Question Regarding 2006 Sitting now with only 800 miles
#22
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The car will be fine. Define "mint" that he's asking? I'd put the money into a newer car (LS3) if we're talking about the same price or close.
#23
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The owner is delusional. We are talking about a 5 (possibly 6) year old mass produced car, not some extremely rare exotic which can't be replaced. I would make an adjustment to the fair used car value given the low miles, but I would certainly not pay a 'mint' for it. You didn't give specifics about the car, but I would guess an '06 coupe in excellent condition is worth upper 20's.
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It's a 2006 Daytona Sunset Orange, 2LZ, Polished Wheels and Nav. Owner is asking 53,500 for it, but told me his out the door price was 49,500 as that was his highest offer so far. However he admitted that guy wasn't real serious.
For 50k I found a VR one with 8000 miles which is a year newer. The VR one has all the same equipment.
For 50k I found a VR one with 8000 miles which is a year newer. The VR one has all the same equipment.
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It's a 2006 Daytona Sunset Orange, 2LZ, Polished Wheels and Nav. Owner is asking 53,500 for it, but told me his out the door price was 49,500 as that was his highest offer so far. However he admitted that guy wasn't real serious.
For 50k I found a VR one with 8000 miles which is a year newer. The VR one has all the same equipment.
For 50k I found a VR one with 8000 miles which is a year newer. The VR one has all the same equipment.
Need to compare apples to apples not apples to oranges.
#26
Not really. The car was run some so lubrication was getting around to the seal which would more than likely prevent them from drying out as opposed to a car that wasn't driven in ten years. If it was garaged out of the elements, chances are the weatherstripping and roof seals are in great shape.
In 2008, I bought an '06 with 800 miles on it. Absolutely mint condition but only half the age at the time compared to the car being talked about. The only issue was a weak battery which I replaced. The car has been great with no sign of problems due to its limited early use.
In 2008, I bought an '06 with 800 miles on it. Absolutely mint condition but only half the age at the time compared to the car being talked about. The only issue was a weak battery which I replaced. The car has been great with no sign of problems due to its limited early use.
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I'd think for $49,500 you could get a new left-over '09 with 0 miles and a 5yr/100K warranty. After you put 50K on both cars the newer one will be worth more.
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This thread is bizarre...
It's a 2006 Daytona Sunset Orange, 2LZ, Polished Wheels and Nav. Owner is asking 53,500 for it, but told me his out the door price was 49,500 as that was his highest offer so far. However he admitted that guy wasn't real serious.
For 50k I found a VR one with 8000 miles which is a year newer. The VR one has all the same equipment.
For 50k I found a VR one with 8000 miles which is a year newer. The VR one has all the same equipment.
List the details, MAN, and let the members really help.
#32
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I'm all for paying more for the low mileage well kept car, but that seems high even to me. I'd go for a newer Z even with a few more miles for that.
#33
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Yes Sorry guys.. The guys is a 06 Daytona Orange Z06. One of only 282 ever made in that color. I was thinking of going to see it and find out if he's really serious about selling it or if he's just attached to his high price. I offered him 46k sight unseen and never heard aback from him. The car has been on Autotrader before because in his email in said he just relisted it with a new "lower" price. No idea what he was asking before his current 53,500 price.
I saw 08 Jetstream Blue Z06 in Indy for 53,000 with 10k miles.
Even though it's a 1 year color for a Z06 and pretty rare. Is an 06 DSO Z06 worth as much as an 07 or even an 08 Z06 in more common colors?
I saw 08 Jetstream Blue Z06 in Indy for 53,000 with 10k miles.
Even though it's a 1 year color for a Z06 and pretty rare. Is an 06 DSO Z06 worth as much as an 07 or even an 08 Z06 in more common colors?
#36
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So it's an 06 z with 800 miles for 53 grand.I'd see what I can get in a Z that's newer,for around that price.If you find nothing,I'd say offer 50 grand.
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Someone made a comment awhile back that the prices in Autotrader were generally retail, and I think you'd agree.
If seller has to wait a couple of months without getting near his price, I'd imagine he'd be calling you back with the offer of $46k you made. You'd be into June, and he'd be worried about getting out of prime Vette selling season.
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It's a 2006 Daytona Sunset Orange, 2LZ, Polished Wheels and Nav. Owner is asking 53,500 for it, but told me his out the door price was 49,500 as that was his highest offer so far. However he admitted that guy wasn't real serious.
For 50k I found a VR one with 8000 miles which is a year newer. The VR one has all the same equipment.
For 50k I found a VR one with 8000 miles which is a year newer. The VR one has all the same equipment.
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Like 100% sure?
Disagree with the police work here.
Note - manufacturers do not use old style paper gaskets that dry out, not in many years.
The low miles do not indicate whether the engine was started weekly and allowed to fully warm up. More than one high age low mileage car of which I very familiar, had this done and were fine for years after.
I would be more concerned about stuck/sticking piston rings than leaky gaskets, from experience.
Disagree with the police work here.
Note - manufacturers do not use old style paper gaskets that dry out, not in many years.
The low miles do not indicate whether the engine was started weekly and allowed to fully warm up. More than one high age low mileage car of which I very familiar, had this done and were fine for years after.
I would be more concerned about stuck/sticking piston rings than leaky gaskets, from experience.