97 vette
Thread Starter
4th Gear
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
97 vette
wondering if 10k is a good price for a 97 vette with 125000 miles? the car is in really good shape and drives sounds good too. Its too old for the NADA to put a value to it but i have looked up on line and they say its value is about 7k.
Last edited by Vette1997; Mar 18, 2017 at 09:27 AM.
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Every 2027 Corvette Engine Explained
Joe Kucinski
Designer Imagines A Corvette That Looks More Like a Corvette Than the Corvette
Verdad Gallardo
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years
Joe Kucinski
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 2,398
Likes: 769
From: jefferson texas
Maintenance records, accident history, tire condition, m6 or auto, exterior and interior condition, even color, both in and out? All those things determine true value. In my opinion all those factors weigh in on a price. Pics and the above info posted back here will help members try to help and guide you. Good luck!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 886
Likes: 87
From: Largo FL
One of the things people over look when buying a C5 is one of the most important as far as safety and cost - tires. Don't just go by the tread, look at date code. Over 6 years old, no good. And new tires aren't cheap, I've used old worn tires as a strong negotiating point.
Administrator
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 368,542
Likes: 24,834
From: In a parallel universe. Currently own 2014 Stingray Coupe.
C7 of the Year - Modified Finalist 2021
MO Events Coordinator
St. Jude Co-Organizer
St. Jude Donor '03 thru '26
NCM Sinkhole Donor
CI 5, 8 & 11 Veteran
All good advice above and $10K is not a bad price if the car has been maintained well.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 2,793
Likes: 333
From: Leesburg Fl
2018 C5 of Year Finalist
St. Jude Donor '14,'18
You have to shop and compare car for car, so easy to do online. With cash in hand for a deposit, negotiate. Try to pick the car apart and hit him at the 7k you saw online as long as it's comparable. You need to know the history, how many owners etc. Motivation for selling is important.
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 30,686
Likes: 4,621
From: Bonita Springs, Florida
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 2,006
Likes: 99
From: Emmaus pa
here is one on ebay, I wonder when price is too low, maybe in a flood but never reported to insurance , thats one of my first thoughts
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2002-Chevrol...FYst5j&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2002-Chevrol...FYst5j&vxp=mtr
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 2,398
Likes: 769
From: jefferson texas
Friou back, I just plain forgot, sorry 'bout that! Make sure the car is given a thorough one end to the other tech check by a shop/tech that knows C5's well. Also be sure the shop/tech is independent of the seller. If it cost some bucks to get it done, its money well spent. Good luck!
Pro
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 519
Likes: 66
From: South Salem NY
here is one on ebay, I wonder when price is too low, maybe in a flood but never reported to insurance , thats one of my first thoughts
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2002-Chevrol...FYst5j&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2002-Chevrol...FYst5j&vxp=mtr
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 13,162
Likes: 80
From: Los Angeles CA
