Speculation on used C7 prices this year
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02-15-2017, 01:42 PM
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The location is more of a concern for me, as they're apparently in FLA.
I think I can find something within SoCal, AZ, Nevada area, and not have to fly.
I think I can find something within SoCal, AZ, Nevada area, and not have to fly.
02-15-2017, 02:09 PM
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I've almost always had to buy Corvettes and other sports/specialty cars from out of state.
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02-15-2017, 02:15 PM
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What's the consensus on how many miles are "too many" miles? I plan to keep the car for 5+ years, FWIW, and I will put roughly 5k a year on it.
Are there any known trouble spots with "high" miles on the C7?
02-15-2017, 03:22 PM
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Might also want to take into account, the advent of the big box stores came during the prime days of the boomers, not their parents who paid full price at the local little shop or tried to negotiate a lower price after beginning with an inflated price.
I've frequently saved thousands buying a car by shopping and starting with the dealer that BEGINS with the lowest price, saves a lot of time and if I can get another $1K off their low price, so much the better. When they yell Uncle, "if you can find it cheaper at another dealer, buy it" has been said many times. And they're right, I couldn't find it cheaper.
The best one was finding a two year old Toyota Highlander Limited with 42K miles at 50% MSRP. I didn't argue, but I did have to travel over 1000 miles to Detroit from NC.
02-15-2017, 04:50 PM
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I negotiate to a point, but I don't go for the jugular. I was in the car business 25 years ago and I kind of want them to make a LITTLE money. Works for me, I don't think I overpay much, even if I leave $500-$1000 on the table. Happy with the last couple of car deals I made (2007 C6 used two years ago, then the 2017 C7, same dealer). I kind of know what the numbers are when it comes to cars.
You know what? The last thing you will ever care about a year or five up the road is what you paid for the car or how good the deal was. It's more about how positive (or not) the ownership experience was.
You know what? The last thing you will ever care about a year or five up the road is what you paid for the car or how good the deal was. It's more about how positive (or not) the ownership experience was.
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02-15-2017, 07:22 PM
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02-17-2017, 11:45 AM
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Yes, you might be right. I'm sure the folks at Kerbeck, Criswell, MacMulkin and other dealers that advertise the discount prices all lowered their prices years ago because they just want to be nice to the Baby Boomers. They realized that many boomers don't negotiate, they just shop for the dealer quoting the lowest price and avoid all the hassle, aggravation and just get the best price right from the get go.
Might also want to take into account, the advent of the big box stores came during the prime days of the boomers, not their parents who paid full price at the local little shop or tried to negotiate a lower price after beginning with an inflated price.
I've frequently saved thousands buying a car by shopping and starting with the dealer that BEGINS with the lowest price, saves a lot of time and if I can get another $1K off their low price, so much the better. When they yell Uncle, "if you can find it cheaper at another dealer, buy it" has been said many times. And they're right, I couldn't find it cheaper.
The best one was finding a two year old Toyota Highlander Limited with 42K miles at 50% MSRP. I didn't argue, but I did have to travel over 1000 miles to Detroit from NC.
Might also want to take into account, the advent of the big box stores came during the prime days of the boomers, not their parents who paid full price at the local little shop or tried to negotiate a lower price after beginning with an inflated price.
I've frequently saved thousands buying a car by shopping and starting with the dealer that BEGINS with the lowest price, saves a lot of time and if I can get another $1K off their low price, so much the better. When they yell Uncle, "if you can find it cheaper at another dealer, buy it" has been said many times. And they're right, I couldn't find it cheaper.
The best one was finding a two year old Toyota Highlander Limited with 42K miles at 50% MSRP. I didn't argue, but I did have to travel over 1000 miles to Detroit from NC.
The dealers that you mention probably wouldn't represent the average buying experience, nor would those who hawk the market be the average buyer (such as avid Corvette Forum members). The observations I related came from busy dealers who sell the cars in a more traditional retail setting, FWIW.
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OP, no disrespect meant here. But, a sub $30's C7 in my area is called a C6. Also, in my casual searching I'm not seeing many high mileage C7's (more than 25K miles) around. You know how Corvette owners are, they just don't put a ton of miles on their car. Maybe wait a little longer for the C8 to hit the lots, and you may see a drop in price for the pre-owned C7's. Good luck on your search.
04-19-2019, 03:13 PM
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OP, no disrespect meant here. But, a sub $30's C7 in my area is called a C6. Also, in my casual searching I'm not seeing many high mileage C7's (more than 25K miles) around. You know how Corvette owners are, they just don't put a ton of miles on their car. Maybe wait a little longer for the C8 to hit the lots, and you may see a drop in price for the pre-owned C7's. Good luck on your search.
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I have found, while scrolling thru a thread. Some how I scroll past the last post of the thread I was reading and into the bottom of the page into "similar post" and end up in a differant 2 year old post.. And yes getting older is not for sissies ,
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