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2015 Z51 pricing.
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2015 Z51 pricing.
In a previous post. I said that I found a 2015 Z51 with 25,000 mikes. Well I finally was able to drive it and absolutely loved it, but there are a few issues. First, I’m not a fan a cars being smoked in, but that can be taken care of. The tires will need to be replaced and while it was said to be garaged all its life, it was pretty easy to see that it wasn’t. The front end has been scrapped, nothing bad, but it will bother me until I get it fixed. I offered the guy $39 knowing that he wouldn’t take it, but figured that would be a starting point. What do you think a fair price would be?
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I would keep looking. I would not consider a car that had been smoked in, even if it could somehow be remediated.
I would also not consider a car if I thought "it was pretty easy to see that it wasn't (garaged)". I would also be skeptical about anything else the owner said if you couldn't trust his claim that it had been garaged. Added to the front end scrape, I would find one that was well cared for. There are plenty of cars in a softening market. Take your time and wait for a perfect car...there are many out there. I recently bought a '17 with 7800 miles with no defects. I paid a bit more ($46,500), but..you know the old saying...you get what you pay for. My car looks like it just drove off the showroom floor. The PO even covered the seats, so they look like nobody ever sat in them. There are lots of these cars with obsessive owners. Try and find one of them.
I would also not consider a car if I thought "it was pretty easy to see that it wasn't (garaged)". I would also be skeptical about anything else the owner said if you couldn't trust his claim that it had been garaged. Added to the front end scrape, I would find one that was well cared for. There are plenty of cars in a softening market. Take your time and wait for a perfect car...there are many out there. I recently bought a '17 with 7800 miles with no defects. I paid a bit more ($46,500), but..you know the old saying...you get what you pay for. My car looks like it just drove off the showroom floor. The PO even covered the seats, so they look like nobody ever sat in them. There are lots of these cars with obsessive owners. Try and find one of them.
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In a previous post. I said that I found a 2015 Z51 with 25,000 mikes. Well I finally was able to drive it and absolutely loved it, but there are a few issues. First, I’m not a fan a cars being smoked in, but that can be taken care of. The tires will need to be replaced and while it was said to be garaged all its life, it was pretty easy to see that it wasn’t. The front end has been scrapped, nothing bad, but it will bother me until I get it fixed. I offered the guy $39 knowing that he wouldn’t take it, but figured that would be a starting point. What do you think a fair price would be?
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I think your offer is fair considering the issues.
Now about the smoke. I will tell you that Vettes are easy to get smoke out of because there is a lot of leather, the space is small, and carpeting is minimal.
I bought a 2015 that was smoked in and I treated it and you could never tell it was smoked in. I did return the car to CarMax though for other reasons within the 30 day trial and bought another that was not smoked in.
You need this and run it for 30 minutes for several days. Air the car out thoroughly after each use. It is dangerous for your health to get into the car for an extended period right after a treatment.
Now about the smoke. I will tell you that Vettes are easy to get smoke out of because there is a lot of leather, the space is small, and carpeting is minimal.
I bought a 2015 that was smoked in and I treated it and you could never tell it was smoked in. I did return the car to CarMax though for other reasons within the 30 day trial and bought another that was not smoked in.
You need this and run it for 30 minutes for several days. Air the car out thoroughly after each use. It is dangerous for your health to get into the car for an extended period right after a treatment.
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Your offer might be right there...
If it's a Coupe, Hagerty says $47,500 for a '15 in #2 excellent condition. This is a car that's a show winner.
#3 good condition on the other hand is $37k.
Now add 5% for Z51....
If it's a Coupe, Hagerty says $47,500 for a '15 in #2 excellent condition. This is a car that's a show winner.
#3 good condition on the other hand is $37k.
Now add 5% for Z51....
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Hard pass. There are so many well-taken care of vettes out there, no need to buy this one unless it's super cheap. For smoked in he has the drop the price big time or forget it. And I'd want one stored inside just like all my vettes. I'd expect the same care (or better) than I give to mine or no deal.
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Thank you
He just told me that a guy offered him his asking price of 44.5 sight unseen. I said then take it. He said that the car is pristine to which I replied… your idea of pristine is quite different than mine. So frustrating because there aren’t many corvettes for sale in Cincinnati
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I think your offer is fair considering the issues.
Now about the smoke. I will tell you that Vettes are easy to get smoke out of because there is a lot of leather, the space is small, and carpeting is minimal.
I bought a 2015 that was smoked in and I treated it and you could never tell it was smoked in. I did return the car to CarMax though for other reasons within the 30 day trial and bought another that was not smoked in.
You need this and run it for 30 minutes for several days. Air the car out thoroughly after each use. It is dangerous for your health to get into the car for an extended period right after a treatment.
Amazon.com: Maleb Ozone Generator 36,000mg/h - Ozone Machine Odor Removal Odor Eliminator Ionizer Deodorizer Ozonator Ozone Generator Air Purifier for Home/Car/Smoke/Pet Odor : Home & Kitchen
Now about the smoke. I will tell you that Vettes are easy to get smoke out of because there is a lot of leather, the space is small, and carpeting is minimal.
I bought a 2015 that was smoked in and I treated it and you could never tell it was smoked in. I did return the car to CarMax though for other reasons within the 30 day trial and bought another that was not smoked in.
You need this and run it for 30 minutes for several days. Air the car out thoroughly after each use. It is dangerous for your health to get into the car for an extended period right after a treatment.
Amazon.com: Maleb Ozone Generator 36,000mg/h - Ozone Machine Odor Removal Odor Eliminator Ionizer Deodorizer Ozonator Ozone Generator Air Purifier for Home/Car/Smoke/Pet Odor : Home & Kitchen
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He just told me that a guy offered him his asking price of 44.5 sight unseen. I said then take it. He said that the car is pristine to which I replied… your idea of pristine is quite different than mine. So frustrating because there aren’t many corvettes for sale in Cincinnati
Why would he:
1. Call you to tell you someone is offering what he is asking (44.5) when you offered 39 - there would be no reason for him to call you.
2. Why would he proceed to tell you the car is pristine after you told him to just sell it then?
Doesn't add up.
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So he is full of crap then?
Why would he:
1. Call you to tell you someone is offering what he is asking (44.5) when you offered 39 - there would be no reason for him to call you.
2. Why would he proceed to tell you the car is pristine after you told him to just sell it then?
Doesn't add up.
Why would he:
1. Call you to tell you someone is offering what he is asking (44.5) when you offered 39 - there would be no reason for him to call you.
2. Why would he proceed to tell you the car is pristine after you told him to just sell it then?
Doesn't add up.
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Pristine my!!!
When I opened the hood I was expecting to find a clean engine bay. Instead it full of leaves and filthy. You could tell that he just ran it through a car wash as water was dripping when we met up. The rotors were rusty and rims were dirty. Maybe it’s me, but if I was selling my car it would dam well look beautiful. Guess I already know what I’m trying to get you guys to tell me.
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[QUOTE=Trm54;1607590266]He just told me that a guy offered him his asking price of 44.5 sight unseen. I said then take it. He said that the car is pristine to which I replied… your idea of pristine is quite different than mine. So frustrating because there aren’t many corvettes for sale in Cincinnati[/QUOTE]
Boy, you aren't kidding. I had to set a 500 mile distance from the CarMax in Cincinnati before any C7s showed up. And then only four did.
Boy, you aren't kidding. I had to set a 500 mile distance from the CarMax in Cincinnati before any C7s showed up. And then only four did.
