need info
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Burning Brakes
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From: Freeport IL
need info
Thinking about selling the Corvette, but it needs tires....frts about 10 yr old,rears 6yr old showing some cracks.. should I replace the tires or leave them. Thanks in advance
Team Owner
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You don't I'd think anything you mention as far as 'maintained' would be questioned/doubted.
Question is maybe was it or wasn't it! $$$$ differences? You be the judge!
Burning Brakes
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From: Kearney Missouri
^ Totally agree. First impression means everything. New tires = maintained. Bald/bad tires = what else does it need? Granted there are some buyers out there who'd rather pick their own tires, but they're the minority IMO.
Either way - good luck w/ your sale!
Either way - good luck w/ your sale!
Last edited by dkpnkc; Mar 20, 2018 at 05:30 PM.
Instructor
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From: Wake Forest NC
Having bought a 95 last year with 9 year old tires I have a perspective that may be worth considering...from a buyers perspective.
I am now glad that I had the opportunity to purchase the exact tires that I wanted. It is my opinion that some buyers may want the option of choosing their own tires (summer, all-weather, size, etc.) If the previous owner would have purchased a set just to sell the car, he may not have been willing to spend the money to get a quality set, nor would he have been likely to buy the tires that I really wanted.
Additionally, I had the option of choosing a larger size (18") since I also wanted to buy a set of different wheels (I have never been a fan of Sawblades"). Again, if the previous owner had purchased a set of tires, and then set the car price accordingly, I would have been reluctant to take off a brand new set of tires and then spend even more money to buy the set I really wanted.
I am now glad that I had the opportunity to purchase the exact tires that I wanted. It is my opinion that some buyers may want the option of choosing their own tires (summer, all-weather, size, etc.) If the previous owner would have purchased a set just to sell the car, he may not have been willing to spend the money to get a quality set, nor would he have been likely to buy the tires that I really wanted.
Additionally, I had the option of choosing a larger size (18") since I also wanted to buy a set of different wheels (I have never been a fan of Sawblades"). Again, if the previous owner had purchased a set of tires, and then set the car price accordingly, I would have been reluctant to take off a brand new set of tires and then spend even more money to buy the set I really wanted.
Last edited by SteveBlakeman; Mar 20, 2018 at 09:00 PM.
Le Mans Master
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From: Communist Colorado
Another vote for leaving them on.... use it to your advantage and tell the buyer he can choose his own tires and of course, adjusting the asking price will be fair as well. Go with the truth.... that will never do you wrong... you haven't used the car much and didn't see the need to replace tires with good tread on them for the amount and type of driving you do 
Last edited by 81c3; Mar 21, 2018 at 12:07 PM.
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OP ain't been back. That's maybe a little surprising!
What are the 'Safety Inspection' requirements for your state? I believe that might actually influence the decision more than some might expect.
A wise buyer will likely demand it passes a 'Safety Inspection' before a buy or make the buy contingent to it passing one.
If it's seen little or no maintenance then he!! with it! Take what's offered and move on. If it's been maintained and the maintenance is documented to any degree I'd think a 4 tire buy could certainly be justified.
For sure if I were shopping 'tires' would certainly influence the offer!
What are the 'Safety Inspection' requirements for your state? I believe that might actually influence the decision more than some might expect.
A wise buyer will likely demand it passes a 'Safety Inspection' before a buy or make the buy contingent to it passing one.
If it's seen little or no maintenance then he!! with it! Take what's offered and move on. If it's been maintained and the maintenance is documented to any degree I'd think a 4 tire buy could certainly be justified.
For sure if I were shopping 'tires' would certainly influence the offer!
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Melting Slicks
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Would also really suck if one of them failed on a test drive.
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Good salemanship (and a higher price value) mean removing all serious objections that most reasonable people would have.
If you don't replace the tires, one causes doubt on the condition of the car and immediately factors in an immediate expense after purchase. I have to belive that most people don't want to buy a car and then spend money on what is considered a common "basic maintenance items."
If you don't replace the tires, one causes doubt on the condition of the car and immediately factors in an immediate expense after purchase. I have to belive that most people don't want to buy a car and then spend money on what is considered a common "basic maintenance items."
Melting Slicks
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From: Minneapolis MN
Was quoted $1.2k last year for new skins. Just picked up some Goodyear F1's, $210 tires for $140 each, installed by a performance shop, $750.
I'd leave them, if the buyer notices and wants a reduction in asking price, knock off $500.
I'd leave them, if the buyer notices and wants a reduction in asking price, knock off $500.
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Originally Posted by CE1
All good points, has been maintained just not driven much for a few years hence the older GS-D3's and thoughts of selling to some one who would drive it. thanks for info.