About to buy a corvette but...
03-16-2012, 10:31 PM
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About to buy a corvette but...
Hi, im planning to buy a 2005 corvette c6, i saw 1 on cars .com for 23k with 75k on it, i went to the dealership to test drive it. Compared to my bmw m3 it seemed slow to me (the vette is auto) =/ or is my imagination? is it a good deal? the motor looked clean to me. I need ur recommedations, should i buy it or not? thank you.
03-16-2012, 10:35 PM
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Hi, im planning to buy a 2005 corvette c6, i saw 1 on cars .com for 23k with 75k on it, i went to the dealership to test drive it. Compared to my bmw m3 it seemed slow to me (the vette is auto) =/ or is my imagination? is it a good deal? the motor looked clean to me. I need ur recommedations, should i buy it or not? thank you.
03-16-2012, 10:40 PM
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03-16-2012, 10:40 PM
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lol, i would, trust me, but i dont like the face of the salesman when i tell him that im not gonna buy it. (too expensive for me).
The 1 i saw today has the ls2 6.0 v8, i don't know the numbers for the auto tranny =/.
i don't know if it will be a good deal with that kind of mileage.
The 1 i saw today has the ls2 6.0 v8, i don't know the numbers for the auto tranny =/.
i don't know if it will be a good deal with that kind of mileage.
03-16-2012, 10:45 PM
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Please give a little more information on the car...is it an auto or manual, any mods done to it??? I had an 05 with an auto and it was quick...as said before, don't know anything about a BMW.
03-16-2012, 10:51 PM
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1/4 mile, forum members.
Showroom Stock LS2 (2005 -2007)
12.215 @ 115.45 - LS1LT1 - 06 A6 - (1278)
12.235 @ 115.58 - 06C6FVR - 06 M6 Z51 - (333)
12.290 @ 114.29 - Proney - 07 M6 - (4500)
12.314 @ 114.82 - CYA Vett - 05 M6 F55 - (675)
12.422 @ 113.90 - DrRichie - 05 M6 Z51
12.499 @ 114.90 - Jschindler - 05 M6 Z51
12.53x @ 113.00 - Wicked07C6 - 07 M6 Z51 - (914)
12.540 @ 113.59 - Tony 63 Vette - 06 A6 - (1510)
12.548 @ 113.74 - Tony96LT4 - 06 A6 Z51 - (1149)
12.56x @ 113.39 - Red Sleeper - 06 A6
12.56x @ 112.00 - Orange C6 - 05 A4 Z51 - (56)
12.650 @ 111.65 - Zippin Zee - 05 M6 Z51 - (48)
12.665 @ 113.03 - Mdrrandall - 07 M6 Z51 - (1675)
12.693 @ 114.88 - Prankster - 06 M6 - (1621)
12.69x @ 112.32 - Silverlx - 06 A6 - (872)
12.703 @ 112.43 - Jelsis - 06 A6 Z51 - (452)
12.70x @ 113.00 - Blackmajik - 07 A6 - (1627)
12.71x @ 111.30 - Flyin05 - 05 M6 Z51
12.71x @ 111.00 - Demented - 05 A4 Z51
12.74x @ 108.67 - Shooter 49 - 05 A4 3.15 - (39)
12.215 @ 115.45 - LS1LT1 - 06 A6 - (1278)
12.235 @ 115.58 - 06C6FVR - 06 M6 Z51 - (333)
12.290 @ 114.29 - Proney - 07 M6 - (4500)
12.314 @ 114.82 - CYA Vett - 05 M6 F55 - (675)
12.422 @ 113.90 - DrRichie - 05 M6 Z51
12.499 @ 114.90 - Jschindler - 05 M6 Z51
12.53x @ 113.00 - Wicked07C6 - 07 M6 Z51 - (914)
12.540 @ 113.59 - Tony 63 Vette - 06 A6 - (1510)
12.548 @ 113.74 - Tony96LT4 - 06 A6 Z51 - (1149)
12.56x @ 113.39 - Red Sleeper - 06 A6
12.56x @ 112.00 - Orange C6 - 05 A4 Z51 - (56)
12.650 @ 111.65 - Zippin Zee - 05 M6 Z51 - (48)
12.665 @ 113.03 - Mdrrandall - 07 M6 Z51 - (1675)
12.693 @ 114.88 - Prankster - 06 M6 - (1621)
12.69x @ 112.32 - Silverlx - 06 A6 - (872)
12.703 @ 112.43 - Jelsis - 06 A6 Z51 - (452)
12.70x @ 113.00 - Blackmajik - 07 A6 - (1627)
12.71x @ 111.30 - Flyin05 - 05 M6 Z51
12.71x @ 111.00 - Demented - 05 A4 Z51
12.74x @ 108.67 - Shooter 49 - 05 A4 3.15 - (39)
03-16-2012, 10:52 PM
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i believe is completely stock, i didnt see any mods under the hood.
From the originally linked website:
Bodystyle
2 door Coupe
Drivetrain
RWD
Engine
6.0L V-8 cyl
Fuel Type
premium unleaded
Mileage
75,299
Stock Number
00P23078
Vin
1G1YY24U755117307
Model Code
1YY07
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03-16-2012, 10:58 PM
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Find a stickshift car.
03-16-2012, 11:04 PM
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It doesn't appear to have the Z51 option...look in the glove compartment for the code "G90"...that would mean it has the 3:15 rear end. My guess is it has the 2:73 which would not give it much low end if it doesn't feel fast.
03-16-2012, 11:06 PM
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i will look for it, i just wanna know if $23k is worth a 75k mi. 2005 vette....
03-16-2012, 11:16 PM
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Here is a good deal on a 2008 auto, here in our C6 for sale section.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...000-miles.html
Just some info for ya. Not much more than you're looking to spend.
LS3, baby.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...000-miles.html
Just some info for ya. Not much more than you're looking to spend.
LS3, baby.
03-16-2012, 11:18 PM
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I drove a few BMWs over the years and the thrill goes out the window for me if it has an automatic. I never had the 4spd auto in a Vette but the A6 is a different story, even with tall 2.73 gears. With the Vette you cannot just stomp the accelerator, do that and the car will be like what the heck then finally get moving. Rotate the gas pedal slowly (about 1/4 sec or so to the floor) and it'll take off like a rocket.
In the Vette there just isn't that big of a difference between A6 and M6 performance wise.
In the Vette there just isn't that big of a difference between A6 and M6 performance wise.
03-16-2012, 11:19 PM
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Under no circumstance would I ever buy a Corvette that seemed slow to me. If set on buying one, keep looking until you find one that doesn't seem slow to you. If you never find such a car, never buy one.
03-16-2012, 11:48 PM
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lol, i would, trust me, but i dont like the face of the salesman when i tell him that im not gonna buy it. (too expensive for me).
The 1 i saw today has the ls2 6.0 v8, i don't know the numbers for the auto tranny =/.
i don't know if it will be a good deal with that kind of mileage.
The 1 i saw today has the ls2 6.0 v8, i don't know the numbers for the auto tranny =/.
i don't know if it will be a good deal with that kind of mileage.
03-17-2012, 08:24 AM
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It's going to feel slow with that kind of mileage if it's a DD and not well cared for imo.
That price isn't bad if that's the price point you're at. Check eBay for comps./completed auctions. kbb too. Spend some time here on the forum and study up b4 you buy.
That price isn't bad if that's the price point you're at. Check eBay for comps./completed auctions. kbb too. Spend some time here on the forum and study up b4 you buy.