1996 I知 looking at, comments ?
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Melting Slicks
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Could be a great deal if everything works and there's no obvious leaks of fluids underneath it. I'm surprised this '96 doesn't have a CD player in it's in-dash stereo, especially if it's a Collectors Edition. My standard '96 Coupe even has one.
Last edited by RetroGuy; Dec 17, 2019 at 07:27 PM.
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Yes, this is a good car at a fair price. Just make sure that all the buttons and switches work. Also look a the rubber around the window sills and moulding.... these go bad and are a PITA to replace.
Other than than, don't think to hard and pull the trigger. You can spend the next year looking for a car in as good a shape for $500 less or go drive it today.
Other than than, don't think to hard and pull the trigger. You can spend the next year looking for a car in as good a shape for $500 less or go drive it today.
Racer
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OP, I think the car looks pretty nice and clean, interior and all. As long as everything works and the high dollar items are in good shape (like the weather strip that was mentioned, how old are the tires, etc.) then I wouldn't be afraid of it. Can you get a Carfax report?
I like my CE, even though it's just a paint and appearance package.
Last edited by turtle96; Dec 18, 2019 at 10:39 AM.
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Melting Slicks
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If there's little or no documentation, you can probably get it cheaper especially if you are a serious buyer with "cash in hand."
But if it's got a good maintenance history then that price is pretty fair. Nice car if you want an automatic.
But if it's got a good maintenance history then that price is pretty fair. Nice car if you want an automatic.
Burning Brakes
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/1996-Chevro...oAAOSwgqpdvM2d
in fact it sold 4 times before on ebay. once for 5500.
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...&LH_Complete=1
So I dont know what the deal is with that car. But it looks like a good deal to me. I would be tempted if I didnt just buy one.
Last edited by Garack; Dec 19, 2019 at 12:11 AM.
Racer
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It was on ebay also. I remember looking at it. May still be. I think so actually.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1996-Chevro...oAAOSwgqpdvM2d
in fact it sold 4 times before on ebay. once for 5500.
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...&LH_Complete=1
So I dont know what the deal is with that car. But it looks like a good deal to me. I would be tempted if I didnt just buy one.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1996-Chevro...oAAOSwgqpdvM2d
in fact it sold 4 times before on ebay. once for 5500.
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...&LH_Complete=1
So I dont know what the deal is with that car. But it looks like a good deal to me. I would be tempted if I didnt just buy one.
Racer
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eBay history is a good bargain tool, though. The harder a time the seller's had getting a deal done on eBay, the more leverage you have to get a better price from him. It also shows the prices the car pulled on eBay which, if much lower than his asking price is another arrow in your quiver.
Burning Brakes
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I didn't look this one up, but don't read too much negative into the fact that it's sold many times in eBay. That usually happens because people win bids and don't pay up. Look through the sold listings for just about any make/model and you'll see the same thing. Look at the dates they're relisted. In most cases, it's pretty quick - it's not a car that was rejected after inspection, it's a deal that wasn't completed. That's not to say any particular car isn't a bad one and is repeatedly rejected for that reason. It can certainly happen, but don't assume that's the case just because the car had to be relisted several times - it happens A LOT.
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eBay has situations where deals don't go through. Sometimes because owners think cars is sold off. eBay and cancel listing. CE are a slightly better value than most C4s. The car needs to be evaluated then a decision made.