96 colectors
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Green Valley Arizona
Just a bit on the high end in this economy, but still not a bad price, not at all, assuming that the car is in 100% operate condition, paint still good, weatherstrip good, etc.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2000
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From: "Atlanta" Ga.
I have had both a 96 CE LT4 coupe and a currently an LT4 CE Vert. I love the LT4 and the CE is a great package. The only thing I will warn you about is the optispark. My 96 LT4 vert had only 27K when it went bad about 6 months ago. My point being is that milage does not mean alot to the opticrap
Otherwise, with low milage and mint, I would say 15 is a little high, however, if it is the one you want I say go for it. Offer 14 and see what he says. But I would not pass it up over 1k, it is getting harder to find mint low milage C4's.
And just so you know how much I love this particular car. I traded in my coupe, for a new 04 Z, then about a year ago, I had to have another CE. I paid alot more than 15k for a mint CE vert with every, I mean every option. It won a couple awards at the big Chicago show for the previos owner, ran great then the opti died. she's perfect again now. Truth be told having both an 04 Z and the 96, my wife and both prefer the 96. Odd I know, I just love the car.
Outside of the ZR1 the 96 LT4 is the best C4 IMHO. I drove the wheels off the last one and never had a problem, well over 100k and no Optispark problem. Just goes to show, that one thing you cannot figure.
Gonzo
Last edited by Gonzo; Oct 6, 2008 at 06:17 PM.
Cruising
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Long Island N.Y.
My 1996 CE LT1 has 101,000 miles, third owner. The optispark and water pump replaced with the second owner. The car was in 5 shows and won 3 trophys. One first place and two seconds. This car rocks. ZR1 wheels (J55) high performance brake package.
You will be very happy with the car
Go for it.............................
You will be very happy with the car
Go for it.............................
Advanced
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Wilmington NC
Go for it
Hard to say what a vette is worth without seeing it, but the price doesn't sound bad at all. I just bought a CE coupe with 26K one-owner miles and good documentation of maint. for $16,100 in September. It's spotless, not a mark on it and everthing works. I'm happy, so if you think your CE is the one for you go for it!
Melting Slicks
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From: Palm Beach
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From: Lake Forest CA
Classic! Good for you Mr. Blond! Some of these members are members of the 3rd leg if you catch my drift! The 96' CE LT4s are rated @ 330hp. Depending on where you live the price might be a little high for the economy. The world is going through a financial meltdown, England just nationalized the banks this morning and the Japanese just experienced the worst stock market drop since "Black Monday" in 1987. What this all means is "cash is king" be careful with your money. This crisis has a long ways to go and many folks will be selling and better cars will be available in the coming months. Many sellers need to move these cars, just to survive until better days. However, if you feel you really need this car then start you offer price at around $9,000, you can always offer more but it's very difficult to offer less! Remember your buying a car not looking to make a new friend and never let the other party think or believe you NEED or Love his car. Act like your doing them a favor by even looking at it! There's currently hundreds and hundreds of vettes available on the Internet. Most are NOT selling at any price so keep your head and good luck in your quest!
Melting Slicks
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