Which '05?
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Which '05?
Ok, I'm moving up from C4 to C6. I've found 2 '05 cars of interest and ready to pull the trigger on one of them.
(1) Clear Top, Yellow, 1SB, Standard Wheels, Magnetic Ride Control, Navigation, 30K miles, $29,980. Located locally (Atlanta).
(2) Clear Top, Yellow, 1SB, Chrome Z06 Wheels, Z51, Navigation, 22K Miles, $32,998. Located Memphis.
Which would you choose? I guess it comes down to the Z51 vs. MSRC and the differance in wheels. There's also deliver time, but Memphis is close.
(1) Clear Top, Yellow, 1SB, Standard Wheels, Magnetic Ride Control, Navigation, 30K miles, $29,980. Located locally (Atlanta).
(2) Clear Top, Yellow, 1SB, Chrome Z06 Wheels, Z51, Navigation, 22K Miles, $32,998. Located Memphis.
Which would you choose? I guess it comes down to the Z51 vs. MSRC and the differance in wheels. There's also deliver time, but Memphis is close.
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Neither.That's to much money for that year.You can go to 06 or newer for that money where they made improvements on the rear end (stronger),new steering wheel,and NO DBS.You don't say if they are mn6's,but if they are,look up DBS and learn.Keep shopping.It's a buyers market out there.A guy bought an 07 w/13,000 miles on it for 30 grand a couple of months back.
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Neither.That's to much money for that year.You can go to 06 or newer for that money where they made improvements on the rear end (stronger),new steering wheel,and NO DBS.You don't say if they are mn6's,but if they are,look up DBS and learn.Keep shopping.It's a buyers market out there.A guy bought an 07 w/13,000 miles on it for 30 grand a couple of months back.
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Neither.That's to much money for that year.You can go to 06 or newer for that money where they made improvements on the rear end (stronger),new steering wheel,and NO DBS.You don't say if they are mn6's,but if they are,look up DBS and learn.Keep shopping.It's a buyers market out there.A guy bought an 07 w/13,000 miles on it for 30 grand a couple of months back.
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Sorry, left that out. They are MN6 and I've read up on the DBS. I normally park in reverse anyway. Isn't that all it takes to avoid the problem?
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Also, the first 11,039 2005 cars are at some risk for the crank pulley bolt loosening. Again, a TSB was out to add a diamond embedded washer to the bolt so it couldn't back out. If you're looking at an early production car, check to see if that TSB was done.
On coupes, the rmeovable roof panel should have been replaced under a recall. This only applies to the painted panels.
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unless there's some fascination you have with these two cars, I agree with '08crm: too much. if that's what you're willing to pay, go look at '06 and '07s. really.
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Ok, I'm moving up from C4 to C6. I've found 2 '05 cars of interest and ready to pull the trigger on one of them.
(1) Clear Top, Yellow, 1SB, Standard Wheels, Magnetic Ride Control, Navigation, 30K miles, $29,980. Located locally (Atlanta).
(2) Clear Top, Yellow, 1SB, Chrome Z06 Wheels, Z51, Navigation, 22K Miles, $32,998. Located Memphis.
Which would you choose? I guess it comes down to the Z51 vs. MSRC and the differance in wheels. There's also deliver time, but Memphis is close.
(1) Clear Top, Yellow, 1SB, Standard Wheels, Magnetic Ride Control, Navigation, 30K miles, $29,980. Located locally (Atlanta).
(2) Clear Top, Yellow, 1SB, Chrome Z06 Wheels, Z51, Navigation, 22K Miles, $32,998. Located Memphis.
Which would you choose? I guess it comes down to the Z51 vs. MSRC and the differance in wheels. There's also deliver time, but Memphis is close.
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Several weeks ago I posted http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...post1573693025. From that thread the feedback did not indicate one should avoid the '05 altogether.
Also, I wish I was finding the prices for the 07's you guys are seeing. I must be looking in the wrong places.
Also, I wish I was finding the prices for the 07's you guys are seeing. I must be looking in the wrong places.
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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.
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Example of why your cars are way to high in price.Be patient.There's a ton of Vettes out there.
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St. Jude Donor '15
"In honor of jpee"
Several weeks ago I posted http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...post1573693025. From that thread the feedback did not indicate one should avoid the '05 altogether.
Also, I wish I was finding the prices for the 07's you guys are seeing. I must be looking in the wrong places.
Also, I wish I was finding the prices for the 07's you guys are seeing. I must be looking in the wrong places.
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Such as where??? I'm looking for fun to see what I can find. There is nothing in the middle 20 range for a 05 Vette. If there is, it's a rolling pile of crap. What I am finding is in the upper 20K, then all the way to middle 40K. Sure, couple on Ebay but that's it. Ebay does not set the going price for used vehicles. Who in the heck in all reality is going to drive thousands of miles to save a few bucks? Come on, give the guy a break.
Guys, without a link to your statement you facts are pointless and null. Find him a Yellow 05 Vette as I am trying to do right now. It's fun but I can't find a thing in the mid 20K price. Also using his zip.
BTW, go with the second choice. Get what you want, usually works out well.
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Enough!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Such as where??? I'm looking for fun to see what I can find. There is nothing in the middle 20 range for a 05 Vette. If there is, it's a rolling pile of crap. What I am finding is in the upper 20K, then all the way to middle 40K. Sure, couple on Ebay but that's it. Ebay does not set the going price for used vehicles. Who in the heck in all reality is going to drive thousands of miles to save a few bucks? Come on, give the guy a break.
Guys, without a link to your statement you facts are pointless and null. Find him a Yellow 05 Vette as I am trying to do right now. It's fun but I can't find a thing.
BTW, go with the second choice. Get what you want, usually works out well.
Guys, without a link to your statement you facts are pointless and null. Find him a Yellow 05 Vette as I am trying to do right now. It's fun but I can't find a thing.
BTW, go with the second choice. Get what you want, usually works out well.
That's what I'm talking about. Can't find it anywhere. Sure, if you wait around long enough I suppose it might pop up, but not necessarily locally. My experience with the market right now is a car is here, you go off in a corner to think it through, and then it's sold when you come back. Looks like a sellers market to me. It's frustrating. They're selling fast here in the South East and I need to get a car as soon as I can.
I also find that Edmunds reports values that are slightly lower than what the cars are actually going for (or at least being listed for).
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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 also own a Early Production (08/04) 05 M6 1SB I bought almost 2 years ago and the car has had zero issues. I have even left it in the garage for 3 weeks at a time with no battery tender and fired right up.
So go for it but lower the price or get 06-07-08 for the price even if you have to hunt for while.