Should I sell?
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Melting Slicks
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From: Prince George VA
Should I sell?
I have been thinking of selling her for a little while now. I'm just wondering what a fair price would be on my car. I know I am going to lose a lot of money on it. I have over 12 thousand in the car right now. Just put in a brand new LS6 engine and ls7 clutch in over a month ago. Right now it has 93k miles on it. Would $21k be too much to ask?
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You've got a great looking car there. May I ask why you are selling - are you going for another Vette? The mileage will be a factor, but nice mods you've done and a new LS6 is a plus.
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The KBB on this is just over 16k...
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You're going to have to be patient until you come upon a knowledgable buyer who will understand and appreciate what you've done to the car.
It looks really sharp
It looks really sharp
Burning Brakes
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From: Charlotte N.C
I would not sell because sometimes the grass looks greenier or you see a newer model a friend might have and next thing you know all your friends got c6 vettes and you still sporting a c5. Although you will only get one third of your mod values its still your baby. Imagine going to a car show and seeing your car on display you will either love it or hate it and hate the new mods the new owner has done. I would sell it to a local friend with the option to buy it back should he or she loses interest that way you can at least stop kicking yourself. I have seen too many members looking on line for the one that they should have kept plus if this was your first vette you will almost always want it back. Just my 2 cents. Richard
Heres pic of my first vette from 1995 and yes i still own it
http://daytimedaytonapics.shutterfly.com/#n_3
Heres pic of my first vette from 1995 and yes i still own it
http://daytimedaytonapics.shutterfly.com/#n_3
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Take a look at this scenario
1) Most Banks wont fund cars that are 10 yr old car / Banks wont 100% fund 8 yr old cars
2) Cash Buyer only Limited Buyers List
3) it's like a wife Cheaper to keep her (not really)
4) Most likey Buyer 38-50 yr old Male (mid-life crisses)
5) Sellers re-morse wish you didn't sell for 17.5k
Man just keep her and get another Car to play with
1) Most Banks wont fund cars that are 10 yr old car / Banks wont 100% fund 8 yr old cars
2) Cash Buyer only Limited Buyers List
3) it's like a wife Cheaper to keep her (not really)
4) Most likey Buyer 38-50 yr old Male (mid-life crisses)
5) Sellers re-morse wish you didn't sell for 17.5k
Man just keep her and get another Car to play with
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Don't sell it, after all the mods you put in and the new engine...you'd be kicking yourself silly everyday. I got a friend who had one of the most incredible white C5's and he let it go. It wasn't long before he regretted that move and bought a C6 to start modding all over.
Keep it if you can.
Keep it if you can.
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I love that car. Can't imagine selling it if it were mine. I guess I can understand getting bored with it after doing all those great mods.
I look forward to modding mine and can't ever imagine selling it because I'm bored with it.
Have you ever considered AutoX/Track days/Racing?
I doubt I could ever do all the mods required to make my car a great track day/autoX car.
That would always keep it interesting.......and FUN!
Big brake kit.
Flares for wider wheels and tires.
Endless performance mods.
Track tires and wheels.
This pic says it all for me. I can't see getting bored doing this.
I look forward to modding mine and can't ever imagine selling it because I'm bored with it.
Have you ever considered AutoX/Track days/Racing?
I doubt I could ever do all the mods required to make my car a great track day/autoX car.
That would always keep it interesting.......and FUN!
Big brake kit.
Flares for wider wheels and tires.
Endless performance mods.
Track tires and wheels.
This pic says it all for me. I can't see getting bored doing this.
