Sanity check
Racer
Joined: Jun 2017
Posts: 280
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From: Annapolis MD
I don't agree with philosophy of "if you want it, just buy it." That makes no sense to me. What good is it to go buy something knowing the seller is bending you over? That car is overpriced by about $1500. Not to mention, it's been sitting on their lot for about 8 months...that's because it's been overpriced and it still is. There are plenty of good used Vettes out there at fair prices. You owe it to yourself to get a good car you're happy with while paying a fair price.
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 1,342
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From: Raleigh/Cary NC
I think the price is a bit high, but then life is short and if it's what you want and you plan to keep it for a long time, then it doesn't really matter. Me, personally, I'd rather buy a new one for a bit more money and fewer options.
Shoot, around here it's $700. I hate car dealers.
(I went to MacMulkin to buy my C6 and C7 - no doc fees)
Shoot, around here it's $700. I hate car dealers.
(I went to MacMulkin to buy my C6 and C7 - no doc fees)
Racer
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 287
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From: PNW US
Where in MD is it? If you’re a serious buyer, I may be close enough to swing by and see it for you in person. I’m no mechanic, but I could at least make sure the paint is in good shape. Lmk!
Is $1500 really worth not buying the rare combo you’re looking for in the grand scheme of things? If you’re in it for the best deal, and aren’t particular about the options and colors you end up with, then you’re right to keep shopping. At the end of the day, most people who can afford a $42000 used corvette can probably spring for a $45000 used corvette without being too heavily burdened. The point is just that circle jerking over a few bucks a month in payments is kinda silly if you really want want the car...
Is $1500 really worth not buying the rare combo you’re looking for in the grand scheme of things? If you’re in it for the best deal, and aren’t particular about the options and colors you end up with, then you’re right to keep shopping. At the end of the day, most people who can afford a $42000 used corvette can probably spring for a $45000 used corvette without being too heavily burdened. The point is just that circle jerking over a few bucks a month in payments is kinda silly if you really want want the car...
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2016
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One thing I learned in 40 years of owning and operating, anyone on a forum who can call the value of a 40 some thousand dollar car to the last buck without even seeing it... is an idiot! The car is worth what a willing buyer is willing to pay a willing seller.
Racer
Joined: Jun 2017
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From: Annapolis MD
Racer
Joined: Jun 2017
Posts: 280
Likes: 71
From: Annapolis MD
Again, my point is that this is a very specific and uncommon set of options. If this is exactly what the OP is searching for, it may very well be the only one, or one of a few available fir sale. Depending on his insistence of this combo, it comes down to getting a car or not. If you want the car, you pony up. If making a point is more your speed, carry on with the pissing match, but know that that salesmen is losing no sleep over not moving that car.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2018
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From: Wauconda Il
I suggest if you really like the car and could afford it THEN BUY IT PERIOD!!!!!!!! Don't listen to what other people say. So what if it's a $1000. or $1500. more then a good deal ,you may never find that combo again and regret not buying it when someone else does. If it's only $1500. more then average it's a no brainer to me. Good luck with your decision
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Team Owner
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Maybe you're timid?
Racer
Joined: Jun 2017
Posts: 280
Likes: 71
From: Annapolis MD
That's false. I made a deal in minutes over the phone on a $73,000.00 RV. That was 15 years ago. Sight unseen. Picked it up the next week 2,000 miles away in So. Florida. Bought my last new Mercedes Benz over the phone in 3 minutes. $42,500.00. That was 19 years ago. Really, it's not that hard. Maybe you're timid?
Maybe you're timid?
Instructor
Joined: Aug 2016
Posts: 149
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From: Barrington RI
Hey Guys,
I found a 2014 3LT yellow with Kalarhi interior, 12k miles, and the following options:
- chrome wheels
- NPP
- Z51
- GT seats (non competition)
- regular dash (non-carbon fiber)
- manual
they want 45k plus 300 doc fee and then taxes. Is this too much?
I haven't found a lot of yellow vettes with kalahari but I don't want to spend thousands more to have it. I have trying to get it down to low 40s, but they won't budge.
I tried to negotiate they put on side skirts or PPF on the bumber, but they said no.
Thanks for the input.
I found a 2014 3LT yellow with Kalarhi interior, 12k miles, and the following options:
- chrome wheels
- NPP
- Z51
- GT seats (non competition)
- regular dash (non-carbon fiber)
- manual
they want 45k plus 300 doc fee and then taxes. Is this too much?
I haven't found a lot of yellow vettes with kalahari but I don't want to spend thousands more to have it. I have trying to get it down to low 40s, but they won't budge.
I tried to negotiate they put on side skirts or PPF on the bumber, but they said no.
Thanks for the input.
Thread Starter
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 5,783
Likes: 400
From: Paoli, IN
St. Jude Donor '17, '19
Again, my point is that this is a very specific and uncommon set of options. If this is exactly what the OP is searching for, it may very well be the only one, or one of a few available fir sale. Depending on his insistence of this combo, it comes down to getting a car or not. If you want the car, you pony up. If making a point is more your speed, carry on with the pissing match, but know that that salesmen is losing no sleep over not moving that car.
Winegardner Motor Company
22675 Washington St, Leonardtown, MD 20650
855-210-6957
I am not really doing a pissing match. I think I am more jaded by the fact they lied to me early on. I like the car, but my "screw this dealer for lying and not apologizing when getting caught in the lie" mentality is holding me back.
Thread Starter
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 5,783
Likes: 400
From: Paoli, IN
St. Jude Donor '17, '19
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2016
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I think is is about an hour or so from Annapolis. Here is the address.
Winegardner Motor Company
22675 Washington St, Leonardtown, MD 20650
855-210-6957
I am not really doing a pissing match. I think I am more jaded by the fact they lied to me early on. I like the car, but my "screw this dealer for lying and not apologizing when getting caught in the lie" mentality is holding me back.
Winegardner Motor Company
22675 Washington St, Leonardtown, MD 20650
855-210-6957
I am not really doing a pissing match. I think I am more jaded by the fact they lied to me early on. I like the car, but my "screw this dealer for lying and not apologizing when getting caught in the lie" mentality is holding me back.
Racer
Joined: Jun 2017
Posts: 280
Likes: 71
From: Annapolis MD
I think is is about an hour or so from Annapolis. Here is the address.
Winegardner Motor Company
22675 Washington St, Leonardtown, MD 20650
855-210-6957
I am not really doing a pissing match. I think I am more jaded by the fact they lied to me early on. I like the car, but my "screw this dealer for lying and not apologizing when getting caught in the lie" mentality is holding me back.
Winegardner Motor Company
22675 Washington St, Leonardtown, MD 20650
855-210-6957
I am not really doing a pissing match. I think I am more jaded by the fact they lied to me early on. I like the car, but my "screw this dealer for lying and not apologizing when getting caught in the lie" mentality is holding me back.
Thread Starter
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 5,783
Likes: 400
From: Paoli, IN
St. Jude Donor '17, '19
Maybe i neglected to mention it. Originally when I found the car last year, they had it listed for 49,700. I called them and tried to talk them down. But they would only go to 47, 900 saying that is what they bought the car for. So there is no more negotiation room. I told them that was too high and told them to call me back when they decided they actually wanted to sell the car. Several months went by and I saw the car listed at 47,900. I called them back and didnt' tell them who I was. They said they would give it to me for 45,000 but that was the lowest they would go because that is what they had in it.
I called them out on it and they said, 'well, that is what we have it in. I can't say why someone would say different before.'
So they are being shady about it and it erks me a bit to the point I don't want to give them any money. but at the same time, as some have pointed out. Its a rare color combo that I was looking for and had basically given up looking and was going to "settle" for a black interior.
I called them out on it and they said, 'well, that is what we have it in. I can't say why someone would say different before.'
So they are being shady about it and it erks me a bit to the point I don't want to give them any money. but at the same time, as some have pointed out. Its a rare color combo that I was looking for and had basically given up looking and was going to "settle" for a black interior.
Heel & Toe
Joined: Sep 2008
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New car delivery list, but it still applies: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...heck-list.html
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