Recent Manheim prices
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6th Gear
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I'm a small independent dealer and use Manheim daily. Just from a cursory glance I can tell you that there is very little markup from wholesale to retail on most stock condition low mileage C7s in any trim level. The maddening thing about buying most cars at wholesale is that you have little recourse as a dealer if you get a car in lesser condition than expected. From a retail consumer point of view, you have more protections than dealers have in your ability to inspect a car or schedule a PPI to ensure you're buying a good car. This goes even more so for manual transmission cars, where the clutch is not usually considered an item that can be arbitrated. I remember buying a MT Camaro a few years ago thinking I got a great buy at auction, only to find the clutch slipping as soon as I was on the freeway in 5th and 6th gear.
I would highly recommend buying Corvettes mostly from private sellers who have taken great care of them, have receipts, and are willing to let you inspect the cars (at your cost of course). Best wishes!
I would highly recommend buying Corvettes mostly from private sellers who have taken great care of them, have receipts, and are willing to let you inspect the cars (at your cost of course). Best wishes!
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Probably be good advise to get full details on any used Corvette a buyer is considering, before traveling to see it.
Team Owner
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Carvana wants my 2017 SR convertible 3LT........"they've added another 40K miles to it," and are offering just over "$30K for it."
Heads up to the Corvette owners that believe that "high-miles," don't affect pricing.
Heads up to the Corvette owners that believe that "high-miles," don't affect pricing.
