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01-07-2015, 09:10 PM

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OEM Z51 Chrome Wheels

What should I expect to pay for these in mint condition? I want to get rid of my black rims.

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01-07-2015, 09:15 PM

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What should I expect to pay for these in mint condition? I want to get rid of my black rims.

They are between $500-600 dollars each on GM parts .com website new but why go BACK when you already have BLACK?

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01-07-2015, 09:20 PM

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Dont like black at all.

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They are between $500-600 dollars each on GM parts .com website new but why go BACK when you already have BLACK?

The car I am buying has black wheels and I don't like them at all. Different tastes for different folks. The car is exactly like I would order except for the wheels.

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01-07-2015, 09:36 PM

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The car I am buying has black wheels and I don't like them at all. Different tastes for different folks. The car is exactly like I would order except for the wheels.

I think black rims look excellent on these cars. Shouldn't be hard to sell.

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01-07-2015, 09:55 PM

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I think black rims look excellent on these cars. Shouldn't be hard to sell.

I have had chrome or polished aluminum on all the other corvettes that I have owned since 1993 but think the black wheels,mirrors and spoiler goes really well with some colors especially red,yellow and white

. JMHO but you have to be happy with what you like. Also see if someone will be willing to swap wheels with you that want black.

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01-07-2015, 09:57 PM

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Black Z51 wheels will be available in two weeks

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I think black rims look excellent on these cars. Shouldn't be hard to sell.

I will change them out the day I take delivery

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01-07-2015, 09:59 PM

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Chrome wheels

I have chrome wheels on my z51 if you were interested in trading? Though I'm not sure how feasible that is. I live in Florida.

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01-07-2015, 10:00 PM

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I will change them out the day I take delivery

What color C7 are you getting and I hope it does not have black mirrors,spoiler or badges as that would really clash with the chrome.

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01-07-2015, 10:01 PM

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Chrome Z51 wheels are a $2,000 option.........so used wheels should sell for about 1/2 of new or $1,000 + or - $200, plus shipping. Having said that, it may be really difficult finding a used set of OEM chrome wheels for sale, what with so many C7s being ordered with the ugly(my opinion only) black wheels..........

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01-08-2015, 12:22 AM

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What color C7 are you getting and I hope it does not have black mirrors,spoiler or badges as that would really clash with the chrome.

Really

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01-08-2015, 12:24 AM

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Excellent look- the retainer is great in chrome here.

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01-08-2015, 01:13 AM

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[QUOTE=MHFontaine;1588669751]Really

Looks good, scratch that, GREAT, to me.

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Chrome Z51 wheels are a $2,000 option.........so used wheels should sell for about 1/2 of new or $1,000 + or - $200, plus shipping.

That's reasonable IMO. Good luck finding a mint set for your car.

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01-08-2015, 01:28 AM

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Does not count because the car color is chrome!

Looks Great wheels match the color of the car.

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01-08-2015, 08:56 AM

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Wow! Very sharp car! I think the C7 is the best looking silver corvette since the C2s were produced. Love your car

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01-08-2015, 03:01 PM

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Wow! Very nicely done.

My new second favorite!

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01-08-2015, 03:15 PM

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Chrome Z51 wheels are a $2,000 option.........so used wheels should sell for about 1/2 of new or $1,000 + or - $200, plus shipping.

I don't think that sounds fair, but of course it depends on what someone will pay.
1. $2000 is the UPGRADE cost over the base wheels, not the cost of the wheels. Unless you are talking cash AND non-chrome wheels in trade.
2. If they are taken off with practically zero miles I would expect more than 50% value.

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The car I am buying has black wheels and I don't like them at all. Different tastes for different folks. The car is exactly like I would order except for the wheels.

Chrome all the way!