C5 prices??
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C5 prices??
With my 1996 only having 14k original miles and its like new, would it be better to keep it another 2 years and then when it gets around 30k miles sell it and get into a C5? The prices might go down a liitle more by then and I might as well put a liitle wear on this 96'. Is this a good move??
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My 2 cents....on one hand unbelievable low mileage but on the other hand 'it's still a '96'.....both the 96 and the C5 are depreciating as we speak; the newer car depreciates in value a little more per year but the older car is more prone to break down....this is a toss up.....but then if I got a real good price for the 96 I would jump in the wonderful world of CFive....
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Originally Posted by Darth Vader
With my 1996 only having 14k original miles and its like new, would it be better to keep it another 2 years and then when it gets around 30k miles sell it and get into a C5? The prices might go down a liitle more by then and I might as well put a liitle wear on this 96'. Is this a good move??
All I can say is to go straight to the nearest low-mileage/good condition/your favorite color C5 and GET IT!! You will not regret it. The differences between the 2 cars is significant and you'll wonder why you took so long...
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If I were you I'd go drive some C5s and see how you felt about the change. Assuming you want to get one after that, I'd list the C4 and see what you'd get for it. I've often found that selling is often harder than you think. As for buying the C5, I'd be willing to travel. I've bought a few vehicles out of state and always felt that it was worth it.(Including my new C5) Good luck, Tom
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Originally Posted by Red_Racer
Saw your earlier post about same topic...Looks to me like you are trying to talk yourself into getting a C5 or your'e looking to justify it.
All I can say is to go straight to the nearest low-mileage/good condition/your favorite color C5 and GET IT!! You will not regret it. The differences between the 2 cars is significant and you'll wonder why you took so long...
All I can say is to go straight to the nearest low-mileage/good condition/your favorite color C5 and GET IT!! You will not regret it. The differences between the 2 cars is significant and you'll wonder why you took so long...
Sounds like you really want a C5, go out and get one, you won't look back.
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Originally Posted by Red_Racer
Looks to me like you are trying to talk yourself into getting a C5 or your'e looking to justify it.
All I can say is to go straight to the nearest low-mileage/good condition/your favorite color C5 and GET IT!! You will not regret it. The differences between the 2 cars is significant and you'll wonder why you took so long...
All I can say is to go straight to the nearest low-mileage/good condition/your favorite color C5 and GET IT!! You will not regret it. The differences between the 2 cars is significant and you'll wonder why you took so long...
When the man says the "difference is significant", he means significant. I have never looked back, and I'd be willing to bet you won't either.
And you know what?.......C5 drivers DO wave.....I think because they're easier to pick out in a crowd than my old C4 was. The only way you're gonna satisfy that "itch" is to go and out and "scratch it", Darth. Good luck and be sure to show us some pics when you get it.
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If you can get a decent price for your '96, sell it and move into a C5. It would be a very good move. If you have not driven a C5, take one for a test drive. It will convince you.
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Originally Posted by SlideRulz
Keep the c4 and buy a c5
For what you can sell the C4 for you may as well keep it.
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Originally Posted by Darth Vader
With my 1996 only having 14k original miles and its like new, would it be better to keep it another 2 years and then when it gets around 30k miles sell it and get into a C5? The prices might go down a liitle more by then and I might as well put a liitle wear on this 96'. Is this a good move??
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=977878
From many of your previous post's,
with Red Racer that you appear to be trying to "talk yourself into it" - I can only advise that if you feel good about it do it. A 96 with 14k is almost unheard of. Hell, there are many '04's with more than 14k on them (mine included). Were it me, I would hang onto that C4 and go get a C5..... but that's just me
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Originally Posted by DC-STRO
For what you can sell the C4 for you may as well keep it.With 14k miles, he can sell it for enough to get a higher mileage C5...
I sold my 96 GS to move into a 98 vert...never regretted it...
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What color is your C4? I have a good friend who is looking for a low mile C4 in a couple months. HEB
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Originally Posted by Darth Vader
With my 1996 only having 14k original miles and its like new, would it be better to keep it another 2 years and then when it gets around 30k miles sell it and get into a C5? The prices might go down a liitle more by then and I might as well put a liitle wear on this 96'. Is this a good move??
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=940465
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=949753
Last edited by srchief100; Dec 29, 2004 at 10:52 AM.
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Originally Posted by Darth Vader
With my 1996 only having 14k original miles and its like new, would it be better to keep it another 2 years and then when it gets around 30k miles sell it and get into a C5? The prices might go down a liitle more by then and I might as well put a liitle wear on this 96'. Is this a good move??
The C5 is an awesome sports car, but how will you know if you hardly ever drive it. Just keep the C4 cause it sounds really nice.
Just my .02.
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I kicked around the idea of a C5 for two years. Now I wonder why I waited. Just do it.
PS. I had the same theory as you before. I was looking at 97's and figured in a couple years I could get one at a bargain. Two years later I bought a 99 instead. Go figure.
PS. I had the same theory as you before. I was looking at 97's and figured in a couple years I could get one at a bargain. Two years later I bought a 99 instead. Go figure.
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