2002 Vert with 200 miles
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2002 Vert with 200 miles
Looking at a white exterior red interior 2002 Convertible today. Has 200 miles, kept in a garage since new.
They are asking $38,000. No HUD (don't know if was available), Automatic. Any thoughts would be appreciated, I'm new to the Vette world.
Thanks
They are asking $38,000. No HUD (don't know if was available), Automatic. Any thoughts would be appreciated, I'm new to the Vette world.
Thanks
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200 miles sounds like someone bought it and never drove it at all. What a waste of a good vehicle. Keep in mind, even though it has 200 miles, it's a 5 year old car and 38K is too much.
Also, a car sitting and undriven is worse than being driven daily. It could have cracked seals and dryrot, then again it could be ok. It's worth looking into.
Also, a car sitting and undriven is worse than being driven daily. It could have cracked seals and dryrot, then again it could be ok. It's worth looking into.
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Originally Posted by army2000
200 miles sounds like someone bought it and never drove it at all. What a waste of a good vehicle. Keep in mind, even though it has 200 miles, it's a 5 year old car and 38K is too much.
Also, a car sitting and undriven is worse than being driven daily. It could have cracked seals and dryrot, then again it could be ok. It's worth looking into.
Also, a car sitting and undriven is worse than being driven daily. It could have cracked seals and dryrot, then again it could be ok. It's worth looking into.
I would offer 28K, if he asks why tell him that you will most likely need to replace seals and hoses and those tires as well.
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Just be carefull, cars that sit in storage can have all kinds of problems.
Dry rot
Gas varnish
Oil Condensation
Tires getting hard
Cracking seals and rubber
Moisture problems
If you can, ask to take the car to a good local shop for a look over.
Dry rot
Gas varnish
Oil Condensation
Tires getting hard
Cracking seals and rubber
Moisture problems
If you can, ask to take the car to a good local shop for a look over.
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Originally Posted by screw991le
Just be carefull, cars that sit in storage can have all kinds of problems.
Dry rot
Gas varnish
Oil Condensation
Tires getting hard
Cracking seals and rubber
Moisture problems
If you can, ask to take the car to a good local shop for a look over.
Dry rot
Gas varnish
Oil Condensation
Tires getting hard
Cracking seals and rubber
Moisture problems
If you can, ask to take the car to a good local shop for a look over.
Tom
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Originally Posted by rww72
Looks like it was at a Chevy dealer and has the extended warranty. I offered them 35k yesterday. We shall see.
RW
RW
The red seats a VERY red, but the car is in great shape.I would be the dealer changed the fluids and rode it a bit since it came into them with 176 miles and now actually has 203.
I understand bad things that happen to cars that sit too long, it was why I asked for opinions.
Thanks to everyone who responded and we'll see what happens.
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Even with the low miles, $38K is too much IMO. that maybe between $32-33K would be more like it.
that maybe between $32-33K would be more like it.
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Originally Posted by Frizzle86
I would offer 28K , if he asks why tell him that you will most likely need to replace seals and hoses and those tires as well.
Offer him/her a tube of KY first before you make this one. 