usdmpwr07

I've been checking KBB values for the C6 since I bought mine. It has lost value, but granted I've more than doubled the miles (bought with 7,800 and now at 17,000).

How low do you see the C6 bottoming out (base, grand sport, z06, zr1)? Even with tons of miles just browsing Autotrader they are in the mid to lower 20s for a base coupe. Obviously options and year matter, but just in general interested to see where you think they will end up or if you think they will ever appreciate.

jrose7004

You've got to invest in something very rare if you expect a used car to gain value. A mass produced American can do nothing but lose value monthly. The value to these cars is driving them and enjoying them.

J3TVETTE

Probably will be 15-17k for an 05-07 coupe for the next 3-4 years.

FlameEagle

Well said

Jaime-Corvette

Got my base 2008 with 46k miles on it about 3 months ago. $Jetstream blue tintcoat, 4lt trim, hud, two-tone interior (cashmere and black), $npp duel mode exhaust, $speedline forged 15 spoke corvette wheels. It was for 30 grand. What do you guys think?

C6 Snowboarder

I would be willing to bet a 2013 GS will retail higher than 2014 Stingray in A FEW MORE YEARS.

I THINK I AM SAFE SAYING THIS HERE on the C6 Forum--

weathermaker

To the OP, look and see where the C5s are.

ruxvette

I think some folks look at the C1s and C2s rising in value and think hey, my Corvette will go up in value, too. Most (not all, certainly not the bumper C3s) C3-4-5s are still depreciating and have not "bottomed out".
Quite frankly, the question "How low do you see the C6 bottoming out" is not answerable. In 2030 will you see 2005 coupes selling for $7500 "in today's dollars"? Probably. Maybe.

Don-Vette

Funny, I never once thought about resale value for my GS, having too much fun enjoying it. Corvettes will hold their value better than most cars out there,that's all you really need to know. Unless your in the original C2 market, those are the game changers.

Kozzzz

If you're worried about residual value, sell it now. Otherwise drive it.

extrapilot

I'm not to concern as I enjoy my vette everyday, it's my only car

extrapilot

usdmpwr07

Not worried about resale. I also don't think it will appreciate. Just interested to see how you guys think it will play out.

I've driven the car over double the miles the previous owner put on it in 10 months (cars an 09).

I do think someday a pristine ZR1 will command good money. By all means not an investment though.

GrandSportRob

The only C6 that will be worth money is the 427 anniversary vert & Z06. Just look at the 03 anniversary C5, they are commanding a high price some 12 years later.

J3TVETTE

I highly doubt the C6 Z06 will be worth a high price. A bunch of them are blowing up and have received a bad reputation.

Turbo6TA

The question the OP asks is very simple to answer .....

By the time a C6 is actually worth more than what it originally cost new ... every member here on the Corvette Forum will be dead of old age.

jrose7004

Maybe my son can sell mine for a bunch of money after I'm gone.

okie08vette

Sounds like a good fair deal, and a really nice car!

4SUMERZ

The way I look at the C6, is that I bought the car to enjoy. I did not buy it to store in a garage, or keep it ultra pristine to sit behind it at car shows.
I drive it from April 1 - Nov 1 of each year, as a DD, and as a #1 road trip vehicle.
I keep it clean, inside and out the best I can. I don't worry about getting rock chips, or getting stuck in the rain with it.
If it devalues, so be it...I don't care.
I will drive it as much as I can, enjoy it as it should be enjoyed, and smile each and every time I get behind the wheel.

When I get too many miles on this car, I'll get another one, that has been kept in a garage, with next to no miles on it....for a steal of a price, because they saved it to keep the value up on it, and it may of earned them an extra few thousand dollars.

The best saying I've ever read is the one that says:
Keeping miles off a modern corvette by not driving it, is like having a
gorgeous wife or girlfriend and not having sex with them so you can save them for the next guy.............

HBsurfer

Perfect!