That will be probably a pretty rare car over time.
Looking at 98 Indy Pace Car
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Looking at 98 Indy Pace Car
I'm looking at a Pace Car for sale with under 47k the Dealer is asking just under 20k for it. The car looks good I'm going to "kick" the tires Monday.
What do you guys think? What issues should I look for etc?
Thanks in advance.
What do you guys think? What issues should I look for etc?
Thanks in advance.
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I don't see very many of these in the Memphis area, but there is one in our Corvettes of Memphis club.
Very unique car, great paint, and believe it or not, great graphics. If it is right, take it.
Very unique car, great paint, and believe it or not, great graphics. If it is right, take it.
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I worked in a GM dealer when the C3 Pace Car came out. Dealers were selling them for over list price. Few years later they weren't worth more than any other C3. Never got too excited about decal packages after that. Way over the top appearance for something I'd want to actually drive. But to each their own.
Lots of recent threads on what to look for in a C5.
Lots of recent threads on what to look for in a C5.
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When I was looking for my c5 (about 5-8 months ago) there was a pace car for sale here in the Dallas area. I think it had been on the market for something like 6 months, and was listed for below KBB. I think 16 or 17K. Good condition, less than 100K miles.
I don't think they're worth any more than a regular c5. I know it might offend some of the owners but its not a desirable color combination IMO.... they look good with normal wheels though.
Bottom line, don't pay any more for it than you would a non-pace car IMO.
I don't think they're worth any more than a regular c5. I know it might offend some of the owners but its not a desirable color combination IMO.... they look good with normal wheels though.
Bottom line, don't pay any more for it than you would a non-pace car IMO.
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If my math is right the pace car in Denver has about twice the amount of miles then the one I'm looking at plus the car in Conifer is 2,100 miles from me.
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Good luck with the car - I have some files that might help you out in your search - including a Corvette Buyers Checklist. If you'd like a copy, PM me your e-mail address.
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Nothing different about the PC and other '98's other than the paint/decals and a few interior items. This is good - no unique one-off engine parts to hunt for if you need a replacement! Price seems good. Make a note of any codes while you're there. Good luck!
Seriously?? You need to leave a comment like that?
Seriously?? You need to leave a comment like that?
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Consider it an attempt to keep him grounded and not get all starry-eyed over one of the ugliest, overproduced vettes to roll out of bowling green.
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Got Curious and did some research.
Production numbers for the 78 PC I mentioned was 6,502. One for each dealer. 1,158 replicas of the 98 were built. Ugly or not, it was a $5039.00 option. Was that on top of the Vert option I wonder?
I got to tell the story of the dealer where I worked in 78 and the Corvettes. It will have to wait till I have more time to type.
Production numbers for the 78 PC I mentioned was 6,502. One for each dealer. 1,158 replicas of the 98 were built. Ugly or not, it was a $5039.00 option. Was that on top of the Vert option I wonder?
I got to tell the story of the dealer where I worked in 78 and the Corvettes. It will have to wait till I have more time to type.
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