Used C5
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Used C5
I'm considering purchasing a 2001 C5 w/ the equipment group 2 package, transparent roof and performance axle with an original sticker price of $44,590. The car has 12,000 miles on it. The car is excellent condition.
What is a fair price to pay from a dealer? Also, is this a good year for C5's and are there any problems to be aware of?
What is a fair price to pay from a dealer? Also, is this a good year for C5's and are there any problems to be aware of?
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Sounds a little high priced to me! Check around. If you get a chance look at some of Corvette Palaces cars on their website. Good for comparisons. Good luck! I'm sorry you want a price. Hmmmm?
Last edited by teagueO; Jun 23, 2006 at 03:02 PM.
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Originally Posted by itlfly
Go to kbb.com or edmunds.com to get ballpark retail figures for your particular area of the country. In my area, KBB shows $30,035 for an 01 coupe / auto w /12k miles.
Happy hunting!
Happy hunting!
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no matter where you end up buying a car - get a Carfax done before you sign. Many forum members have a Carfax subscription - if you post a VIN you might be able to get them to run a report for you, and if you're real nice, someone may also pull a warranty claim report on it for you.
Kelly blue book, Edmunds and many others can give you price guidance, as can eBay and our own for sale section.
Kelly blue book, Edmunds and many others can give you price guidance, as can eBay and our own for sale section.
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oh, I see why everyones panties are bunched up over this... READ HIS POST!
he said the original sticker says $45k, not the dealership.
as for problems
here are the common ones:
Column Lock
Crankcase pulley (Harmonic Balancer) wobble
Hazard switch
Oil Pressure Sensor
Gas Gauge
Rocking Seat
Door Module relays going bad.
he said the original sticker says $45k, not the dealership.
as for problems
here are the common ones:
Column Lock
Crankcase pulley (Harmonic Balancer) wobble
Hazard switch
Oil Pressure Sensor
Gas Gauge
Rocking Seat
Door Module relays going bad.
Last edited by MonteHall; Jun 23, 2006 at 03:41 PM.
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Originally Posted by MonteHall
oh, I see why everyones panties are bunched up over this... READ HIS POST!
he said the original sticker says $45k, not the dealership.
he said the original sticker says $45k, not the dealership.
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From: Pennsylvania
I just bought a 2001 with 17000 miles, it was the the dealership owner's car, it was GM certified with warranty, with new GY runflats for 29K. New sticker was 47K. It is a cherry. They delivered it to my house via flatbed 130 miles after putting on new tires etc. I think it was a good deal. warranties are important. It came with the carfax. So I guess the tires, delivery, inspection, new mobil oil, warranty were about 2-3K? I really doubt it will be a lemmon, if it was the dealer would have dumped it. It was probably detailed every month. So condition, low miles, and warranty made the deal. I guess from a private party I would have paid 26K. I live in Pennsylvania, and using internet car seach engines I was suprised at the number of low mileage vettes with in a 3 hours drive. In my search, I thought it was a buyers market. Many nice ones to choose from and tons and tons of cars with excuses. Good luck. Ter
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Way to overprices man! Search around a little more and save yourself a couple of thousand dollars lol... Check the for sale section on this forum man!
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Model year 2001 had many oil burning issues especially on cars equipped with MN6. Ask about oil consumption and if the engine has been re-ringed.
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I got my 02 in 2005 for $30K, you should be able to get the 01 for less than $30K now. I had package 1 with the Z51, auto, etc. I'd say reasonably no more than $28K.....not YOUR fault the last guy didn't drive it very much!!
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Fair price would be in the high 20's.
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Originally Posted by lkrassner
I'm considering purchasing a 2001 C5 w/ the equipment group 2 package, transparent roof and performance axle with an original sticker price of $44,590. The car has 12,000 miles on it. The car is excellent condition.
What is a fair price to pay from a dealer? Also, is this a good year for C5's and are there any problems to be aware of?
What is a fair price to pay from a dealer? Also, is this a good year for C5's and are there any problems to be aware of?
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From: Gilbert AZ
Originally Posted by Tom/99
I think the upper 20's would be a good price for that car. Good luck!
I bought my cherry '01 from a private party last fall for 26K. It had a clean carfax and only 14K on the odometer. It had been a garage queen but has since been "dethroned"..
