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Dec 8, 2010 | 06:16 AM

Adrenolena

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From: Sonora California

1985 Corvette....

Does anyone know what the value of my 1985 Corvette would be?

Just in case....here's all of the info:

Mileage: 215,984
Stock Engine: 5.7L V-8 L98, 350ci TPI
RPO Color Combo #41: Exterior Black/Interior Graphite
RPO Interior Color #122: Graphite Leather
4 speed Automatic
Power Windows
Power Door Locks
Power Drivers Seat
Electric Outside Rear View Mirrors
Removable Roof Panel
Base Leather Seats
Delco Bose AM/FM Stereo with Cassette
Cruise Control
Rear Window/Side Mmirror Defoggers
Flowmaster (3 chamber) Exhaust System with Chrome Tips

Car is in excellent condition:
Never wrecked
Fires right up (doesn't smoke or leak fluids)
Engine runs hard and tight - no hesitation
I still average 26mpg
Everything works (A/C, heater, stereo, etc.)
I have all of the records, including all receipts on all tune-ups, repairs, tires, lube, etc.

Thanks!

-Michelle

Dec 8, 2010 | 07:41 AM

zr1fred

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With those miles, and in California, probably between $2000-$3500. The high side is assuming the paint, interior and the rubber is in very good condition and with current registration (important in California). They are nice cars, there's just a lot of newer, lower mileage ones for sale cheap now.

Dec 8, 2010 | 11:55 AM

Muffin

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Here in central Florida I would guess $2000-$2500. That many miles would be a dealbreaker for most buyers.

Dec 8, 2010 | 12:44 PM

Frizlefrak

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$2000-$3000. Any running Corvette here will fetch the lower end. I just got $4000 out of my nice high mile '84....so it's finding the right buyer. Always put OBO on your ad. You'll get lowballers, but you can always say no. Honestly, once a driver quality car reaches that age, the miles aren't such an issue. How the car looks and runs become much more important.

Can you put up a pic of the car?

Dec 8, 2010 | 01:01 PM

CRUZNC4

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I wouldn't go over 3k. Do you have any pics?

Dec 8, 2010 | 01:12 PM

gabezC4

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$3K-$4K sounds about right. Mine is an 1988 and is about the exact same car. Mine only has 80,000 and I couldn't probably get more than $6K at the moment out here in CA.

Dec 8, 2010 | 01:36 PM

ch@0s

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Frizlefrak

When a dog talks you better listen..

Dec 8, 2010 | 05:11 PM

FOURSPEEDVETTE

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First off, Im probably the only guy on this forum who still thinks early C4's are worth a good price. It sounds like your car is still decent, but with mileage that high, you will most likely only be in the $3000.00 range.

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Dec 9, 2010 | 12:49 AM

earthquake68

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Pfft, send it out here to sell. Everyone thinks these things are gold. There's an 85 that sold out here for $8000. Mid-to-high teen's for a later C-4. You could probably get $5-6K for that here.

It's disgusting, I tell you. (I'm looking for a second one and can't believe the prices)

Dec 9, 2010 | 09:14 AM

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Desert LT1 Vette

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as of today with the state broke, 9.8%unemployment and with a new already rejected governor and with 215,000 miles, i'd say $2,500 max.

remember, smog test

Dec 10, 2010 | 03:24 AM

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xsalvioutlawx

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Californias unemployment rate is at 12% isn't it?

Dec 12, 2010 | 08:23 AM

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ps374

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Value is $4,000. But take $1500 to $2500 because that is all you will be offered reguardless of paint or interior.

Dec 14, 2010 | 01:00 AM

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moserbe

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$1500 - $2500 depending on paint and body.

Dec 14, 2010 | 01:36 AM

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Z-07 freak

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Even trade.

Dec 14, 2010 | 08:31 PM

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87 vette 81 big girl

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Adrenolena

Keep Your 85 Corvette. Not worth selling in this economy.

No one will give you a decent price for it. At least in the USA.

I keep reading the US Economy wont improve till 2015.

1984 - 1996 C4 Corvettes will likely stay at low selling prices for some time.

Even the 1990 - 1995 ZR-1 Corvettes are not selling anywhere near what they were a few years ago.

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