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Old Aug 31, 2023 | 01:40 PM
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Please take a few moments to review the known probable issues with the car in the stickies forum. Keep a sharp eye out for the things that could cause you second thoughts. Pull the codes with the DIC and make sure there aren't many historical codes -- particularly ABS and traction control related codes. Check the tires for age -- old tires lose grip as the plasticizers evaporate. Watch the harmonic balancer with the engine running -- a bit of wobble can mean a very expensive repair.
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Old Aug 31, 2023 | 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by *89x2*
True. Or could be worth $12k
You're not getting a sub-50k mileage C5 for $12k unless it's jacked up and/or a branded title.
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Old Aug 31, 2023 | 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by UniqueDoug
You're not getting a sub-50k mileage C5 for $12k unless it's jacked up and/or a branded title.

I agree with that, but like you said there’s a lot of variables. And we don’t know them all on that car. It’s not a $22,000 car to me. I say 17,000. It would be a $12,000 car though if it had a brand of title or some other kind of evidence of damage
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Old Aug 31, 2023 | 04:25 PM
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It's got BSM's.......offer $10K

No, I think many here are right.....it's only slightly overpriced and even that depends upon how the interior is and what work, if any, has been done on it.

If it floats yer boat......negotiate!!
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Old Sep 2, 2023 | 03:22 PM
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It's a low price and a really good deal. I'd pay more money for the color alone!
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