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Old Oct 12, 2005 | 12:17 PM
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Curious.....Looking at a 2000 Black FRC, 7200 miles, bone stock/original, 2 owner (2nd owner purchased @2k miles), clean CARFAX, clean GM Claim History, no paint/body work, no warranty. Although the inspections are not complete, it appears to be cherry. Asking price $27,600.

KBB=
Trade-In=$18,850
Private Party=$22,355
Retail=$26,010

Although I've always believed that KBB (and all the other pricing guides), are just that, pricing guides, spending $1600 big ones over retail causes me to pause. Maybe market conditions justify the extra.

Needless to say, I am not a Corvette price expert. I'd like to approach the owner with a fair offer that is not insulting.....

Could any of you "veterans" give me some price direction? I'd really appreciate the help.
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Old Oct 12, 2005 | 12:37 PM
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If you like the car offer him 25K and see what happens. I'm sure you can find some middle ground!
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Old Oct 12, 2005 | 12:38 PM
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seems high to me
22-23k is as much a i wud go
make them an offer
otherwise i'd keep lookin'
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Old Oct 12, 2005 | 01:43 PM
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Seems a tad high, but it does have low mileage. Perhaps offer $1-2K less and see if he bites.
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Old Oct 13, 2005 | 05:35 PM
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Thanks......sure appreciate the feedback!
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Old Oct 13, 2005 | 05:54 PM
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22K to 23K about right....
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Old Oct 13, 2005 | 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by landl
seems high to me
22-23k is as much a i wud go
make them an offer
otherwise i'd keep lookin'
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Old Oct 13, 2005 | 05:58 PM
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given the incredibly low mileage i'll vote in the $23k to $23.5 camp. good luck. bub
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Negotiate, negotiate, negotiate DOWN to a price that is acceptable to the both of you. Good luck to you.
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Thanks guys, sure appreciate your help.
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Old Oct 13, 2005 | 09:30 PM
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Unless he's made it clear the price is firm, he's willing to negotiate.
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He's put a high asking price so he has room to negotiate. Start low and work up to what you're comfortable with.
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