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Hello. Heads-up...This is pretty long post/ad, but I thought it best to include as much information as possible.
- This Corvette is located in Columbus, Oh.
- 41,7XX miles 41,8XX miles
- 99.5% stock (Optima Redtop battery with negative terminal disconnect only mods)
- Believed to be fully numbers-matching
- The purchase includes a two-book set of shop manuals, an indoor-only California Car Cover and the remainder of the Griot's Garage cleaners, waxes and wash glove.
- I have decided to sell this Corvette to donate 100% of the proceeds to our church's ever-growing ministry on the campus of the Ohio State University.
- I'm asking $16,000, but any reasonable offer will always be discussed.
- I'm now asking $14,800, thanks to the excellent commentary about the tires and a few PMs I received. And of course, any reasonable offer will still be discussed.
- I'm open to whatever form of communication is easiest for you. Reply to this post. Send a DM. Call or text directly at 614-537-6703. Email directly at adamcyost@gmail.com. Or even better, have a beer with me while looking at the car!
Known history for this Corvette:
- I am the third owner.
- Owner One had it registered in Maryland and Owner Two in Virginia.
- My dad and I road-tripped it to Ohio after purchasing it from F and A Corvette in Colonial Beach, VA (www.facorvette.com).
- Immediately upon returning home, I commissioned a complete flush-and-replace of every fluid in the car.
- Since I have owned this Corvette, it has never been driven in anything but dry, sunny weather, and is stored under a California Car Cover in a heated garage.
- F and A also sold this Corvette to Owner Two, with whom I've spoken. It was his wife's "toy" and he shared with me that his daughter was allowed to drive it to prom.
- The Carfax is 100% clean with no accidents or other reports listed.
Addressing common issues:
- There is no delamination on the glass top.
- The weather stripping around both passenger doors is nearly fully intact, with roughly just 4 inches total of splitting.
- Both headlights flip in-concert as they should.
- The radiator fans are still set at the factory settings of 226F for low-speed and 235F for high-speed.
- I have never experienced any issues with the Optispark.
Full-disclosure points:
- The analog temperature gauge reads inaccurately high; the digital temperature gauge reads correctly.
- The tread is good on all four tires, but the tires are almost 12 years old (DOT date coded as 36th week of 2005).
- The front passenger wheel has some curb rash; the other three are completely unmarred.
- The passenger window switch on the driver's door works intermittently, but the switch on the passenger door fully works.
- Stone chips and paint blemishes are few, but present.
- The passenger-side rear view mirror rattles, but can only be heard when the window is down.
Last edited by MAYSdad; 08-18-2017 at 10:26 AM.
Reason: sold
Also, to all those with an opinion...would purchasing new tires make this Corvette more appealing? It's such a gray area because some folks have a strong opinion about tires and would prefer to do that themselves, whereas others prefer a turnkey car. For what it's worth, I've been driving it all week and the tires are performing just fine.
Also, to all those with an opinion...would purchasing new tires make this Corvette more appealing? It's such a gray area because some folks have a strong opinion about tires and would prefer to do that themselves, whereas others prefer a turnkey car. For what it's worth, I've been driving it all week and the tires are performing just fine.
It likely would depend on who purchases the car. If it is some relatively close to you they can drive it home and get the tires they want. If I were to want to purchase a car in Ohio I would want new tires before I would drive it from Columbus to the Chicago area.
It likely would depend on who purchases the car. If it is some relatively close to you they can drive it home and get the tires they want. If I were to want to purchase a car in Ohio I would want new tires before I would drive it from Columbus to the Chicago area.
Also, to all those with an opinion...would purchasing new tires make this Corvette more appealing? It's such a gray area because some folks have a strong opinion about tires and would prefer to do that themselves, whereas others prefer a turnkey car. For what it's worth, I've been driving it all week and the tires are performing just fine.
I don't think the tires will hurt you. Unless there is visible signs of cracking the chance of catastrophic failure is minimal. Also, I've seen people sell with new tires but they are cheap tires that I wouldn't want...so it turns me off. This isn't a $7000 corvette. Only a more serious corvette buyer is going to buy one north if 10k...especially a nice low mileage LT4 like yours. You stated you are willing to negotiate on price so that could be discussed between you and to perspective buyer...if he feels it needs $1200 for Michelins I'm sure the two of you could hammer it out. Nice car! GLWS!
That's a very succinct way to describe exactly what I've been thinking @Edv92c4. Thank you; I appreciate it.
Originally Posted by Edv92c4
I don't think the tires will hurt you. Unless there is visible signs of cracking the chance of catastrophic failure is minimal. Also, I've seen people sell with new tires but they are cheap tires that I wouldn't want...so it turns me off. This isn't a $7000 corvette. Only a more serious corvette buyer is going to buy one north if 10k...especially a nice low mileage LT4 like yours. You stated you are willing to negotiate on price so that could be discussed between you and to perspective buyer...if he feels it needs $1200 for Michelins I'm sure the two of you could hammer it out. Nice car! GLWS!
Have you tried Autotrader? Might get it out there a bit better. Maybe Craigslist, with caution? There's no good reason for this fine specimen not to sell quickly, IMHO....
06-28-2017, 09:40 AM
1996 Black/Black LT4 Coupe - SOLD
