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Old Jul 2, 2017 | 11:10 AM
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We bought a C7. The dealer was only going to give us $2500 for the C5. I figure I would sell it myself or keep it for that. I drove it for awhile, but now I'm thinking of selling.

The car runs great, AC and stereo works great.
The paint is faded bad and it has 230,000 miles. A few other minor things. Is $5000 realalistic? I don't see others that cheap, but I also don't see them with that many miles.
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Old Jul 2, 2017 | 11:17 AM
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don't have much info on your vette.....but clean it up and throw it on craigslist for 6500 and see where it goes.
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Old Jul 2, 2017 | 11:19 AM
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Id say $5k is realistic, definitely worth more than $2500 unless its falling apart.
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Old Jul 2, 2017 | 11:25 AM
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What year and where is it located? Coupe, FRC, or Convertible? Automatic or MN6?

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Old Jul 2, 2017 | 12:16 PM
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If the car is in good running condition and the exterior is decent, I'd say $5K is not out of the ballpark.
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Old Jul 2, 2017 | 01:29 PM
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Thats a bunch of miles but more specific info on the car would help get responses for you. Take care!
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Old Jul 2, 2017 | 01:31 PM
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The stealership probably figured that it would cost too much for them to put it in a "saleable" condition. You probably can take some time to clean it up and fix the small problems and then ask $6000 OBO. But be ready to accept a lower offer.

$5000 may not be a bad price but it may take some time to sell. Maybe check with local Corvette clubs, Craigslist (watch for scammers; insist on cash and a face-to-face transaction) and put an ad in the C5 For Sale section of the Forum. Be honest in the description and include pics too.
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Old Jul 2, 2017 | 01:52 PM
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The car looks great in the rain. It's black and when it's dry, it looks flat on the hood, roof and deck lid. Maybe could be buffed. But you can't buff the miles. LOL. Anyways, it gives me an idea.

I might add, I don't need the money. So I can take my time.

Thanks for the help.



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Old Jul 2, 2017 | 01:57 PM
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Post up pics of the car and you may be surprised . You could part it out and get more than the dealer offers you
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Originally Posted by helirich
The car looks great in the rain. It's black and when it's dry, it looks flat on the hood, roof and deck lid. Maybe could be buffed. But you can't buff the miles. LOL. Anyways, it gives me an idea.

I might add, I don't need the money. So I can take my time.

Thanks for the help.


I could be very interested in it for a track car. Details please.
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Old Jul 2, 2017 | 06:21 PM
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No way is that a $2500 car (darn dealers), $6000 should be a fair price because of mileage.
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Old Jul 2, 2017 | 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Sydwayz
I could be very interested in it for a track car. Details please.
I'm not sure what the rules are. I don't want to get in trouble for posting outside of classifieds. Some forums are very particular. Moderators, if I'm pushing the rules, please delete this thread. I'm putting it on Craig's list. I will look in to putting it on here. (I'm not so computer sauvy)

As far as a track car, the engine has so many miles. It runs good now, but I would think if you want it to stay running, it needs to have an easy life. What "details" are you refuring to?
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I would keep it for anything less than $5k!
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Old Jul 2, 2017 | 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by UM Rebel
I would keep it for anything less than $5k!
Yea, that's kind of how I feel. I have a 74' Beetle and the insurence is only $100 bucks a year. When the C5 gets a little older, it will be the same price.

Anyways, I put it in the classifieds.
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honestly you could part it out and at least double your $$
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I'd throw an ad up on CL too. I think it will sell. There aren't many C5s out there in that price range.
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Old Jul 3, 2017 | 08:37 AM
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5k for any running C5 it iwll be gone quick.
post this in the C4 sec it will disappear in a few days.
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Year, Transmission, Location???
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Thats why I still have my C5 - insulting trade in offer.

There are still thinks to like about the C5; if its not a financial stress, nothing wrong with keeping it.
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Originally Posted by ~Josh
Year, Transmission, Location???
97', auto, FL. It's now in the classifieds on this site. But somebody is coming to look at it as I type this.

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