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Old 05-27-2010, 12:31 AM
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looks like a damn good deal on craiglist

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/1760294666.html
Old 05-27-2010, 12:39 AM
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That's way to low. I might believe 14 but 12.5? There has to be a catch
Old 05-27-2010, 12:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Col. Newman
That's way to low. I might believe 14 but 12.5? There has to be a catch
the catch is the seller is realistic about his asking price
Old 05-27-2010, 12:55 AM
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Dag thats a good deal less than 50K miles, this is a really good deal! To bad its not a M6 tho. =(
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yeah, telling my friend to buy it, but he wants a g35 coupe again lol
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Originally Posted by mel3535
yeah, telling my friend to buy it, but he wants a g35 coupe again lol
wow thats gay.....hmmmmm vette with ls1 or g35 you friend dose have a tough choice .
Old 05-27-2010, 01:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Z0 SIC
wow thats gay.....hmmmmm vette with ls1 or g35 you friend dose have a tough choice .
What's gay?.. G35 is a damn nice car too. Vettes are not as practical... I didn't bring my vette here (Just relocated due to work) and I'd be too worried if I did.
Old 05-27-2010, 01:52 AM
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Originally Posted by karateboi87
What's gay?.. G35 is a damn nice car too. Vettes are not as practical... I didn't bring my vette here (Just relocated due to work) and I'd be too worried if I did.
Don't get me wrong g35's are nice but there nowhere near the level of a corvette and for the price for this one. Its cheaper than a a G35. And I guarantee I get better Gas milage as well ~!
Old 05-27-2010, 03:21 AM
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What's not practical about a Vette? It doesn't have 4 seats? I had a G35 at one point. You can fit just as much in the trunk of a Z06 as you can in the trunk of the G35 and you get better economy with the Z06. So what's not practical about them?
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G35 are nice but a vette is better, the interior of the g is the only thing that is hands down better, but it's still stupid for my friend to not buy this but instead look for a 01 g with a m6 and most likely in 70-90 k miles and then pay about 3k more for it
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Too low mileage for that price. Salvage title maybe?
Old 05-27-2010, 10:04 AM
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I checked Kelley Blue Book and that is right on the money.

Excellent condition = $13,275
Good condition = $12,475
Fair condition = $11,475

As he stated it is below book value, and I am assuming he is looking at the excellent condition value.

I realize that the blue book is only a reference, but many people look at it when car shopping.
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Originally Posted by mel3535
G35 are nice but a vette is better, the interior of the g is the only thing that is hands down better, but it's still stupid for my friend to not buy this but instead look for a 01 g with a m6 and most likely in 70-90 k miles and then pay about 3k more for it
G35 started in 03 and he's got a tough choice. If it were my daily driver, I'd have the G35. It's 80-90% of everything the vette is, only quieter; more comfortable; and easier to "live" with. If you plan on modding.. that's a different story. The G35 is not faster than any of the current pony cars, just a very well rounded luxury sports car.

FYI: The 06 G came with a "rev-up" motor and could be problematic. Try to stay earlier than 06, or, make sure it has a complete motor warranty.

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Looks good and a great price.I would definatly want to see it up close. Nice find though
Old 05-27-2010, 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by TR6speed
I checked Kelley Blue Book and that is right on the money.

Excellent condition = $13,275
Good condition = $12,475
Fair condition = $11,475

As he stated it is below book value, and I am assuming he is looking at the excellent condition value.

I realize that the blue book is only a reference, but many people look at it when car shopping.
And so do the banks!!

As for price, I think it's a realistic price. But then again, I only paid $18k for my '02 with 26k miles. That was blue book trade-in value.
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That would be top dollar for a perfect 98 coupe in Arizona.

I just bought a 2001 Pewter/oak Convert in nearly like new condition from the original owner this January. They had every service record from day one and the car was loaded plus they added another $5,000 worth of additional upgrades including K40 undetectable laser/radar, chromed factory wheels and it had nearly new Michelin tires for $13,000.
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Originally Posted by RJRSW
That would be top dollar for a perfect 98 coupe in Arizona.

I just bought a 2001 Pewter/oak Convert in nearly like new condition from the original owner this January. They had every service record from day one and the car was loaded plus they added another $5,000 worth of additional upgrades including K40 undetectable laser/radar, chromed factory wheels and it had nearly new Michelin tires for $13,000.
damn now that's a good deal

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First impression is that's a very good deal. If the car checks out OK, someone would get a nice ride for a very good price.
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Now thats a deal !
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I managed to convince my friend to at least look at the car, I might end up going with him the check it out this week


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