C5 Hold's Their Value
Drifting
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Originally Posted by dbirdhouse1
I wonder how many owners of previous generation Vettes have had exactly the same discussion.....years come and go but attachments to inanimate objects go beyond financial worth......they include attachments to circumstances, moments in time, particular songs on the radio and many other irrational but motivating forces.....phew 
Team Owner
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Originally Posted by bobstoy
Heard the same comments with every series change except the C1 to C2. Most thought the C2 was very attractive
Racer
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From: Killeen Texas
I said the same comments about the C5 when it came out. I have had 4 C4's and thought the C5 just didn't look right compared to the C4. Now I have a C5 and love it. It just takes a little time for the changed looks to grow on you. Right now I do not like the C6 but that will probally change. 
Le Mans Master
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From: Killeen TX
St. Jude Donor '14
Originally Posted by leeman
According to my local Corvette Dealer, C5 owners are holding out. Supply of C5's for sale are low in York, PA. The result is that the C5's that are available are selling up to $3,000 more than retail. I bought my '04 last year in August for $37,500 with 400 miles on it. Today, with 6000 miles it would be put on the lot for just over $40,000.
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Racer
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From: Arkansas
Originally Posted by MARK's_C5TT
The 1984 and the 1997 corevette models had the most dramatic body style changes of all other gens. Unfortunately, the '84 cross fire was a POS.
Minor mods are all that is needed to make the 84 run. With changes to only airfilter, fuel pressure, and exhaust, my old 84 pulled 247 rwhp. That's what GM should have shipped it with. But then it would have outperformed the TPI (oooops!)
GM did a smart thing for the bottom line by mainstreaming the C6 Vette, but the Vette has never been a mainstream car. I like the blue, but I'm not rushing toward a $700/month car payment.
Typically, used car prices for sports cars rise in the summer months, fall during the winter. I bought my 02 Coupe for $4000 under list in January because there was 3 inches of snow on the ground in Maryland and the CarMax there hadn't sold a sportscar in 2 months. But you should have seen the prices on the 4x4 trucks.
Team Owner
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Originally Posted by White Six Speed
I said the same comments about the C5 when it came out. I have had 4 C4's and thought the C5 just didn't look right compared to the C4. Now I have a C5 and love it. It just takes a little time for the changed looks to grow on you. Right now I do not like the C6 but that will probally change.
I mean it was far more exotic than the C4 and the C5 convertible roof (for us vert lovers) had a totally different "cool" lock-in-place design. It was night and day. The C5 vs C6 is mid afternoon and late afternoon. 
Racer
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From: sunrise fla
c6
i am very happy with my c5 i think the c6 interior is nicer
then the c5 but thats about it. ithink the rear is ugly and
the rest of the car is chopped off. i think they will come
up with some refinements when they see it is not selling
as well as they hoped for.
then the c5 but thats about it. ithink the rear is ugly and
the rest of the car is chopped off. i think they will come
up with some refinements when they see it is not selling
as well as they hoped for.
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From: ================== Houston, Texas www.englandgreen.com ================== Necessary Evil™ __________
CI 6-7-8-9-10 Veteran
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14
My C5 has appreciated since I bought it 10 months ago. With the mods I have added, it's now worth $56,000 according to Kelly Blue Book.
Burning Brakes
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From: IN
Cruise-In VII Veteran
Originally Posted by EnglandGreen
My C5 has appreciated since I bought it 10 months ago. With the mods I have added, it's now worth $56,000 according to Kelly Blue Book.
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From: ================== Houston, Texas www.englandgreen.com ================== Necessary Evil™ __________
CI 6-7-8-9-10 Veteran
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14
Originally Posted by mcronec5
England. You are full of Poo! You are a funny guy though, so we will keep you around anyway.
Race Director
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From: Ohio
Originally Posted by White Six Speed
I said the same comments about the C5 when it came out. I have had 4 C4's and thought the C5 just didn't look right compared to the C4. Now I have a C5 and love it. It just takes a little time for the changed looks to grow on you. Right now I do not like the C6 but that will probally change.
Instructor
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From: port orange fl
Originally Posted by boatboatboat
LOL at the folks who think the c-6 isn't selling. There isn't a dealer in the country who wouldn't take more coupes,verts, and z06's. The c-6 is selling very well. PERIOD.
Heel & Toe
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isn't it great that a car, no matter how crappy the paint is or the interior can completely suck and setting at a stop light people will stare at the vette over most anything on the road. Unless of course the Nash Rambler beside you has a topless Blonde in it.
It does not matter what model Vette it is their "Bitchin" factor is way high!!!
It does not matter what model Vette it is their "Bitchin" factor is way high!!!
Intermediate
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From: NY
Originally Posted by chevy2much
I guess thats why our local dealers have a boat full just sitting around.
Funny thing most dealers are sold out of the 05's and they are taking orders for the 2006 model year.
Safety Car
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From: Keller, TX
St. Jude Donor '07
Originally Posted by chevy2much
I guess thats why our local dealers have a boat full just sitting around.
I like 'em all.