C5 Prices Have Risen
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From: Ohio
Originally Posted by rickko
Do you work for GM's Chevrolet Motor Division? 
Some rave about the new interior. I dislike it compared to the C5. I don't like the push-button doors and the fact the buttons around the dash instruments aren't distinguishable to the touch, they blend together. The rest inside is so-so.
Worst of all, I don't like On*Star! I know its optional but the car is pre-wired for it.
If my ancestors could come out west on covered wagons and horses I don't feel I need to communicate with someone if I breakdown on the way to the store!
But to be a bit more serious regarding On*Star, just because you don't pay for service doesn't mean operators can't monitor conversations in your car. I don't have anything to say I wouldn't want overheard but its the principal! I'd find the damn microphone and cut it out of the wiring!
There is already a case here in Sandy Eggo where the fed's wiretapped into this guy's Hummer's On*Star system to eavesdrop on his conversations he was having with some local councilmen who are now in court for accepting illegal campaign contributions. Nope, no On*Star system will ever be in a car I own.
..rickko..
Some rave about the new interior. I dislike it compared to the C5. I don't like the push-button doors and the fact the buttons around the dash instruments aren't distinguishable to the touch, they blend together. The rest inside is so-so.
Worst of all, I don't like On*Star! I know its optional but the car is pre-wired for it.
If my ancestors could come out west on covered wagons and horses I don't feel I need to communicate with someone if I breakdown on the way to the store!
But to be a bit more serious regarding On*Star, just because you don't pay for service doesn't mean operators can't monitor conversations in your car. I don't have anything to say I wouldn't want overheard but its the principal! I'd find the damn microphone and cut it out of the wiring!
There is already a case here in Sandy Eggo where the fed's wiretapped into this guy's Hummer's On*Star system to eavesdrop on his conversations he was having with some local councilmen who are now in court for accepting illegal campaign contributions. Nope, no On*Star system will ever be in a car I own.
..rickko..
I don't think it's paranoid to be aware of this. It's a small step to getting authorization to "observe" a car, note that the driver's average speed is a bit too high for "public safety," and start ticketing us via satellite!
I also see no need for OnStar potentially violating my privacy.
Burning Brakes
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From: Shelby Township Michigan
Originally Posted by starchedup
You must work for HP. I used to work there when it was called Compaq. No raises since 98 is about right...
Last edited by NitrousMan; May 26, 2005 at 09:31 PM.
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12
Originally Posted by shurite44
screw I am curious. At this dealership for example if you do not mind posting. What was the asking and final sales price? 
The asking price for my 2000 with 7400 miles and the options listed below was $30,999 I got it for $27,999 cash.
Melting Slicks
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From: MCO
Originally Posted by EscapePod
Scarry thing I just saw was an ad in this morning's paper -- local Chevy dealer has a '99 Coupe for $16,900. It didn't say miles or options. Pic looked like it was silver (and no damage visible on the passenger side 
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Originally Posted by rickko
Do you work for GM's Chevrolet Motor Division?
Some rave about the new interior. I dislike it compared to the C5. I don't like the push-button doors and the fact the buttons around the dash instruments aren't distinguishable to the touch, they blend together. The rest inside is so-so.
Worst of all, I don't like On*Star! I know its optional but the car is pre-wired for it.
If my ancestors could come out west on covered wagons and horses I don't feel I need to communicate with someone if I breakdown on the way to the store!
But to be a bit more serious regarding On*Star, just because you don't pay for service doesn't mean operators can't monitor conversations in your car. I don't have anything to say I wouldn't want overheard but its the principal! I'd find the damn microphone and cut it out of the wiring!
There is already a case here in Sandy Eggo where the fed's wiretapped into this guy's Hummer's On*Star system to eavesdrop on his conversations he was having with some local councilmen who are now in court for accepting illegal campaign contributions. Nope, no On*Star system will ever be in a car I own.
..rickko..
Some rave about the new interior. I dislike it compared to the C5. I don't like the push-button doors and the fact the buttons around the dash instruments aren't distinguishable to the touch, they blend together. The rest inside is so-so.
Worst of all, I don't like On*Star! I know its optional but the car is pre-wired for it.
If my ancestors could come out west on covered wagons and horses I don't feel I need to communicate with someone if I breakdown on the way to the store!
But to be a bit more serious regarding On*Star, just because you don't pay for service doesn't mean operators can't monitor conversations in your car. I don't have anything to say I wouldn't want overheard but its the principal! I'd find the damn microphone and cut it out of the wiring!
There is already a case here in Sandy Eggo where the fed's wiretapped into this guy's Hummer's On*Star system to eavesdrop on his conversations he was having with some local councilmen who are now in court for accepting illegal campaign contributions. Nope, no On*Star system will ever be in a car I own.
..rickko..
Team Owner
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From: Sun Coast of Florida
St. Jude Donor '03-'26
2 things:
1. Used Vette prices might be up a little just because it's summer
2. The C6 not selling as well as GM hoped---- I can buy a C6(equipted like my coupe) for ~$53,000. Of course the C6 has OnStar and the navagation system which I don't want. My C5 stickered for $47,400. Why would I pay an extra $6000 for options I don't want???? True the C6 has 50 more HP and maybe a better fitting interior but come on, is that worth $6000??? I am more than happy with my C5 AND I have pop-up's!!!!! Plus i bought my C5 using the GM Supplier price. From what I have read no more supplier price on the C6's.
Add it all up. I think those of us who bought later C5's ('03's and '04's) got a great looking Vette at a pretty good price.
1. Used Vette prices might be up a little just because it's summer
2. The C6 not selling as well as GM hoped---- I can buy a C6(equipted like my coupe) for ~$53,000. Of course the C6 has OnStar and the navagation system which I don't want. My C5 stickered for $47,400. Why would I pay an extra $6000 for options I don't want???? True the C6 has 50 more HP and maybe a better fitting interior but come on, is that worth $6000??? I am more than happy with my C5 AND I have pop-up's!!!!! Plus i bought my C5 using the GM Supplier price. From what I have read no more supplier price on the C6's.
Add it all up. I think those of us who bought later C5's ('03's and '04's) got a great looking Vette at a pretty good price.
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From: Shiloh Ohio
Originally Posted by lenny037
Im currently leasing mine right now at 550.00 per month. Its a 04 triple black vert. I only opted for leasing cause its a secondary car and in almost a year and some change I have 2K on it. My buyout will be around 32,000. Do you think if i keep it below 10K miles it will be worth that to buy. Its mint I wax it all the time and have upgraded the stereo and added several small mods. More to come though its an addiction just like this website
