C6 2005 Yellow
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8th Gear
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C6 2005 Yellow
I'm thinking about buying a 2005 Yellow C6 Corvette with 22,000 miles on it. The asking price is $29,000. The car is in excellent shape. It is fully optioned except for the Z51 package. It has the A4 transmission.
I'm looking for opinions on this buy and what to look for when purchasing this vehicle. Thanks in advance.
I'm looking for opinions on this buy and what to look for when purchasing this vehicle. Thanks in advance.
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8th Gear
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From: Kansas City
The closest I could find with the same options was an 06 with 8,000 miles for 33,000. I possibly could talk the price down. This one has the A6 transmission. It also is Burgandy Red and the previous owner had ghost flames painted on both sides.
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8th Gear
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Thanks for the opinions so far. I would prefer a manual over automatic, but it is not a deal breaker. I'm sure the A6 is probably better lower gears and better mpg I would guess.
The key for me right now is value ratio. If I can get an 06 at $30,000, I would go for it. I could get a Camaro 2SS with RS package for $35,000.
The key for me right now is value ratio. If I can get an 06 at $30,000, I would go for it. I could get a Camaro 2SS with RS package for $35,000.
Drifting
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I'm thinking about buying a 2005 Yellow C6 Corvette with 22,000 miles on it. The asking price is $29,000. The car is in excellent shape. It is fully optioned except for the Z51 package. It has the A4 transmission.
I'm looking for opinions on this buy and what to look for when purchasing this vehicle. Thanks in advance.
I'm looking for opinions on this buy and what to look for when purchasing this vehicle. Thanks in advance.
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Racer
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Thanks for the opinions so far. I would prefer a manual over automatic, but it is not a deal breaker. I'm sure the A6 is probably better lower gears and better mpg I would guess.
The key for me right now is value ratio. If I can get an 06 at $30,000, I would go for it. I could get a Camaro 2SS with RS package for $35,000.
The key for me right now is value ratio. If I can get an 06 at $30,000, I would go for it. I could get a Camaro 2SS with RS package for $35,000.
One other thing to consider, as mentioned above, is that the shade of yellow changed from 05-06. I kind of like the newer vs. the older (Velocity Yellow vs. Millennium Yellow) but it's all personal preference.
Good luck in your search; it sounds like we're in just about the same boat right now.
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8th Gear
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The dealer (Carmax) just called me and they think the 05 has the Z51 package. They can't confirm that until tomorrow. He thinks it has it because of the cross drilled rotors on the front. He is also checking on the actual color of yellow for me. I personally think all the yellows I've seen look great. I didn't put that this one has DVD also as does the 06 I'm also now looking at.
I've check within 150 miles of my location and I'm not finding the deals that some of you think should be available. I was hoping to get a deal by waiting for winter.
Thanks for the thoughts on the transmission.
I've check within 150 miles of my location and I'm not finding the deals that some of you think should be available. I was hoping to get a deal by waiting for winter.
Thanks for the thoughts on the transmission.
Safety Car
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29K for an 05' isn't horrible, but not great. You won't get the best deal from Carmax, but if it's the car you want get it. Cross drilled rotors probably means Z51 unless the previous owner added them.
I bought an 05' millennium yellow C6 last Feb. and I'm ABSOLUTELY LOVING this car. I hope you enjoy yours as much.
I bought an 05' millennium yellow C6 last Feb. and I'm ABSOLUTELY LOVING this car.
I hope you enjoy yours as much.
Safety Car
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I'm thinking about buying a 2005 Yellow C6 Corvette with 22,000 miles on it. The asking price is $29,000. The car is in excellent shape. It is fully optioned except for the Z51 package. It has the A4 transmission.
I'm looking for opinions on this buy and what to look for when purchasing this vehicle. Thanks in advance.
I'm looking for opinions on this buy and what to look for when purchasing this vehicle. Thanks in advance.
Good luck!
Melting Slicks
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05
You do not state the trim level of this car....!? Makes a difference, 1LT vs 3LT.....do you know the history of this car and have you run a Carfax on it!?
$30,000 is very high for an '05, very high! i.e.: my '06,
9600 miles, 6mn, VY, Z51, 3LT, Navi, LoJack, etc only set me back $30k. And, it was a Southern Calif car. You just have to be in the right place at the right time....AND, just my opinion, but I would never buy an unknown car from Carmax. If they do not even know it is a Z51, walk away from them!
$30,000 is very high for an '05, very high! i.e.: my '06,
9600 miles, 6mn, VY, Z51, 3LT, Navi, LoJack, etc only set me back $30k. And, it was a Southern Calif car. You just have to be in the right place at the right time....AND, just my opinion, but I would never buy an unknown car from Carmax. If they do not even know it is a Z51, walk away from them!
Le Mans Master
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From: The Beautiful Inland Empire WA.
I don't know what you ability to travel to pick up the car may be, but that price for a local '05 is a little on the strong side.
If you do a little research here on the 'Vettes for sale part of the forum, you may be armed with better information to talk them down a bit on the price on the one you are looking at.
There is nothing to fear about the A4. It was produced for years and is fairly bulletproof. You will run the same RPM's on the highway as the A6, as both highway gears are deep overdrives.
If you do a little research here on the 'Vettes for sale part of the forum, you may be armed with better information to talk them down a bit on the price on the one you are looking at.
There is nothing to fear about the A4. It was produced for years and is fairly bulletproof. You will run the same RPM's on the highway as the A6, as both highway gears are deep overdrives.
Team Owner
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Your dealer can check the sticker in the glove box as an easy way to see if it has Z51 - - apart from the drilled rotors. I have an early `05, built in September `04 and fully optioned.
I think the A4 transmission is just fine . . .performance and fuel mileage are excellent and at 26k miles, repairs have been nominal.
Pricewise, I'd say it's a strong price that should reflect a very well maintained car that needs little. So do your homework- have someone pull a VIS report that willd etail dealer and warranty work performed - - not a Car Fax.
As a piece of mind issue, you may want to explore extended warranty plans available including the GMPP coverage that's mileage/year priced.
If you're not well-versed on C6's, take someone with you or ask for help here on the Forum - -you'd be amazed at how truly helpful folks here can be.
Good luck- and be sure to post pictures when you bring her home !
I think the A4 transmission is just fine . . .performance and fuel mileage are excellent and at 26k miles, repairs have been nominal.
Pricewise, I'd say it's a strong price that should reflect a very well maintained car that needs little. So do your homework- have someone pull a VIS report that willd etail dealer and warranty work performed - - not a Car Fax.
As a piece of mind issue, you may want to explore extended warranty plans available including the GMPP coverage that's mileage/year priced.
If you're not well-versed on C6's, take someone with you or ask for help here on the Forum - -you'd be amazed at how truly helpful folks here can be.
Good luck- and be sure to post pictures when you bring her home !
Drifting
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From: Danville IL
Just my gut feel, but I think 30K is a bit high. Before buying my 05 (new) I tested the manual trans and did not like it. Throws were too long. You should do this test....join the Vet club in KC and make some friends. I also tested the standard suspension versus the magnetic, and couldn't tell the difference. But went with magnetic anyway. As others have said the A4 tranny is bulletproof. Then there's the HUD and heated seats, again, which I feel is mandatory. DVD? NO NO not a great system and I could not give up the 6 disk changer -- over 1,000 MP3 songs. Good luck and make sure you give it a good test drive AND have a independent mechanic check it out.
