24k for a base c5 WTF?
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The above is an example of a trick that sellers use. They can make up any numbers to support their asking price, even if those numbers are fabricated. There is no proof that those cars are selling at those asking prices.
Kelly Blue Book and Edmunds is proof of used car values, printed in black and white and made available to everyone.
Kelly Blue Book and Edmunds is proof of used car values, printed in black and white and made available to everyone.
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Someone asked "Why do Porsche owners sell their cars at 2X KBB values". I guess the guy did a quick search because he deleted his post, but it is worth answering.
Here is a 1999 Porsche 911 Cab, 79K miles, asking price 19K.
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv...444767630.html
Going by Kelly Blue Book trade in value for fair condition is $16,725 or $18,075 for good condition. With an asking price of 19K, that owner is probably prepared to accept 2K less, maybe 3k less. The asking price is not out of line.
This should give buyers cause to wonder why a Corvette owner thinks his mass produced Corvette should be listed for $10K over Kelly Blue Book price.
Here is a 1999 Porsche 911 Cab, 79K miles, asking price 19K.
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv...444767630.html
Going by Kelly Blue Book trade in value for fair condition is $16,725 or $18,075 for good condition. With an asking price of 19K, that owner is probably prepared to accept 2K less, maybe 3k less. The asking price is not out of line.
This should give buyers cause to wonder why a Corvette owner thinks his mass produced Corvette should be listed for $10K over Kelly Blue Book price.
The Caddilac doesn't hold it's value like a Vette because it's not a Vette. It's a nice normal car that rusts like the rest of GM's vehicles. You know this. That's why you want a Vette and not a Cadillac.
That being said, the C5 will continue to depreciate. Nice examples will still be above book value. They are priced high (to you) now because that is what they are selling at.
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Great color too
I'd say the wheels are $5-9k depending on date code/condition. Even without being a Zo6, that car is still in the $120k range.
In a way, that '63 is almost priceless; there are very few like it as a replacement.
I drove a '63 SW once, but the engine wasn't matching and it was a color change car. It was silver but repainted Riverside Red.
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I can tell you those wheels are extremely rare, especially for a '63 since there was limited delivery (casting issues)
I'd say the wheels are $5-9k depending on date code/condition. Even without being a Zo6, that car is still in the $120k range.
In a way, that '63 is almost priceless; there are very few like it as a replacement.
I drove a '63 SW once, but the engine wasn't matching and it was a color change car. It was silver but repainted Riverside Red.
I'd say the wheels are $5-9k depending on date code/condition. Even without being a Zo6, that car is still in the $120k range.
In a way, that '63 is almost priceless; there are very few like it as a replacement.
I drove a '63 SW once, but the engine wasn't matching and it was a color change car. It was silver but repainted Riverside Red.
and youre right about the value of the car...but like I said earlier...take that car to Barrett-Jackson, let two guys with deep pockets and BIG egos start fighting over it...it could easily bring twice that amount
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Good luck with your purchase.
I don't have to sell my cars.... I usually sell them to make room for something that I want more than what I have. If, I don't get want for them then I'll keep them. Not a big deal, but that hasn't been a problem and I don't think it ever will be. I always have buyers for my cars. I don't have a sales pitch, the cars sell them selves.
I don't feel like giving my **** away because some 17 year old boy can't afford the big boy toy. I purchased my cars new and took a big enough hit on them. Most of my cars have less tha 10k on the clock and I get my asking price.
you don't have the expertise to educate anyone. You don't have a clue. Now move on little boy
I don't have to sell my cars.... I usually sell them to make room for something that I want more than what I have. If, I don't get want for them then I'll keep them. Not a big deal, but that hasn't been a problem and I don't think it ever will be. I always have buyers for my cars. I don't have a sales pitch, the cars sell them selves.
I don't feel like giving my **** away because some 17 year old boy can't afford the big boy toy. I purchased my cars new and took a big enough hit on them. Most of my cars have less tha 10k on the clock and I get my asking price.
you don't have the expertise to educate anyone. You don't have a clue. Now move on little boy
FP is trying to help buyers avoid getting taken. The posts are helpfull, most people do not know the value of a vette. The used car guides are a good place to look. Too many vette owners listing their cars at outrageous prices, so if a noob came by and found a 2000 listed at 18K they would think they are getting a deal.
FP has more expertise in pricing than the fool above. FP lists his source. The fool above is probably an old fart who took out a second mortgage to buy his "big boy toy".
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Good luck with your purchase.
I don't have to sell my cars.... I usually sell them to make room for something that I want more than what I have. If, I don't get want for them then I'll keep them. Not a big deal, but that hasn't been a problem and I don't think it ever will be. I always have buyers for my cars. I don't have a sales pitch, the cars sell them selves.
I don't feel like giving my **** away because some 17 year old boy can't afford the big boy toy. I purchased my cars new and took a big enough hit on them. Most of my cars have less tha 10k on the clock and I get my asking price.
you don't have the expertise to educate anyone. You don't have a clue. Now move on little boy
I don't have to sell my cars.... I usually sell them to make room for something that I want more than what I have. If, I don't get want for them then I'll keep them. Not a big deal, but that hasn't been a problem and I don't think it ever will be. I always have buyers for my cars. I don't have a sales pitch, the cars sell them selves.
I don't feel like giving my **** away because some 17 year old boy can't afford the big boy toy. I purchased my cars new and took a big enough hit on them. Most of my cars have less tha 10k on the clock and I get my asking price.
you don't have the expertise to educate anyone. You don't have a clue. Now move on little boy
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FP is trying to help buyers avoid getting taken. The posts are helpfull, most people do not know the value of a vette. The used car guides are a good place to look. Too many vette owners listing their cars at outrageous prices, so if a noob came by and found a 2000 listed at 18K they would think they are getting a deal.
FP has more expertise in pricing than the fool above. FP lists his source. The fool above is probably an old fart who took out a second mortgage to buy his "big boy toy".
FP has more expertise in pricing than the fool above. FP lists his source. The fool above is probably an old fart who took out a second mortgage to buy his "big boy toy".
Nice try FairPrice, way to setup more than one account just to make it look like you are getting some fanbase. Very lame.-Alex
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