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Old Nov 28, 2018 | 10:01 AM
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Annie and I purchased an '04 Millenium Yellow coupe in 10/13 with 11,700 on the clock. Car has 26,000 now, only money needed to spend on car besides maintenance was to drop tank and replace fuel pump assembly. All other dollars were wants and personal upgrades. Car is a stick, Annie cannot drive a stick any longer. Local Craig's list has a 2000 Millenium Yellow vert with an auto. 110,000 on the clock but with nine years of service records and many enhancements. Just a little apprehensive about a prior 2001 vintage car. Will be keeping the '04 coupe.
Here is a copy of what has been done.MILLENNIUM YELLOW * AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION * 110K MILES * 2ND OWNER AND VERY WELL MAINTAINED. RECORDS OF ALL SERVICE PERFORMED IN LAST 9 YRS. * MANY EXTRAS INCLUDING:

INTERIOR ENHANCEMENTS

• COMPLETE INTERIOR REPLACEMENT WITH LAMBO LEATHER AND SPECIAL CORVETTE EMBROIDERY
• LLOYD FLOOR MATS
• KENWOOD DNX 9140 AUDIO SYSTEM WITH GARMIN NAVIGATION
• ARC 82D/4 8" SUBWOOFERS/ H.A.T. L6 & L4 SPEAKERS/ ARC AUDIO KS 900.6 SIX CHANNEL AMPLIFIER/ARC AUDIO IDX PROCESSOR/BACKUP CAMERA
• AUTOPAGE REMOTE CAR STARTER AND ALARM SYSTEM
• DYNAMAT EXTREME SOUND/HEAT REDUCTION INSULATION

EXTERIOR ENHANCEMENTS

• MICHELIN PILOT SS TIRES-18" FRONT, 19" REAR
• FACTORY REPRODUCTION CHROME ZR1 WHEELS
• VOZTECH HOMELINK VISOR-GARAGE DOOR OPENER
• LED REAR LIGHTS WITH SMOKE LENSES
• WINDRESTRICTOR WIND DEFLECTOR


MECHANICAL

• KOOKS C5 3X3 XP WCAT CATALYTIC CONVERTERS
• KOOKS 1-3/4 IN. LONG TUBE HEADERS WITH JET HOT COAT
• CORSA C5/Z06 PACE PERFORMANCE EXHAUST SYSTEM
• 3.42 REAR DIFFERENTIAL
• BLACKWING AIR FILTER
• COOL SOCKS AND GM HOT WIRES
• DYNOJET TO 403 HP
• DECELAROTORS BRAKE DISC -DRILLED & SLOTTED
• BILSTEIN SPORTS SHOCKS
• Z51 SWAYBAR
• HAWK FRONT & REAR BRAKE PADS
• REPLACED HVAC COMPRESSOR, HOSES & BELTS
• REPLACED A/C DELCO RADIATOR, HOSES, THERMOSTAT

Asking price is $12,900.00

What you all think?
Thanks, Chas

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Old Nov 28, 2018 | 10:15 AM
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Based on the upgrades (sound system, performance, gear) I'm guessing someone younger has owned the car. I would be concerned with how hard it's been driven. You don't get 400 hp from a cold air intake and exhaust so the engine has been opened up - likely a cam - maybe heads too for that hp. The higher gear also suggests a cam. Maybe a stall too? Not sure what you're looking for but I don't think this will drive like a stock car.
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Old Nov 28, 2018 | 12:23 PM
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That or the claimed hp is BS. I agree though that its a risk that the car has been beaten on a bit.
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Old Nov 28, 2018 | 09:51 PM
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Automatic (overdrive ratio 0.70) with 3.42 rear gears, that's very near your manual driving in 5th (0.74 5th gear ratio) gear going down the highway.

Go drive your car in 5th on the highway for a while, see what you think.

I get the feeling your wife doesn't care about extra performance all that much, and what kind of mpg will that car get, unless she doesn't care about mpg either?
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Old Nov 28, 2018 | 11:07 PM
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If the dyno numbers are right, I agree that it didn't come with just those mods. Has to be something else done to the car.
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Old Nov 29, 2018 | 10:07 AM
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sounds like a reasonable price. if you do decide to purchase it, please post some pictures as I am curious how all the audio stuff is placed, as I also have a convertible, and am wondering how to replace the rear speakers and where to mount any sub and or amps..
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Old Nov 29, 2018 | 02:56 PM
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I'd pick that up in a heartbeat for $11,500 which he'll probably take.
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Old Nov 29, 2018 | 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by knewblewkorvette
I'd pick that up in a heartbeat for $11,500 which he'll probably take.
You would buy anything LOL.
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You would buy anything LOL.
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Yeah, but yours is the one I really want
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