Colaco007

DGXR

We need many more details about the car to give any meaningful answer to your question. Year, general condition, mileage and asking price are not nearly enough.
Do some research and collect detailed info on the specific car you are looking at, then post back here. Photos are pretty much required.
Also read up on other "potential corvette purchase" threads. Lots of helpful suggestions.

EDIT: That steering wheel cover ruins the whole thing. You should not buy that car
But seriously, it looks to be in good condition, might be worth that price to the right buyer. Are you that buyer? Does it have everything you personally want in a Corvette? I paid extra for my car (more than it was really worth) because it has absolutely everything I want and nothing I don't, and it was in great condition. So I had to have it. Just sayin... you could probably find a nicer/newer car for that money, but if this one checks all of your boxes, then maybe it's the one for you regardless of price.

Mayor111

According to Corvette DNA - that car in DRIVER condition is worth between $3000 and $4000.

For $6000 - $7000 you can get a MUCH newer C4 with similar mileage in very good condition... I paid $5000 for a 92 (auto) C4 w/ 70k miles and it was in pristine condition.

Not that anything is wrong with that car - but unless you can grab it for under $4000, I would look for a newer C4 with more horsepower, maybe less mileage.

Hope you get the Vette you want in the end!!!

Colaco007

Thank you for the info. Where did you find yours?

Cruisinfanatic

Hell no, RUN!!!!
Needs body work and paint, $5K if you're really lucky
$5000
Needs whole interior
Steering wheel $150
Carpet $350
Seat covers with new foam $1000
Dash Pad $425
Door Panels $250
And much more than in pictures
After you spend all this, the car will be worth $8K tops
Does have nice tires though
My estimate of worth?
-$2000

midlifecrisis1979

That could be a fun starter car to play with, I agree with the guys that say 3-4K, you could buy it, have some fun for a few months and sell it when it warms up, might even make a few bucks. But it would be much cheaper to buy a better specimen than to restore that one. This is all if it checks out mechanically of course, consult your trusty local certified mechanic if you don't have the skills.

Cruisinfanatic

Hey OP, fill out your profile. Welcome to CF

Ziggy*

Looks like a clean car. Have you drove it? Everything work?. Got sport seats, New after market radio, Looks like AC was changed over to 134 or serviced (new accumulator), Newer tires (date code?) Asking a little to much ....CASH$$$$$ makes the deal...My offer....4 to 5 an change. Mileage is up. Service records?????? What is the wire hanging down under steering column?

Cruisinfanatic

Non of which makes the car worth much more
Am I missing something? The very first picture shows paint/body damage.

1993C4LT1

Dude what makes you say it needs paint? I must be blind.

midlifecrisis1979

that for sale sign says MUST SALE......that usually means somebody is ready to make a deal......go flash the cash, I'm betting you can go in pretty aggressive if you got greenbacks!
Let em see the cash roll, once they get a taste for it they have to have it!

Mr. Peabody

If you are a first time buyer you might consider investing $20.00 in a book called "Mike Antonick's Corvette Black Book"

This paperbound book has 2 or 3 pages for each year corvette and lists all of the options..... the really nice part is that as you go from page to page you can see what "optional" things became standard equipment as the years went on.

With this handy book you will know if the car you are looking at is at least equipped as advertized.




Now with the public service announcement done let me off you some great opinion:

You can buy a really nice C4 for around $10K and generally speaking .... you get what you pay for.

Corvette#2

I think that's a reflection.

hcbph

I'm closer to Ziggy's thoughts here. What some are calling body damage looks to be reflections off the paint to me. It looks like some dust on the car so how overall is the paint? Some of the exhaust looks to have been changed, different exhaust tips at a minimum. I wonder if some of the things like the carpet color may be the quality of the picture.

If the car is in good shape and everything works, I'd see if you could get it for a little less, after all it is winter which typically is a little lower price time of the year. If you come up with a price you can live with, consider making a condition of the purchase a pre-purchase inspection, that should help identify any potential issues by a shop that works on Vettes. Be ready to factor in those items in your offer.

Ultimately it's your decision. If it's a car you want, in a condition you can accept for a price you like, then go for it. Remember it's your $$ so ultimately there's only one person that needs to be happy - you.

Cjunkie

Looks like a decent car to me.

midlifecrisis1979

Yeah I agree, I would at least stop by with my hauler and show em 3500 cash if its running good, when it warms up he will probably get closer to his asking price......these cars are a lotta fun and in my opinion the best value for the money!

Renfield

Actually, it reads "for sale" which is the correct tense for the verb in that usage.

"For Sell" is what you see written on cars parked in front of their respective trailer in Appalachia.

midlifecrisis1979

yeah........

Correct grammar can get you respect, but what good is it if you cant read the fine print?

QCVette

To me it looks pretty good.

However, with the age, mileage, etc. I would expect a little lower price.

You should do some research on C4's. The "black book" referenced above is good. Also check out a lot of threads on this forum. The thing to look for is what options and differences were between the years. Also look to what things are problems.

People have different opinions, like preferences to the early or late styles, automatic vs manual, different interior styles, digital or analog dash, early or late suspension and wheels, etc. Decide what you want before jumping into the first one you see.

Good luck.

81c3

4 large tops.