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Apr 19, 2007 | 09:05 AM

photoguy

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Safety Car

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From: Latrobe PA

Opinions Please.

http://www.corvetteauto.com/corvette...tes.asp?id=361
Hi all. I am from the c5 forum and need advice on the vette above.
Good price??

Thanks.

Apr 19, 2007 | 09:10 AM

JUSBAD

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Looks like a nice car, however, I don't feel it is a $23,000 car.
For 23 grand it should look brand new inside, under hood etc.
Just my opinion.

Apr 19, 2007 | 09:14 AM

swtato

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St. Jude Donor '05

Way over priced especially for an L-48 car!

You should be able to find a nice silver anniversary with an L-82 for around 15k.

Apr 19, 2007 | 09:15 AM

Jeffery73

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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13

I Agree. Seems like top dollar for a '78. I would expect it to be very low miles and in perfect condition.

Apr 19, 2007 | 09:18 AM

photoguy

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Safety Car

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From: Latrobe PA

Thanks for all of your input. I am not familiar with the values on this year.
What do you suggest would be a reasonable offer?

Apr 19, 2007 | 09:27 AM

red topless gator

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Quote:

Originally Posted by photoguy

http://www.corvetteauto.com/corvette...tes.asp?id=361
Hi all. I am from the c5 forum and need advice on the vette above.
Good price??

Thanks.

Seems pretty rough for that kind of money. Look at how the fan shroud is tied together etc. For that kind of money you should be able to get a PRISTINE 78 SA................LT

Apr 19, 2007 | 09:42 AM

hotshot79

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From: michigan

looks like a nice car for maybe $15,000,

Apr 19, 2007 | 09:48 AM

SIXFOOTER

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Originally Posted by hotshot79

looks like a nice car for maybe $15,000,

Maybe that much, all original numbers matching car is pretty desireable, but thats still steep

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Apr 19, 2007 | 10:06 AM

hutch70

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I have seen a couple of 78's around me(1.5 hrs from Pitt) in the 17-18k range. mileage was a little higher.

Apr 19, 2007 | 10:23 AM

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Red73

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Price is high compared to this one with 2200 miles.
http://www.holtautosales.com/showroo...asp?lngID=2426

or this one with 19000 miles
http://www.holtautosales.com/showroo...asp?lngID=2393

Last edited by Red73; Apr 19, 2007 at 10:38 AM.

Apr 19, 2007 | 10:27 AM

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Scottys78

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From: Philadelphia, sub burbs Wynnewood, PA

I would say that car is worth what you are willing to pay…

If I were buying it, I think 13k to 15k would be a reasonable range

Apr 19, 2007 | 10:29 AM

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swtato

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St. Jude Donor '05

What's up with the C5 logo on the glove box? I would look for an L82 if I were you. It appears the bumpers paint does not match. If you are set on that one I would suggest 10k off his asking price so 12k to 13k. Do yourself a favor and look around because I would not expect im to come down 10k!

For the kind of money they are asking you could find a really nice 78 Indy Pace Car which is more desireable and increases more in value than any other later model plastic bumper C3!

Apr 19, 2007 | 10:33 AM

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rihwoods

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A friend just bought this one...being shipped to North Carolina as I type...
http://www.oldride.com/classic_cars/793494.html

I tried to steer him to a Pace Car (L-82) for same price...but to each his own...

Rich

Last edited by rihwoods; Apr 19, 2007 at 10:37 AM.

Apr 19, 2007 | 10:38 AM

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69camfrk

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From: GA "When I grow up, I'm gonna get a Trans Am and run from the cops". Direct quote from my 4yo son.

Not for that kind of money! I'd have a bumper car for less than that.

Apr 19, 2007 | 10:43 AM

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ratflinger

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From: South of giving a damn

St. Jude Donor '11, '17

Quote:

Originally Posted by rihwoods

Rich

I thought the 78 SA's got the clamshell style seats that were std in the 79s?

Apr 19, 2007 | 11:11 AM

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red topless gator

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ratflinger

I thought the 78 SA's got the clamshell style seats that were std in the 79s?

Nope, just the Pace cars.......LT

Apr 19, 2007 | 12:01 PM

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Easy Mike

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Quote:

Originally Posted by swtato

Way over priced especially for an L-48 car!

...

Keep looking. Lots of SA cars out there.

Apr 19, 2007 | 12:08 PM

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markbett

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I'd go look at this one.
http://www.usedcorvettesforsale.com/...tte-14860.html

Apr 19, 2007 | 12:12 PM

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C3 4ME

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From: Glen Allen, VA

The little details are not right for a 23000 car. That thing had better be absolutely perfect for that price and even then I'm not sure that 23K is too much. The drivers seat cover doesn't look tight like brand new, I see oil on both valve covers, I think I saw some surface rust on the air cleaner lid, the alternator bracket has some scratches on it. I'd better be able to eat of the perfectly detailed underside of that car for that price.

Apr 19, 2007 | 12:41 PM

#20

7T1vette

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It looks like a nicely cleaned up, 123,000 mile car that someone is trying to pawn off as "special". Sounds like you have a fondness for the "Pace Car" model. OK, but there are a lot of them out there. Checking out the cars at a "specialty" dealership is a good idea...but I don't know that buying one there is such a good idea. Usually overpriced and I can guarantee that they will be making a ton of money on it [or they wouldn't be selling it].

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