C5 for $9k?
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This, Take a look at the beam that runs across the front just below the hood, that's supposed to be straight across and it's bent pretty good. That is part of the frame. Doesn't mean the car is not salvageable but he is telling you no frame damage and there is clearly damage.
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Before you offer him anything take it to a mechanic you trust and have the car completely gone over or even better take it to a Chevrolet dealer and have them go over it. They, for a couple of hundred dollars give you an absolute evaluation of the car. They do it with the hope that you will bring the car to them to repair anything that they find. Tell the mechanic what you know before they start the evaluation so they know where to start looking. It will be the best money you ever spent.
If they will not let you take to your mechanic that should tell you all you need to know about the car.
If they will not let you take to your mechanic that should tell you all you need to know about the car.
It is a lot of money for a branded title car, even with just 49K miles on it. Personally I would probably pass and try and find one with no adverse history to it, unless you can just get a smoking deal on the car.
