Is it worth this?
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Melting Slicks
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From: The Black Hole LA
Is it worth this?
In my quest for a newer vette, I have come across a black LT4 with 106K miles that I could possibly get for $10,000. I have not seen the car yet just talked on the phone to him and according to him it is "strong" and has no rips/tears/stains on the upholstry or carpet.
My delima is that I was looking for a car under 70K miles for a daily driver for a while.
Is it worth it with the miles on it?
My delima is that I was looking for a car under 70K miles for a daily driver for a while.
Is it worth it with the miles on it?
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Re: Is it worth this? (hz900)
Everyone's going to tell you that the high mileage cars are better than low mileage cars. I say it's :bs. If it's not what you're looking for, don't buy it. You may kick yourself sometime down the road. Plus, with that amount of mileage, things will break, no doubt about that. Not that they're unreliable, they are, but I wouldn't buy one with over 100k on it. :nono:
Remember, you don't put miles ONLY on mechanicals in a car. The entire car has that amount of miles. Paint, glass, top, body, wheels, tires, interior, electronics, HVAC, etc. all go along for the ride too. That's just the way I see it. It can run like a champ and drive like a champ, but if there's just too much general wear and tear on the interior and exterior, I wouldn't buy it.
Remember, you don't put miles ONLY on mechanicals in a car. The entire car has that amount of miles. Paint, glass, top, body, wheels, tires, interior, electronics, HVAC, etc. all go along for the ride too. That's just the way I see it. It can run like a champ and drive like a champ, but if there's just too much general wear and tear on the interior and exterior, I wouldn't buy it.
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Re: Is it worth this? (hz900)
I tend to agree about mileage.
How does the price stack up against what you were expecting to pay??
If this one is 1/2 it may well be worth it if conditions is right; if it's only a copla thousand lower I'd pass on it.
How does the price stack up against what you were expecting to pay??
If this one is 1/2 it may well be worth it if conditions is right; if it's only a copla thousand lower I'd pass on it.
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Re: Is it worth this? (hz900)
That would be perfect for a daily driver! It's almost broke in.
Lower mileage cars tend to fall apart easier(based on my own experience).
Buy it drive it hard, keep an eye on everything and fix it as necessary. You won't regret it.
I have over 112,000 miles on my '95 and she runs great. Never has left me stranded, anytime I felt something was amiss, I took care of it immediately.
Best car I have ever owned.
Ask 65 Z01 how I drive it, he's seen it first hand.
I drive it hard. Just like she wants it.
Lower mileage cars tend to fall apart easier(based on my own experience).
Buy it drive it hard, keep an eye on everything and fix it as necessary. You won't regret it.
I have over 112,000 miles on my '95 and she runs great. Never has left me stranded, anytime I felt something was amiss, I took care of it immediately.
Best car I have ever owned.
Ask 65 Z01 how I drive it, he's seen it first hand.
I drive it hard. Just like she wants it.
Le Mans Master
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Re: Is it worth this? (Mr Mojo)
Now adays 100,000 miles isn't like it used to be. If you plan on driving it and not using it then why not? I've got 60,000+ on my LT4 and it feels better now than it did the day I drove it off the show room floor. :yesnod:
In fact I am thinking about getting this one a roommate to share the garage with. I just can't decide which Vette to go with.
In fact I am thinking about getting this one a roommate to share the garage with. I just can't decide which Vette to go with.
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Re: Is it worth this? (GDP)
Everyone's going to tell you that the high mileage cars are better than low mileage cars. I say it's :bs. If it's not what you're looking for, don't buy it. You may kick yourself sometime down the road. Plus, with that amount of mileage, things will break, no doubt about that. Not that they're unreliable, they are, but I wouldn't buy one with over 100k on it. :nono:
Remember, you don't put miles ONLY on mechanicals in a car. The entire car has that amount of miles. Paint, glass, top, body, wheels, tires, interior, electronics, HVAC, etc. all go along for the ride too. That's just the way I see it. It can run like a champ and drive like a champ, but if there's just too much general wear and tear on the interior and exterior, I wouldn't buy it.
Remember, you don't put miles ONLY on mechanicals in a car. The entire car has that amount of miles. Paint, glass, top, body, wheels, tires, interior, electronics, HVAC, etc. all go along for the ride too. That's just the way I see it. It can run like a champ and drive like a champ, but if there's just too much general wear and tear on the interior and exterior, I wouldn't buy it.
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Re: Is it worth this? (hz900)
A 96 LT4 with 106k for 10 grand in very good condition. Not a bad price for the car but I would expect you to drive it first and see it first hand! I really don't see why you shouldn't consider purchasing it if it has been taken care of by it's previous owner(s).
One last thing..if this car is not extremely close to what you are looking for then don't buy it. Good luck!
JJL
One last thing..if this car is not extremely close to what you are looking for then don't buy it. Good luck!
JJL
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Melting Slicks
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From: The Black Hole LA
Re: Is it worth this? (CowboyNVette)
Now adays 100,000 miles isn't like it used to be. If you plan on driving it and not using it then why not? I've got 60,000+ on my LT4 and it feels better now than it did the day I drove it off the show room floor. :yesnod:
In fact I am thinking about getting this one a roommate to share the garage with. I just can't decide which Vette to go with.
In fact I am thinking about getting this one a roommate to share the garage with. I just can't decide which Vette to go with.
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From: CASTLE ROCK CO
Re: Is it worth this? (TA)
I gotta agree with TA. LT4=$10000. If its in any kind of decent shape its gotta be worth it. If you don't like it burn it and you'll probably get your money back. I don't think thats legal but you get my point. :D
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Re: Is it worth this? (hz900)
For the miles, the price is very good.
You just have to decide if you want a car with 100K+ miles.
At that price, I'd probably go for it if I like the quality of the rest of the car.
You just have to decide if you want a car with 100K+ miles.
At that price, I'd probably go for it if I like the quality of the rest of the car.
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Re: Is it worth this? (GDP)
Huh? The wheels and glass have 106k miles?
How many miles will the wheels go? Do they break after 150k?
A windshield breaks after how many miles? Will it break on que?
106k on a LT-4 is nothing.
A friend bought a frame off restored 1958 Corvette. $60,000.00
It never ran right, 0 miles = big problems.
Cars are meant to be driven.
Some parts on todays cars will last for hundreds of years.
A hub-cap from a 1957 Chevy will last for a thousand years.
Its not the mileage its the care of the previous owner that counts.
Have you changed out the brake fluid in your car? Its very important in a car with ABS.
Do you change out your anti-freeze yearly? Gear lube? Power steering fluid?
Cleaned your battery cables?
How long will the body of a Corvette last? 100 years? 200 years?
How many miles will the wheels go? Do they break after 150k?
A windshield breaks after how many miles? Will it break on que?
106k on a LT-4 is nothing.
A friend bought a frame off restored 1958 Corvette. $60,000.00
It never ran right, 0 miles = big problems.
Cars are meant to be driven.
Some parts on todays cars will last for hundreds of years.
A hub-cap from a 1957 Chevy will last for a thousand years.
Its not the mileage its the care of the previous owner that counts.
Have you changed out the brake fluid in your car? Its very important in a car with ABS.
Do you change out your anti-freeze yearly? Gear lube? Power steering fluid?
Cleaned your battery cables?
How long will the body of a Corvette last? 100 years? 200 years?
Melting Slicks
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From: atlanta ga
Re: Is it worth this? (Chris Fowler)
it depends on the condition of the car. if it looks like a 100k mile car you dont want it. if the car is in great shape but the miles are high it would not bother me that much, as long as its going to be a daily driver. 100k is about where things start to wear out like alternator, starter, water pump... plan on fixing a few things.
Drifting
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Re: Is it worth this? (stillthere)
This sounds like a no brainer if youre vette shoppin. I knew of a GS that had 120000 sold locally for 20k (well he was askin 20k and doesnt give them away). Youre gonna drive it anyway You can buy for 10000 spend 10000 on getting the whole drivedrain redone with mods. You would still be ahead and beatin C5s. :eek:
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Re: Is it worth this? (hz900)
My 92 has 110k miles on it... sure, it needs some TLC, and will be getting here as soon as this damned disagreeable weather ends... :mad
Like Mojo, my 92 has given little or no problems... it has never stranded me... nor has it ever been towed!
Whereas low mileage cars can have their own special problems... rotting seals... leaks... questionable electrics... sitting will cause a car to atrophy.
Like Mojo, my 92 has given little or no problems... it has never stranded me... nor has it ever been towed!
Whereas low mileage cars can have their own special problems... rotting seals... leaks... questionable electrics... sitting will cause a car to atrophy.
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Re: Is it worth this? (ncsugreywolf)
A 96 LT4 with 106k for 10 grand in very good condition. Not a bad price for the car but I would expect you to drive it first and see it first hand! I really don't see why you shouldn't consider purchasing it if it has been taken care of by it's previous owner(s).
One last thing..if this car is not extremely close to what you are looking for then don't buy it. Good luck!
JJL
One last thing..if this car is not extremely close to what you are looking for then don't buy it. Good luck!
JJL
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From: Exit 89 GSP,Lakewood,NJ The Land Of Mojo
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CI 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12 Vet
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St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05-'06-'07
Re: Is it worth this? (blk90rdstr)
This sounds like a no brainer if youre vette shoppin. I knew of a GS that had 120000 sold locally for 20k (well he was askin 20k and doesnt give them away). Youre gonna drive it anyway You can buy for 10000 spend 10000 on getting the whole drivedrain redone with mods. You would still be ahead and beatin C5s. :eek: