C6 z06
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What do you think?
What are they going for in your area?
Did you do a NADA work up?
Kelly Blue Book work up?
Check with dealers in your area?
How do you feel about buying a car approaching 100,000 miles?
Do you have the extra cash for unexpected repairs on a high mileage car?
Do you have the repair, and maintenance history on this car?
Have you checked CarFax?
What were the results of your homework on this car?
What are they going for in your area?
Did you do a NADA work up?
Kelly Blue Book work up?
Check with dealers in your area?
How do you feel about buying a car approaching 100,000 miles?
Do you have the extra cash for unexpected repairs on a high mileage car?
Do you have the repair, and maintenance history on this car?
Have you checked CarFax?
What were the results of your homework on this car?
Race Director
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You will get answers all over the board but $32-ish is, um, fair...don't you think?
In New Mexico coupes might not bring what verts will and NADA or Kelly Blue Book will, probably, substantiate that. Perhaps you could find one at a dealer in your area?
And then there is the maintenance aspect of buying a car approaching 100,000 miles. You may need extra cash for unexpected repairs on a high mileage car.
I'm sure you have the repair and maintenance history on the car, as in records from the previous owner, GM VIS report, etc.
I'm sure you have checked CarFax to see that history.
So, as Ham righteously said...what were the results of your homework on this car? We sure don't know!
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From: Texas
Welcome NM!
This is a condition condition and more condition issue. By those miles, any Vette and especially a Z can have the life taken out of it or it may be good for another 100k miles.
I suggest you get a major PPI at a local pro such as Bruce at Pitre, Jerry at Galles or Scotty's (an indie shop off of Candelaria).
This is a condition condition and more condition issue. By those miles, any Vette and especially a Z can have the life taken out of it or it may be good for another 100k miles.
I suggest you get a major PPI at a local pro such as Bruce at Pitre, Jerry at Galles or Scotty's (an indie shop off of Candelaria).
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Yup I did a little homework
It's a one owner vehicle with accident free CarFax and 27 service records. The CarFax report indicates a fuel tank replacement in 2009 which I thought was odd at only two years old. Everything else on the CarFax is maintenance and routine checks. Cosmetically, the car is in perfect shape with only a minor chip on the windshield.
What kind of repairs should I expect as the car approaches 100K miles?
Keep in mind this would not be my daily driver. I drove my 2005 only 2,500 miles over the last year.
Note: This is also the asking price so there will be some wiggle room on that as well. I'm thinking $29K-$30K range as a final number.
What kind of repairs should I expect as the car approaches 100K miles?
Keep in mind this would not be my daily driver. I drove my 2005 only 2,500 miles over the last year.
Note: This is also the asking price so there will be some wiggle room on that as well. I'm thinking $29K-$30K range as a final number.
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It's a one owner vehicle with accident free CarFax and 27 service records. The CarFax report indicates a fuel tank replacement in 2009 which I thought was odd at only two years old. Everything else on the CarFax is maintenance and routine checks.
What kind of repairs should I expect as the car approaches 100k miles?
Keep in mind this would not be my daily driver. I drove my 2005 only 2,500 miles over the last year.
What kind of repairs should I expect as the car approaches 100k miles?
Keep in mind this would not be my daily driver. I drove my 2005 only 2,500 miles over the last year.
Then, I'd take a look at what's needed at 100k.
Then check and see if the Harmonic Balancer is ok, or was it replaced.
What about the condition of the tires and wheels. Big expense potential there.
Were recalls performed? Just check everything with a high mileage car, very carefully.
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So I went to the dealer where the Z is at and they said it was out of the lot getting "a slight oil leak" fixed. They are waiting for a part to arrive to fix the problem and it will be a week before the part arrives. This news is concerning to me… especially because I'm on the fence about buying it. I can live with the miles on it if everything is in good operating condition however it feels like they are hiding something from the consumer now. I may pass on this one. The only way I would reconsider at this point would be if they let me take it to my own mechanic, who would be Scotty at Scotty's Corvettes, for a thorough inspection.
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So I went to the dealer where the Z is at and they said it was out of the lot getting "a slight oil leak" fixed. They are waiting for a part to arrive to fix the problem and it will be a week before the part arrives. This news is concerning to me… especially because I'm on the fence about buying it. I can live with the miles on it if everything is in good operating condition however it feels like they are hiding something from the consumer now. I may pass on this one. The only way I would reconsider at this point would be if they let me take it to my own mechanic, who would be Scotty at Scotty's Corvettes, for a thorough inspection.
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https://www.reliable-chevrolet.com/used/Chevrolet/2007-Chevrolet-Corvette-42072adc0a0e0a1761d8b97a290bb0a3.htm
Looks like it has some nice aftermarket parts. ....what all has been done? Heads? Interesting. ....
I wouldn't pass because of an oil leak, especially since the pan gasket is a known common issue. If it were me, and I was interested, I would tell them not to fix anything and to let the scottyvette guy look at it. Let the price reflect them not putting any more money in the car to sell if it checks out.
Looks like it has some nice aftermarket parts. ....what all has been done? Heads? Interesting. ....
I wouldn't pass because of an oil leak, especially since the pan gasket is a known common issue. If it were me, and I was interested, I would tell them not to fix anything and to let the scottyvette guy look at it. Let the price reflect them not putting any more money in the car to sell if it checks out.
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