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No way I'd buy it for that much with those miles. Your money, so you take the chance.
Le Mans Master
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From: Huntington tx
If the car is what you want and like...go for it! If you go in knowing it may need more later on, well you won't be surprized and you'll still love your car.
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Who is to say how may miles the car will go; 200K-300K-500K....
Point is that there are a lot of parts that may be at (or beyond) their useful life......Vette parts are relatively inexpensive (think
Ferrari) and if you are a good wrench, that will be your outlay....If however, you have to pay for repairs..... probably not such a good deal...
But who am I to talk...my Z71 has 187,000 on the clock..
Point is that there are a lot of parts that may be at (or beyond) their useful life......Vette parts are relatively inexpensive (think
Ferrari) and if you are a good wrench, that will be your outlay....If however, you have to pay for repairs..... probably not such a good deal...
But who am I to talk...my Z71 has 187,000 on the clock..
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Freeport, FL
Provide pics, or more details.
If my Vette had 185k miles on it I would take $10k for it, but that's because it would be in perfect condition still.
But, if you are looking at someones piece of crap that was never maintained or cared for, then you might wanna pass.
We need more details about the car to help.
If my Vette had 185k miles on it I would take $10k for it, but that's because it would be in perfect condition still.
But, if you are looking at someones piece of crap that was never maintained or cared for, then you might wanna pass.
We need more details about the car to help.
Le Mans Master
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From: Communist Colorado
So many speculators.... How can anyone make an informed decision with the ifo thats been given? Think about this: Suppose the engine was replaced and only has 50k miles on it, suppose the tranny was rebuilt a few years back? Suppose the shocks and suspension bushings have been replaced? The obvious things like the alternator, starter, battery, brakes etc have been addressed onece or more..... I would say sure $10k would be a negotiable figure, but we need more information to say "absolutley not" .... or "pass"...... who can say for sure?
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Long Island, Nassau County New York
if it wasn't maintained well, it probaly would not have made it to 185k, JMO.
You can get a good feel how the car looks on the inside to get an idea how well it was maintained.
You can get a good feel how the car looks on the inside to get an idea how well it was maintained.
