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Mar 25, 2005 | 05:06 AM

#21

C5 MANIAC

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From: Walker LA

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Originally Posted by koolaid117

Black 1998 coupe with automatic and light oak interior. Driver's seat is a little worn and there is 68k on the clock. Paint in good shape. Sits out side at a credit union. I think its a repo.

I see it every day while I'm at work and it's making me

Wife thinks I should wait, but the final decision is mine. I haven't really been looking at C5's, so not sure what a good price is.

I bought my 1998 C5 with the same mileage for $19000.........I say go for it, my car has not given me any problems and I love it!

Mar 25, 2005 | 06:44 AM

#22

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From: atlantic city new jersey

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Originally Posted by MARK's_C5TT

Personally, I wouldnt buy any Vette over 35K miles but thats just me. If you plan on buying it, get the VIN before hand and calll chevy to find out what kind of service it needed. Also, you better get a damn good waranty and any warranty on that car with that much mileage will be a pretty penny. Better do your research on Warranty companies too.
Dont go jumping into waters when you dont know their depth.

Mar 25, 2005 | 07:05 AM

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PHPD7102

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From: IL, Chicago area.

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Not sure where you live but up here that car before you found damage is 18 to 18,500...with damage like you describe 17 to 17,500. Hope it helps and good luck.

Mar 25, 2005 | 07:29 AM

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ROADAPPLE

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From: Winter Park Fl

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Originally Posted by goldenboy9r

just buy the car

Maybe offer them their askng price minus the cost of repair to the rocker panel.

Mar 25, 2005 | 08:02 AM

#25

joeking

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Brand new vette would be about $50,000 and since the new ones are high priced the used ones are still bringing a premium. Go for it or it will be gone since it sounds like a very fair price and it is black.

Mar 25, 2005 | 08:25 AM

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TOPGUN9

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From: Redwood City Ca

Kelleybluebook.com will give you retail and trade-in values on any car. Good luck with your search for a C5.

Mar 25, 2005 | 08:39 AM

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djengr

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From: Edmond Ok

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Originally Posted by koolaid117

I just went and looked at it again and noticed that on the right side in front of the rear wheel the fiberglas was pulled away from the body a little. I got on my hands and knees and looked under the car and it looks like it definitely hit something. Maybe the price is high after all?? I don't know what that area is called, rocker panel I think. That would probably be expensive to fix and I can't do it. Now what would be a good offer?? $18?

Of course that makes me wonder about the rest of the car. IF it was repo'd, it might have been abused before the bank got it back??

I paid $19500 for 98 mn6 with 70k on clock July 04. If this is a bank holding a repo get the vin and have it checked out. There are some forum members that can run it down for you as a courtesy. If the bank is holding this they want their money. Determine your top dollar and be happy just to walk away, there is always a deal out there.