Wanting to list our 1999 Corvette for sale. Not sure how much I should list it. Located in Texas. 1999 White Corvette Convertible. 33,000 miles. Only thing is, the E-Brake doesn’t work great and the shifter cable is broken. Car is stuck in neutral and won’t go into gear. Wanting to list as is, just not sure how much to list it for. Any suggestions?

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C5 market in my area is really dropping fast. 1999 isn't the best year for C5s (I know mine is a '99 too), plus doesn't drive? You might be hard pressed to sell in it's current condition. Here in the NW, that's a $15k car if it runs. Having to tow it away would drop it well down the totem pole. Dealer will want about $600-800 to replace the AT cable. That plus the tow might be money well spent.

 

Fix it....

 

What is 'the best year" C5? I've owned three '99 C5s and still have the one I bought brand new which has 138k miles on it now. 99's have no more or less issues than any other years.

OP- fix your car and get a decent price for it. Or you'll just hose yourself on the price to move it. No buyers with a brain will take your word for it that its "just a cable". If it was "just a cable" you'd get it fixed.

 

With the miles and everything working in very good condition here is Ohio that car with a good top and tires would be priced around $20K- $21K.

Prices vary around the country. But fix the issues and it will bring a better price. Good top, good paint and newer tires will sell this car easy,

There is a bit of a 99 penalty but much of that is due to it being older than anything else. But even then that is only 1-2K. Miles are good not too low or too high.

If the seat has the rocking issues or any other issue fix it too. So many cars present poorly due to driver seats with issues. A good seat makes for a easier sale.

 

The ‘’99s suffer a bit from the early model issues. Battery leak, HVAC display going out, handful of parts being hard to find vs the 01+. I think even the seat rocking back and forth was sorted out at the factory eventually. These are all things I’ve hit with my 1999 car with 78k. Don’t get me wrong, they are fine cars, but the 01+ are aging better.

 

Battery leaking issues impacted some of the old AC Delco Freedom batteries. But the issue continued even with some AGM side post batteries through 2003. Then GM moved to top post batteries in 2004. Some of the 2004 C5s and the 05 C6 continued to have leaky battery issues. There is a strong likelihood that if the car is starting, running and driving as it should today, 20+ years later a leaking battery did not damage wires or the PCM.

The HVAC and radio screens & buttons failing impacted all year C5s. Those issues didn't go away in '01 forward. Same for the rocking seats.

 

Sounds like you know more about this than I do. Thanks for the info.

 

You own a few of these things and one for 25 yrs. You tend to get to know them better than a spouse! Two of my brothers also owned '99s and the issues were general across theirs compared to our friends with '01 through 04 models.

There are good and bad ones across all years. But all tend to have the same general issues.

 

Only significant advantage I see with an 01+ is repairablility of the EBCM…. Yes all years have EBCM issues but fixability on 01+ is far more likely. All other issues and upgrades are minimal enough they wouldn’t sway my decision as much as options and condition would.

as far as advice for the OP agree completely with get it fixed before trying to sell…. As mentioned “if it’s just a cable” no one is going to believe you. Youd be far ahead of the game if that truly is all the issue is to have at least that fixed and get the car drivable. Other small issues I wouldnt be as concerned about.

Not sure about the Texas market but here in Indiana… if automatic trans and no issues at all with that mileage I would see around $17k if manual maybe $20-21k. As is not drivable I wouldn’t gamble as a buyer above $10-12k assuming it starts and runs well just won’t shift into gear.

Condition and transmission are huge factors in pricing of C5’s in today’s market. Drastic differences between very well maintained examples with the right options and mediocre cars with less desirable options. It is now a “classic car” and buyers tend to be far more picky on desirable options to get anywhere near high market value…. Less desirable optioned cars and cars with obvious neglect/abuse are often sold for 1/4 or 1/3 the price of other similar mileage desirable C5’s.

 

My 99 convertible Corvette has been with me since it was a youngster. I've been reading this C5 "page" for a long long long.... long time it seams. I'm a old guy now and I realize I'm an old guy... An old guy that simply wants to continue driving a Corvette....I don't give a damn if it's the newest pretty face with all the new good stuff.. In fact I prefer old..... Matches me... . Fix it!... Show some respect! 🤨
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Damn, I feel the same way only I’m in a ‘98. We’ll said.

 

Why is it that 99.99% of posts on here made by "new joiners" in the current month are always from guys that never revisit their posts?

Such pathetic catfish like activity...just without Chris Hanson popping out of a closet.





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OK... but what is a crisp hansom?

 

About $8k as is.

 

I refer to them as drive-by posters.

 

Many just watch and see the responses. Some have sold or already bought the car. Others see rude responses and remain silent. A few give up when things go off topic. This is not a place for thin skin many have that.
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I would agree on fixing the cable issue then listing the car. Unless I am getting one heck of a deal, I want the car in running condition. Same with the e-brake problem - at least have it checked out and a diagnosis on what would be required to get it back in acceptable operating condition.

 

things that need fixed are just discount points.

 

In 2020 I purchased a 1999 white on white Corvette convertible from the estate of the original owner with only 7300 miles. She had a couple of mods added, Z06 wheels and Billy Boat exhaust. I added a Kenwood stereo. She now has 10,500 miles. I visited the Corvette museum last week and for all that have visited already you know the room they refer to as the Library with the Corvette historian they respectfully call Miss Betty. I asked Miss Betty if she could confirm my color combination which I've been told was rare. In 1999 their were 33,270 Corvettes produced.11,161 were convertibles. She confirmed with documentation that there were only 32 white with a white top and black interior produced in1999 thus 1 of 32. I don't know if this adds to the value of my car which is not for sale but I guess it's makes for some conversation when talking with other Corvette enthusiast. I'm 72 years old and I feel like 17 when I drive my Vette.