94 value
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From: Mickleton NJ
94 value
I'm looking at a 94 vert, artic wht, with red int. , 47K. It is in vg cond., 2 little scratches on front bumper, int good, no wear on the bolsters.new tires and optispark, wires, and plugs, carpet, and top like new. Guy wants 12.5 K , I offered 11K, what's it worth, he has it on ebay, but he's local. The highest offer at this time is 9K, but there is I think 5 days left, thanks again Jim.
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Jim
He who has the money has the gold. You my friend have the power.
C4's are going dirt cheap. IMO..........If I were a buyer right now, I would play hardball and you should be able to get a smokin deal right now. 2 weeks ago, in my local paper was a nice 96 for 7 grand.
Good Luck, and when you buy one we want pics
Corvette Mike
C4's are going dirt cheap. IMO..........If I were a buyer right now, I would play hardball and you should be able to get a smokin deal right now. 2 weeks ago, in my local paper was a nice 96 for 7 grand.
Good Luck, and when you buy one we want pics
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For what it's worth, I just saw a 96 white vert with 60K miles sell here in SLC for $10,500. The car was spotless...............
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Where should I be looking , I don't see anything on the internet , or Ebay , for the kind of money you guys are talking about, a lot of Vette's I looked at are also beat, thanks Jim.
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I would stick to the forum and your local paper. Also, keep your head on a swivel when driving, that's how I found mine.
Good luck........
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It's like an adoption...
Corvette Owners come in two (2) major flavors.
First, there's those that absolutely BABY their cars. Always garaged. Polished once a week. Oil changed. Everything fixed.
Second, there are those that run 'em hard and hang them up wet. Probably never warms up the engine - and Oil is just for adding...
Check the car, to be sure, but check the owner also. Either variety is worth a look - but at different prices (My 94 fits the second category, but so did the price).
- WPK
First, there's those that absolutely BABY their cars. Always garaged. Polished once a week. Oil changed. Everything fixed.
Second, there are those that run 'em hard and hang them up wet. Probably never warms up the engine - and Oil is just for adding...
Check the car, to be sure, but check the owner also. Either variety is worth a look - but at different prices (My 94 fits the second category, but so did the price).
- WPK
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I recently bought a 94 polo green w/ tan top & it, 6-speed 47k, sport int. fx3 etc on it always garaged, new tires, well documented for $11000.00 and the guy helped me with the purchase price on the title for tax reasons. He initially wanted 13k for the car. So doesn't sound too bad being local which mine was 20 mins from the house. Now I just have to pay for it and sell my 86 pace car.
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If you came here and said you found a 10k mile 94 ZR1 for $15k, there would be posters telling you that you overpaid, and they know someone who got the same car for $10k!
Local has value. Ease of transaction, you can drive and inspect easier.
A car you like has value. If it's what you're looking for, that's worth something.
Don't make the mistake of shopping for price and ignoring value. A clean, well cared for, low number of owner car has extra value.
That said, $12.5 is a little high. Offer him $11.7 if you really like it, and it meets the criteria I mentioned.
Local has value. Ease of transaction, you can drive and inspect easier.
A car you like has value. If it's what you're looking for, that's worth something.
Don't make the mistake of shopping for price and ignoring value. A clean, well cared for, low number of owner car has extra value.
That said, $12.5 is a little high. Offer him $11.7 if you really like it, and it meets the criteria I mentioned.
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My 2 cents worth. I've been playing in ebay for a few years, put certain Corvette's in my watch just to see if they sell. My findings are, most don't reach the reserve in the end. The cars sometimes don't even come close to the reserve. Then the car is relisted, again and again. What the seller discovers is, this is what it bid up to and this is all my car is worth. This is all someone is willing to pay for it. So, then the car is offered to the highest bidder and it sold.
Anyway, ride the auction out without you bidding. The bids will stop and fall short of his $12.5K. Being he's local to you, that's obviously an advantage to both of you to maybe make that $11K deal. He might not want to relist it, as he might figure it out, the same thing will happen, a no sale.
I listed 2 cars on ebay (non Corvette's) and it's tough. Lots of questions from bidders. The bidders are looking at transportation costs too. Then there's the bidders who are just playing games. This all adds up to frustration for the seller. (I know I been there twice). So, let the auction end and go talk to the owner and make that deal for his 94.
Anyway, ride the auction out without you bidding. The bids will stop and fall short of his $12.5K. Being he's local to you, that's obviously an advantage to both of you to maybe make that $11K deal. He might not want to relist it, as he might figure it out, the same thing will happen, a no sale.
I listed 2 cars on ebay (non Corvette's) and it's tough. Lots of questions from bidders. The bidders are looking at transportation costs too. Then there's the bidders who are just playing games. This all adds up to frustration for the seller. (I know I been there twice). So, let the auction end and go talk to the owner and make that deal for his 94.
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My 2 cents worth. I've been playing in ebay for a few years, put certain Corvette's in my watch just to see if they sell. My findings are, most don't reach the reserve in the end. The cars sometimes don't even come close to the reserve. Then the car is relisted, again and again. What the seller discovers is, this is what it bid up to and this is all my car is worth. This is all someone is willing to pay for it. So, then the car is offered to the highest bidder and it sold.
Anyway, ride the auction out without you bidding. The bids will stop and fall short of his $12.5K. Being he's local to you, that's obviously an advantage to both of you to maybe make that $11K deal. He might not want to relist it, as he might figure it out, the same thing will happen, a no sale.
I listed 2 cars on ebay (non Corvette's) and it's tough. Lots of questions from bidders. The bidders are looking at transportation costs too. Then there's the bidders who are just playing games. This all adds up to frustration for the seller. (I know I been there twice). So, let the auction end and go talk to the owner and make that deal for his 94.
Anyway, ride the auction out without you bidding. The bids will stop and fall short of his $12.5K. Being he's local to you, that's obviously an advantage to both of you to maybe make that $11K deal. He might not want to relist it, as he might figure it out, the same thing will happen, a no sale.
I listed 2 cars on ebay (non Corvette's) and it's tough. Lots of questions from bidders. The bidders are looking at transportation costs too. Then there's the bidders who are just playing games. This all adds up to frustration for the seller. (I know I been there twice). So, let the auction end and go talk to the owner and make that deal for his 94.
That's how I got mine. Found the one I liked, watched the bidding and after it ended I contacted the seller. The seller will be more apt to talk and deal if it's a one on one thing. I wanted, to first, see if he could get what he wanted and if he did good for him. But if he didn't I wanted to have his full attention. Good luckOne more thing, don't be afraid to lose one you think is meant for you and overpay or get one that is in questionable shape. There will be more out there.
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