hairybear

I found a 99 Frc vette 6spd 50K miles and is pewter in color has a clean title but needs some minor repairs for $10,500.

the repairs are needs a new quarter panel and slave cyl and some other minor stuff under the hood needs to put back together. he said he was going to do some **** to the motor but now wants the car gone.

how good of deal is this?

Vetteman Jack

Doesn't sound bad depending on just how many minor things need to be fixed. Sometimes what seems to be a minor repair turns out to be expensive. You need to come up with a detailed list of what needs fixing and then see what it would cost to get it back in shape. Then you can make an informed decision as to how good a deal it is.

hairybear

looks pretty dam good. dent in 1/4 panel, may need new headlight cover, and some stuff bolted back up under the hood. perfect black lether interior and new z06 wheels.

Plasticfan

The other question is, how much fixing can you do as opposed to paying shop labor? That makes a big difference on the final bill. Is it driveable?

hairybear

I should be able to do most of it myself. not drivable.

RSchleder

Perhaps this is a silly question. However, how do you get a "dent" in a composite quarter panel?

hairybear

I didnt mean dent it is slightly ripped.

Oldad

I'd stay away. Unless you really want to get a basket case and do all the work yourself. Put that amount of money towards a garage queen and have a good time driving instead of wrenching. $.02

bucwheat

You got to wonder how bad has this car been treated?

PaceThis

seems like a deal to me. The clean title and low mileage should give you some leeway if you ever need to sell it.

Josh

hairybear

well, I am kind of torn. If I get this vette I will have to sell my 73 cuda project. I am just wondering if this is a good enough deal to get rid of my cuda for.

lockmart

I'd say a mint condition no issues car would be well bought for $18.5K with those miles and year. You should just work your way backwards from there for the repairs / condition etc to see if it's a good deal.

hairybear

hmmm, cuda or vette?

jmliles

Small cosmetic issues and other "minor" things like you're mentioning are often surface evidence of a vette that's been mistreated in general. This isn't always the case, but it's something to potentially be wary about.

C5R USA

That's what I'd being saying to myself also.I don't envy
your choices that's a tough call.I love my 'Vette but if their
was a muscle-car to park next to it,it'd be a 'Cuda.

Good Luck!!!

AlisonC5

PLENTY of vettes out there in the LOW teens that may have high miles but NEED nothing. Keep looking!!! My 0.02

TopFuelTim

I'd be pretty wary. "Needs a little work" usually means "Needs a LOT of work". The car sounds abused.

Tim Glover

Not Red Rob

I bought a '99 FRC w/ 50k needed nothing for $18.5k over 4 years ago, granted it was a bargain at the time.

I think you could find something for a few grand more that does not need work.

Just try not to fall in love with the car until you buy it. Damn that's hard to do!!!

Good Luck,

Rob

hairybear

I am leaning toward my cuda, but my buddy is checking the car out this weekend and seeing what is up with it.

peter pan

Seems to be an average not a great deal as the prices have plummented with the C6 now in the 4th year of production, find one that does not need work and motor away