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Old 01-18-2019, 10:01 PM
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If it's not stock, you're losing a big segment of the pool. Mods, even factory mods like a stripe for example, loses market interest. I'd never buy a non-stock used Corvette.
Define "non stock"
Old 01-18-2019, 10:09 PM
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Looking absolutely beautiful to me. I recommend taking the gold chain/medallion out of the photo. Also, I think you need to be very clear on many miles it has and what the cost is. At first glance, I thought 43k was the miles. I recommend putting the miles in the wording even though you also did a great thing by showing the Odometer. The price seems very good to me. Also make it clear where you are. Some guys would only buy if they are close enough to you to come see it. I suppose you might note where you bought it and include a photo of the sticker if you have it. Gorgeous car though.
Old 01-18-2019, 10:24 PM
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Take it to carmax and see what they offer - price it a couple grand higher than that to the public, then accept an offer a grand in the middle and be done with it.
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Old 01-18-2019, 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted by MikeERWNC
The lowballers on this forum want the car for 23,000 not 43,000.
If you were at 35K, they would be constantly pitching idiot offers your way every hour.
Ask me how I know.
Not my experience . Sold it in 2 weeks here. I'll bite, how do you know?
Old 01-19-2019, 12:09 AM
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I’d say remove the racing strip and the stick on carbon fiber interior trim.
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Old 01-19-2019, 12:38 AM
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Try to get some better pics, try to improve the lighting or at least eliminate the shadows.
Old 01-19-2019, 12:57 AM
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Other guys mentioned as well but it’s January. Hardly anyone wants a Corvette in winter time. It will probably sell once the weather breaks.
Old 01-19-2019, 01:21 AM
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Originally Posted by KenHorse
Nor what's the interior option, 1, 2 or 3LT?
By the wheels, it appears to be a Z51 but can't say for sure
Seems to have the grill changed out to Z06/GS but should mention it

In general, you need to MARKET & SELL it, not simply list it
I agree. I also suggest some better pictures out in the sun to help the Arctic White pop. The shadows in the current pics hide the lines of the car.
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It's the stripes....
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Old 01-19-2019, 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by MSG C5


I agree. I also suggest some better pictures out in the sun too.
my initial thoughts as well.

redo the pics. it's a must.
Old 01-19-2019, 07:27 AM
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What about Magride or Nav? I’m sure there’s more options available but these seem to be the big ones 2LT doesn’t cover.
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Originally Posted by MikeERWNC
The lowballers on this forum want the car for 23,000 not 43,000.
If you were at 35K, they would be constantly pitching idiot offers your way every hour.
Ask me how I know.
Not trying to be nasty, but is this your first sale of a car online? You post a location "LA" in the title at the very end---who's possibly not reading it? They're trying to look at the car, its specs, what's on it, etc. All the above comments are pertinent. You need to go look at GOOD and well-written car ads on CF here, Autotrader, Cars.com, and wherever else you think. See which ones give you all the info concisely, not some rambling story (not your case).

As to the stripe, it is distinctive---but may not be for everyone wanting to buy a white Corvette, which is a very popular color. By having that stripe alone, you've reduced your number of "looks" or even those who may consider it by a number---I'd say a pretty big number. Your car, you decide.
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Originally Posted by MSG C5


I agree. I also suggest some better pictures out in the sun to help the Arctic White pop. The shadows in the current pics hide the lines of the car.
I would also ditch the personal items (hanging from rear view mirror and shifter). Make it look like it is ready for the next owner to jump in it and drive it away.

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Old 01-19-2019, 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by rob62
Not my experience . Sold it in 2 weeks here. I'll bite, how do you know?
Because you might have been lucky and someones great, great grandfather had some extra cash.
I priced my car 5K lower than any 2015 I could find online. I was only getting offers in the lower 20's. All from a-holes on this forum.
I decided to sell to Carmax this coming October when the warranty is gone. Someone will get a great car and I won't have to deal with internet tire kickers.
Autotrader got a better response but no one ever came to see the car in person.
I might be more fortunate than others who are selling, since I get paid 55.5 per mile to drive. So my cars are quickly paid for and it allows me to unload a car quickly and move on without taking a loss.
Old 01-19-2019, 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by lakemg
I would also ditch the personal items (hanging from rear view mirror and shifter). Make it look like it is ready for the next owner to jump in it and drive it away.

Also, the back drop of a rusty van and a beater Jeep distract from a beautiful car. Take the car to an attractive location like a park or some other attractive back drop preferably with no other cars or people.
The text in the ad is, to be blunt, terrible. No I don't know your car, why would I? Was it in a wreck? Did you mod it extensively? Your text raises questions that are potentially negative and there's no need to do that. After the reason you're selling, just list the facts. DON'T REFER TO THE TITLE. Repeat the title information and treat the potential buyer with respect. State which interior 1LT, 2LT, 3LT. Leaving questions for the buyer to ask cuts off some potential buyers.
Old 01-19-2019, 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by roadbike56

Also, the back drop of a rusty van and a beater Jeep distract from a beautiful car. Take the car to an attractive location like a park or some other attractive back drop preferably with no other cars or people.
The text in the ad is, to be blunt, terrible. No I don't know your car, why would I? Was it in a wreck? Did you mod it extensively? Your text raises questions that are potentially negative and there's no need to do that. After the reason you're selling, just list the facts. DON'T REFER TO THE TITLE. Repeat the title information and treat the potential buyer with respect. State which interior 1LT, 2LT, 3LT. Leaving questions for the buyer to ask cuts off some potential buyers.

great advice..invest in a semi professional photographer maybe even a student and get them to take some up close glamour shots...also list it on ebay with a reserve.. bottom line you have to market it..here is an example of a glamour shot



as others have said remove personal items and brag about how well kept car has been ..original window sticker? Service records?

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Old 01-19-2019, 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by hemistar1
maybe even a student and get them to take some up close grammar shots
Yes. Grammar is very important. Especially when selling a car.

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Old 01-19-2019, 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by FLEXjs
Yes. Grammar is very important. Especially when selling a car.
lmao..thank you.
Old 01-19-2019, 09:30 AM
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Selling cars on a forum is one of the worst ways. My car sat on here for two weeks before I listed it on cars.com and sold it within a week.
Old 01-19-2019, 09:31 AM
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Too much red for me, MHO. Expand your market, advertise everywhere but it is tough to sell any car to a private seller as their is too much risk for buyer and seller. I always either trade in (tax savings) or sell to carmax. So many scammers on a private sale, certified checks can be faked, etc.


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