Opinions wanted on purchase of 03' vert
12-27-2009, 07:21 PM
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Why not consider asking someone who lives in the area - familiar with Corvettes to look the car over before you commit to anything? Make a post in the appropriate regional forum where the car is located and request. You might offer to buy a tank of gas to whomever agrees to help you out.
Here's a checklist that I've used.....
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/tech/buying.html
I have done this for forum members a couple of times, I looked at a Z06 for one person and a Viper for another.
If the car was in the Phoenix area, I'd look it over for you.
Here's a checklist that I've used.....
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/tech/buying.html
I have done this for forum members a couple of times, I looked at a Z06 for one person and a Viper for another.
If the car was in the Phoenix area, I'd look it over for you.
WE are a family.... someone on the Forum will likely check it out for you.
12-27-2009, 11:07 PM
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Frankly, I think you'll have a hard time finding a quality '03 'vert for 20K.
Even at 22K and change from a dealer, I'd suspect some issues.
My opinion only.
WHERE is the car?
Even at 22K and change from a dealer, I'd suspect some issues.
My opinion only.
WHERE is the car?
12-27-2009, 11:20 PM
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Blacksedan87 offers some good advice about seeing if someone in that area would be willing to look the car over for you. Can't hurt to ask in the regional forum - many forum members are willing to help others out like that.
Price seems good for the year and mileage - as long as everything check out OK.
Price seems good for the year and mileage - as long as everything check out OK.
12-28-2009, 04:16 AM
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For $99 you can have an independent inspection done anywhere in the country. I can't remember the company name , but if you'll look on ebay at a car ad where they show " order an independent inspection " , you can contact the company-they do the inspections for anyone-anywhere-They'll even test drive the car if the dealer will allow-
12-28-2009, 07:50 AM
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I'd say the price is okay but not great.
Black is hard to photograph in bright (sun) light but I'm not convinced this is great paint. Also, look at the underhood photo,,, the fender covers seems to be getting that faded white look. I think that indicates this car wasn't taken necessarily taken REAL good care of.
I'd have someone look at it for you.
Black is hard to photograph in bright (sun) light but I'm not convinced this is great paint. Also, look at the underhood photo,,, the fender covers seems to be getting that faded white look. I think that indicates this car wasn't taken necessarily taken REAL good care of.
I'd have someone look at it for you.
12-28-2009, 12:03 PM
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check if it has the highway gears or performance rear end-makes quite a difference in the fun factor
If you want ot buy sight unseen, I know of several Vettes in the area you can choose from
Steve
If you want ot buy sight unseen, I know of several Vettes in the area you can choose from
Steve
12-28-2009, 01:02 PM
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Do not buy a vette or any car sight unseen even though l did but at least it was a private party.
And l was never interested to get the buy of the century all that l ever wanted is to get the right vette.
And l was never interested to get the buy of the century all that l ever wanted is to get the right vette.
12-28-2009, 01:26 PM
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Why not consider asking someone who lives in the area - familiar with Corvettes to look the car over before you commit to anything? Make a post in the appropriate regional forum where the car is located and request. You might offer to buy a tank of gas to whomever agrees to help you out.
Here's a checklist that I've used.....
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/tech/buying.html
I have done this for forum members a couple of times, I looked at a Z06 for one person and a Viper for another.
If the car was in the Phoenix area, I'd look it over for you.
Here's a checklist that I've used.....
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/tech/buying.html
I have done this for forum members a couple of times, I looked at a Z06 for one person and a Viper for another.
If the car was in the Phoenix area, I'd look it over for you.
Couldn't agree more!!! Fortunately the Corvette forum family is filled with fantastic people and i would put a post up in the regional section where this is to see if someone would go check it out. Willing to bet they would!!!
12-28-2009, 07:31 PM
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12-28-2009, 07:42 PM
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Thanks for all the info. I have really began to rethink the purchase of this particular car. I think I've gotten hooked on the price of the car and may need to be a little more patient, maybe something attractive will turn up closer to home. I was finding the idea of going to Florida to buy a car and then driving it back home somewhat adventureous. Again thanks for the input. This forum is great and one of the reasons I'm looking to get back into a vette. I have missed the interactions with the good people here and the experiences I had while owning my last one. HS 
12-29-2009, 06:23 AM
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Thanks for all the info. I have really began to rethink the purchase of this particular car. I think I've gotten hooked on the price of the car and may need to be a little more patient, maybe something attractive will turn up closer to home. I was finding the idea of going to Florida to buy a car and then driving it back home somewhat adventureous. Again thanks for the input. This forum is great and one of the reasons I'm looking to get back into a vette. I have missed the interactions with the good people here and the experiences I had while owning my last one. HS
12-29-2009, 04:57 PM
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