Odometer readings
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Odometer readings
I have been shopping for a 1998 coupe, and have seen some very low mileage 15 to 20 K vettes, is there any way to varify that the odometer readings are legit. Thanks in advance for any assistance.
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Not too uncommon to find very low mileage Vettes. Like mentioned above, a check of the mileage when service was performed should give you a good idea if the reading is correct.
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Thats my favorite part about buying a used Vette. Someone buys the car for $50k drives it around on Sundays, covers it, keeps it in the garage in showroom shape and then trades it in 3-5 years later with no miles. Then I come along and get a "used" (almost new) showroom condition Vette for $20-25k off sticker.
That is the best deal in the world. IMHO
Keep it up. I see a 2007 C6 in my future in 2011 for 25k.
That is the best deal in the world. IMHO
Keep it up. I see a 2007 C6 in my future in 2011 for 25k.
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98s with 9 k...19..18... 
this is UNREAL!!!! do you guys not get tempted to just jump in and take it for a long cruize????? or do you guys have more then one vette and have one for daily driving the other with low low miles 
this is UNREAL!!!! do you guys not get tempted to just jump in and take it for a long cruize????? or do you guys have more then one vette and have one for daily driving the other with low low miles
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Originally Posted by flyzlow
CARFAX! Pretty accurate.
The info is only as good as the previous owner reported.
Long story short, my 99 Z28 was in a major accident ($11k in damage)
Still to this day, run the VIN and it shows no report of accidents.
I have also had other friends that have had cars hit and fixed and never showed up on Carfax.
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Originally Posted by screw991le
Thats my favorite part about buying a used Vette. Someone buys the car for $50k drives it around on Sundays, covers it, keeps it in the garage in showroom shape and then trades it in 3-5 years later with no miles. Then I come along and get a "used" (almost new) showroom condition Vette for $20-25k off sticker.
That is the best deal in the world. IMHO
Keep it up. I see a 2007 C6 in my future in 2011 for 25k.
That is the best deal in the world. IMHO
Keep it up. I see a 2007 C6 in my future in 2011 for 25k.
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Originally Posted by flyzlow
CARFAX! Pretty accurate.