Ideas on values
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Ideas on values
Hello all. I am trying to figure out a realistic price to ask for my 92 convertible 6 speed. I have been seeing values and selling prices all over the place and it makes it difficult to figure out. I have posted the pictures and info in the F/S section. any ideas on a real world price would be helpful and appreciated. last thing I want to do is put a unrealistic price and get laughed at. 
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St. Jude Donor '05
From your other post sounds like 9k maybe wouldnt be a bad place to start depends on how soon you want to sell.
Theres always Cl and of course ebay found a better audience on ebay doing a fixed price or best offer plus listing it is free.
CL out here has gotten nothing but trolls, wanna be flippers, lots of hate mail people flagging your post cause they have the same thing & think pulling your ad down will sell theirs etc.
Bunch of lowlifes.
Maybe youll get lucky it only takes 1.
Theres always Cl and of course ebay found a better audience on ebay doing a fixed price or best offer plus listing it is free.
CL out here has gotten nothing but trolls, wanna be flippers, lots of hate mail people flagging your post cause they have the same thing & think pulling your ad down will sell theirs etc.
Bunch of lowlifes.
Maybe youll get lucky it only takes 1.
Last edited by cv67; Mar 26, 2017 at 05:58 PM.
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In my opinion,there are many factors that add or detract from values on Vettes and any car really...
I will attempt to list what I think are good valuation factors
1. Curb appeal. How the car presents itself when you first lay eyes on it? Is the paint shiny and the wheels clean w/o brake dust, rust, bad clear coat. Any body damage. All glass is good and clean.
1a. Color Combination. While open to personal preference, some combinations will bring more value than others. Say, a blue on blue vs black on red.
2. Mechanical Condition: This is probably most important even above curb appeal. Buyers like knowing service history. They like to see a folder with saved receipts and a list of work done over the cars life when possible.
2a. Engine/Trans combination. LT4/6sp will bring a much higher price than an L83/4+3 even when the L83 has lass miles, all other condition items equal.
2b. Trans type. Automatic or Standard shift.
3. Interior Condition. Vettes of the C4 vintage are not known for highest quality interior finish. Consequently, important to buyers is leather condition, plastic condition, carpet condition. Gauge and accessory operation.... (A/C, radio, pwr seats,windows etc.)
4. Surrounding Market. Depending upon what region you live, Vettes can bring different values for relatively the same year and condition car. Also, the time of year matters if you live in a 4 seasonal area. Vettes will sell for less in winter vs Spring & Summer
5. Other Vette Specific Items. 1 or 2 tops for coupe. Convertible top with or without hard top. Cloth or leather. Heavy duty brakes. Heavy duty suspension.
All that said, there will be one person that values a yellow car over a white car... and vice a versa. So personal preference has something to do with decisions as well. One buyer will be ok with high mileage and one will not.
I will attempt to list what I think are good valuation factors
1. Curb appeal. How the car presents itself when you first lay eyes on it? Is the paint shiny and the wheels clean w/o brake dust, rust, bad clear coat. Any body damage. All glass is good and clean.
1a. Color Combination. While open to personal preference, some combinations will bring more value than others. Say, a blue on blue vs black on red.
2. Mechanical Condition: This is probably most important even above curb appeal. Buyers like knowing service history. They like to see a folder with saved receipts and a list of work done over the cars life when possible.
2a. Engine/Trans combination. LT4/6sp will bring a much higher price than an L83/4+3 even when the L83 has lass miles, all other condition items equal.
2b. Trans type. Automatic or Standard shift.
3. Interior Condition. Vettes of the C4 vintage are not known for highest quality interior finish. Consequently, important to buyers is leather condition, plastic condition, carpet condition. Gauge and accessory operation.... (A/C, radio, pwr seats,windows etc.)
4. Surrounding Market. Depending upon what region you live, Vettes can bring different values for relatively the same year and condition car. Also, the time of year matters if you live in a 4 seasonal area. Vettes will sell for less in winter vs Spring & Summer
5. Other Vette Specific Items. 1 or 2 tops for coupe. Convertible top with or without hard top. Cloth or leather. Heavy duty brakes. Heavy duty suspension.
All that said, there will be one person that values a yellow car over a white car... and vice a versa. So personal preference has something to do with decisions as well. One buyer will be ok with high mileage and one will not.
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In my opinion,there are many factors that add or detract from values on Vettes and any car really...
I will attempt to list what I think are good valuation factors
1. Curb appeal. How the car presents itself when you first lay eyes on it? Is the paint shiny and the wheels clean w/o brake dust, rust, bad clear coat. Any body damage. All glass is good and clean.
1a. Color Combination. While open to personal preference, some combinations will bring more value than others. Say, a blue on blue vs black on red.
2. Mechanical Condition: This is probably most important even above curb appeal. Buyers like knowing service history. They like to see a folder with saved receipts and a list of work done over the cars life when possible.
2a. Engine/Trans combination. LT4/6sp will bring a much higher price than an L83/4+3 even when the L83 has lass miles, all other condition items equal.
2b. Trans type. Automatic or Standard shift.
3. Interior Condition. Vettes of the C4 vintage are not known for highest quality interior finish. Consequently, important to buyers is leather condition, plastic condition, carpet condition. Gauge and accessory operation.... (A/C, radio, pwr seats,windows etc.)
4. Surrounding Market. Depending upon what region you live, Vettes can bring different values for relatively the same year and condition car. Also, the time of year matters if you live in a 4 seasonal area. Vettes will sell for less in winter vs Spring & Summer
5. Other Vette Specific Items. 1 or 2 tops for coupe. Convertible top with or without hard top. Cloth or leather. Heavy duty brakes. Heavy duty suspension.
All that said, there will be one person that values a yellow car over a white car... and vice a versa. So personal preference has something to do with decisions as well. One buyer will be ok with high mileage and one will not.
I will attempt to list what I think are good valuation factors
1. Curb appeal. How the car presents itself when you first lay eyes on it? Is the paint shiny and the wheels clean w/o brake dust, rust, bad clear coat. Any body damage. All glass is good and clean.
1a. Color Combination. While open to personal preference, some combinations will bring more value than others. Say, a blue on blue vs black on red.
2. Mechanical Condition: This is probably most important even above curb appeal. Buyers like knowing service history. They like to see a folder with saved receipts and a list of work done over the cars life when possible.
2a. Engine/Trans combination. LT4/6sp will bring a much higher price than an L83/4+3 even when the L83 has lass miles, all other condition items equal.
2b. Trans type. Automatic or Standard shift.
3. Interior Condition. Vettes of the C4 vintage are not known for highest quality interior finish. Consequently, important to buyers is leather condition, plastic condition, carpet condition. Gauge and accessory operation.... (A/C, radio, pwr seats,windows etc.)
4. Surrounding Market. Depending upon what region you live, Vettes can bring different values for relatively the same year and condition car. Also, the time of year matters if you live in a 4 seasonal area. Vettes will sell for less in winter vs Spring & Summer
5. Other Vette Specific Items. 1 or 2 tops for coupe. Convertible top with or without hard top. Cloth or leather. Heavy duty brakes. Heavy duty suspension.
All that said, there will be one person that values a yellow car over a white car... and vice a versa. So personal preference has something to do with decisions as well. One buyer will be ok with high mileage and one will not.
The above pretty much sums it up. Question for the OP...it looks as if you car has later model seats in it...I believe they ran from 94-96. Did you change them or possibly a PO?
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Hello all. I am trying to figure out a realistic price to ask for my 92 convertible 6 speed. I have been seeing values and selling prices all over the place and it makes it difficult to figure out. I have posted the pictures and info in the F/S section. any ideas on a real world price would be helpful and appreciated. last thing I want to do is put a unrealistic price and get laughed at.
Buying and selling, I could care less about your laughter. Not my problem. When buying, I expect you to ask high and I expect to offer low. Conversely, when I sell, I expect to ask high and you to offer low. We argue till we can find mutual ground. If not, "Have a nice day".
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In my opinion,there are many factors that add or detract from values on Vettes and any car really...
I will attempt to list what I think are good valuation factors
1. Curb appeal. How the car presents itself when you first lay eyes on it? Is the paint shiny and the wheels clean w/o brake dust, rust, bad clear coat. Any body damage. All glass is good and clean.
1a. Color Combination. While open to personal preference, some combinations will bring more value than others. Say, a blue on blue vs black on red.
2. Mechanical Condition: This is probably most important even above curb appeal. Buyers like knowing service history. They like to see a folder with saved receipts and a list of work done over the cars life when possible.
2a. Engine/Trans combination. LT4/6sp will bring a much higher price than an L83/4+3 even when the L83 has lass miles, all other condition items equal.
2b. Trans type. Automatic or Standard shift.
3. Interior Condition. Vettes of the C4 vintage are not known for highest quality interior finish. Consequently, important to buyers is leather condition, plastic condition, carpet condition. Gauge and accessory operation.... (A/C, radio, pwr seats,windows etc.)
4. Surrounding Market. Depending upon what region you live, Vettes can bring different values for relatively the same year and condition car. Also, the time of year matters if you live in a 4 seasonal area. Vettes will sell for less in winter vs Spring & Summer
5. Other Vette Specific Items. 1 or 2 tops for coupe. Convertible top with or without hard top. Cloth or leather. Heavy duty brakes. Heavy duty suspension.
All that said, there will be one person that values a yellow car over a white car... and vice a versa. So personal preference has something to do with decisions as well. One buyer will be ok with high mileage and one will not.
I will attempt to list what I think are good valuation factors
1. Curb appeal. How the car presents itself when you first lay eyes on it? Is the paint shiny and the wheels clean w/o brake dust, rust, bad clear coat. Any body damage. All glass is good and clean.
1a. Color Combination. While open to personal preference, some combinations will bring more value than others. Say, a blue on blue vs black on red.
2. Mechanical Condition: This is probably most important even above curb appeal. Buyers like knowing service history. They like to see a folder with saved receipts and a list of work done over the cars life when possible.
2a. Engine/Trans combination. LT4/6sp will bring a much higher price than an L83/4+3 even when the L83 has lass miles, all other condition items equal.
2b. Trans type. Automatic or Standard shift.
3. Interior Condition. Vettes of the C4 vintage are not known for highest quality interior finish. Consequently, important to buyers is leather condition, plastic condition, carpet condition. Gauge and accessory operation.... (A/C, radio, pwr seats,windows etc.)
4. Surrounding Market. Depending upon what region you live, Vettes can bring different values for relatively the same year and condition car. Also, the time of year matters if you live in a 4 seasonal area. Vettes will sell for less in winter vs Spring & Summer
5. Other Vette Specific Items. 1 or 2 tops for coupe. Convertible top with or without hard top. Cloth or leather. Heavy duty brakes. Heavy duty suspension.
All that said, there will be one person that values a yellow car over a white car... and vice a versa. So personal preference has something to do with decisions as well. One buyer will be ok with high mileage and one will not.
I say paint bc its the single most important expensive thing to replace and to get right (if matching segments). Plus ppl like working on engines, how many like working on paint
No, waxing is not paint work lolThe C4 is like a girl man, if the body doesn't look good then the rest of the pkg is not worth much
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Good advice. I think #1 curb appeal aka initial impression is HUGE just huge for most buyers in this market. Overall I say paint condition as no.1 for single most important thing on a car like the C4 (unless buyer is looking for project, something cheap etc)
I say paint bc its the single most important expensive thing to replace and to get right (if matching segments). Plus ppl like working on engines, how many like working on paint No, waxing is not paint work lol
The C4 is like a girl man, if the body doesn't look good then the rest of the pkg is not worth much
I say paint bc its the single most important expensive thing to replace and to get right (if matching segments). Plus ppl like working on engines, how many like working on paint
No, waxing is not paint work lolThe C4 is like a girl man, if the body doesn't look good then the rest of the pkg is not worth much
Yes the seats are from the 95 car that the engine came out of. The dash is what came in it when I bought it. Of course the radio was replaced. I guess 9K will be the price i will ask for
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If you need to get really serious about values you need a professional appraisal. You generally only need this if the IRS, or an ex-wife, is coming after you.
You want an appraiser who has been involved with the IRS on prior cases and one who is certified.
You probably don't need this level for a C4. Now if you owned a 1963 GS you would absolutely need a professional.
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You want an appraiser who has been involved with the IRS on prior cases and one who is certified.
You probably don't need this level for a C4. Now if you owned a 1963 GS you would absolutely need a professional.
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Not sure you got the answer you wanted. A nice 92 6M soft top should get $9k on a good day. If its in average condition more like 7. My recommendation would be to post it at 9 and see what happens. If lower offers come in get the guy's number. Its hard to be in a hurry with a C4.
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94 to 96 were more comfortable, in my opinion