Brand New Zo6
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Brand New Zo6
1605 Miles ... this is prob the cleanest C5z ive seen IMO.. i wonder what the oil looks like
http://orlando.craigslist.org/ctd/4766442930.html
http://orlando.craigslist.org/ctd/4766442930.html
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It is basically a brand new car, but after 12 years - I'd be worried about seals and gaskets for one thing. And I agree - no way I would pay $32.5K for a 2003 car even with 1600 miles.
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I guess since we don't know the story, we can't judge. I know a guy in our local club who picked up a rare 2003 C5 black vert with torch red interior a few years ago that only had 5K miles on it. The original owner had a stroke and never drove it. After he died, his wife put the car up for sale.
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I'm sure that would be an exercise in futility.
If they're willing to be patient, they'll probably get their price, or pretty close to it.
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Due to where the car may had been stored i would think some rubber bushings and sway bar links and any other rubber items would dry rot.
1605 miles.. do you think they ever change the oil in 11 years ?
1605 miles.. do you think they ever change the oil in 11 years ?
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I agree. I wouldn't trust at a car that has probably been sitting for Lord knows how long. Everything that should be wet is probably dry and vice versa. Super low mileage older cars like that, or someone saying "I only drive it a couple of times a year," are actually not a plus, in my experience.
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I agree. I wouldn't trust at a car that has probably been sitting for Lord knows how long. Everything that should be wet is probably dry and vice versa. Super low mileage older cars like that, or someone saying "I only drive it a couple of times a year," are actually not a plus, in my experience.
I agree. I wouldn't trust at a car that has probably been sitting for Lord knows how long. Everything that should be wet is probably dry and vice versa. Super low mileage older cars like that, or someone saying "I only drive it a couple of times a year," are actually not a plus, in my experience.
The first thing that will have to be done is for the engine to be rebuilt to replace all of the dried out seals and gaskets.
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That is insane!! 1600 miles.
It would be a great buy, but you would need to factor in:
1. New tires: Absolute must
2. Check all hoses, belts, gaskets, seals, etc.
3. Complete fluid changes throughout (motor oil, trans, diff, clutch, radiator): Any fluids left in for this amount of time are sure to need a swap.
All of the above will add approx. 3,000.00 to the purchase price. If you could get it at 27K, not a bad purchase. You would pretty much own a new C5 Z06.
It would be a great buy, but you would need to factor in:
1. New tires: Absolute must
2. Check all hoses, belts, gaskets, seals, etc.
3. Complete fluid changes throughout (motor oil, trans, diff, clutch, radiator): Any fluids left in for this amount of time are sure to need a swap.
All of the above will add approx. 3,000.00 to the purchase price. If you could get it at 27K, not a bad purchase. You would pretty much own a new C5 Z06.
