Looking for advice - Should I purchase - Is this a good deal??
09-29-2010, 08:37 PM
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Looking for advice - Should I purchase - Is this a good deal??
Thanks so much....I need some advice
I have the opportunity to purchase this car for $9000. Is this a good deal? This will be my first Vette purchase
1993 Ruby Red with White Interior 40th Anniversary Chevrolet Corvette
64,800 Miles
Leather Interior in Excellent Condition
Very Clean
Paint Glossy
40th Anniversary Edition has chrome emblems on front, rear, side and on seat headrests
5.7L 300HP LT1 Engine
Dual Power Sport Seats With Lumbar Control, Remote Keyless Entry, Intermitten Delay Windshield Wipers, Fog Lamps, Illuminated Vanity Visors, Trip Odometer, Driver Information Center, Power Windows & Doors, Leather Wrapped Tilt Steering Wheel, Cruise Control, Air Conditioning, "Bose" Premium Sound System, AM/FM Stereo, CD Player, Remote Controlled Outside Rear View Mirrors
I have the opportunity to purchase this car for $9000. Is this a good deal? This will be my first Vette purchase
1993 Ruby Red with White Interior 40th Anniversary Chevrolet Corvette
64,800 Miles
Leather Interior in Excellent Condition
Very Clean
Paint Glossy
40th Anniversary Edition has chrome emblems on front, rear, side and on seat headrests
5.7L 300HP LT1 Engine
Dual Power Sport Seats With Lumbar Control, Remote Keyless Entry, Intermitten Delay Windshield Wipers, Fog Lamps, Illuminated Vanity Visors, Trip Odometer, Driver Information Center, Power Windows & Doors, Leather Wrapped Tilt Steering Wheel, Cruise Control, Air Conditioning, "Bose" Premium Sound System, AM/FM Stereo, CD Player, Remote Controlled Outside Rear View Mirrors
09-29-2010, 08:40 PM
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You ARE a newbie! ANY Vette offered for sale, no matter how nice and how cheap, is ALWAYS overpriced according to the answers you get here! 
Joking aside, got any pics to help us judge?
Joking aside, got any pics to help us judge?
09-29-2010, 09:12 PM
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Take it for a drive and decide, if it drives and handles like it looks--buy it. price sounds good to me, depends on your location though, winters around the corner.
09-29-2010, 09:16 PM
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They didn't make a ruby red with white interior,so that leaves dark red or black rose. All 93's are 40th anniversary models, All ones with the leather interiors have it embroideried in the headrest. It sounds like the owner went emblem shopping on Ebay. As far as value, it sounds like a fair deal.
09-29-2010, 09:35 PM
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They didn't make a ruby red with white interior,so that leaves dark red or black rose. All 93's are 40th anniversary models, All ones with the leather interiors have it embroideried in the headrest. It sounds like the owner went emblem shopping on Ebay. As far as value, it sounds like a fair deal.
Doubtful it is a Ruby with white... Maybe Dark Red Metallic and white interior?
DRM with white is a rare color anyway!
Pictures please!
David
09-29-2010, 09:58 PM
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09-30-2010, 09:24 AM
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Never seen that color combo before was it offered?
Anyway if the car is that sound and clean might just be worth it. Sure theres 93s for less but you end up dumping more in them to be sound in the end.
Anyway if the car is that sound and clean might just be worth it. Sure theres 93s for less but you end up dumping more in them to be sound in the end.
09-30-2010, 09:39 AM
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Make sure you take a refrigerator magnet or "bondo" magnet with you when looking the car over. You'd hate to find out after the purchase what might lurk under the paint.
09-30-2010, 09:45 AM
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magnet wont stick to anything on that body
09-30-2010, 09:46 AM
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Click here for a pre-purchase document
Click here for RPO codes
Take it for a drive and if possible, have a mechanic familiar with Corvettes inspect it and put it up on a lift. Being cautious can pay huge dividends when buying any sports car. There is quite a bit to look for and many times a first time buyer misses some issues that can be expensive to remedy.
Best of luck,
John
