Is It Worth It?
02-21-2019, 09:34 AM
#41
No kidding. People like to bring this up but never mention you're in 06/07 z06 territory. AMD a lot of people dont want a z06. I could have bought a z06 over my CE GS (and In fact my buddy bought a z06 fir less than my car was), but i didnt want a fixed roof. I didnt need 500hp. I got all I needed and stuff I wanted from the GS.
02-21-2019, 10:14 AM
#42
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I spent 2 years looking for my IOM 427. I paid $52,XXX for mine from a private party and then had to have it shipped from PA to TX. I felt it was a decent retail price, but I probably overpaid being a private party sale. The whole process only seeing pics and having a dealership provide a PPI was nerve racking, not to mention having to worry about transport damage. All that being said, it worked out for me and I got exactly what I wanted.
I would guess the car is actually worth between $35K-$37K, and I would imagine if you were a serious buyer, in person at the dealership you could probably negotiate the price down within that range. My point is: If you found the car you want and it is within driving distance to go and get, I would definitely at least make an attempt to go make a deal on the car! Asking price is just that and a lot of car dealers are not willing to "make a deal" unless you come into the showroom. I'd rather go try to make a deal and it not work out, rather than let it be the one that got away. Good Luck!
I would guess the car is actually worth between $35K-$37K, and I would imagine if you were a serious buyer, in person at the dealership you could probably negotiate the price down within that range. My point is: If you found the car you want and it is within driving distance to go and get, I would definitely at least make an attempt to go make a deal on the car! Asking price is just that and a lot of car dealers are not willing to "make a deal" unless you come into the showroom. I'd rather go try to make a deal and it not work out, rather than let it be the one that got away. Good Luck!
02-21-2019, 10:28 AM
#44
Can we just say .... all caliper covers are tacky?! The other day I stopped at NAPA to grab some washers for anti-venom and there was a challenger with massive caliper covers that just looked so desperate.
This x100. After my purchase I got this for months from friends of mine that are into cars. They just couldn't understand WHY anyone would get a GS over a Z06. Me, being the analytical nerd ***** that I am, had to school them.
This x100. After my purchase I got this for months from friends of mine that are into cars. They just couldn't understand WHY anyone would get a GS over a Z06. Me, being the analytical nerd ***** that I am, had to school them.
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02-21-2019, 02:15 PM
#49
Sure, but being faster wasn't a consideration or making that claim. Things like having a car with lower miles and 5-6 years newer was. Having a removable roof was.
02-21-2019, 04:31 PM
#52
With 9,000 C7s new unsold and C8 around the corner, mid 30s is C7 Z51 money right now, assuming of course you like C7s.
02-21-2019, 04:40 PM
#53
I might be in the minority here but I think the widebody C6 is one of the best looking vettes ever made. I'm not going to sit here and hate on the C7 because I LOVE what it has done to engage a younger generation, but the styling is too much for me.
02-21-2019, 04:57 PM
#54
Not saying buy a C7... I just wouldn't pay C7 money for a C6 GS that's all.
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02-21-2019, 05:08 PM
#55
Well its not really a fair comparison. That mid 30's price range is going to be a higher mileage, earlier C7 vs an ultra-low mileage late year C6 Grand Sport. All comes down to personal preference really.
02-21-2019, 05:43 PM
#56
No sweat Tool....theres a lot of C-6 and C6-GS bias in this forum.......
02-21-2019, 06:14 PM
#58
Safety Car
I completely agree. I think the C7 is a great car but the C6 GS/Z06/ZR1 is/are much better looking cars. I find the styling also to be a bit too radical and angular. The lines of the C6 are more elegant and flowing.
02-21-2019, 06:18 PM
#59
Safety Car
Just make sure you post pictures of the car once you get it.
02-21-2019, 09:32 PM
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[QUOTE=h8snow;1598922766]Think you could find a C7 Grandsport for around $40000.[/QUOTE
I could find a C7 but not one I would want to buy. Also not a C7 fan, don't like the look, they look harder to keep clean and that engine bay is TIGHT!
I could find a C7 but not one I would want to buy. Also not a C7 fan, don't like the look, they look harder to keep clean and that engine bay is TIGHT!