C5 prices
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C5 prices
I can most definitely say that C5 prices are on the rise. Non-Z06 models are now priced as high as Z06s. It is now common to see non-Zs with less than 30K miles priced as high as Zs with the same mileage. $20K-$25K seems to be the norm now. While there still seems to be no shortage of low mileage C5s, demand must still be as high, or higher than supply. I have no other explanation for what is happening...
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I can most definitely say that C5 prices are on the rise. Non-Z06 models are now priced as high as Z06s. It is now common to see non-Zs with less than 30K miles priced as high as Zs with the same mileage. $20K-$25K seems to be the norm now. While there still seems to be no shortage of low mileage C5s, demand must still be as high, or higher than supply. I have no other explanation for what is happening...
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I can most definitely say that C5 prices are on the rise. Non-Z06 models are now priced as high as Z06s. It is now common to see non-Zs with less than 30K miles priced as high as Zs with the same mileage. $20K-$25K seems to be the norm now. While there still seems to be no shortage of low mileage C5s, demand must still be as high, or higher than supply. I have no other explanation for what is happening...
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A year ago or more this wasn't true. I was finding sub-20K mile M6 C5s for under $20K. Now, you can forget about finding them for that...
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Probably COVID pricing. As people are unable to move around, seems like it’s toy buying time. A friend of mine is trying to buy a used boat and can’t find one because they have been getting snapped up. I imagine pleasure cars may be experiencing the same surge.
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One thing to consider is from year to year there are a number of changes to the C5 population. Cars are driven and accumulate higher mileages. Some are wrecked every year and a number are modified. Some are actually stuck in garages and won't be seen again for many years. Although people love to point out how many were manufactured, compared to other popular cars, not that many. Who would have ever thought old VW Bugs would be hard to find and a collectors item? Go try to buy a nice one!
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Totally agree. Prices are sky high now on used boats. I can sell mine for 15k more than I paid for it eight years ago.
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Hey, if the seller can get the price they are asking, good for them.
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I got my latest about 1.5 years ago and looked at both C5's & C6's same time, prices were still about 8-10k difference for around same mileage.
Currently at 40k miles - if anyone wants to give me $20K-$25K for mine, come get it!
Currently at 40k miles - if anyone wants to give me $20K-$25K for mine, come get it!