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Old Oct 6, 2005 | 09:37 PM
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I'm looking at a 2000 C5 with 57k ,miles for $22k. Is that a deal and what should I look for. Thanks for any help or advise
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Old Oct 6, 2005 | 09:39 PM
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What color?

6spd? HUD? FRC? Coupe?
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Originally Posted by fore
I'm looking at a 2000 C5 with 57k ,miles for $22k. Is that a deal and what should I look for. Thanks for any help or advise
Need more info. Sounds good but you have to give us all the details.
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sorry new here. Black 6spd removable top, climate control, and I think HUD from the pics I can see HUD control.
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personally I like the price. You can probably get it for 20,500 or 21 flat, but I still like the price.


Black is awesome! Good luck!
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Ok thanks for quick response but what should I look for. Is there a section in the forum that give detail what to look for?

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Look under the car for scratches (especially in the front end). That is usually a very good indicator of how the car was treated. Check the clutch for wear ($1000-$1800 for a replacement, and you are in that range depending on how it was driven). Figure out which rear is in the car (search).

Other than that, do the usual checks you would on any car you buy...
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