New to the Vette world. I have a question regarding the best choice C6's.
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vett_guy (12-30-2018)
12-30-2018, 08:26 PM
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When you find a car you are interested in, ask the seller to take it to their nearest Chevrolet dealer and have a vehicle pre-purchase inspection, too. The dealership will generally do that for free as anything they suggest to be repaired, they are hoping will be done there. They can also run a vehicle history service report that will show the maintenance records of the vehicle and if there are any outstanding recalls, yet to be done. All of that should be free, and if you do not purchase the vehicle, the seller already has that to offer the next buyer. If the seller sees that as an inconvenience or a "hassle", walk away from it. They are likely not being up front about something and their trustworthiness would be in question. With the dealer inspection, vehicle history report, a CarFax, and a paid independent inspection report I mentioned earlier, you should have enough info about the car to make an informed decision to travel and purchase.
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vett_guy (12-30-2018)
12-30-2018, 10:30 PM
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When you find a car you are interested in, ask the seller to take it to their nearest Chevrolet dealer and have a vehicle pre-purchase inspection, too. The dealership will generally do that for free as anything they suggest to be repaired, they are hoping will be done there. They can also run a vehicle history service report that will show the maintenance records of the vehicle and if there are any outstanding recalls, yet to be done. All of that should be free, and if you do not purchase the vehicle, the seller already has that to offer the next buyer. If the seller sees that as an inconvenience or a "hassle", walk away from it. They are likely not being up front about something and their trustworthiness would be in question. With the dealer inspection, vehicle history report, a CarFax, and a paid independent inspection report I mentioned earlier, you should have enough info about the car to make an informed decision to travel and purchase.
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12-30-2018, 11:45 PM
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Any LS engine can get HB wobble. LS2, LS3, LS7, LS9... doesnt matter. The newer engines seem better, but theres mo real data on it.
A bit of advice, but the car you want the first time, not the car you "feel like you can afford". When you buy the deal instead of the car, you regret it and end up buying the car you want eventually anyways, usually at a loss.
A bit of advice, but the car you want the first time, not the car you "feel like you can afford". When you buy the deal instead of the car, you regret it and end up buying the car you want eventually anyways, usually at a loss.
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vett_guy (12-31-2018)
12-31-2018, 12:17 AM
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Any LS engine can get HB wobble. LS2, LS3, LS7, LS9... doesnt matter. The newer engines seem better, but theres mo real data on it.
A bit of advice, but the car you want the first time, not the car you "feel like you can afford". When you buy the deal instead of the car, you regret it and end up buying the car you want eventually anyways, usually at a loss.
A bit of advice, but the car you want the first time, not the car you "feel like you can afford". When you buy the deal instead of the car, you regret it and end up buying the car you want eventually anyways, usually at a loss.
12-31-2018, 12:47 AM
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Another direction might be to buy a lower priced higher mileage car to get a better feel for what you ultimately want and can more comfortably afford in 3 years when the daughter graduates. A 70-90K mile '08-'10 in decent shape will most likely give you 30K more trouble free miles with little depreciation.
12-31-2018, 09:21 AM
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Skip the 05 due to the weaker rear end, one year only pcm, and the 4L60/65E if you want an auto. Don't get in a hurry to buy. Beyond that, you have already gotten the good pointers.
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vett_guy (12-31-2018)
12-31-2018, 09:50 AM
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Another direction might be to buy a lower priced higher mileage car to get a better feel for what you ultimately want and can more comfortably afford in 3 years when the daughter graduates. A 70-90K mile '08-'10 in decent shape will most likely give you 30K more trouble free miles with little depreciation.
That said, I think things like color and body style you want arent going to change over time. You might find out about a limited edition you really want after spending time on here, but if you come in wanting a 427 vert, wait 3 years in a base car, chances are you will still want a 427 vert and may as well just buy it the first time.
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vett_guy (12-31-2018)
12-31-2018, 10:33 AM
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Vette Guy, you are 4hrs away from hundreds of new/used car dealers... you live on I26 and 95 north or south get out and start looking around. The Web will lead you to them on the way out and back, once you have enough wheel time and working with salesmen you’ll know within a month of looking exactly what you want and the pricing in our area. No two dealers will rep a car the same way, or get to the same bottom line price. Then there’s private party sales sellers, a whole new world. The point being, get out there and kick some tires...
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vett_guy (12-31-2018)
12-31-2018, 11:06 AM
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Vette Guy, you are 4hrs away from hundreds of new/used car dealers... you live on I26 and 95 north or south get out and start looking around. The Web will lead you to them on the way out and back, once you have enough wheel time and working with salesmen you’ll know within a month of looking exactly what you want and the pricing in our area. No two dealers will rep a car the same way, or get to the same bottom line price. Then there’s private party sales sellers, a whole new world. The point being, get out there and kick some tires...
12-31-2018, 05:55 PM
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