Requesting value on a low mile 82
06-30-2005, 11:35 PM
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Requesting value on a low mile 82
I may be buying a Blue 1982 (few blue ones made in 82). It has just a little over 10K miles and all options and original paint (not restored).
Trying to determine a reasonable value before making purchase. Any feedback is appreciated.
Thanks!
PS: this car was in Cordova, TN from around 1988 to 1992. If you think you may know who the owner was, please let me know how to contact him/her. The car had only about 6 or 7K miles at that time.
Trying to determine a reasonable value before making purchase. Any feedback is appreciated.
Thanks!
PS: this car was in Cordova, TN from around 1988 to 1992. If you think you may know who the owner was, please let me know how to contact him/her. The car had only about 6 or 7K miles at that time.
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07-01-2005, 01:29 PM
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It would be difficult to put a value on this '82; the market varies across the country. It might bring five figures in some areas and only four in others. I would agree the condition of the car (original) should add to the value. Make an offer. Good Luck.
07-02-2005, 08:42 PM
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Value of 10K 1982 Vette
Mr74Vette,
Two years ago I bought a nice, original '82 coupe with 100k miles for $6500...It needed new carpet and seats (cosmetic wise), and obviously needed attention because of mileage...So, after puting five grand into it, I have a nice daily driver.....Here's the point--Because of the crossfire injection (only available in 1982 and 1984) and low horsepower rating (i.e. 210 hp), there is NOT a big demand for these cars. These cars are very comfortable "cruisers," but they don't have the power of the early 1970's LT1 cars (350+ hp), nor of the late 1990's LT1 and LT4 vettes (300 and 330 hp).....Considering that you can pickup a 1970-1972 BIG BLOCK vette in nice condition for about $18,000 (sometimes less!), It would have to be a really, really nice 1982 (minimal amount of work needed, and paint in pristine condition) and even then, I wouldn't pay over $13K or $14K for it. Be aware that some of these "collectors" think they are going to get rich selling a low mile Corvette, and ask totally unreasonable prices for them. Remember, there were about a million Corvette Sharks produced from 1968 through 1982...they are plentiful, and you can find a nice one, at the price you are willing to pay, with a little diligent searching and a little patience.
Good luck!
Left Coast Jugmeister
Two years ago I bought a nice, original '82 coupe with 100k miles for $6500...It needed new carpet and seats (cosmetic wise), and obviously needed attention because of mileage...So, after puting five grand into it, I have a nice daily driver.....Here's the point--Because of the crossfire injection (only available in 1982 and 1984) and low horsepower rating (i.e. 210 hp), there is NOT a big demand for these cars. These cars are very comfortable "cruisers," but they don't have the power of the early 1970's LT1 cars (350+ hp), nor of the late 1990's LT1 and LT4 vettes (300 and 330 hp).....Considering that you can pickup a 1970-1972 BIG BLOCK vette in nice condition for about $18,000 (sometimes less!), It would have to be a really, really nice 1982 (minimal amount of work needed, and paint in pristine condition) and even then, I wouldn't pay over $13K or $14K for it. Be aware that some of these "collectors" think they are going to get rich selling a low mile Corvette, and ask totally unreasonable prices for them. Remember, there were about a million Corvette Sharks produced from 1968 through 1982...they are plentiful, and you can find a nice one, at the price you are willing to pay, with a little diligent searching and a little patience.
Good luck!
Left Coast Jugmeister
07-06-2005, 11:52 PM
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With that low of mileage, Id say $11-$13K max sell price, depending on your desire to own it.
82s are great cruisers with good gas mileage that makes the Vette runs more enjoyable IMHO. The 285 lb-ft. of torque is not sluggish either with the lower gearing of the 700R4.
Enjoy....
82s are great cruisers with good gas mileage that makes the Vette runs more enjoyable IMHO. The 285 lb-ft. of torque is not sluggish either with the lower gearing of the 700R4.
Enjoy....
