Got the fever
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Got the fever
I am new to this forum I’m not sure if I’m posting this in the right spot not the best on computers but I’ve been looking for a 2002 2004 z06 going a little crazy not sure exactly what I should be looking for just want to have one for fun not daily driver mechanically inclined but new to corvettes I just wanted to say hi to y’all I I think I am over thinking this I should just buy one and have fun
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Go to C5 Corvettes for sale. https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...s-for-sale-52/ To get there put cursor on FORUMS in upper left corner of screen. Don't click, it will activate drop box by itself. Slide cursor down to C5 forums. Another box should open on the right. Slide cursor to C5 Corvettes for sale. Click. Should open up
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From: God's Country The Old Dominion
I am new to this forum I’m not sure if I’m posting this in the right spot not the best on computers but I’ve been looking for a 2002 2004 z06 going a little crazy not sure exactly what I should be looking for just want to have one for fun not daily driver mechanically inclined but new to corvettes I just wanted to say hi to y’all I I think I am over thinking this I should just buy one and have fun
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Joined: Oct 2019
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From: Enumclaw, WA
Having just bought a 2001 I can pass along some info. You generally get what you pay for but there are exceptions. I have seen examples from 12k to 30k+ in my search. The 12-15k ones have obvious issues, accidents, or high mileage (really not a problem, some have gone 3-400k). Get the Autocheck 10 pack when you are serious, some of the things sellers try to hide is amazing. If you buy from a seller here most of that is not an issue but verify anyway. Do you need to see the car in person first? Up to you and your risk tolerance. I have had good luck buying cars sight unseen, but this was certainly the most expensive. If you are going to finance a dealer makes the process MUCH easier, and many dealers will broker a private party deal and finance it for a reasonable fee which gives you some protection. Look locally first, if you are near a decent size city there should be a few for sale. Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, autotrader.com, hemmings are some of the places to look. My search lasted a month, and I am confident I got exactly what I was looking for right on this forum although it hasn't arrived yet. Next decision after you buy, ship the car or fly and drive. I chose transport and I am really nervous. They picked up the car today. What could possibly go wrong 
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From: Las Cruces NM
I picked up an unmolested 03 z06, low miles (36000), one owner, AZ car. torch red, mod red int. last Jan for 20000.The car is probably a 7+. Everything worked, no codes. I changed valve springs and seals and all fluids. Been a great car so far, 4500 miles since I bought it no troubles. I love driving it and I still look it over every time I go in the garage. (still can't believe it's mine, was my birthday present from my great wife, she is not a car nut, but even she looks at it and tell me how beautiful it is.) Take your time and find a good one. You won't regret it Gary
