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Old Apr 14, 2014 | 06:11 PM
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Hey guys I'm looking at either a c5z or a c5 base. Just was wondering what kind of c5 base would I be able to buy with a 16 k budget as far as miles and condition goes.
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Something like this '01 M6 with 70k on it.

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For $16,000 I would expect you could get a 98-99 coupe with around 60,000 miles and in good condition, both mechanically and cosmetically.
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Old Apr 14, 2014 | 06:56 PM
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I avoided the 97-00 for the ABS issue. But my '01 does burn oil, so '02-04 for C5 base.
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Old Apr 14, 2014 | 08:32 PM
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I avoided the 97-00 for the ABS issue. But my '01 does burn oil, so '02-04 for C5 base.
What does the oil burning issue on your 01 have to do with 01's in general? Don't understand that comment!
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Originally Posted by ironranger
What does the oil burning issue on your 01 have to do with 01's in general? Don't understand that comment!
When I was looking to upgrade from a C4 I was advised to buy the best I could afford
But Read Calvins Sticky
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Originally Posted by Juliano88
Hey guys I'm looking at either a c5z or a c5 base. Just was wondering what kind of c5 base would I be able to buy with a 16 k budget as far as miles and condition goes.
I just picked up a 97 coupe with all the options memory targa top etc and it had 31000 miles it was 15000 at a dealership after i talked them down from 17000 i would suggest buying one that is well maintained and the only way to figure out how well is to see multiple vettes and compare them to yourself and decide if you want more stock or modded vettes
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You will get your best deal on a coupe. You can expect a clean car with 70k or less miles on it for 16k. If you can add 2k to your budget you would be able to get that same car with 40k or less miles on it.

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$12,500, a Very good Deal. Very well maintained.

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Bought my 2002 last march. 84k on the clock.

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I bought an '01 6-Spd Z51 w/83k on the odometer. It has an BB exhaust, vararaam intake and new leather. Paid $15,200 in August.
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You can get my 04 with 45K miles for $20K just to give a comparison figure.
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