fastblaze23

Hey guys i am about to pull the trigger on a c6z. I havent been in the corvette market for 6 years or so and i wanted to get some opinions and thoughts.
I love the car and the way it sounds and looks.
It is a c6 z06 with 40k miles in perfect condition.
He is very firm on 45k for the car. (very close to a '14 model price)
Here is a list of the mods

Zr1 carbon spliter
Spector works custom hood
Custom made Zr
Custom Red and Alcantera Steering wheel
Custom Red and Alcantera Console with matching shifter and other items-
Carbon interior trim pieces
LG Raditator
Under Hood Carbon Pieces
Yellow Silicone cooling hoses
Meziere Electris LS water pump
Fast 102 intake with Nick Williams 102 T.B
Katech Torquer Cam/Springs/ Comp Push Rods/ Comp Trunion Upgrade on rocker
Custom Billet Valve Covers
American Rcing Long Tube Headers
Bolra x-pipe and Borla ATAK AXLE Back- car is loud like a Z should be!- $2,500
Monster Stage 5 Clutch/ Tick Performance Slave Cylinder/ 18lb Fly wheel-$3,000
RPM Trans. Urethane Drive shaft Couplers-$450
RPM Trans. Carbon Diff. Clutch Pack-$500
Hinsen Motor Sports engine and Trans mounts-$700
PFADT/ Johnny O-Conner Suspension/ shocks/ Sway Bars-$1,300
PFADT- Urethane A-arm bushings-$450
AFX 2-Piece Front and Rear Rotors/ Stainless Lines with 2 sets of pads-$2,500
AXIOM- True 3 Piece wheels custom matt black and gloss gun metal powder coated-$5,000
Michelin PS2 Run Flats/ 19" front 20" rear/ tires have less than 5k miles-$2,000
Kenwood 890 DVD/ NAV/ I-phone5 Link with new speakers- $1,500
Custom Cover King Car cover, the best one you can get/ rain/ storm proof-$500
140 amp alternator-$500
Labor not included in these cost
NGK Iridium anti-foul plugs/ ASIS front fender rock guards/ all LED lights/ clear markers/ mesh grills.

The guy that is selling the car is awesome, but i want to make sure from your guys expertise!

reasonable suspicion

Year? Color?

fastblaze23

sorry it is a 2006 and black.

theblackvette

Sounds WAYYYYYYYYYYYYYY too overpriced!!!!!!!!

fastblaze23

lol...can you tell me why you think so? The kbb is 44k for that year and mileage.

theblackvette

Well it sounds like you already made up your mind and like the car so go buy it!!!!!!!!!

Modifications do not increase the value of the car, period. KBB is just a guide. You need to do comparisons on what the cars sell here, at auctions, and ebay.

Simply put, the car is priced above true market value, period.

But, if you really like it as I said go buy it and at least make a lower offer than his asking price.

jasonn5

Walk away.. To many nice lower mileage Z06's unmodified for about same price..... Ebay has 3 with that mileage or a little less for around 39k.. You should be able to get one with 10k or less for that price. Just my opin. Mike

fastblaze23

I haven't made up my mind at all, i know you guys have great expertise in vettes. It is an amazing car but i dont wat to over pay. I may have it for a couple yrs and didnt want to lose 10k when i go to resale it. It did seem steep to me even with the mods, i wanted to pay 40k at max due to the 40k mileage.

fastblaze23

i did the lol to the price is right video

theblackvette

Okay this is what you do. It sounds like you REALLY like this car and you have established your budget to be 40K at max. Tell the guy that you are being straight up and want to buy this car. However, all you have in your gas tank is 40K. He will prolly counteroffer but tell him 40K is it. Let him stew for awhile and you may end up getting a call back. He will be getting a nice deal for 40K and you will get a car you REALLY like. Do NOT buy on emotion!!!!!!!
If he wants more than 40K for the car he is nuts and move on. You want the car so don't play games. Give him the price you are willing to pay. Period. Good luck.

theblackvette

if you play your cards right and listen to the advice you get here then you may hear this sound!!!!!!

theblackvette

Here is one for 17,XXX that is just sitting here.

There are PLENTY of other options. Do not get hung up on ONE car.

Just a thought.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...black-2lz.html

fastblaze23

haha the price is right sounds are cracking me up! i really apperciate your advice. Thats exactly what i needed!

Gary K

KBB values are so overblown, I wouldn't even consider them a guide in any sense. Seems like they're inflated to make owners feel better about their car. The only book value that's even close to actual market right now is NADA.

magnoman

Am I missing it in the mods list but seems like there was no head work done to deal with the dropped valve issue ? ESPECIALLY with the high lift cam .. its a time bomb waiting to go off ..Was track day and 5 out of the 6 c6 vetts that where there the motors where replaced due to the valve guide problem in LS7s . I would either find one that has had the issue fixed or find a cheaper Z06 and get the heads done then there pretty much bullet proof .

theblackvette

I am no expert on this but all I can say to the OP is definitely consider what this member is telling you.

fastblaze23

thank you, i had no idea about the valve issue

theblackvette

well there are other issues with those early c6 zo6s. When I decided to get one I got a 2008 as the kinks were worked out. You should consider doing a 2008 if you are not familiar with the early z06 years.

fastblaze23

i might wait for the 14', the prices are similar

theblackvette

That is a viable option. No need to wait. They are taking orders and members here have received their cars already.