoy it.

racebum

this is not accurate. most of these changes happened to the 02 car. shock valving changed every year from 01 to 04 and kept getting better. the engine was updated in 02 and carried to 04 with only a pcv change happening. there may have been minor ecu revisions but the 02 and 04 are not that far apart. the 01 is the oddball car in the lineup and even it is a great car, it just isn't as good as the newer ones which improved on its shortcomings

racebum

i've watched these cars sell since they released, driven many, owned one, have friends who are dealers. we chat

blue is probably the easiest color to sell

yellow/red would be the hardest. smallest pool of buyers who like that color vs all the other options

look at this thread...see the comments already about the color? you never see this about any other color

even silver which is also a historically a low close color. blue on the flip side is the highest