99 Vert value?
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From: Milwaukee WI
99 Vert value?
I am looking at a buying a 99 vert. it is black, exterior is in excellent condition. It has chrome wagons wheels, 12 disc in trucnk, HUD, the suspension 3 way switch (select ride) 71,000 and is automatic. Carfax is clean and a 2 owner car. He is asking $17,000. Car is bone stock. What should I offer.
Le Mans Master
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I am looking at a buying a 99 vert. it is black, exterior is in excellent condition. It has chrome wagons wheels, 12 disc in trucnk, HUD, the suspension 3 way switch (select ride) 71,000 and is automatic. Carfax is clean and a 2 owner car. He is asking $17,000. Car is bone stock. What should I offer.
That car should be around $14,000 tops.
Be sure to read the buying tips sticky at the top of the C-5 section before buying.
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It seems from looking at Craig's list and others, that prices have taken their seasonal increase in the upper midwest . . .was looking at the Chicagoland area listings and was struck by the prices.
Without photos, tough to say, but $17 feels high . . .by 1000-1500 in my view . . .but it's not my butt in the seat . . .
Good luck - -
Without photos, tough to say, but $17 feels high . . .by 1000-1500 in my view . . .but it's not my butt in the seat . . .
Good luck - -
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He's asking $17K; take it for a test ride, check for DIC messages, assure all gauges, electrical systems, and air conditioning function as they should and, if you're really wanting to buy it, ask the seller what's the bottom-line price they'll accept. I would want to pay no more than $15.5K.
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It really does depend on where you live. In my area that would be a fair price.
Your gonna have to do your own research. People on here can tell you all day long what they think it's worth, but if people are selling them for xxxxx in your area, that's what you can expect to pay. I know when I am in the hunt (I'm on #4) they are never as cheap as people say they should be on here.
Your gonna have to do your own research. People on here can tell you all day long what they think it's worth, but if people are selling them for xxxxx in your area, that's what you can expect to pay. I know when I am in the hunt (I'm on #4) they are never as cheap as people say they should be on here.
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I think the car is priced about $1-2K high but it may well vary in your area. Have it checked out and if all is OK, make an offer - heck, the worst thing the person can do is say no.
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I recently bought pretty much the same car, without the select ride, in December 2012 for $13,500. It had new tires, new alternator, all gages worked, but I had to put a new top on for $1,700 that included rubber weather stripping and gas strut for the cargo top, then $340 for a blend door, and another $750 for an air conditioner compressor and some cost and my own labor for an antenna. So, I've got close to that $17,000 in mine now. Buy smart, check everything over for $17,000 as it should not need anything much at that price.
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I made him an offer at $16,000. He said no. He actually raised the CL ad asking price to $18,000 yesterday. I guess I could offer him 16,500 or let him sit on it and hope he calls.....I just want a Vette!
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You made a fair offer. Would be surprised to see his vette go for $17K (let alone $18) but you never know. I'm thinking you'll hear back from him (if you gave contact information) as I doubt offers will flow for that asking price. Be patient--there are many other vette deals out there (and without wagon wheels 
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cesssna10
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vert or coupe automatic or standard years say 1997 to 2004
and do a search in a 200 mile radius both dealer and private.
You will be amazed how many come up
Burning Brakes
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A Z06 isn't a vert. Why do guys always compare to a Z06? Not every one wants a Z06, I for one wouldn't want one. Verts pull as much as any Z06 that I've seen around here. Vert prices are at a premium right now, it is the season.
Burning Brakes
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I sold a nice '99 vert last summer for $17,500. I was happy and so was the buyer (I think
)I replaced it with a '03 Z06, 22k miles for $22,000. Many here thought I plaid $2K too much. I was and am very happy with the deal and the car.
Don't worry about responses here, buy the car that speaks to you, for a price you can afford. And then pop the top and keep on smiling.
Burning Brakes
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From: Grafton WI
I live in the Milwaukee area, there are not many C5's for sale in this area. I have a '98 vert, if I were to sell it, I would not settle for anything under $18k. I imagine you could find a cheaper one, but mine has not been driven in the rain/snow. It is very nice. I had a '91 vert prior to my C5, I got $16k for it, KBB said $10k. Remember, you get what you pay for.