2009 Corvette thoughts
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2009 Corvette thoughts
I am a car salesman at one of the biggest Chevrolet dealers in America. We recently appraised a 2009 base model with an M6 with only 3,500 miles for $29,000 I was just wondering if that sounded right to you guys or not. I am new to the Corvette world and new to the Car Sales world.
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I am a car salesman at one of the biggest Chevrolet dealers in America. We recently appraised a 2009 base model with an M6 with only 3,500 miles for $29,000 I was just wondering if that sounded right to you guys or not. I am new to the Corvette world and new to the Car Sales world.
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2009 coupe with 3,500 miles? They guy has barely driven it enough to even give it an oil change ... probably garage kept too.
Depending on the trim, LT1, LT2 or LT3 ... a fair offer for that low mileage would have to be minimum $35k-$39k.
The dealership would probably try to resell that vette as certified pre-owned in the mid-forties.
Depending on the trim, LT1, LT2 or LT3 ... a fair offer for that low mileage would have to be minimum $35k-$39k.
The dealership would probably try to resell that vette as certified pre-owned in the mid-forties.
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I am a car salesman at one of the biggest Chevrolet dealers in America. We recently appraised a 2009 base model with an M6 with only 3,500 miles for $29,000 I was just wondering if that sounded right to you guys or not. I am new to the Corvette world and new to the Car Sales world.
Corvette dealers don't seem to understand that their competition isn't just within 25 or 50 miles. The Internet, telephone, email, fax, and car haulers make it incredibly easy to buy a car from 1,500 miles away.
Generally, I don't think it necessary to rape a customer (financially speaking) to make a living dealing in cars. The cold reality is that you lost that potential sale/trade and probably a dozen others after that owner tells his friends how you treated him. And you can bet he will go out of his way to tell them how you tried to screw him.
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That's just how it is when you try to trade in a car. Every time I've ever gotten an appraisal I just laughed and walked out. If you want to get the most money for your car sell it privately. Dealers make the offers they do because a lot of people don't want to go through that hassle, and they're willing to pay through the nose to not have to.
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The cold reality is that you lost that potential sale/trade and probably a dozen others after that owner tells his friends how you treated him. And you can bet he will go out of his way to tell them how you tried to screw him.
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Lbass215 -
Welcome. I see you have been around here for like 3 weeks - you have maybe 4 or 5 posts. That's a newbie here.
Just want to respectfully advise that this can be a tough crowd. These guys and gals know their stuff and cut to the chase - and it's mostly all in good fun. Except for those members who will drop you on your grape.
I probably would have dropped you on your grape.
Lbass215 -
Welcome. I see you have been around here for like 3 weeks - you have maybe 4 or 5 posts. That's a newbie here.
Just want to respectfully advise that this can be a tough crowd. These guys and gals know their stuff and cut to the chase - and it's mostly all in good fun. Except for those members who will drop you on your grape.
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when i traded in my 2004 coupe on my 2009 coupe, back in 2009, i got $21k trade value but my car had 60k miles and was 5 years old. Also i only paid $41k for my 09 2LT coupe. So no, that doesnt sound right at all.
Welcome to the forum.
Welcome to the forum.
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The guy joins the forum asks a fair question respectfully and he gets this sh*t...
All I can say to the OP is the offer would offend me. I would also add the responses you got are not a true reflection of Corvette owners.
All I can say to the OP is the offer would offend me. I would also add the responses you got are not a true reflection of Corvette owners.