Can you tell me what's wrong with this 2003 Z06?
11-21-2011, 11:56 PM
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Safety Car
After looking up the car on cars.com and doing a little poking around on the web.. this smells like a scam. I hope anyone interested in this vehicle takes the necessary precautions to ensure you get what you pay for.
11-21-2011, 11:57 PM
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OP; did you ever figure out what was wrong with the car. Did a mechanic ever look at it?
11-22-2011, 12:05 AM
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Safety Car
In any event, this deal seems pretty shady. I hope someone local looks at the car and shakes this guy's hand before someone out of the state makes arrangements to buy it.
11-22-2011, 01:00 AM
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im really curious, what looks like a scam? I thought I was very upfront with everything. Since I don't like being equated with a criminal I would really appreciate if you would tell me. I did clearly state the car does not run and has only been started a year ago. I will be happy to add any information to the add you think should be in it, I hope that convinces you I am just a novice and not a criminal.
cdkcorvette7, my father decided against checking the codes and taking it to a certified mechanic because he thinks he will be paying to find out what he already knows which is the car needs more work than he is willing to put into it. He wants to sell it end of story and I am happy because it's a shame for it to just sit in a lot and lose any value it has..
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11-22-2011, 01:58 AM
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cdkcorvette7, my father decided against checking the codes and taking it to a certified mechanic because he thinks he will be paying to find out what he already knows which is the car needs more work than he is willing to put into it. He wants to sell it end of story and I am happy because it's a shame for it to just sit in a lot and lose any value it has..
11-22-2011, 02:02 AM
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FWIW, you can check your codes for FREE. The C5 has a built in scanner. I posted instructions for how to pull them earlier in this thread. Even if you don't plan on fixing it you should still pull and post the codes as it will give potential buyers a better idea of what's wrong with it...
heck my laziness could mean a great freaking deal for someone..right? It's possible...right?
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11-22-2011, 02:34 AM
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Burning Brakes
ya but I would need to spend money on a battery and how do i hook it up without killing myself or damaging the car and there could be a zillion codes and it's just ahhhhh!. I wouldn't spend a dollar on a battery that I have no use for. My dad is zero help..
heck my laziness could mean a great freaking deal for someone..right? It's possible...right?
heck my laziness could mean a great freaking deal for someone..right? It's possible...right?
Man you are making a huge deal about something that could be very simple.
There is even a small chance that all your z06 needs to get back on the road is new plug wires, battery, oil & gas.
The longer you keep letting it sit and rot in the parking lot, the less it will be worth.
11-22-2011, 02:36 AM
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You don't have to buy a battery. Steal one from an already working vehicle for 20 minutes and return it later.
Man you are making a huge deal about something that could be very simple.
There is even a small chance that all your z06 needs to get back on the road is new plug wires, battery, oil & gas.
The longer you let it sit and rot in the parking lot, the less it will be worth.
Man you are making a huge deal about something that could be very simple.
There is even a small chance that all your z06 needs to get back on the road is new plug wires, battery, oil & gas.
The longer you let it sit and rot in the parking lot, the less it will be worth.
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11-22-2011, 02:45 AM
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Burning Brakes
It will probably need every single fluid flushed out of it along with some fresh hoses, tires etc.
But heck there is alot of reasons to cause the Z's original issue of dying at a stop light. Many of them could be $25 fixes.
Your biggest mistake was taking the advice from the random Corvette guy at a body shop. These engines are good for plenty more than 150k, well taken care of.
11-22-2011, 04:37 AM
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CI 6,7,8,9,11 Vet
St. Jude Donor '08
So,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Whats the asking price of said BROKEN ZO6???
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11-22-2011, 05:08 AM
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