Newb question about C5 verts
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Newb question about C5 verts
Was looking at a convertable today a 99 with 4500 miles on it. 6spd. Car looks killer. Guy is retired and his wife says its gotta go so SHE can retire.
Anyway its a vert like I said but when he rolled the top back he had to do it manually. I asked if it was a power roof and he said 'no'. Are all c5 verts like this? I never really thought about it, just assumed that a car like this would have a power roof.
Also the guy is asking $29,000, anyone think thats a good deal? or not?
Has hud, powerseats, twilight sentinel, selective ride, bose stereo, but no memory options. Black with tan interior and top. 4516 on the odometer.
I was looking for a 2000+, probably a coupe or FRC.... but the vert looks damn sweet with the top down.
Anyway its a vert like I said but when he rolled the top back he had to do it manually. I asked if it was a power roof and he said 'no'. Are all c5 verts like this? I never really thought about it, just assumed that a car like this would have a power roof.
Also the guy is asking $29,000, anyone think thats a good deal? or not?
Has hud, powerseats, twilight sentinel, selective ride, bose stereo, but no memory options. Black with tan interior and top. 4516 on the odometer.
I was looking for a 2000+, probably a coupe or FRC.... but the vert looks damn sweet with the top down.
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From: Fredericksburg Va
Originally Posted by akeric
Was looking at a convertable today a 99 with 4500 miles on it. 6spd. Car looks killer. Guy is retired and his wife says its gotta go so SHE can retire.
Anyway its a vert like I said but when he rolled the top back he had to do it manually. I asked if it was a power roof and he said 'no'. Are all c5 verts like this? I never really thought about it, just assumed that a car like this would have a power roof.
Also the guy is asking $29,000, anyone think thats a good deal? or not?
Has hud, powerseats, twilight sentinel, selective ride, bose stereo, but no memory options. Black with tan interior and top. 4516 on the odometer.
I was looking for a 2000+, probably a coupe or FRC.... but the vert looks damn sweet with the top down.
Anyway its a vert like I said but when he rolled the top back he had to do it manually. I asked if it was a power roof and he said 'no'. Are all c5 verts like this? I never really thought about it, just assumed that a car like this would have a power roof.
Also the guy is asking $29,000, anyone think thats a good deal? or not?
Has hud, powerseats, twilight sentinel, selective ride, bose stereo, but no memory options. Black with tan interior and top. 4516 on the odometer.
I was looking for a 2000+, probably a coupe or FRC.... but the vert looks damn sweet with the top down.
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From: Forsyth Illinois
You will love the Vert. 
Mine is a 2000, but not for sale. Manual top is no big deal. 4,500 miles, garage queen for sure.
29K is a bit high, but 4500 miles is barely broken in. Make him a offer, when the wife says she wants it gone, then it will be gone!
Good luck, Mark
Mine is a 2000, but not for sale. Manual top is no big deal. 4,500 miles, garage queen for sure. 29K is a bit high, but 4500 miles is barely broken in. Make him a offer, when the wife says she wants it gone, then it will be gone!
Good luck, Mark
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From: Lake Havasu City, AZ
The manual top realistically takes about 30 ( or less) seconds to get down. That includes the time to get out and back into the car
If you want an old new car. Then the '99 seems a good car. But you should be able to get an 01-02 with say 25-40,000 miles for that price.
If you want an old new car. Then the '99 seems a good car. But you should be able to get an 01-02 with say 25-40,000 miles for that price.
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From: St Marys GA
I paid a lot more than that (almost 10K) for an 02 vert with similar miles. Don't get hung up on the top: with a Window Valet, it's a piece of cake. I understand that the C6 power top option had problems. With the C5, there's nothing to break.
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The top takes all of about 25 seconds. The price does seem hight. I have an 01 vert 28,000 w/all options except body moldings and a built in laser defuser and I paid 30k. LOVE THE CAR!!!
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From: Frederick Md
I paid almost that much for a 98 Ragtop in February with 21,000 miles on her clock...
Needless to say I think the price is pretty close to what I would think of as fair...
less then 5,000 miles in 7 years... I honestly do not think the seller got much enjoyment out of driving the car...
Bob
Needless to say I think the price is pretty close to what I would think of as fair...
less then 5,000 miles in 7 years... I honestly do not think the seller got much enjoyment out of driving the car...
Bob
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Originally Posted by akeric
Was looking at a convertable today a 99 with 4500 miles on it. 6spd. Car looks killer. Guy is retired and his wife says its gotta go so SHE can retire.
Also the guy is asking $29,000, anyone think thats a good deal? or not?
Also the guy is asking $29,000, anyone think thats a good deal? or not?
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Sounds like a real nice car - as far as the price, according to Kelly Blue Book.....
Private party sale excellent condition = $26,005
Trade In value excellent condition = $22,525
Retail Value excellent condition = $29,640
Average of the three above = $26,056
A buddy of mine just bought a loaded 3x black '04 convertible (Mag Ride, MN6, 12 disk changer) with 5400 miles for $38K. I would try to negotiate a little more with the seller - seems if you could get it for around $26K you'd have a great car at a great price. Owner installed mods don't add the retail value of the mods to the price of the car.
Good luck!
Private party sale excellent condition = $26,005
Trade In value excellent condition = $22,525
Retail Value excellent condition = $29,640
Average of the three above = $26,056
A buddy of mine just bought a loaded 3x black '04 convertible (Mag Ride, MN6, 12 disk changer) with 5400 miles for $38K. I would try to negotiate a little more with the seller - seems if you could get it for around $26K you'd have a great car at a great price. Owner installed mods don't add the retail value of the mods to the price of the car.
Good luck!
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Originally Posted by ayeroff
The first corvette power top was just offered recently on the C6 models.