Calling all pricing experts
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Calling all pricing experts
I own a C5 but my buddy is looking at a C3 and needs the experts on this one. Let me know your thoughts on this vehicle and the price. Much appreciated. -rob
here is the write up. asking price is $26,000
1973 matching numbers 454 4-speed. Air conditioning, power windows, power brakes and power steering. Aluminum radiator with dual fans. Headers, Stainless Steel Dynamax exhaust, brand new tires. Showroom Condition.
here is the craigslist link to the pictures
http://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/2873171222.html
here is the write up. asking price is $26,000
1973 matching numbers 454 4-speed. Air conditioning, power windows, power brakes and power steering. Aluminum radiator with dual fans. Headers, Stainless Steel Dynamax exhaust, brand new tires. Showroom Condition.
here is the craigslist link to the pictures
http://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/2873171222.html
Drifting
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From: Boca Raton FL
I am sure others will chime in with more '73 specific knowledge but I would say if the condition is truly "showroom" w/no rust and all original then maybe worth $15-$18K and that is probably a little on the high side.
Burning Brakes
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From: San Jose CA
If as nice as described then over $20K. Maybe $22K. 454, AC, all power, one chrome bumper, headers... on and on. A real nice car.
I know 69VettFla paid well over $30K for his car. He must have forgot. Not sure why so many members give unrealistically low "expert" opinions. Offer $15K and the owner will laugh before telling you to get lost. Maybe you can tell him that price is "a little on the high side."
I know 69VettFla paid well over $30K for his car. He must have forgot. Not sure why so many members give unrealistically low "expert" opinions. Offer $15K and the owner will laugh before telling you to get lost. Maybe you can tell him that price is "a little on the high side."
Last edited by Clubby99; Mar 5, 2012 at 10:31 PM.
Drifting
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From: Boca Raton FL
Clubby, I know you don't care much about getting along with others and that it is your character to attack, but your value estimate is $4k higher than the high end of my range. I am one of the few people who share with the forum what I paid for my car (not sure why everyone wants to hide it) which was $31k and it needed $s to correct things that were misrepresented by your friend (just assuming because birds of a feather) Corvette Mike so I do think that I overpaid somewhat given the amount that I had to put into the car after I got it.
Burning Brakes
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From: San Jose CA
Character to attack? Takes one to know one. Read your own e-mail. But I like you anyway
I paid $16K for my car. I thought it was a good deal.
You paid too much because you bought from a dealer.
I paid $16K for my car. I thought it was a good deal.
You paid too much because you bought from a dealer.
Last edited by Clubby99; Mar 5, 2012 at 10:47 PM.
Administrator
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26 much too high for a '73 coupe, BB or not. Dual fans + headers not helping the car at all. Id like to see it in person before coming up with a more realistic price.
Burning Brakes
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From: long beach California
too much $$$$
by how much well that is between the guy selling and the guy buying any amount of money spent is the right amount if the buyer is happy
69vettefla admits to overpaying but you dont see him saying he regrets buying the car or wants to get rid of it
i would say generally speaking that most cars for sale online are misrepresented b/c no one including me when selling anything wants it to sound like a fixer upper tell your friend not to buy until he has a real c3 expert look at it with him
by how much well that is between the guy selling and the guy buying any amount of money spent is the right amount if the buyer is happy
69vettefla admits to overpaying but you dont see him saying he regrets buying the car or wants to get rid of it
i would say generally speaking that most cars for sale online are misrepresented b/c no one including me when selling anything wants it to sound like a fixer upper tell your friend not to buy until he has a real c3 expert look at it with him
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From: Morven NC.
It may well be worth near 26K if it is as described 'Showroom condition'. Look at it from the sellers position. The time and $$$ spent to get it there, and BS&T also. As a 'showroom' quality car, I think the seller is asking all the market will bear, but for that money it should be just add gas and go period..... no issues, none. Still, the economy is such here in NC. that a lot of toys have found their way to Craigslist. Keep in mind that Craigslist is 'free' and that has some bearing on what the value might actually be. Rather than a private sale or selling on Ebay (which cost), the owner likely has substantial room for negotiations by virtue of not wanting to spend anything to sell it. It may be another attempt to downsize because of monetary insolvency on his part and a real need to liquidate and come up with assets to pay bills. Were it me, I'd make an offer, and state that the owner just keep it in the back of their mind, if selling becomes ineffective and an emergency liquidation is necessary, and that you don't mean to offend with that number, but that it is all your budget will allow. He/She might just be persuaded after all to accept your offer towards the end of the month as bills come due. I know this sounds predatory but, it's the game we play with the toys we have trying to keep them all.
Safety Car
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From: Carbondale Pa.
If as nice as described then over $20K. Maybe $22K. 454, AC, all power, one chrome bumper, headers... on and on. A real nice car.
I know 69VettFla paid well over $30K for his car. He must have forgot. Not sure why so many members give unrealistically low "expert" opinions. Offer $15K and the owner will laugh before telling you to get lost. Maybe you can tell him that price is "a little on the high side."
I know 69VettFla paid well over $30K for his car. He must have forgot. Not sure why so many members give unrealistically low "expert" opinions. Offer $15K and the owner will laugh before telling you to get lost. Maybe you can tell him that price is "a little on the high side."
Peace,,, moosie
Le Mans Master
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From: CLT, North Carolina
I don't know how you can put a figure on it without actually going to see what it is. Depends on what's there and what has been changed and needs to be redone... or whether you are just looking for a driver and don't care about the headers and fans, etc., and whatever else is wrong with the car. If the car is otherwise righteous that price is not out of line.
Safety Car
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From: Indy Indiana
if it is truly in showroom condition, then it is easily worth that.
its a big block with air.. a huge premium for that.. original engine premium? a huge premium for that, if you can prove it.
the radiator fans and headers, a huge downgrade for that.
if a potential buyer agrees that it is in showroom condition, then yes it is worth it. Find another one cheaper in showroom condition? Nope
But, reality is that it is probably not in showroom condition, has rust, may have questionable numbers. the underside and paint and interior and numbers is what makes these worth so much.
if you are looking for a BB with air, it is worth a look.
its a big block with air.. a huge premium for that.. original engine premium? a huge premium for that, if you can prove it.
the radiator fans and headers, a huge downgrade for that.
if a potential buyer agrees that it is in showroom condition, then yes it is worth it. Find another one cheaper in showroom condition? Nope
But, reality is that it is probably not in showroom condition, has rust, may have questionable numbers. the underside and paint and interior and numbers is what makes these worth so much.
if you are looking for a BB with air, it is worth a look.
Heel & Toe
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The Buyer
Hello All,
Thank you for the great insight.... I have seen this car, and have taken all your feedback into account, as I am the buyer. I believe the car is likely worth 22K - 23K, it's about a 8.5 out of a 10 point scale. It's a clean car... I bought the car... hopefully I didn't pay too much!
Thank you for the great insight.... I have seen this car, and have taken all your feedback into account, as I am the buyer. I believe the car is likely worth 22K - 23K, it's about a 8.5 out of a 10 point scale. It's a clean car... I bought the car... hopefully I didn't pay too much!
Burning Brakes
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From: San Jose CA
Hello All,
Thank you for the great insight.... I have seen this car, and have taken all your feedback into account, as I am the buyer. I believe the car is likely worth 22K - 23K, it's about a 8.5 out of a 10 point scale. It's a clean car... I bought the car... hopefully I didn't pay too much!
Thank you for the great insight.... I have seen this car, and have taken all your feedback into account, as I am the buyer. I believe the car is likely worth 22K - 23K, it's about a 8.5 out of a 10 point scale. It's a clean car... I bought the car... hopefully I didn't pay too much!
These same experts way over value their own cars. I always found that ironically odd.