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Jun 19, 2012 | 06:33 PM

MICSVET

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Looking for Opinions on Value

OK, so I have never joined a forum before, so bear with me as I still have a lot to read here, In 2004, I bought my first Vette - a spiral gray Coupe with an added C400 package. It was love at first rev. Although I still love it (I drive it every day) I am yearning for that new car smell once again. I am looking at a 2012 or 2013 Grand Sport. I joined the forum to learn more about the possible value of my current baby. It's hard to tell since it has the upgrade package on it, which includes: Dual feed ram-air system, high flow headers, x-pipe, Borla exhaust, cutom computer tuning, C400HP badges, appearance package including chrome rims, custom Z06 style screens, window tint and aluminum gauge bezels. It has just under 65,000 miles and is in great condition. What are your thoughts? I have several interested buyers already.
-Mic

Jun 19, 2012 | 06:45 PM

kris6868

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I think anything over 20 g's is good for you and anything under 20 g's would be good for buyer.
Alot of people are going to have really different opinions on here.. So its going to be hard to go off that. Just all depends if that right buyer come's and your able to get top dollar but really doubt thats going to happen.
Guess depends on how bad and how soon you want that GS. Quick sell is always good for the buyer..

Jun 19, 2012 | 08:45 PM

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Most of the time finding the right buyer for a modded car can be difficult. But sounds like you have some good prospects. I'd say $20-21K would be a decent deal for someone. Some of those mods really add nothing to the value and if you can get 30-40% of the mod cost back, you'd be doing good. Ask a little more than that and be prepared to negotiate.

Jun 19, 2012 | 08:54 PM

Grainraiser

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I was thinking 20-21k also. You are not going get alot for the MODs. A dealership would give you 18k and sell it for 24k. For a private seller split the difference and you will be right were you need to be.

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Jun 19, 2012 | 08:58 PM

racebum

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the guys are probably close with value. personally i'd get off it quick. with the c7 due out the days of 20k c5 sales are numbered unless it's exceptional. as it sits now you can get a 2005 corvette with that mileage for 23k

that said there are still quite a few people who prefer the c5 over the c6. i would be selling while these people are still in good supply

may be worth seeing what a dealer would offer in cash, add 2k-ish to that number and sell it on craigslist, the forum or ebay

Jun 19, 2012 | 09:06 PM

Illini Al

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In my neighborhood, private sellers would list yours for $23K-$24K, and no, the mods won't help, and in fact, will turn away buyers who want a stock C5. Also, check your local Craigslist listing for late C5's. Good luck!