Whats it worth?
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If it was loaded with options and in very good condition both mechanically and cosmetically, then somewhere between $13.5K and $14.5K.
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Our prices may be a bit stronger out here this time of year, but I'll agree with Jack - - -$14.5 . . if it's cherry
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sorry guys I meant 80K anyway I went to see and drive it, it drives very good in all aspects, the auto shifted just fine and had plenty of power especially when I floored it
interior was not taken care of very well and the seats were well used but no rips. all gauges seemed to function, all fluids looked clean and full. Body was good except for ding in right lower front bumper which ruined the appearance. Forgot too mention the SS headers and borla exhaust which really sounded great!! Anway from the ones Ive seen would give it a 8/10 definitely not worth $13,5 IMO
interior was not taken care of very well and the seats were well used but no rips. all gauges seemed to function, all fluids looked clean and full. Body was good except for ding in right lower front bumper which ruined the appearance. Forgot too mention the SS headers and borla exhaust which really sounded great!! Anway from the ones Ive seen would give it a 8/10 definitely not worth $13,5 IMO
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Wow, for $12,800 in that area it would have to have been nicer than that beautiful, one owner, 94, M6, Polo Green/tan coupe for sale at $10K obo on the forums. Your car must have been something really special to bring that kind of $$$. Glad for ya!
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Another 97 find
Went to see a like new 97 today that checked out fairly well. excellent interior/exterior with 53K showing, mechanix/running gear seem to be sound, it also had a manual 6spd, the car almost looked new. The only visable problem was the tires were almost shot and it had the stock exhaust system that didn't look very good viewed from the back.....I give it a 9/10 because of the tires/exhaust, they want>>>>>>>>$15,499 which I thought was a bit high so by the time ya upgrade the exhaust system and decent tires youd be into it another $2,000 more.\
BTW those stock wheels gotta go!! so add on another $500
so by the time ya upgrade the exhaust system and decent tires youd be into it another $2,000 more.\BTW those stock wheels gotta go!! so add on another $500
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$15.5k for a '97 with 56k miles?!?! Is that with TTL or just the price? I wouldn't pay a dime over $15k with TTL.
Maybe your market out there is bit less seasonal than ours, but I got my '03 with 50k miles for $17k last month. Private party is the way to go, save some money on the price, and you don't have to pay dealer fees.
Maybe your market out there is bit less seasonal than ours, but I got my '03 with 50k miles for $17k last month. Private party is the way to go, save some money on the price, and you don't have to pay dealer fees.
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$15.5k for a '97 with 56k miles?!?! Is that with TTL or just the price? I wouldn't pay a dime over $15k with TTL.
Maybe your market out there is bit less seasonal than ours, but I got my '03 with 50k miles for $17k last month. Private party is the way to go, save some money on the price, and you don't have to pay dealer fees.
Maybe your market out there is bit less seasonal than ours, but I got my '03 with 50k miles for $17k last month. Private party is the way to go, save some money on the price, and you don't have to pay dealer fees.
buy from dealer and everythings included, but your paying for it!! the reason Im leaning towards it is cuzz it been taken care of and has low miles + its a stick, and those are the things Im looking for, but I still wont pay their asking price. Am thinking of offering $13K out the door but wont hold my breath.
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$17K for a 03 with 50K on the clock is an outstanding price if the condition is good and it has a clean carfax. We had a MSG coupe in my area with 70K on the clock for $17K a month ago. I think it was on CL for about 10 days and gone! A nice clean late coupe with that kind of mileage and that price isn't going to hang around.
As for a 97, the ones I've seen were less expensive, but almost always had higher mileage and/or some excuse for something needing repair. The price seems a little high, but with an M6 and if you've checked the codes and it's what you want...... You might wait and do better, but that's time without a Vette. I think your plan to make an offer sounds good, but they'll probably want more than $13K. Good luck.
As for a 97, the ones I've seen were less expensive, but almost always had higher mileage and/or some excuse for something needing repair. The price seems a little high, but with an M6 and if you've checked the codes and it's what you want...... You might wait and do better, but that's time without a Vette. I think your plan to make an offer sounds good, but they'll probably want more than $13K. Good luck.
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well that's kinda 2 fold, yes its always better to deal privately but you wind up paying taxes tabs etc but if you can get good price from private, take the money you saved and buy that official BS
buy from dealer and everythings included, but your paying for it!! the reason Im leaning towards it is cuzz it been taken care of and has low miles + its a stick, and those are the things Im looking for, but I still wont pay their asking price. Am thinking of offering $13K out the door but wont hold my breath.
buy from dealer and everythings included, but your paying for it!! the reason Im leaning towards it is cuzz it been taken care of and has low miles + its a stick, and those are the things Im looking for, but I still wont pay their asking price. Am thinking of offering $13K out the door but wont hold my breath.
$17K for a 03 with 50K on the clock is an outstanding price if the condition is good and it has a clean carfax. We had a MSG coupe in my area with 70K on the clock for $17K a month ago. I think it was on CL for about 10 days and gone! A nice clean late coupe with that kind of mileage and that price isn't going to hang around.
As for a 97, the ones I've seen were less expensive, but almost always had higher mileage and/or some excuse for something needing repair. The price seems a little high, but with an M6 and if you've checked the codes and it's what you want...... You might wait and do better, but that's time without a Vette. I think your plan to make an offer sounds good, but they'll probably want more than $13K. Good luck.
As for a 97, the ones I've seen were less expensive, but almost always had higher mileage and/or some excuse for something needing repair. The price seems a little high, but with an M6 and if you've checked the codes and it's what you want...... You might wait and do better, but that's time without a Vette. I think your plan to make an offer sounds good, but they'll probably want more than $13K. Good luck.
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It sold on Craigslist in one day. I thought maybe I priced it too low.
