1993 coupe
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2nd Gear
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1993 coupe
Hi folks (from Canada).
I have a line on a green '93 (tan interior) with 35,000 miles (54,000 km). Asking $13,000 US dollars ($15,500 Canadian). I own a C3 (1977) and love it - but opportunity is knocking!! The car is ultra clean, 2 owner, no accidents, 1 roof (from factory) new tires. Everything else is stock and mint.
I've read earlier email strings and have a pretty good idea what to watch for. Frame is great (how can you tell I own a C3?!?!), and the brakes like new. The previous owner wants to part with it - bought a new Cross-Fire.
So I'll leave you with 2 questions: Does the price sound to be in the range and what other advice do you have in looking over this car.
Many thanks in advance!!
I have a line on a green '93 (tan interior) with 35,000 miles (54,000 km). Asking $13,000 US dollars ($15,500 Canadian). I own a C3 (1977) and love it - but opportunity is knocking!! The car is ultra clean, 2 owner, no accidents, 1 roof (from factory) new tires. Everything else is stock and mint.
I've read earlier email strings and have a pretty good idea what to watch for. Frame is great (how can you tell I own a C3?!?!), and the brakes like new. The previous owner wants to part with it - bought a new Cross-Fire.
So I'll leave you with 2 questions: Does the price sound to be in the range and what other advice do you have in looking over this car.
Many thanks in advance!!
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Yeah,he is looking to buy. $13K.... Some might think its a little high. But if the car is sound and you like it (the color combo rocks) then buy it. Might ask $11K.
Good luck.
Good luck.
Burning Brakes
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I still cant get over the fact that the owners are getting rid of the '93 Corvette for a chrysler crossfire!! The Vette out performs it in every way, looks better, has more history...It's a Vette for Pete's sake!! The Cross fire is a sissy car! Built off of left over Mercedes Benz SLk parts.....
Drifting
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From: Minneapolis MN
According to NADA (nadaguides.com) the value for a 93 coupe with that mileage is:
Low retail: 12,750
Average: 14,625
High retail: 15,775
Not a perfect appraisal by any means, but I think it tells you 13,000 is an OK price.
Low retail: 12,750
Average: 14,625
High retail: 15,775
Not a perfect appraisal by any means, but I think it tells you 13,000 is an OK price.
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Thanks folks. You've given me a good level of comfort that the price is in the right range.
Any final words of wisdom of what 'unseen' mechanical issues I might want to look for with a car of this model/year? Again, I have a good idea with a C3 - I'm new to a C4.
PS: I know - a cross-fire over a corvette: unbelievable!!!!!!!! (but to my potential gain)
Any final words of wisdom of what 'unseen' mechanical issues I might want to look for with a car of this model/year? Again, I have a good idea with a C3 - I'm new to a C4.
PS: I know - a cross-fire over a corvette: unbelievable!!!!!!!! (but to my potential gain)
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Ask about the Opti and water pump. Are they original to the car? I'm not saying they'll crap out on you any time soon, but when they do it's not a cheap fix. Mine went at 25k, so just be sure to ask.
Good luck with the purchase. The car sounds sweet.
Good luck with the purchase. The car sounds sweet.
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Check the hoses.Squeeze them to make sure they feel rubbery. If they feel or sound "crunchy" they are gonna need to be replaced.
Sounds like car looks good. Take a test drive and feel her out. Price sounds just about right . Offer 11-12K. Maybe they will go for it. Good luck.
Sounds like car looks good. Take a test drive and feel her out. Price sounds just about right . Offer 11-12K. Maybe they will go for it. Good luck.