Thoughts on this Z06?
01-17-2019, 12:57 AM
#1
Thoughts on this Z06?
A dealership near my job has this for sale. After driving by it for weeks,I decided to stop in. They couldn't sell it at the local auction (no bids) so its been sitting on their lot waiting to be put back in inventory. I am currently waiting for the carfax as I saw some signs of ware as I walked around the car. Waiting for the mileage as well, the salesman did not have much information. I hate the rims, and the rusty rotors. There is also some bumper separation around the headlight. Im wondering is it worth buying for a good deal? Purchased with a warranty? Or could it end up being more of a headache than its worth. What am I to watch out for with this car?Thanx in advance. <br /><img src="https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/z062_05c66a5f153cdad7589b7bfb666e539d54d 14bbf.jpg"/><br /><img src="https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/z06_665bd466536443da4695e1ec9d8f03c6ba67 e4f8.jpg"/><br /><img src="https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.corvetteforum.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/z06a_e93471f193a4e43a5e109446e18a1b94a7f 8b5e3.jpg"/>
01-17-2019, 09:11 AM
#3
Melting Slicks
The wheels are ugly, yup. the rotors are rusty from sitting. Drive it and that goes away. won't hurt anything. The bumper has a broken clip. not at all uncommon. the clip is like 2 to 4 bucks. Don't let any of that stop you.
Is it a good deal? Is it worth buying? No idea. You don't know the price yet or the history of it. If they could not sell it at auction it should go pretty cheap. The dealer is looking at interest payments for it to be in his inventory and he doesn't want that. You need to find out a lot more before you can make that determination.
Is it a good deal? Is it worth buying? No idea. You don't know the price yet or the history of it. If they could not sell it at auction it should go pretty cheap. The dealer is looking at interest payments for it to be in his inventory and he doesn't want that. You need to find out a lot more before you can make that determination.
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01-17-2019, 10:09 AM
#4
Race Director
Judging only from pics outside looks fairly clean, at least the lack of road rash on brake ducts. Repainted?
Wonder why it w/couldn't sell at auction? Season?
Headlight is nothing, broken clip. Dealer really should've fixed that.
Post what's found w/ a Carfax *&* GMVIS, miles, tire condition and finally asking $.
A good discussion may begin, then.
Wonder why it w/couldn't sell at auction? Season?
Headlight is nothing, broken clip. Dealer really should've fixed that.
Post what's found w/ a Carfax *&* GMVIS, miles, tire condition and finally asking $.
A good discussion may begin, then.
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01-17-2019, 11:51 AM
#5
Drifting
Really no information provided to answer your question...other than went to auction and
received no bids. This alone would make me
pass...dealer doesn’t want it on their lot; nor does any other dealer at the auction. If front clip was an easy fix, why would a dealer simply just not spend a few minutes to resecure? Run...minimal info provided are red flags. Plenty of clean garage queens out there.
received no bids. This alone would make me
pass...dealer doesn’t want it on their lot; nor does any other dealer at the auction. If front clip was an easy fix, why would a dealer simply just not spend a few minutes to resecure? Run...minimal info provided are red flags. Plenty of clean garage queens out there.
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01-17-2019, 01:09 PM
#6
Team Owner
Wheels are hideous...but easily remedied. Carfax and Mileage may be deal breakers depending on what comes back.
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01-17-2019, 02:42 PM
#7
The wheels are ugly, yup. the rotors are rusty from sitting. Drive it and that goes away. won't hurt anything. The bumper has a broken clip. not at all uncommon. the clip is like 2 to 4 bucks. Don't let any of that stop you.
Is it a good deal? Is it worth buying? No idea. You don't know the price yet or the history of it. If they could not sell it at auction it should go pretty cheap. The dealer is looking at interest payments for it to be in his inventory and he doesn't want that. You need to find out a lot more before you can make that determination.
Is it a good deal? Is it worth buying? No idea. You don't know the price yet or the history of it. If they could not sell it at auction it should go pretty cheap. The dealer is looking at interest payments for it to be in his inventory and he doesn't want that. You need to find out a lot more before you can make that determination.
01-17-2019, 02:45 PM
#8
Judging only from pics outside looks fairly clean, at least the lack of road rash on brake ducts. Repainted?
Wonder why it w/couldn't sell at auction? Season?
Headlight is nothing, broken clip. Dealer really should've fixed that.
Post what's found w/ a Carfax *&* GMVIS, miles, tire condition and finally asking $.
A good discussion may begin, then.
Wonder why it w/couldn't sell at auction? Season?
Headlight is nothing, broken clip. Dealer really should've fixed that.
Post what's found w/ a Carfax *&* GMVIS, miles, tire condition and finally asking $.
A good discussion may begin, then.
01-17-2019, 02:46 PM
#9
Really no information provided to answer your question...other than went to auction and
received no bids. This alone would make me
pass...dealer doesn’t want it on their lot; nor does any other dealer at the auction. If front clip was an easy fix, why would a dealer simply just not spend a few minutes to resecure? Run...minimal info provided are red flags. Plenty of clean garage queens out there.
received no bids. This alone would make me
pass...dealer doesn’t want it on their lot; nor does any other dealer at the auction. If front clip was an easy fix, why would a dealer simply just not spend a few minutes to resecure? Run...minimal info provided are red flags. Plenty of clean garage queens out there.
01-17-2019, 02:50 PM
#10
I could be wrong, but I'm guessing this car isn't sitting at a Chevy dealership, and therefore the current dealer is unaware of how to fix that. Usually, one can simply push it back down into place though, rather than leave it sticking up like that...so I'm surprised they didn't at least try that.
Wheels are hideous...but easily remedied. Carfax and Mileage may be deal breakers depending on what comes back.
Wheels are hideous...but easily remedied. Carfax and Mileage may be deal breakers depending on what comes back.
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01-17-2019, 02:58 PM
#12
Drifting
Of course occasionally there is that diamond in the rough or good deal.
Good luck, keep us posted.
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01-17-2019, 03:09 PM
#13
Race Director
I could be wrong, but I'm guessing this car isn't sitting at a Chevy dealership, and therefore the current dealer is unaware of how to fix that. Usually, one can simply push it back down into place though, rather than leave it sticking up like that...so I'm surprised they didn't at least try that.
Even so headlight/fender is blatantly off, can't ignore it.
Most dealers have their own body shop or a relationship w/ one.
If we know there's pins/cams securing it all where pin breaks causing this, a quick perusal by a pro wouldn't know it?
That isn't a big deal, not being supplied any info whatsoever upon request certainly is.
Seems like they want to keep it.
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01-23-2019, 12:11 PM
#16
I went by again today for an update they said it’s missing a part and it’s on backorder he couldn’t tell me what the part was, but said it was mechanical related, “like a sensor” he said. That makes me think that the reason why it didn’t sell was maybe a check engine light? Salesman said we cannot inspect it and therefore they cannot sell it smh. I guess I will keep looking!
01-24-2019, 12:10 PM
#17
Melting Slicks
I went by again today for an update they said it’s missing a part and it’s on backorder he couldn’t tell me what the part was, but said it was mechanical related, “like a sensor” he said. That makes me think that the reason why it didn’t sell was maybe a check engine light? Salesman said we cannot inspect it and therefore they cannot sell it smh. I guess I will keep looking!
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01-24-2019, 02:50 PM
#19
Sounds like the dealer is sending you for a loop. I wouldn't trust. I'd pass.
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01-24-2019, 03:21 PM
#20
Le Mans Master
pass!!!!!
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