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Old Nov 16, 2019 | 07:57 PM
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What do you guys think?
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Old Nov 16, 2019 | 08:14 PM
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Priced too high IMO
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Old Nov 16, 2019 | 08:15 PM
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Not a whole lot of thought necessary at that price.
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Old Nov 16, 2019 | 09:16 PM
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26,000 miles and a ton of mods. The price is too high. Run away don't walk.
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Old Nov 16, 2019 | 09:44 PM
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The price is certainly negotiable and those look to be good quality mods with good records, according to the seller.
If it runs,drives, and looks good, and you like it, it’s worth what you are willing to pay.
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Old Nov 17, 2019 | 09:58 AM
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Looks like he is trying to get some of the money back that he spent on the car. My question would be why is he selling a car that he just recently spent all that money on?
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Old Nov 17, 2019 | 01:56 PM
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I agree, what is the reason he is selling? Those mods are serious $$$. I had a supercharged 383 in my 98, damn that thing was fast. I'm sure this one is too. But, $25,000 is a lot of money for a C5. Maybe $22,000?
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Old Nov 17, 2019 | 09:37 PM
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Way too high for the miles and having extensive mods done.
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OP has started two threads, asking opinions about two different cars, yet hasn't posted since.
Are you trolling us, OP?
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Old Nov 17, 2019 | 10:43 PM
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I’m one opposite from the crowd.

You buy a stock similar mile car for $19-22k... and the mods?

I’d consider it.

You could buy a C6Z for $33k++

Major price spread.
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Old Nov 18, 2019 | 06:25 PM
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I am always leary of someone who spends a ton of money on mods on a car that is 18 years old, then turns around and sells it. I am not sure any highly modified car is worth the money. You mod a car for your use, don't expect someone else to reimburse you for your expense. From what I have seen on the market that car is probably over priced. But if you like it and it is everything you want buy it. Just don't expect to make money on it.
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