For those looking for a cheap C5...
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From: Lakeland, FL
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For those looking for a cheap C5...
this might be your chance...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&category=6168
The price is still below 14k.. and NO RESERVE...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&category=6168
The price is still below 14k.. and NO RESERVE...
Melting Slicks
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From: Tucson AZ
Re: For those looking for a cheap C5... (Corz)
Whyis it so cheap? high miles.. automatic.. damage :skep:
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Re: For those looking for a cheap C5... (Robert N)
Whyis it so cheap? high miles.. automatic.. damage :skep:
I would suspect that there must be something more seriously wrong at that price. Cosmetcis and auto tranny will affect price, but by that much?
I would suspect that there must be something more seriously wrong at that price. Cosmetcis and auto tranny will affect price, but by that much?
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From: absecon nj
Re: For those looking for a cheap C5... (GrandSportC3)
thats a good deal for that car if i had the xtra cash id bid on it,were looking for a c5,that car around here would sell for about $18,000 .And yes i want an automatic.
Melting Slicks
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From: Tolar Texas
Re: For those looking for a cheap C5... (patsnitrovette)
I doubt there is anything particularly wrong with that '97. It will probably make a good car for someone. I believe the C5's can take a pretty good beating without becoming too clapped out. Unless the price is REALLY right, I would probably pass on the '97 models so I could take advantage of the minor improvements made to the following year models.
The wait for relatively inexpensive C5's is getting pretty short now. For example, back in April I saw a black on black '98 with 66K miles for $19K. If your really serious about getting a cheap C5, make it a daily ritual to search for bargains on TraderOnline. If the price is right, it would be worth making a 1000 mile road trip to bring it home.
The wait for relatively inexpensive C5's is getting pretty short now. For example, back in April I saw a black on black '98 with 66K miles for $19K. If your really serious about getting a cheap C5, make it a daily ritual to search for bargains on TraderOnline. If the price is right, it would be worth making a 1000 mile road trip to bring it home.
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Re: For those looking for a cheap C5... (SuprJames)
"vehicle displays a few dings and scratches around the exterior, adding some quality character to this otherwise fine automobile"
yeah right..... this is a car that trades in for 11000 dollars, below wholesale my butt..
it's in rough shape and tops are expensive, i can see cigarette burns on the drivers side as well as where a sode spilled from the cup holder and stained the carpet....there is water damage in the back where it wasn't closed good i'm sure and it doesn't have the hardtop. this is all visible after a scrub job. the same thing my make ready dept does to new and used cars at the dealership. not worth it IMH...but trade in educated...O
yeah right..... this is a car that trades in for 11000 dollars, below wholesale my butt..
it's in rough shape and tops are expensive, i can see cigarette burns on the drivers side as well as where a sode spilled from the cup holder and stained the carpet....there is water damage in the back where it wasn't closed good i'm sure and it doesn't have the hardtop. this is all visible after a scrub job. the same thing my make ready dept does to new and used cars at the dealership. not worth it IMH...but trade in educated...O
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From: Manhattan Kansas
Re: For those looking for a cheap C5... (GrandSportC3)
There is 3 days left on that auction that is why the price is were it is at. Some people prefer to not bid on it till the end to not drive up the price. Track that auction and I bet it ends above $18,000.
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Re: For those looking for a cheap C5... (78silver)
There is 3 days left on that auction that is why the price is were it is at. Some people prefer to not bid on it till the end to not drive up the price. Track that auction and I bet it ends above $18,000.
Le Mans Master
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From: Minneapolis, Mn USA
Re: For those looking for a cheap C5... (GrandSportC3)
Could have intermittent electrical troubles. Run...Lassie...Run
My brother has a 95 Grand Prix GTP that has something going on where the dash will flicker and the speedo/tach go crazy. Sometimes the car would die for no reason and then be tough to restart; all with no codes.
Brent...
My brother has a 95 Grand Prix GTP that has something going on where the dash will flicker and the speedo/tach go crazy. Sometimes the car would die for no reason and then be tough to restart; all with no codes.
Brent...
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Re: For those looking for a cheap C5... (MIKER)
I doubt there is anything particularly wrong with that '97. It will probably make a good car for someone. I believe the C5's can take a pretty good beating without becoming too clapped out. Unless the price is REALLY right, I would probably pass on the '97 models so I could take advantage of the minor improvements made to the following year models.
The wait for relatively inexpensive C5's is getting pretty short now. For example, back in April I saw a black on black '98 with 66K miles for $19K. If your really serious about getting a cheap C5, make it a daily ritual to search for bargains on TraderOnline. If the price is right, it would be worth making a 1000 mile road trip to bring it home.
The wait for relatively inexpensive C5's is getting pretty short now. For example, back in April I saw a black on black '98 with 66K miles for $19K. If your really serious about getting a cheap C5, make it a daily ritual to search for bargains on TraderOnline. If the price is right, it would be worth making a 1000 mile road trip to bring it home.
And an owner woule be lucky to get dealer trade-in above $12,000. So if it sells for much above $14,000, I'll be surprised. Definately worth watching!
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From: Okeechobee Florida
Re: For those looking for a cheap C5... (My69)
IMO...three reasons...
1...automatic trans
2...automatic trans
3...automatic trans
i personaly do not understand why anyone would want an automatic vette...
no flames please...just my opinion... :)
1...automatic trans
2...automatic trans
3...automatic trans
i personaly do not understand why anyone would want an automatic vette...
no flames please...just my opinion... :)
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From: Sanford Florida
Re: For those looking for a cheap C5... (GrandSportC3)
this might be your chance...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&category=6168
The price is still below 14k.. and NO RESERVE...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&category=6168
The price is still below 14k.. and NO RESERVE...
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From: Lakeland, FL
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Re: For those looking for a cheap C5... (SIGNGUY)
IMO...three reasons...
1...automatic trans
2...automatic trans
3...automatic trans
i personaly do not understand why anyone would want an automatic vette...
no flames please...just my opinion... :)
1...automatic trans
2...automatic trans
3...automatic trans
i personaly do not understand why anyone would want an automatic vette...
no flames please...just my opinion... :)
[Modified by GrandSportC3, 10:21 AM 9/14/2003]
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Re: For those looking for a cheap C5... (GrandSportC3)
IMO...three reasons...
1...automatic trans
2...automatic trans
3...automatic trans
i personaly do not understand why anyone would want an automatic vette...
no flames please...just my opinion... :)
My reason to buy a automatic C5 was bracket racing.. You'll never be that consistent with a stick shift...
[Modified by GrandSportC3, 10:21 AM 9/14/2003]
1...automatic trans
2...automatic trans
3...automatic trans
i personaly do not understand why anyone would want an automatic vette...
no flames please...just my opinion... :)
My reason to buy a automatic C5 was bracket racing.. You'll never be that consistent with a stick shift...
[Modified by GrandSportC3, 10:21 AM 9/14/2003]
i guess thats where i was commin from... :yesnod: