pros & cons of used
12-11-2011, 09:25 AM
#41
Burning Brakes
Not unless it has less than 5k miles and you are paying retail on the trade.
Wonder why we want the prices of used Vettes to be low? That will just hurt us when we sell of trade our cars.
12-11-2011, 09:33 AM
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12-11-2011, 09:35 AM
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12-11-2011, 10:22 AM
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I would never buy a used out of warranty vette or any other kind of performance car. I say this, unfortunately, because of personal experience.
These cars are very high tech in many ways esp engine control. Out of warranty can get very expensive if some electronic module quits. Even diagnosing the problem can be expensive. If you do buy a car that has warranty make certain by checking with the dealer against the VIN that the car hasn't been denied warranty coverage in the past due to performance mods.
Buy new.
These cars are very high tech in many ways esp engine control. Out of warranty can get very expensive if some electronic module quits. Even diagnosing the problem can be expensive. If you do buy a car that has warranty make certain by checking with the dealer against the VIN that the car hasn't been denied warranty coverage in the past due to performance mods.
Buy new.
These cars are built for performance and can take a beating without falling apart..
and the sophisticated engine controls are all solid state and are proven to last the life of the car..
You can save thousands by buying used.. and end up with practically a "new" car without worry.. and you will enjoy it more knowing u paid less...
12-11-2011, 10:32 AM
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The market is bad right now. Between the holiday and the economy and income taxes next month, I don't see any improvement until March/April. Normal Corvette season.
I haven't had any interest in my fully loaded CRM 08 coupe with 3,400 miles on it. None, nada. I even lowered the price to $37k. Still nothing.
I would tell the OP to just offer what he feels it is worth. If they say no, move on. There are a lot of Corvettes out there!
I haven't had any interest in my fully loaded CRM 08 coupe with 3,400 miles on it. None, nada. I even lowered the price to $37k. Still nothing.
I would tell the OP to just offer what he feels it is worth. If they say no, move on. There are a lot of Corvettes out there!
12-11-2011, 11:49 AM
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Get real.. Thats ridiculous... Most vettes are garage queens that are pampered and lightly used.. There are many used cars in as new condition for MUCH less than a new one..
These cars are built for performance and can take a beating without falling apart..
and the sophisticated engine controls are all solid state and are proven to last the life of the car..
You can save thousands by buying used.. and end up with practically a "new" car without worry.. and you will enjoy it more knowing u paid less...
These cars are built for performance and can take a beating without falling apart..
and the sophisticated engine controls are all solid state and are proven to last the life of the car..
You can save thousands by buying used.. and end up with practically a "new" car without worry.. and you will enjoy it more knowing u paid less...
12-11-2011, 12:42 PM
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Get real.. Thats ridiculous... Most vettes are garage queens that are pampered and lightly used.. There are many used cars in as new condition for MUCH less than a new one..
These cars are built for performance and can take a beating without falling apart..
and the sophisticated engine controls are all solid state and are proven to last the life of the car..
You can save thousands by buying used.. and end up with practically a "new" car without worry.. and you will enjoy it more knowing u paid less...
These cars are built for performance and can take a beating without falling apart..
and the sophisticated engine controls are all solid state and are proven to last the life of the car..
You can save thousands by buying used.. and end up with practically a "new" car without worry.. and you will enjoy it more knowing u paid less...
As far as buying used, just run the VIS from your local dealer. That will tell you whether or not the car suffered from major complaints during it's early life. Have the dealer do the inspection to determine if the car has been repainted/repaired. And, never, ever put your full trust in the national auto background databases. They all claim that some information may or may not have been reported!
You're talking more like 2005 prices.
12-11-2011, 01:52 PM
#49
Melting Slicks
There are deals out there if you shop and much better with private sellers than dealers price theirs at.
I bought this 2007 LMB Z51 3LT Convert with every option available including Nav, chrome wheels and Power top from the original owner this May for $34,000. Had 2,751 miles on it, included all original documents, CD's, Manuals and an unopened brochure, the original window sticker shows a total of $66,295.
I bought this 2007 LMB Z51 3LT Convert with every option available including Nav, chrome wheels and Power top from the original owner this May for $34,000. Had 2,751 miles on it, included all original documents, CD's, Manuals and an unopened brochure, the original window sticker shows a total of $66,295.
