wtb z06 but everyone thinks they're made of gold
05-02-2013, 06:46 PM
#41
Safety Car
bad idea, keep your $$ at home, the dam banks are gonna rob you soon, they don't give any interest anyways!
Last edited by vt65; 05-02-2013 at 06:49 PM.
05-02-2013, 08:13 PM
#43
Instructor
Member Since: Jul 2012
Location: Clackamas OR
Posts: 173
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I think most of the first year C7's are going to be highly optioned cars. I doubt you will see many 52k stripped C7's for a while.
To say you can buy a C7 for 52k therefore everybody's Z06's are overpriced is not very realistic. IMO
To say you can buy a C7 for 52k therefore everybody's Z06's are overpriced is not very realistic. IMO
05-02-2013, 09:12 PM
#44
Race Director
If you like a car, make an offer. That is what I did and it worked. You can bitch and moan all you want, but you will never get a Corvette that way. If you are so tight that a thousand or two on a $40k car makes the difference, you should be looking at Corollas instead.
05-02-2013, 10:04 PM
#45
Drifting
That's my approach also. I find a car, get a figure in mind and see of we can hammer out a price that pleases both of us; mostly me of course. I won't deal with a place/owner that has a figure set in stone and won't negotiate. Everything should be negotiable up to a point.
05-04-2013, 01:38 AM
#47
I just got on craigslist and saw 09 c6s listed for 40s. That is hilarious. Most people dont look at the fact a 0 mile 13 is selling for less....hahahaha
They must be celebrities and them possessing the car added value. I will never figure it out.
They must be celebrities and them possessing the car added value. I will never figure it out.
05-04-2013, 02:29 AM
#48
Pro
Member Since: Nov 2006
Location: Diamond Bar California
Posts: 713
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes
on
4 Posts
I understand what your saying, but I wont be surprised by a C7. Mine is very well modded 
and about to go under the knife next month for additional power.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-z...-zo6-idle.html
and about to go under the knife next month for additional power.http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-z...-zo6-idle.html
Last edited by asian-winkie; 05-04-2013 at 02:56 AM.
05-04-2013, 02:56 AM
#49
Pro
Member Since: Nov 2006
Location: Diamond Bar California
Posts: 713
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes
on
4 Posts
No HP numbers for the C7 yet, your 475 estimate is definitely no better than Tadge's "at least 450" estimate. At 450 and 100 lbs more, it will be a slower than the C6z, hell at 475 and 100 lbs more it will still be slower.
No DCT, not sure where you got that from, take a look on the C7 section, you can't throw a rock in there without the DCT / AWD guys ruining a thread.
I had my CTS-V for sale for 8 months before someone paid anywhere close to my asking price, I dealt with probably 1 guy a week who needed to know every detail about my car and then finally when we agreed on a price he would go to a bank and realize the bank won't give him 100% of the money... it doesn't matter whether you sell $50k cars or $18k cars, people try to stretch their budgets on toys.
I now have an empty garage stall and a pocket full of cash. Once I get a few things settled in my personal life I'll be trying to give $40k to the first person to accept it. I hope the car I keep fantasizing about is still available.
Jay
No DCT, not sure where you got that from, take a look on the C7 section, you can't throw a rock in there without the DCT / AWD guys ruining a thread.
I had my CTS-V for sale for 8 months before someone paid anywhere close to my asking price, I dealt with probably 1 guy a week who needed to know every detail about my car and then finally when we agreed on a price he would go to a bank and realize the bank won't give him 100% of the money... it doesn't matter whether you sell $50k cars or $18k cars, people try to stretch their budgets on toys.
I now have an empty garage stall and a pocket full of cash. Once I get a few things settled in my personal life I'll be trying to give $40k to the first person to accept it. I hope the car I keep fantasizing about is still available.
Jay
You have me on the DCT. Last time I check, the rumor was that it was going to available but recent info say other.
As for the weight increase, I welcome it since it comes with so much more technologies and better interior. Most vette owners can offset the weight increase by decreasing visits to McDonlad.
Sure you can get a base one for 52k (most will add something extra). You my not be able to walk onto the lot and drive away, but there are several forum and non forum dealership willing to order to your spec without the premium.
05-04-2013, 03:27 AM
#50
Drifting
05-04-2013, 03:50 AM
#51
Burning Brakes
Can't argue with the free market: if no one will sell a used Z06 to you for less than its weight in gold (which means that is the price they can get for it from someone else), then - by definition - that is the actual value of the car, even if a brand new one is cheaper.
05-04-2013, 10:51 AM
#52
Team Owner
I think most go for less than asking.
I have held off on buying one not because I could not afford it but the general asking prices are too high for the market. Been looking for about 2 months now.
When I bought my last Corvette it was very highly optioned, lots of work done to it, well done. I paid 12K under the asking price.
Z06 prices are all over the map. 05's and 06's seem to be much more realistic price wise and 08's are getting there but people asking in the mid to high 30's for an 08 is high for the market.
Everything on Autotrader is less expensive than here.
What truly puzzles me is the cheerleaders on here who never intend to purchase a care. Odd place to hang out, the for sale section
What I do think will happen, and I've already seen a few, you will get a few people who advertise their cars real value and that will start pushing them all down.
I have held off on buying one not because I could not afford it but the general asking prices are too high for the market. Been looking for about 2 months now.
When I bought my last Corvette it was very highly optioned, lots of work done to it, well done. I paid 12K under the asking price.
Z06 prices are all over the map. 05's and 06's seem to be much more realistic price wise and 08's are getting there but people asking in the mid to high 30's for an 08 is high for the market.
Everything on Autotrader is less expensive than here.
What truly puzzles me is the cheerleaders on here who never intend to purchase a care. Odd place to hang out, the for sale section
What I do think will happen, and I've already seen a few, you will get a few people who advertise their cars real value and that will start pushing them all down.
05-04-2013, 12:03 PM
#54
Melting Slicks
05-04-2013, 07:24 PM
#56
Le Mans Master
05-04-2013, 07:39 PM
#57
Lol......good, decent priced cars are out there. I picked up a MINT 08z with less than 8k miles for 41.5. You need to be patient, and be ready to buy the instant one comes up.
05-05-2013, 09:59 PM
#60
Advanced
It's not rocket science. Your (our) depreciable asset is worth as much as the market is willing to bear at any given time. Although there are many who add unrealistic values to mods and customizing; IMO there is little residual resale value in that if any.
If you want to lowball, have your cash in hand, as the seller will then take you more seriously. If you're a seller who's handed a fist full of dollars, be assured the buyer has another pocket full of cash to close the deal.
And if you have a black centennial ZR1 you're looking to part with, I want to talk to you
If you want to lowball, have your cash in hand, as the seller will then take you more seriously. If you're a seller who's handed a fist full of dollars, be assured the buyer has another pocket full of cash to close the deal.
And if you have a black centennial ZR1 you're looking to part with, I want to talk to you