Should I pull the trigger on this?
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Originally Posted by IlyaFromTheBay
He basically said that he will not go any lower than $22,900. While KBB works for some cars, I don't think that is a fair value for the car whatsoever, given what other cars like it are selling for. When I took the average between NADA Trade-In and Retail values, I got a price of $22,400. I will offer $22,000 and see what he says.
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Drifting
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I see, I see.. all signs point to "NO" heh..
I just got off the phone with a guy from Acworth, Georgia, and he has a 99 FRC Black/Black, 40k miles, with Borlas, Z06 wheels, new tires, Halltech air bridge and intake, and all the stock parts for $21,000. The only catch is that the car was in a mild accident where the left rear quarter panel was replaced.
He said he was willing to have the car looked at if I wanted to, etc. etc. Courteous guy.. seems like a pretty good deal.
EDIT: Just got the Carfax.. the guy was truthful about the accident, but the report indicated "extensive damage." This was about 15 months ago.. if the car was repaired well, and the frame is straight, and the title isn't salvaged/totalled, then it should be OK, right?
I just got off the phone with a guy from Acworth, Georgia, and he has a 99 FRC Black/Black, 40k miles, with Borlas, Z06 wheels, new tires, Halltech air bridge and intake, and all the stock parts for $21,000. The only catch is that the car was in a mild accident where the left rear quarter panel was replaced.
He said he was willing to have the car looked at if I wanted to, etc. etc. Courteous guy.. seems like a pretty good deal.EDIT: Just got the Carfax.. the guy was truthful about the accident, but the report indicated "extensive damage." This was about 15 months ago.. if the car was repaired well, and the frame is straight, and the title isn't salvaged/totalled, then it should be OK, right?
Last edited by IlyaFromTheBay; Oct 1, 2005 at 08:10 PM.
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Drifting
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Originally Posted by Stingrayrob
I bought my 99 coupe a year ago for $23k. It had only 20k miles and I got it from the original owner(61 yrs old)...I'd say be patient, winter is here and you'll find a good deal.
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Here's a red coupe....will need some tires down the road....might call and talk to them ......they are taking offers.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=4579041851
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=4579041851
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If the Car is what you’re after and looks good and falls within the NADA range of average between Loan and retail I would consider it. I would make sure it is as advertised and check it over really well.
KBB is a joke, most guys that will tell you to use it would get mad if someone walked up and wanted to buy their car based off KBB pricing. And if you do find someone willing to sell their car for the KBB price most likely it needs work and it is not going to be the mint car most are looking for.
My wife has been in Insurance claims with a major company for over 25 years. They don't use KBB for getting car value. They use NADA and check the sales in the local area to get an idea of the car value based off NADA and real market.
I would do the same and go from there. Best of Luck with your search
KBB is a joke, most guys that will tell you to use it would get mad if someone walked up and wanted to buy their car based off KBB pricing. And if you do find someone willing to sell their car for the KBB price most likely it needs work and it is not going to be the mint car most are looking for.
My wife has been in Insurance claims with a major company for over 25 years. They don't use KBB for getting car value. They use NADA and check the sales in the local area to get an idea of the car value based off NADA and real market.
I would do the same and go from there. Best of Luck with your search
Last edited by Corvette1996LT1; Oct 2, 2005 at 09:56 AM.
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