I need HELP!!
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From: Springville Utah
I need HELP!!
I need to buy a corvette! Yes, I said I need to. It's far past wanting to at this point. 
I just had one fall through because the guy sold it a day before I could get there. 
Anyway, I need suggestions for where I can find one. I'm looking on ebay, Autotrader, and here on the forum of course, but is there anywhere else you guys know of to look for them?
Unfortunately buying local is out of the question.
Thanks for any help!!
Dan
I just had one fall through because the guy sold it a day before I could get there. Anyway, I need suggestions for where I can find one. I'm looking on ebay, Autotrader, and here on the forum of course, but is there anywhere else you guys know of to look for them? Unfortunately buying local is out of the question.
Thanks for any help!!
Dan
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Originally Posted by rayncris
I would say try the forums 
People here tend to take care of their cars...or atleast tell you when it has been raced.
Ray
People here tend to take care of their cars...or atleast tell you when it has been raced.
Ray
But I can still hope to find one earlier right!? 
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Originally Posted by Cajun99
If all else fails than I will just have to wait a few more months for prices to come down and to save a bigger down payment.
Dan
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Originally Posted by vodan
I need to buy a corvette! Yes, I said I need to. It's far past wanting to at this point. I just had one fall through because the guy sold it a day before I could get there. Anyway, I need suggestions for where I can find one. I'm looking on ebay, Autotrader, and here on the forum of course, but is there anywhere else you guys know of to look for them?
Unfortunately buying local is out of the question.
Thanks for any help!!
Dan
I just had one fall through because the guy sold it a day before I could get there. Anyway, I need suggestions for where I can find one. I'm looking on ebay, Autotrader, and here on the forum of course, but is there anywhere else you guys know of to look for them? Unfortunately buying local is out of the question.
Thanks for any help!!
Dan
I just checked for used c5 'vettes within 100 miles of Phoenix and there were far too many to screen. I found a half dozen convertibles - checking prices to see how mine is holding up - and many coupes. I filtered by MN6 as well. You are close enough to spend a week end or two down here searching and buying. Lots of private sellers and Extreme is local if you want a premiere place to check the car out. Try www.autotrader.com.
Now, new is a different matter. Use the forum.
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Originally Posted by Cole
Dan.
I just checked for used c5 'vettes within 100 miles of Phoenix and there were far too many to screen. I found a half dozen convertibles - checking prices to see how mine is holding up - and many coupes. I filtered by MN6 as well. You are close enough to spend a week end or two down here searching and buying. Lots of private sellers and Extreme is local if you want a premiere place to check the car out. Try www.autotrader.com.
Now, new is a different matter. Use the forum.
I just checked for used c5 'vettes within 100 miles of Phoenix and there were far too many to screen. I found a half dozen convertibles - checking prices to see how mine is holding up - and many coupes. I filtered by MN6 as well. You are close enough to spend a week end or two down here searching and buying. Lots of private sellers and Extreme is local if you want a premiere place to check the car out. Try www.autotrader.com.
Now, new is a different matter. Use the forum.
thanks,
dan
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Originally Posted by vodan
I know it's a low price that I'm looking for considering the car, but it's not out of the question. The one I almost bought this week was an 02 ZO6 black on black, 31,000 miles for $28,500. I just missed this one!
If all else fails than I will just have to wait a few more months for prices to come down and to save a bigger down payment.
Dan
If all else fails than I will just have to wait a few more months for prices to come down and to save a bigger down payment.
Dan
Really, buying a world class car at a bargain basement price isn't going to happen every day. Maybe in Utah. I truly believe when you find just the right car you should just pay a fair price to the seller and go for it. If you were selling it, wouldn't you want market value? If you screw around trying to steal the car, you'll never get a good one. Also, dealers aren't stupid. Well some are but most aren't. 
You are expecting to pay less than they are selling for at the auction. Why wouldn't the dealer just take it to the auction and get more money if he didn't want it anymore? They'd probably sell you a bad, abused Z06 for that price. Is that what you really want? 
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From: Springville Utah
Originally Posted by sailohio
Did you "just miss it" because someone else paid more. Really, buying a world class car at a bargain basement price isn't going to happen every day. Maybe in Utah. I truly believe when you find just the right car you should just pay a fair price to the seller and go for it. If you were selling it, wouldn't you want market value? If you screw around trying to steal the car, you'll never get a good one. Also, dealers aren't stupid. Well some are but most aren't. You are expecting to pay less than they are selling for at the auction. Why wouldn't the dealer just take it to the auction and get more money if he didn't want it anymore? They'd probably sell you a bad, abused Z06 for that price. Is that what you really want?
Really, buying a world class car at a bargain basement price isn't going to happen every day. Maybe in Utah. I truly believe when you find just the right car you should just pay a fair price to the seller and go for it. If you were selling it, wouldn't you want market value? If you screw around trying to steal the car, you'll never get a good one. Also, dealers aren't stupid. Well some are but most aren't. You are expecting to pay less than they are selling for at the auction. Why wouldn't the dealer just take it to the auction and get more money if he didn't want it anymore? They'd probably sell you a bad, abused Z06 for that price. Is that what you really want? anyway, thanks for the help that some of you have given me!
here's hoping I find one sooner rather than later,Dan
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Look in a bigger city close by. Autotrader.com is a start.
