Cheapest c5?
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Cheapest c5?
I was just wondering what the cheapest C5 deal (not wrecked/salvage) has been on here? Just curious on how good a deal I got.
1997 Coupe
102,000 miles
$11,000
Mods came with: Magnaflow Magnapack straight pipes/x-pipe Exhaust, Carbon Fiber door sills
Condition: all updated maint., immaculate paint/exterior/interior zero fading, heated/garage kept by guy in 50s, New ZR tires
-only negative mark for some reason, despite rest of car immaculate, targa roof is scratched up
1997 Coupe
102,000 miles
$11,000
Mods came with: Magnaflow Magnapack straight pipes/x-pipe Exhaust, Carbon Fiber door sills
Condition: all updated maint., immaculate paint/exterior/interior zero fading, heated/garage kept by guy in 50s, New ZR tires
-only negative mark for some reason, despite rest of car immaculate, targa roof is scratched up
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From: Bellevue Nebraska
Sounds like you got a good deal, the cheapest I've seen is $8,000 for a 1997 Torch Red coupe w/ 150K miles on the clock.
It was in the C5s for sale section of this Forum--sounded like a steal!
~ 5ltrEATER
It was in the C5s for sale section of this Forum--sounded like a steal!
~ 5ltrEATER
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Sounds like you got a good deal. As long as you're happy with the purchase, that's what matters.
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From: Huntington tx
Dang.... I paid $14,500 for my 98 Coupe 71,000miles I think I stole it! Then dumped another $10,000 in upgrades and mods.....still think I stole it!
Maybe another $10,000 into it I might think I bought it righteous!!!!
Maybe another $10,000 into it I might think I bought it righteous!!!!
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From: Between Tally and Gatorville ,Florida
Typically people that own this type of cars know what they are worth.
So if you think you have a good deal,you need to inspected it even more closely.
Buying 2k less than going price,doesn't do you any good if you have to put 3k into it with the first 6 months of ownership. Not to mention the aggravation and stress.
However sometimes you can run into someone that is selling due to financial issues.
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From: P-town Baby! Virginia
I'd say you got a decent deal......more importantly yours is in pretty good condition w some mods.....many are dogged out, have not been taken care of and have no mods. You should be happy. 
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Racer
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From: NORTHPORT NY
You get what you pay for. That sounds like a nice deal as long as you are happy with it. I just bought a 1998 vert this summer for 17,500 sounds like i paid too much but, i am happy so it was a good deal. The car looked like it came from a showroom . Ultimately condition is the biggest consideration. Good luck enjoy....................
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