Which '05?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Albany Oregon
Here's some 2008's in you area for about the same money. They did quite a few improvements for 2008.
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false
No conflict. I live in Oregon. Just think you should look a little more.
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false
No conflict. I live in Oregon. Just think you should look a little more.
Burning Brakes
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From: Los Angeles CA
Le Mans Master
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From: Livonia MI
You may consider traveling some distance for a better price. Just took a quick look on "Vettefinders.com" and saw a black 07' 2LT, MN6, Z51, car with 10k mi, extended warranty in New Jersey for $33,300. The long distance thing really isn't a problem, as you can easily run the vin, and usually get a fellow local forum member to check it out for you.
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Tulalip WA
Here's some 2008's in you area for about the same money. They did quite a few improvements for 2008.
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false
No conflict. I live in Oregon. Just think you should look a little more.
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false
No conflict. I live in Oregon. Just think you should look a little more.
Those are good prices but he is looking for a Yellow Vette.
Keep searching.
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Pro
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From: Saint Cloud, FL
Drifting
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From: Tulalip WA
Instructor
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From: Joelton TN
If you are willing to travel a little you might do a little better on price. Here's an 06 Z51 for with less than 14k miles for $33950.00
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1-OWN...f27057b4#v4-31
OR maybe an 05 F55 with 24k miles for $27900.00
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2005-...item3eff0bcfbf
One is in Arlington TX and the other is in Dallas which is maybe 25 miles away. You can either get a year newer for roughly the same money or go apples to apples and save about $4000.00 ( $3000.00 if you buy a plane ticket and hang out in Texas for a few days, before you drive home.)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1-OWN...f27057b4#v4-31
OR maybe an 05 F55 with 24k miles for $27900.00
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2005-...item3eff0bcfbf
One is in Arlington TX and the other is in Dallas which is maybe 25 miles away. You can either get a year newer for roughly the same money or go apples to apples and save about $4000.00 ( $3000.00 if you buy a plane ticket and hang out in Texas for a few days, before you drive home.)
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Pro
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From: Saint Cloud, FL
How about this '05?
2005 C6 Corvette Coupe, MN6, 1SB, Z51, Victory Red, Competition Grey Wheels, 31K Miles
Mods:
Callaway Honker Cold Air Intake
E.T.P. 225 CYL. HEADS
L.G.Motorsports Long tube headers 1 and 3/4" diameter (42" primaries into 3" merge collectors)
L.G.Motorsports Cam 232/240 112 lope .595/.608 lift
Roller Timing Chain Rocker Stands
Machined Valve covers
Chromoly Pushrods
B&B Z06 Bullets Exhaust full 3" diameter from merge collectors to the exhaust tips. Exhaust tips are 4"
MTI Racing Plug Wires
160 Degree Thermostat
Exedy Twin Plate Clutch and Light Weight Flywheel Elite Tunnel Stiffener
Dyno tuned
The mods have 15K miles.
$33,000.00
BTW: This is for sale by an individual (no 7% sales tax). That would be the equivalent of $30.8K at a dealer.
Mods:
Callaway Honker Cold Air Intake
E.T.P. 225 CYL. HEADS
L.G.Motorsports Long tube headers 1 and 3/4" diameter (42" primaries into 3" merge collectors)
L.G.Motorsports Cam 232/240 112 lope .595/.608 lift
Roller Timing Chain Rocker Stands
Machined Valve covers
Chromoly Pushrods
B&B Z06 Bullets Exhaust full 3" diameter from merge collectors to the exhaust tips. Exhaust tips are 4"
MTI Racing Plug Wires
160 Degree Thermostat
Exedy Twin Plate Clutch and Light Weight Flywheel Elite Tunnel Stiffener
Dyno tuned
The mods have 15K miles.
$33,000.00
BTW: This is for sale by an individual (no 7% sales tax). That would be the equivalent of $30.8K at a dealer.
Last edited by carllangford; Apr 26, 2010 at 07:41 AM.
Intermediate
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Both are priced to high! In August of last year I bought my 06, LT3 with nav A6, F55 with 28k miles and a 7 year 100k extended warranty on it for $29,800. It's a buyers market out there keep looking.
However, I did have to drive from TX to WI to buy the car.
However, I did have to drive from TX to WI to buy the car.
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From: Saint Cloud, FL
Yeah, I'm "trying" to avoid that long distance purchase.
Team Owner
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From: San Francisco CA
There's absolutely no reason to avoid 2005 models - - like any car, just do your homework. People that routinely dismiss them out of hand are rarely those that own them.
There are pretty regular posts that tout the `05 models as a great value in the C6 line. Each year, the car gets better and better with more power and better features- so as a general rule, buy as new as you can afford.
But as an early 05 owner- car delivered Sept 2004- mine's been virtually problem free as have many, many others. That said, those coupes with 25-30 k miles in very good condition should be priced well under $30 IMO.
There are pretty regular posts that tout the `05 models as a great value in the C6 line. Each year, the car gets better and better with more power and better features- so as a general rule, buy as new as you can afford.
But as an early 05 owner- car delivered Sept 2004- mine's been virtually problem free as have many, many others. That said, those coupes with 25-30 k miles in very good condition should be priced well under $30 IMO.
I got the 2005 with F-55 option because the roads are in terrible condition here so this option will be good for that and is a good safety option-See www.CorvetteAuctionCenter article driving over a pot hole at 80 mph. After reading this I decided F-55 option is for me.
The factory tires on the Z-51 wear out fast and for me that isn't my type of driving. I would say it depends on your style of driving if you want comfort and have the worst beat up roads get F-55.
If you are going to track the car or drive those turns real hard then Z-51.
I have close to 35,000 miles and I'm still on original tires lots of tred left and on original battery. Had them checked by two shops both said not to replace battery.
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From: Saint Cloud, FL
2005 C6 Corvette Coupe, MN6, 1SB, Z51, Victory Red, Competition Grey Wheels, 31K Miles
Mods:
Callaway Honker Cold Air Intake
E.T.P. 225 CYL. HEADS
L.G.Motorsports Long tube headers 1 and 3/4" diameter (42" primaries into 3" merge collectors)
L.G.Motorsports Cam 232/240 112 lope .595/.608 lift
Roller Timing Chain Rocker Stands
Machined Valve covers
Chromoly Pushrods
B&B Z06 Bullets Exhaust full 3" diameter from merge collectors to the exhaust tips. Exhaust tips are 4"
MTI Racing Plug Wires
160 Degree Thermostat
Exedy Twin Plate Clutch and Light Weight Flywheel Elite Tunnel Stiffener
Dyno tuned
The mods have 15K miles.
$33,000.00
BTW: This is for sale by an individual (no 7% sales tax). That would be the equivalent of $30.8K at a dealer.
Mods:
Callaway Honker Cold Air Intake
E.T.P. 225 CYL. HEADS
L.G.Motorsports Long tube headers 1 and 3/4" diameter (42" primaries into 3" merge collectors)
L.G.Motorsports Cam 232/240 112 lope .595/.608 lift
Roller Timing Chain Rocker Stands
Machined Valve covers
Chromoly Pushrods
B&B Z06 Bullets Exhaust full 3" diameter from merge collectors to the exhaust tips. Exhaust tips are 4"
MTI Racing Plug Wires
160 Degree Thermostat
Exedy Twin Plate Clutch and Light Weight Flywheel Elite Tunnel Stiffener
Dyno tuned
The mods have 15K miles.
$33,000.00
BTW: This is for sale by an individual (no 7% sales tax). That would be the equivalent of $30.8K at a dealer.
Team Owner
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From: Northern, VA
St. Jude Donor '15
"In honor of jpee"
I got the 2005 with F-55 option because the roads are in terrible condition here so this option will be good for that and is a good safety option-See www.CorvetteAuctionCenter article driving over a pot hole at 80 mph. After reading this I decided F-55 option is for me.
The factory tires on the Z-51 wear out fast and for me that isn't my type of driving. I would say it depends on your style of driving if you want comfort and have the worst beat up roads get F-55.
If you are going to track the car or drive those turns real hard then Z-51.
I have close to 35,000 miles and I'm still on original tires lots of tred left and on original battery. Had them checked by two shops both said not to replace battery.
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From: Northern, VA
St. Jude Donor '15
"In honor of jpee"
What do you think they are worth to you?
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From: Saint Cloud, FL
Per glr's posts, there's no way to tell what these options are worth unless you take two exact same cars, one with and one without those mods, and sell them at the same time. After all, only sold (not asking) prices are true determinants of what a car, or a car with options is worth. I know what I would pay for those used modifications, and I have a good idea of what most people would pay for those used modifications, but that won't wash here on this thread---only actual, verifiable, facts.
What do you think they are worth to you?
What do you think they are worth to you?
I don't pretend to understand what each of these mods are. Seller states in email they were chosen for sound and efficiency with some extra performance side effects. I'll have a phone call with him soon and get those exact details. Just thought some might be familiar with what these are. So it's hard to say what they are worth to me. I guess presently, other than "sound" enhancement, they're not worth much.
Instructor
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From: Wellsboro PA
I have a VR '05 MN6 Coupe LS1. Had DBS, Solved with reflash (done twice) and an Optima batt. Oh yeah it is a Z51 with 18500 mi.
My dealer was going to give 25K on it as a trade and said he would probably sell it for 28 to 30. If I were to sell it myself 28K sounds about right. From what I see from other sources comparing my car to others out there for sale supports that. I haven't done an in depth search but have been keeping an eye open for a friend who is interested in a '05 or '06. I've only seen a couple out there in that price range. Thats PA though.
My dealer was going to give 25K on it as a trade and said he would probably sell it for 28 to 30. If I were to sell it myself 28K sounds about right. From what I see from other sources comparing my car to others out there for sale supports that. I haven't done an in depth search but have been keeping an eye open for a friend who is interested in a '05 or '06. I've only seen a couple out there in that price range. Thats PA though.
Team Owner
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From: San Francisco CA
I could be wrong as it could be www.Corvetteactioncenter.com it is between the two. Most likely this one.