What does your C5 look like its worth?
05-28-2013, 07:13 PM
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St. Jude Donor '16-'17,'22,'24
05-28-2013, 07:28 PM
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05-29-2013, 07:19 AM
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Oldtimer
I have owned my 04 Z06 since it was new (March 2004)
I take extremely good care of it. (27,000 miles since new)
I have modified it to my tastes.
I honestly enjoy it MORE NOW than the day I bought it new.
Its a great STRESS relief, and hobby on weekends for me.
Its worth a lot to me.
Toque
I take extremely good care of it. (27,000 miles since new)
I have modified it to my tastes.
I honestly enjoy it MORE NOW than the day I bought it new.
Its a great STRESS relief, and hobby on weekends for me.
Its worth a lot to me.
Toque
05-29-2013, 08:52 AM
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05-29-2013, 09:54 AM
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05-29-2013, 11:44 AM
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St. Jude Donor '03-'04
A lot more to me also
I posted a thread that was inspired by this thread, just to get an idea about similar feelings from other members about their car. Not meant to hijack this thread.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...lp-myself.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...lp-myself.html
Last edited by Evil-Twin; 05-29-2013 at 11:47 AM.
05-29-2013, 02:56 PM
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I'm just glad I bought when I did last August. At first I was concerned that I was going to take a beating at the beginning of this year with the announcement of the new C7. So far, I would have had to pay $1k to $3K more for the same car if I had waited. Probably due to spring Corvette fever, but I'm happy all the nay-sayers and price plung folks were wrong,.
05-29-2013, 08:30 PM
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Don't know what it looks like its worth, but hope it looks like its worth more than the $4,700 the local chevy dealership said they would give me for my used car lol
05-29-2013, 09:54 PM
#52
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I just look at the performance to cost ratio. If I were to look for a car that looks this good, or performs this well new, I'd spend $60k. Instead I bought a 99, plus an 04 and spent less than $45k including upgrades.
The 99 just turned over 80k miles, the 04 just passed 31k. Considering the C5 cost vs new Vette $$, it's kind of hard to beat.
The 99 just turned over 80k miles, the 04 just passed 31k. Considering the C5 cost vs new Vette $$, it's kind of hard to beat.
05-29-2013, 10:29 PM
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Melting Slicks
...happens all the time, last week in the parking lot of HomeLand a nice looking lady says "Nice car, is it new?" Must be worth something for the average non-car babe to like it!
05-29-2013, 10:41 PM
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i think a lot of the new comments come from how much some of you guys baby your cars and rarely drive them
the average 2002 corvette on the forum is probably 40-50k miles
the average 2002 car is about 140k miles
a "driver grade" 2002 corvette here on the forum is 70-90k miles
cars here are considered high mileage if they go over 100k. high mileage regular cars are typically over 200-250k
when you look at the average 2002 car and the average 2002 corvette there's a reason they look new. they are driven half as much
the average 2002 corvette on the forum is probably 40-50k miles
the average 2002 car is about 140k miles
a "driver grade" 2002 corvette here on the forum is 70-90k miles
cars here are considered high mileage if they go over 100k. high mileage regular cars are typically over 200-250k
when you look at the average 2002 car and the average 2002 corvette there's a reason they look new. they are driven half as much
05-29-2013, 11:02 PM
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i think a lot of the new comments come from how much some of you guys baby your cars and rarely drive them
the average 2002 corvette on the forum is probably 40-50k miles
the average 2002 car is about 140k miles
a "driver grade" 2002 corvette here on the forum is 70-90k miles
cars here are considered high mileage if they go over 100k. high mileage regular cars are typically over 200-250k
when you look at the average 2002 car and the average 2002 corvette there's a reason they look new. they are driven half as much
the average 2002 corvette on the forum is probably 40-50k miles
the average 2002 car is about 140k miles
a "driver grade" 2002 corvette here on the forum is 70-90k miles
cars here are considered high mileage if they go over 100k. high mileage regular cars are typically over 200-250k
when you look at the average 2002 car and the average 2002 corvette there's a reason they look new. they are driven half as much
rr
05-29-2013, 11:10 PM
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Melting Slicks
Talking about Atlanta. You are not going to buy a low mileage Z06 in Atlanta in excellent shape for under 24K. Nada says cars like mine are worth basically NOTHING.
I understand that in some parts of the country, a low mileage 02-04 Z06 can be found for under 20K. But any 02-04 in excellent condition with under 30K miles will sit on the lot after you offer 20K or less with a totally clean car fax in the Atlanta area on average.
I understand that in some parts of the country, a low mileage 02-04 Z06 can be found for under 20K. But any 02-04 in excellent condition with under 30K miles will sit on the lot after you offer 20K or less with a totally clean car fax in the Atlanta area on average.
05-29-2013, 11:27 PM
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Burning Brakes
For me my 04 CE is priceless - bought it in 2011 with 13k miles - now have 38k on it and love it even more now then when I bought it - just a fantastic car !!!
Here's a pic from the Corvette Plant last June
Here's the post by the Original owner who i purchased the car from - paid $22k flew out to Los Angeles and drove it back to NH - took 2 weeks getting home and had a blast !! http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-c...-22-000-a.html
Here's a pic from the Corvette Plant last June
Here's the post by the Original owner who i purchased the car from - paid $22k flew out to Los Angeles and drove it back to NH - took 2 weeks getting home and had a blast !! http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-c...-22-000-a.html