Help valuing this one owner car
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Sounds like a nice car with a thorough maintenance history. I've had my car 7 years and done a lot of the same items, but replacing the fuel level sensors is very meticulous. 
I would ask 20k. That sounds reasonable in this market. But worst case, don't take less than 15k. I've seen a few similar coupes on cars and bids go in that range, although probably not with your car's extensive maintenance history, which should be a big plus to an informed buyer.
I would ask 20k. That sounds reasonable in this market. But worst case, don't take less than 15k. I've seen a few similar coupes on cars and bids go in that range, although probably not with your car's extensive maintenance history, which should be a big plus to an informed buyer.
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Sounds like a nice car with a thorough maintenance history. I've had my car 7 years and done a lot of the same items, but replacing the fuel level sensors is very meticulous.
I would ask 20k. That sounds reasonable in this market. But worst case, don't take less than 15k. I've seen a few similar coupes on cars and bids go in that range, although probably not with your car's extensive maintenance history, which should be a big plus to an informed buyer.
I would ask 20k. That sounds reasonable in this market. But worst case, don't take less than 15k. I've seen a few similar coupes on cars and bids go in that range, although probably not with your car's extensive maintenance history, which should be a big plus to an informed buyer.
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I would list the car for around $20K (in this market), but be prepared to accept around $17-18K. Stress all the replacement parts that have been installed - buyer would not need to address those items for a long time.
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Therefore it was worth what someone was willing to pay...
Don't ya just love the opinions of the CF lowballers @($15K)...
Congrats on the $27,350 sale
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but yeah, these price suggestions on this thread are well below market value. Your average manual c5 goes for $16-20k. Well maintained one owner is $25k.
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So after all of the carrying on in this thread, what was the asking price in your ad? "Best offer"?
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Curious as to where you advertised the car and what was your asking price.
Even though this is the C5 section, I don't think it would be inappropriate to post a photo of your new C6ZR1. That's quite a step up from the C5. Are C5ZR1 prices much higher now than say two years ago?
I keep thinking that I should sell my C5 as prices are so high and then get into a C5Z06. The problem is the C6 prices are up too so I'm thinking of just keeping the C5 and modding it instead.
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Congratulations!
Curious as to where you advertised the car and what was your asking price.
Even though this is the C5 section, I don't think it would be inappropriate to post a photo of your new C6ZR1. That's quite a step up from the C5. Are C5ZR1 prices much higher now than say two years ago?
I keep thinking that I should sell my C5 as prices are so high and then get into a C5Z06. The problem is the C6 prices are up too so I'm thinking of just keeping the C5 and modding it instead.
Curious as to where you advertised the car and what was your asking price.
Even though this is the C5 section, I don't think it would be inappropriate to post a photo of your new C6ZR1. That's quite a step up from the C5. Are C5ZR1 prices much higher now than say two years ago?
I keep thinking that I should sell my C5 as prices are so high and then get into a C5Z06. The problem is the C6 prices are up too so I'm thinking of just keeping the C5 and modding it instead.
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the c8 has given new life to corvette values through all generations. The same is true for other brands such as older Porsches. The corvette market is strong and I don’t see any reason why it will go down.