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Old Mar 18, 2007 | 05:31 PM
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ok so im lookin at buy a c5 around 24k. what should i look for problem wise with these cars? how much do they usally go for? i found a couple on autotrader goin for like 22k with 58000 miles and one with 24k with 48000miles.

heres the link for it

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...=1& cardist=9

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...1 &cardist=10

can anyone point me in the right direction on this? i dont really know what to look for.....

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Old Mar 18, 2007 | 08:23 PM
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The links didn't work. Buy the best you can afford, and buy a vert.
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Old Mar 18, 2007 | 08:46 PM
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For 24K you can find lower miles probably a 00-02. I paid 25k for my 01 with 18,000 miles. Keep looking.
Try cars.com. That is where I found mine.

There are no real issues other than differential leaks and some problems with oil consumption on the early 2001 which was cleared up with the later models.
Good Luck!

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Old Mar 18, 2007 | 10:29 PM
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Educate yourself!!!!! Look In the autotrader, Cars.com, and this forum. For 24k you can almost buy a 2001 z06!!! Study prices before you buy!!! Each part of the country is different.
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