Should I buy?
Instructor
Joined: Oct 2014
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From: Perry OH
If they are nice...
I'm in the St. Louis area. There was an 04 with 14k on it that just sold here off of craigslist for 20,000. Not bad. I was too late on that one. The one I really like is the 03 and the guy is not returning my calls or emails today. Hope he is just busy or I waited one day too long.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2011
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From: Western New York
No matter if it's this car or another corvette. When you find the right corvette you want just figure what the right price is for YOU cause that's what matters. After you get the car the next problem will be how to get that smile off your face when your driving or just looking at car. I have had mine for five years and I can't seem to get rid of that smile yet!!!! I remember the hunt for my corvette was a blast!
Le Mans Master
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From: OK
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Intermediate
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Looked at a 2004 today, 95k miles, $16000. Ran good, but oh how dirty, inside and out. Lots of ashes from smokers, big scratch on the fender from being parked at Walmart. They said it was serviced every 3k and I believe it but it sure was dirty. Going to look at a cleaner 02 with a lot less miles this weekend.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2011
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From: Atlanta GA
Offer 15K and work to get a little off the price. Do it slow though.. Lot's of people negotiate too quickly. In that mileage range and year 20-23K will get you a Z06.
Best of luck.
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Intermediate
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I did it! Bought the 2000 with 18,000 miles for $18,400. If I can figure out how to upload a picture, I will. The car is perfect and is just what I wanted. The fellow I bought it from couldn't come to the bank to do the deal because...well you know how he felt. After driving it this morning and agreeing on a price he said a fellow had looked at it yesterday and was thinking it over and promised the guy he would call him. The fellow never answered the phone so I hot the car. It is black and beautiful.
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Intermediate
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Still can not believe I have a vette. In 1981 or so I bought a Chevette. Anyone remember those? My buddies teased me about that. Just started a family and needed reliable transportation. It really wasn't too reliable though. Anyway I called one of those buddies last night and said remember 30 something years ago when you razed me about that Chevette? Well, I got it right this time come over and see my Vette.
Drifting
Joined: Dec 2011
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From: San Gabriel Valley California
St. Jude Donor '14-'15
It sounds like a reasonable price for a well cared for car, if there is no issue with 'the codes' (as mentioned earlier).
Ultimately, if it's a price you can sleep well at nights having paid; then go for it, and never look back.
C5 is a wonderful platform, and there's lots you can do with it!
good luck,
Don
Ultimately, if it's a price you can sleep well at nights having paid; then go for it, and never look back.
C5 is a wonderful platform, and there's lots you can do with it!
good luck,
Don