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Hello all. Looking to sell my 2004 Coupe Automatic. Car is located in the western suburbs of Chicago.
Basics of the car: 2004 coupe, automatic. Silver (67U) exterior, black interior with sport seats. Painted top only, sport seats, standard suspension package (no selective ride), factory LS6 intake plenum, 2.73 gears, Heads Up Display. Clean title, no accidents. Currently 29,100 miles, but will go up as I drive it regularly. Paint is really well maintained. No tears or damage to the seats. Mechanically, the car is solid, no check engine lights. Starts every time and is a good driver. Headlights go up and down without concern, no gear issues. 2004 automatics did not have the column lock issue, common to older models. I'm throwing in the following with the sale of the car--factory exhaust, factory silver plate cover, the CD that came with the car, a cargo net (brand new in packaging), the cargo shade cover, Blackwing cleaner/oil, a new TPMS, leftover roll of grey vinyl, set of rain day floor mats, and the wooden ramps I used. Never raced or abused, adult driven it's whole life, non-smoker car.
Ownership history: My Father-In-Law bought this car new June of 2004. It remained 100% stock during his ownership time. He never drove it in the rain and stored it for the winter, but still started it regularly and took the occasional drive when it was dry out. After having back surgery, he decided it was time to sell with only 16,000 miles on the clock. During his ownership, the fuel pumps were replaced by the dealership after a failure while coming home from a trip to Michigan (If I recall correctly this was 2010 or 2011). There have been no issues with them since. I have his maintenance records for review should you want them. In Sept 2012, I purchased the car from him and proceeded to slowly transform it to where it is today. Reason I’m selling is because I’m losing interest in maintaining three vehicles and the initial excitement of owning a Corvette (my dream car) is slowing wearing off. I was in the right place at the right time to buy this car, but lifestyle now is not as conducive to keeping it any longer. I hope to be back in another Corvette later in life.
Maintenance: When I bought the car, I had all fluids replaced with new (Brake, Trans, Oil, Coolant Flush). I do an oil change once a year with Mobil 1 5W-30 Full Synthetic and a WIX oil filter. Currently has a magnetic oil drain plug installed. Slotted brake rotors and ceramic low dust pads replaced in 2013 and still good. Tires are Michelin Pilot Super Sports with approx 8,000 miles on them and were bought March 2014. Summer 2017, I replaced both driver and passenger side AIR check valves and the Oil Pressure Sending Unit (behind the intake, preventative maintenance while I was back there). In March 2018, I had the trans fluid, filter and pan gasket changed again as I had a small leak coming from the weep hole, told it may be the seals from sitting. I still a nickel sized drop from time to time if I don't get out and drive it regularly, but sealant has been applied by Corvette Mike Midwest. In April/May 2018 the following was performed: Cleaned and re-oiled the Blackwing air filter, cleaned the MAF and TB, installed new AC Delco spark plugs and wires, new battery installed, new O2 sensors upstream (both sides). Passed IL emissions in June 2018.
Damage Callouts:
1) Scratch/Scuff—The previous owner got a scratch on the passenger side rear fascia just below the spoiler. It measures about 3 inches long, is not deep, but has not polished out. It is faint and only noticed in the right light, but there nonetheless.
2) HUD—I’ve noticed some deterioration of the inner trim of the HUD unit. Must be from sun damage having spent the last few years parked outside my office while I am at work.
PERFORMANCE UPGRADES
SLP Blackwing Cold Air Intake w/Smooth Coupler
GHL Bullet Exhaust
Street Tune performed by Speed Inc.
WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES / SUSPENSION UPGRADES
Forgestar F14 Gloss Gunmetal Wheels F: 18x8.5; R: 19x11 (The rear passenger side wheel has about 2" of curb damage hidden by bands)
Michelin Pilot Super Sport Tires F: 255/50/18 R: 295/35/19.
Rim Pro-Tec Wheel Bands (Blue)
Slotted Rotors and Ceramic Pads
Lemans Blue Painted Calipers
Lowered on Factory Adjusting Bolts
EXTERIOR UPGRADES
Carbon Fiber Side Skirts--slight damage to passenger side.
SLP Rear Spoiler
Lower Rear Fascia Wrapped in Gunmetal Vinyl
VetteStripes.com Blue/Gunmetal Vinyl Fender Hash Marks
15% Tint on Doors and Rear Glass
Race Mesh Polished Screens (Fender Coves and Rear Fascia)
C5 Corvette Polished Exhaust Enhancer Plate
Carbon Fiber Look Emblem Overlays
C6 Corvette Splash Guards...Trimmed to fit the C5.
SacCity Fangs frame rail protectors
ENGINE BAY APPEARANCE
Battery Den Cover (not shown in picture)--Just a homemade piece painted flat black.
Painted Hood Liner Logo
INTERIOR UPGRADES
Silver Gauge Surrounds
Redline Goods Perforated Leather w/Blue Stitching-Armrest Cover, Shift Boot, and E-Brake Boot
Lemans Blue Raised Steering Wheel Emblem, Air Bag Lettering, and Door Sill Emblems
Mid America black door armrest pads
Like New Black Floor Mats w/ C5 Logo Embroidery
LIGHTING UPGRADES
ACA HID Projector Headlamps
Smoked DRL Parking Light Housings with Amber/White Switchback bulbs.
Hyperflash Harness
LED Rear Side Marker Bulbs
PM me or reply if interested. I will do my best to answer all questions in a timely manner. I actively view the forum and monitor my inbound messages so you will get a prompt response. Pictures are attached, more can be provided should you need anything specific. I might be forgetting a few things, so if you don't see it mentioned please ask so I can address it. Thank you for looking.
Bump...here are snapshots of the Car Fax report. I've also got a Vin Check report that is far more comprehensive and will share with interested parties.
That's a damn nice car. The GHL's cannot be had anymore (for a long time). Sweetest exhaust they ever made for the C5 imho. Fully adjustable, great sound and fit/finish. Took me 3-yrs to find mine. Love 'em. GLWYS!
Thanks for the bump and recognition of the exhaust. Seems only the fans here know what they are and have any level of appreciation for them. Lots of folks looking at the car have no clue and seemingly don't care. Keep getting tempted to take them off and sell separately. Maybe in the Summer if I don't get the car sold before then.
Last edited by Vetteman Jack; 05-07-2019 at 12:59 AM.
Bump...price reduction. Have some wiggle room left if I can close the deal quickly. I'm not able to enjoy as much as I'd like and really would like to see it move on to someone who can.
I think you should make a nice long detailed video of the car up to date since you pulled parts off last year these pics don't show in those areas how the car looks now
It would help us potential long distance buyers.
Did you put on a new part on (the plastic looking grill part in the area of the windshield wiper area? I noticed you pulled that pic off
thank you, looks good in the night time pics.
I wanted to add by saying it sounds like your an honest seller but would like to see a detailed video, i'm sure most would like to see one it helps sell a car
thanks again
Last edited by SlingShotYellow; 05-04-2019 at 11:47 PM.
I think you should make a nice long detailed video of the car up to date since you pulled parts off last year these pics don't show in those areas how the car looks now
It would help us potential long distance buyers.
Did you put on a new part on (the plastic looking grill part in the area of the windshield wiper area? I noticed you pulled that pic off
thank you, looks good in the night time pics.
I'll see what I can do. I know I need to get pics on this site as it sits today. Just been busy. I pulled that pic of the wiper area because I repaired it.
I'll see what I can do. I know I need to get pics on this site as it sits today. Just been busy. I pulled that pic of the wiper area because I repaired it.
I thought you might have fixed that part.. thanks for the update and for keeping "her" clean
I updated the few pictures that needed it to show how the car sits today and edited the original post. The rear end shot and the interior were the only things that had changed.
06-20-2018, 01:33 PM
2004 Silver Auto. 2-Owner Low Miles, Clean, Bolt-ons
