C5 Value
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C5 Value
Just curious I saw a Torch Red 98' C5 Coupe the other day for $18,5. had about 76K on the clock. It looked in excellent shape.
Is that the right ball park pricing? Good or bad deal roughly?
What are the major things to look for with that year model?
Thanks in advance.
Is that the right ball park pricing? Good or bad deal roughly?
What are the major things to look for with that year model?
Thanks in advance.
Melting Slicks
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Originally Posted by 93JetJocky
Just curious I saw a Torch Red 98' C5 Coupe the other day for $18,5. had about 76K on the clock. It looked in excellent shape.
Is that the right ball park pricing? Good or bad deal roughly?
What are the major things to look for with that year model?
Thanks in advance.
Is that the right ball park pricing? Good or bad deal roughly?
What are the major things to look for with that year model?
Thanks in advance.
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The owner of Ecklers is selling his, I saw it out front yesterday. Looked sharp. It has Z06 wheels and the rear vents of a Z. I don't know too much more about it. He got a new one.
The owner of Ecklers is selling his, I saw it out front yesterday. Looked sharp. It has Z06 wheels and the rear vents of a Z. I don't know too much more about it. He got a new one.
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Originally Posted by 93JetJocky
Just curious I saw a Torch Red 98' C5 Coupe the other day for $18,5. had about 76K on the clock. It looked in excellent shape.
Is that the right ball park pricing? Good or bad deal roughly?
What are the major things to look for with that year model?
Thanks in advance.
Is that the right ball park pricing? Good or bad deal roughly?
What are the major things to look for with that year model?
Thanks in advance.
Melting Slicks
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From: Big Bear City CA
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09
If I'm not mistaken, that may be a bit high for FL. But we'll let some of our Florida Buds better answer your question.
Either way, best of luck in your purchase
Either way, best of luck in your purchase
Burning Brakes
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From: Cumming, GA
Originally Posted by 93JetJocky
Just curious I saw a Torch Red 98' C5 Coupe the other day for $18,5. had about 76K on the clock. It looked in excellent shape.
Is that the right ball park pricing? Good or bad deal roughly?
What are the major things to look for with that year model?
Thanks in advance.
Is that the right ball park pricing? Good or bad deal roughly?
What are the major things to look for with that year model?
Thanks in advance.
Does it need any maintenance (tire, clutch, brakes, etc)? IMHO with the mileage, it would need to be clean and not need any work for the price.
You could see the 18.5 quickly become 22k real fast.
Good luck!
Burning Brakes
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Sounds fair to me as long as it's in real good condition. I picked up my 1997 Z51 coupe (all options available) with 42k on the clock for $22,000 last nov. As of now its got 57k on the clock and It's never looked better, I would not list mine for less than $21,000.....
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Originally Posted by Mickbee
Six speed? Options?
Does it need any maintenance (tire, clutch, brakes, etc)? IMHO with the mileage, it would need to be clean and not need any work for the price.
You could see the 18.5 quickly become 22k real fast.
Good luck!
Does it need any maintenance (tire, clutch, brakes, etc)? IMHO with the mileage, it would need to be clean and not need any work for the price.
You could see the 18.5 quickly become 22k real fast.
Good luck!
Yeah when I got my C4, within the first couple months I learned the value of Corvette maintenance, I had become complacent previously with new cars and warranties
With that mileage I'd expect to be on the edge of some maintenance.
Thanks Ya'll.