Buying a 99 C5
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6th Gear
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From: West Melbourne Florida
Buying a 99 C5
What's up everyone brand new member just started today.
I'm thinking of purchasing a 1999 c5 with 65k miles black with Z06 rims
And tires and suppose to be very clean with no accidents and a clean title I'm going to see it this weekend the guy is doing me a deal at 9k I know this seems low and I know the whole you get what you pay for, but I need help what to look for majorly mainly and just some help I've only had Mustangs. I'm new to the corvette world.
I'm thinking of purchasing a 1999 c5 with 65k miles black with Z06 rims
And tires and suppose to be very clean with no accidents and a clean title I'm going to see it this weekend the guy is doing me a deal at 9k I know this seems low and I know the whole you get what you pay for, but I need help what to look for majorly mainly and just some help I've only had Mustangs. I'm new to the corvette world.
Last edited by Learning Corvettes; Jul 11, 2013 at 12:12 PM.
Burning Brakes
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From: Fredericksburg Virginia
Best advise is look at the top of C5 - general area and there is a sticky with docs about what to look for when buying a C5. I have a 99 that I just hit 63K on and have had it for 3 years and 22K. It has been dependable and have driven it any where I want. Great on gas and lots of fun.
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Chris
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Chris
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Burning Brakes
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From: Lynn MA
I'm no expert on Corvette's but my recently purchased 99 convertible with not so nice wagon wheels and high mileage went for more than that and I thought I got a great deal. I'd be suspicious also because that seems awfully low. Check it out after reading threads posted here on buying a C5.
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From: oregon
9k is suspect low actually. if the car would pass tests and doesn't have an odo rollback, damage or a salvage title it should get 12 without any trouble
when i see cars listed under why i know they would close for on ebay my spidey senses tingle a bit
there's typically a reason why they are priced low
when i see cars listed under why i know they would close for on ebay my spidey senses tingle a bit
there's typically a reason why they are priced low
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test drive it, if it runs good tell him u need to take it somewhere and have it checked out................if he disappears u have your answer, i just paid 11k for a good running 97 Vette that needs cosmetics
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