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I have searched the forum and I wasn't able to find a thread on watch-outs, etc. so I apologize for the newbie question.
I am looking at a 2009 coupe with 59,000 and he is asking $22,000. bluebook says that is a solid price for the car, the owner is 72 and loves the car to the point that it never sees rain, but I know he hasn't done any of the 60k maintenance and I am wondering if there are any watch-outs or if this is a good price for the car.
Any advice you all can share would be greatly appreciated. This would be my first corvette. Thank you.
Second owner
Great maintenance records
Tire condition - unknown
Brakes - unknown
harmonic balancer condition - unknown
Fuel smell - unknown, going to see the car in person today
THANK YOU... While I feel completely inept after attempting to answer these questions, I know what I am going to look into. Thank you so much.
An '09 needing fluids changed is no big deal, an 72 y/o owner's probably not beat of it either.
He wasn't Don Garlits, which is a very good tell re how its been treated.
Bet the 59K were very easy miles too making this one a safe bet, IMO.
I just bought a 2009 convertible with 1400 miles this past sunday, Z51, auto, 3LT, loaded, for 27k. I think I'd either get it priced lower or wait....My car is showroom new.
Last edited by bob in mich; 06-10-2020 at 07:41 PM.
I just bought a 2009 convertible with 1400 miles this past sunday, Z51, auto, 3LT, loaded, for 27k. I think I'd either get it priced lower or wait....My car is showroom new.
That's a beautiful car at an even more beautiful price
I just bought a 2009 convertible with 1400 miles this past sunday, Z51, auto, 3LT, loaded, for 27k. I think I'd either get it priced lower or wait....My car is showroom new.
A week ago I bought an 07 in good, not excellent but really good condition for 17,000. 48k miles. I felt it was a good deal compared to others I looked at over the last few months.
My friend has an 08 with 32000 miles in amazing condition. Practically flawless. He wouldn’t come off 24k.
Price seems a tad high to me based on the miles. I just bought a 2006 3LT with 26k miles, clean carfax, 2 owner perfect car for $20k I realize mine's not an LS3 car but there's my two cents.
Just a thought might look at Nissan 370Zs around that price. Owned one several years ago car was a blast to drive. If you are going to buy the 09 think around $2500 for service, tires, etc.
Just a thought might look at Nissan 370Zs around that price. Owned one several years ago car was a blast to drive. If you are going to buy the 09 think around $2500 for service, tires, etc.
LS3 C6 vs. 370Z? I don't consider those two cars to be in the same league performance wise.
06-10-2020, 12:35 PM
Should I Buy it? 2009 with 59,000 - $22,000
