[Z06] Question - First Vette Purchase
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Question - First Vette Purchase
I have been looking at a 2004 MY Z06 with 10.9K miles on the odometer. I have a standing offer at $36.5K, and I believe $35.5 - 36K is possible with a bit more negotiating. My question is... is this a decent price? If so, is there anything I should look for aside from the obvious (tire ware, carfax, alignment)?
I was previously planning on picking up a Shelby GT500 Mustang when they come out in June, but this car (Z06) has me blown away with the way it accelerates, stops, AND turns. Any and all feedback is welcome.
Great board, by the way!
I was previously planning on picking up a Shelby GT500 Mustang when they come out in June, but this car (Z06) has me blown away with the way it accelerates, stops, AND turns. Any and all feedback is welcome.
Great board, by the way!
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Originally Posted by 03venom
I have been looking at a 2004 MY Z06 with 10.9K miles on the odometer. I have a standing offer at $36.5K, and I believe $35.5 - 36K is possible with a bit more negotiating. My question is... is this a decent price? If so, is there anything I should look for aside from the obvious (tire ware, carfax, alignment)?
I was previously planning on picking up a Shelby GT500 Mustang when they come out in June, but this car (Z06) has me blown away with the way it accelerates, stops, AND turns. Any and all feedback is welcome.
Great board, by the way!
I was previously planning on picking up a Shelby GT500 Mustang when they come out in June, but this car (Z06) has me blown away with the way it accelerates, stops, AND turns. Any and all feedback is welcome.
Great board, by the way!
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Thanks for all the feedback, I really appreciate it.
I have one other consiteration as well... I have a 17 month old son who would have to ride in the vehicle on occasion. This would not be every day, but possible once a week. I noticed the 04 was equiped with the LATCH system for a carseat... Does anyone use a carseat in their vette? I can tell you, this is the only reason I'm learly of the car (and why I didn't pick it up yesterday).
Further, I can not find any crash test information for the C5. Does anyone know where I can find this? I'd like to compare this informaiton against the 05+ mustang.
Finally, my driveway is fairly steep... obviously the vette is fairly low to the ground... I'm not sure it will make it up. Any ideas/experiences??
I have one other consiteration as well... I have a 17 month old son who would have to ride in the vehicle on occasion. This would not be every day, but possible once a week. I noticed the 04 was equiped with the LATCH system for a carseat... Does anyone use a carseat in their vette? I can tell you, this is the only reason I'm learly of the car (and why I didn't pick it up yesterday).
Further, I can not find any crash test information for the C5. Does anyone know where I can find this? I'd like to compare this informaiton against the 05+ mustang.
Finally, my driveway is fairly steep... obviously the vette is fairly low to the ground... I'm not sure it will make it up. Any ideas/experiences??
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Originally Posted by 03venom
2004 MY Z06 with 10.9K miles on the odometer. I have a standing offer at $36.5K, and I believe $35.5 - 36K is possible with a bit more negotiating.
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That is a good price for an 04 with those miles, the passenger side airbag can be shut off and I believe that using a car seat is not a problem as I remember another thread where this was discussed somewhere. As far as the steep drive, go at it on a bit of an angle and you should be fine, my new house has a pretty steep drive and I havent had any problems. I dont know where you would locate crash test info, maybe from Edmunds or similar source, C5's seem to hold thier own when it comes to accidents and keeping the passenger compartment intact. Good luck on finding the info you need, Im sure you will be extremely pleased with the car should you happen to purchase it.
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Right go for it. I did it today, bought one on Ebay. only had 118 miles on it. drove it home through a snow storm. been without a vette for two years. been driving an XLR, a great car and I guess I'll keep it. the one I picked up today is Z06 Z16 2004 commemorative. just like new. will use it for my daily driver. 
Last edited by budspacecar; Feb 9, 2006 at 08:43 AM.