Too good to be true? A 1999 Corvette Convertible - $17800
04-24-2013, 03:12 AM
#21
Race Director
that's under MMR for his purchase year and probably still is today
how could you consider a buy under dealer auction overpriced?
04-24-2013, 07:26 AM
#22
17,800 sound like a fair price. If this is the car you want, with the right color and options, go for it, as you might not find anything better, and will always think about "the one that got away". I paid 14,700 for a 99 coupe with 62k miles last year, and despite of some folks here thinking everything is overpriced, except their car, I think I got a good deal, as it was the exact car I was looking for.
04-24-2013, 07:32 AM
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04-24-2013, 08:52 AM
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http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/3758925511.html
I've been looking at C4s in that price range so this sounds too good to be true.
I've been looking at C4s in that price range so this sounds too good to be true.
04-24-2013, 10:18 AM
#26
Drifting
Everyone seems to qoute the sold price, or what they paid for their car which is almost certainly going to be lower than the asking price. What I would like to see is what the asking price was on the car you purchased and then what you actually paid for it. The price the OP is showing is obviuosly the asking price which I would say is in the ballpark if not a little high but depending on how much the seller is willing to negotiate the buyer could possibly get it for 1-2 thousand less in which case would be a great buy and a good sale for the owner. For a C5 condition is everything and that's usually not something you can determine just by looking at pictures on the internet. Some of the purchase prices quoted in this thread are amazingly good deals. For those that purchased a year or 2 ago, you got the car at the right time based on how the economy was in the toilet and most owners were letting their cars go for absurdly low prices. Prices currently seem to be holding steady if not increasing a little bit for the last couple years. Location and time of year will also affect sale prices. Right now prices will be a tad higher and a little less negotiable compared to December, January for those of us that live in the colder climates.
04-24-2013, 10:35 AM
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Melting Slicks
17,800 sound like a fair price. If this is the car you want, with the right color and options, go for it, as you might not find anything better, and will always think about "the one that got away". I paid 14,700 for a 99 coupe with 62k miles last year, and despite of some folks here thinking everything is overpriced, except their car, I think I got a good deal, as it was the exact car I was looking for.
That's what I have been trying to say.
04-24-2013, 10:53 AM
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In some regards, he's correct. The car is worth what someone will pay for it. You can price your vehicle at book value or less but if no one is interested, it could sit there for a long time. It just varies based on demand. The z06's though generally are in fairly good demand.
04-24-2013, 12:17 PM
#29
Burning Brakes
No need for hostility. Stock vs stock the Z06 is quicker, don't know about the spanking. If you run track as you say you must realize driver plays a very big role in spanking department. Once you throw in mods the fender badges don't mean squat. This is a corvette forum so show some respect.
04-24-2013, 12:46 PM
#30
Le Mans Master
Yeah, well...you must not follow the market too closely.
Go find me that deal now...2 yrs later... There wasn't a z06 under 20k for the following year on here.
I think the only way to drive a vette is on a track, not with the old gray hairs detaching from the scalp in the wind...
And there's a lot more to a Z06 than 55hp bud...you can add 55hp and a Z06 will still spank your ***...
Go find me that deal now...2 yrs later... There wasn't a z06 under 20k for the following year on here.
I think the only way to drive a vette is on a track, not with the old gray hairs detaching from the scalp in the wind...
And there's a lot more to a Z06 than 55hp bud...you can add 55hp and a Z06 will still spank your ***...
04-24-2013, 01:03 PM
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Burning Brakes
Yeah, well...you must not follow the market too closely.
Go find me that deal now...2 yrs later... There wasn't a z06 under 20k for the following year on here.
I think the only way to drive a vette is on a track, not with the old gray hairs detaching from the scalp in the wind...
And there's a lot more to a Z06 than 55hp bud...you can add 55hp and a Z06 will still spank your ***...
Go find me that deal now...2 yrs later... There wasn't a z06 under 20k for the following year on here.
I think the only way to drive a vette is on a track, not with the old gray hairs detaching from the scalp in the wind...
And there's a lot more to a Z06 than 55hp bud...you can add 55hp and a Z06 will still spank your ***...
04-24-2013, 03:05 PM
#32
Race Director
04-24-2013, 03:55 PM
#33
Drifting
with you, the real value of something is subjective. It depends what a person is looking for. I, for example, leave the convertibles for Barbie and would never buy one, so I would value a convertible much lower.On the topic, that price looks average. I wouldnt say over priced if its what you want, but its by no stretch "too good to be true"
04-24-2013, 04:01 PM
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Drifting
04-24-2013, 04:10 PM
#35
Melting Slicks
That sums it up. It's not horribly overpriced but it seems to be on the higher side of the averages. Price is very subjective. I really like Fairway Green which is a '97 and '98 only color. If I found one in excellent shape I may well be willing to pay a premium (at least above average market value) for it. Some would likely say I got screwed for paying a premium for those years/color but, if it was worth it to me that would be all that matters.
04-24-2013, 04:45 PM
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cesssna10
17,800 sound like a fair price. If this is the car you want, with the right color and options, go for it, as you might not find anything better, and will always think about "the one that got away". I paid 14,700 for a 99 coupe with 62k miles last year, and despite of some folks here thinking everything is overpriced, except their car, I think I got a good deal, as it was the exact car I was looking for.
