I am looking at a 06 3LT automatic car is fully loaded with on star, nav, select ride ect... Original owner selling it. He has the window sticker and all documents. It has 18500 miles, some scratches where the front licence plate goes. He has a front plate on and the brakets made the scratches. I don't think I will put one on. Its black/black. The owner adimtts to 1 accident when the car was 5 days old he was rear ended, you cant tell by looking at it. He is asking 40K, I was giong to offer 33/34 is that too high considering the miles and accident?
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This was two weeks ago. Today I recieved a call from the owner telling me he is going to trade it in for a Mercedes SUV and was offered $33,500. He will sell it to me at that price. I am going to bring it to the Chevy dealer for a once over to see if it has any issues. I think its a very good deal. I am looking for the down side, what do you guys think?

 

$33,500 sounds like a deal to me!....

 

 

Even better deal than I made.

 

Of course you have to wonder why he is really selling it! I would want to test drive that for at least an hour to make sure it is fully aligned etc. , after an impact like that. Make sure there is nothing that was done that would make someone get fed up enough to sell it. And don't trust what someone tells you is the reason for the sell. But sounds like a good deal.

 

he is lieing or stupid, he losses the sales tax on the trade in apx 2500 net

I smell bs

 

that's a good price. but pay the dealership techs to go over the car thoroughly, especially since it's been in an accident. could be all a-ok, or not. you don't want the "or not".

 

why would he sell it the same price he is getting from the dealer....he's losing out on the tax break....maybe he's not that bright....

 

Not necessarily, most dealers will offer to do a courtesy trade. The seller can still deduct the sales tax and the dealer gets to make a few bucks for paperwork.

However, if it were me selling, I'd still want a small a profit from a stranger. Otherwise, I'd just as soon trade it in and never look back, never be hassled etc. Family & friends can have my used cars for wholesale, everyone else can go to the dealerships if they don't like my price.

 

see if he has the body shop bill or were he had it fixed no way is the dealer giving him 33xxx they probably offed him 29xxx so he trying to make up some cash or he's just wacko

 

I believe the seller is making a huge mistake...but that's not your problem. Buy, Buy, Buy...and never look back. Helluva deal if everything is mechanically sound. Good Luck.

 

Here is a service history on the vehicle. On the surface it does not seem all that bad. However it appears to have been towed three times within 3 days.. right after the battery was replaced.... BUT there is no explination as to why. The warranty expires 3/6/09 or 36K miles, so there is time to fix other issues. I would inquire about the towing though.

R.O Date R.O Number Type Labor Operation Odometer Reading
09/19/2007 P62684 # Z8020 - ONSTAR - TOW 38000 miles
09/17/2007 P62396 # Z8020 - ONSTAR - TOW 40000 miles
09/15/2007 P46285 # Z8020 - ONSTAR - TOW 40000 miles
09/12/2007 006295 # N0110 - BATTERY - ONE - REPLACE 18542 miles
09/10/2007 057623 # R9723 - SB 06-08-52-002D REMOTE CONTROL DOOR LOCK RECEIVER REPROG 18521 miles
07/10/2007 004790 # N0761 - BULBS, STOP, TAIL, AND TURN LAMP (LEFT) - REPLACE 17296 miles
07/10/2007 004790 # F2123 - CARRIER ASSEMBLY - REAR DIFFERENTIAL - R&R 17296 miles
10/02/2006 307211 # C2860 - CONSOLE ASSEMBLY - R&R OR REPLACE 9417 miles
07/06/2006 302340 # B2308 - HATCH ROOF ASSEMBLY - ONE PIECE - REPLACE 5295 miles
07/03/2006 302115 # F2123 - CARRIER ASSEMBLY - REAR DIFFERENTIAL - R&R 5172 miles
06/30/2006 302046 # N2320 - IGNITION AND START SWITCH REPLACEMENT 5126 miles
06/30/2006 302046 # C2860 - CONSOLE ASSEMBLY - R&R OR REPLACE 5126 miles
06/09/2006 300644 # N6600 - WIRING AND/OR CONNECTOR - BRAKE SYSTEM/TRACTION CONTROL - 4267 miles
04/06/2006 297127 # N2121 - SWITCH - FRONT SIDE DOOR HANDLE - LEFT - REPLACE 747 miles
04/06/2006 297127 # N6600 - WIRING AND/OR CONNECTOR - BRAKE SYSTEM/TRACTION CONTROL - 747 miles
11/23/2005 A09759 I Z7000 - PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION - BASE TIME 0 miles

 

I'd suggest that you try and find someone locally that's proficient with Corvettes and can conduct a thorough inspection to insure the car was repaired properly and doesn't have an lingering gremlins.

Otherwise, on the surface it sounds like a fair deal - - just my .02

 

You know what they say , if it sounds to good to be true ,i bought a 06 a6 3lt monterey red with pump up seats ,heated seates ,z51,nav, chrome wheels,all the goodies ,msrp was 58,900 i have the orignal sticker , had 10,000mi , dealer gave me 5 yr.50,000 mi . certified warranty , gap ins. life ins. for 44,900 back in april , remember u get what u pay for , hopefully. GOOD LUCK .

 

I'm in the minority here. I'd be very suspect of this guy and his car.

#1 - Accident - you need to have this car completely checked out for any remaining issues due to the accident.

#2 - Mileage - I know too many people in the NY/NJ/CT/PA area who have their mileage rolled back. While doubtful due to the miles on this car and the year, it's still possible and should be checked out carefully.

#3 - Other issues - the car was recently towed three times in 6 days. Why?!

#4 - Trade in vs. sale -why on earth would he sell it to you if the dealer will give him the same $$$? I'm thinking on this one. Offer him $2,000 less and see how quickly he takes your offer instead of trading it in to the dealer. There's a reason he will sell it to you instead of trading it in - the dealer either won't take the car at any reasonable price of he'll get less than what he's telling you.

Personally I wouldn't pull the trigger or walk away. I'd run!

 

The Mercedes dealer could do an in out for him and he would lose on the sales tax.

 

I am not so certain I would run. I might tread lightly . I agree with you about checking the damage. I also agree with you calling for not trading it. But if those things check out and the fact that it is still under factory warranty, 33,500 is a damn good buy.

 

Not sure about New York, be we can still apply tax credits here in Texas while doing an in and out.

 

I would like to be able to trade llike that. I just took my 06 Vert to Jon Hall Chev in Daytona with 10,000 miles, EVERY OPTION except. Nav, including polished wheels and wanted to trade for an 08 and they said my trade value was 38,000, not beat and no damage and they wanted 66,625.00 for theirs without f55 option. I guess when you get my age they think you are drooling and ****ting your pants and don't know what is happening. I am 70yrs. old and trade about every 2 yrs. Might hold off for 09

 

It has had two differentials replaced and lots of wiring and no start problems. Hopefully they are all fixed, but you still have warranty and for that price can extend it with a GMPP from Dennis.
Check the tires closely, you can spend 1600 very quickly on tires.
I would have it inspected and grab it up. Great buy.