KAIROS

How many "buyers" actually travel more than 200 miles to purchase a car ? I think very few. How many "buyers" have the ability to pay cash or write a check when the oportunity appears, I think very few. There is a lot of polite conversation and lots of research by forum members who scan the available want ads and report on "day dream" buying opportunitys but how many buyers drive a 1000 miles and have the ability to take the time to travel, inspect and actually purchase this buying opportunity, I suspect very few. Perhaps we should have a new forum category where members who have actually purchased cars scan their documents and verify that its not just "polite conversation". I think thats where the rubber meets the road.

LeeJones

well said

valdeztke

I must be an exception to the rule.

I found that shipping a vehicle isnt a "big deal" nor costly if you find a good shipping company.

Also given the extent of CF's reach around the world. Almost any car, anywhere, can be inspected by a fellow forum member or sponsored tuner/vendor. Now whether or not you care to entrust someone in your 30,000-70,000 purchase is another story.

I don't feel distance is TOO much of a factor as I am currently working a deal on a car 16 hours away from me. It will be dropped off at a forum tuner for a few modifications and then shipped to my address.

Hell - it worked out even better buying a vehicle near a CF vendor to have a bit of work done while also checking the quality.



I agree though this won't apply for all members

lockmart

I don't believe you are an exception. I think some people rush into these without doing their research and then have to find ways to feel better about over paying. To each his one, but I won't be convinced high 30's are reasonable on C5's when the evidence all around me suggests otherwise.

When disagreements on price come up I've noticed people always tend to question the "buying" abilities of the parties who are defending buying based on market value. Just because I could afford to overpay for something doesn't mean I am going to. In fact, I don't believe it is a good practice to buy the most expensive car you can afford period...

My experience in visiting a store much like the Corvette Palace is that once you start asking about option codes, mention the colors by name etc. they realize you've done your homework and lose interest in helping you. Why you ask? Because they realize you aren't going to pay those prices as an informed buyer. Just my opinion.

You don't exactly have to scour the globe to find real nice low mileage ones in high 20's, low 30's in the same condition and options as some of those linked. At the end of the day the only thing that matters is whether you are happy with your car and deal.

valdeztke

Gotta keep the mods in mind when buying Corvette

LeeJones

You are misinformed about Corvette Palace.

lockmart

Sure do, these particular ones are stock but I agree with you.

Lee, are you affiliated with that place? My comment was a general statement and not a judgment on Corvette Palace. I agree they have some fine cars, if you don't want to look much and just stumble onto the cream of the crop and aren't as concerned about price they seem like a great resource.

The great thing is there is a medium of purchase out there for everyone.

LeeJones

[QUOTE=lockmart;1559788142]
Lee, are you affiliated with that place? My comment was a general statement and not a judgment on Corvette Palace. I agree they have some fine cars, if you don't want to look much and just stumble onto the cream of the crop and aren't as concerned about price they seem like a great resource.

QUOTE]

No, but I know people who have bought there.

3447

I am looking, can pay cash, and have already traveled from NJ to Miami for a car in the past.

LeeJones

I have travelled as well, but I would have to say most people do not.

Blake P

Nice try Val not trying to be rude but they never made a CTS-V Supercharged.
That motor only came in a XLR-V 4.4 liter
CTS-V only comes in 6.0L

04/11/07 DALLAS Regular $35,700 21,457 Avg MAROON 8G A Yes
04/11/07 NASHVILL Regular $35,600 23,238 Avg BLACK 8G A Yes
04/10/07 ARENA Regular $38,900 6,414 Above BLACK 8G A Yes
04/10/07 ARENA Regular $37,750 3,513 Above SILVER 8G A Yes
04/10/07 DAL DLRS Lease $34,600 26,184 Avg RED 8G A Yes
04/10/07 FAAO Regular $38,000 9,293 Above BLACK 8G A Yes
04/10/07 FAAO Regular $34,500 12,973 Avg BLUE 8G A Yes
04/10/07 OHIO Regular $27,800 63,027 Below RED 8G A No
04/06/07 MANHEIM Regular $38,250 11,585 Above RED 8G A Yes
04/06/07 MANHEIM Lease $32,000 5,427 Below RED 8G A Yes
04/06/07 NEVADA Regular $36,200 25,001 Avg WHITE 8G A Yes
04/05/07 ATLANTA Regular $35,800 20,940 Avg SILVER 8G A Yes
04/05/07 GTR TMPA Regular $34,250 33,372 Avg BROWN 8G A Yes
04/05/07 W PALM Regular $35,300 21,421 Avg MAROON 8G A Yes
04/04/07 ATLANTA Lease $36,600 18,319 Avg RED 8G A Yes
04/04/07 CEN FLA Lease $38,600 12,540 Above BLACK 8G A Yes
04/04/07 DALLAS Regular $36,300 12,117 Avg BLACK 8G A Yes
04/04/07 DALLAS Lease $34,400 19,133 Avg SILVER 8G A Yes
04/04/07 DENVER Regular $38,500 10,457 Above SILVER 8G A Yes
04/04/07 SO CAL $31,800 26,452 Below RED 8G A Yes
04/02/07 FAAO $33,800 19,389 Below BLACK 8G Yes
03/29/07 W PALM Regular $35,200 26,868 Avg YELLOW 8G A Yes
03/28/07 DAL DLRS Regular $34,100 12,036 Avg BLACK 8G A Yes
03/28/07 DALLAS Lease $35,800 18,064 Avg WHITE 8G A Yes
03/28/07 DALLAS Regular $35,750 5,374 Avg RED 8G A Yes
03/28/07 KC Regular $35,200 29,123 Avg RED 8G A Yes
03/28/07 NADE Lease $38,400 1,057 Above RED 8G A No
03/27/07 FAAO Regular $36,000 26,219 Avg SILVER 8G A Yes
03/23/07 MANHEIM Regular $37,800 14,653 Above RED 8G A Yes
03/23/07 MANHEIM Regular $35,800 6,329 Avg SILVER 8G Yes
03/22/07 CHICAGO Regular $38,500 4,094 Above BLACK 8G A No
03/22/07 CHICAGO Lease $17,200 1 Below AMBER 8G A No
03/22/07 MISS Regular $33,500 24,423 Below SILVER 8G A Yes
03/21/07 ALOHA Lease $30,000 13,735 Below ORANGE 8G A Yes
03/21/07 CEN FLA Regular $36,800 20,322 Avg BLACK 8G A Yes
03/21/07 NADE Regular $35,400 21,047 Avg BLACK 8G Yes
03/20/07 HATFIELD Regular $36,500 11,209 Avg RED 8G A Yes
03/19/07 FAAO Regular $39,000 8,026 Above RED 8G A Yes
03/19/07 FAAO Regular $37,200 22,304 Avg YELLOW 8G A Yes
03/19/07 FAAO Regular $37,200 16,681 Avg COPPER 8G A Yes
03/19/07 FAAO Regular $37,200 9,517 Avg BLACK 8G A Yes
03/19/07 FAAO Regular $37,200 7,035 Avg WHITE 8G A Yes
03/19/07 FAAO Regular $37,000 19,351 Avg BLACK 8G A Yes
03/19/07 FAAO Regular $36,600 14,409 Avg BLACK 8G A Yes
03/19/07 FAAO Regular $36,600 8,978 Avg BLACK 8G A Yes
03/19/07 FAAO Regular $36,400 23,557 Avg BLACK 8G A Yes
03/19/07 FAAO Regular $35,200 25,307 Avg BLACK 8G A Yes
03/19/07 FAAO Regular $34,700 26,030 Avg SILVER 8G A Yes
03/19/07 FAAO Regular $34,400 38,529 Avg BLUE 8G A Yes
03/16/07 MANHEIM Regular $35,000 34,516 Avg BLACK 8G Yes
03/15/07 CINCINNA Regular $37,100 14,631 Avg WHITE 8G A Yes
03/15/07 FRDKBURG Regular $36,500 25,917 Avg BLACK 8G Yes
03/15/07 FRDKBURG Regular $35,000 16,422 Avg RED 8G Yes
03/15/07 GTR TMPA Regular $34,000 30,267 Avg BROWN 8G A Yes
03/15/07 W PALM Regular $33,500 29,644 Below BLACK 8G A Yes
03/14/07 LAKELAND Regular $35,400 8,927 Avg BLACK 8G A Yes
03/14/07 W PALM Regular $36,200 10,391 Avg SILVER 8G A Yes
03/13/07 OHIO Regular $31,900 39,288 Below YELLOW 8G A No

Now you have to pay for fees, shipping, on the east coast its usually 500-1000 and east to west is real expensive. Now you can add for tires, brakes over 20k, plus a good clean. Its usually between 1000-2000.

lockmart

First post in the C5 section that came up when checking, title says it all

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1671111

valdeztke

Blake P you are totally ......................WRONG.


The 2004-2005 CTS-V was a LS6 5.7 motor ...ever heard of a C5 Z06?


Also my car has a maggie installed ...ie SUPERCHARGER

Blake P

You are right on that.
Its not from the factory though.

blackbird345

Blake P is that a list of vettes? where did you get it?

JKennedy1612

[QUOTE=stax68;1559630256] It's all a mind trick...We read from left to right...If the first number we see is 1 in something priced as 1.99 rather than 2.00, the 1 is more favorable.

KMK454

So my C6 has 52k miles on it, every option except the glass top (though I removed the polished wheels for powdercoated black ones).

Doesn't smell "new" inside, but doesn't smell bad either, just kind of neutral, regular. Outside looks like a 52k mile DD car, rock chips up front and just general wear and tear on the paint.

Could I still make the 30k price-point?

lockmart

Heck, you should be trying to sell it for more than you bought new. If you read some of these threads long enough you'll believe it!

(Just kidding, not a comment on your price)

valdeztke

I had a dealership call me today and this was the conversation -

"we have some new 2006 that we are HEAVILY discounting. A 3LT w/ no nav and no other options for only 49,995"

" Arent your 2007 base models selling for 10.000 less?"


"Sure but these are 2006 models - they MUST GO!"

"Ok so are you going to lower the price"

"Sir if you are going to modify your car (I told him I wanted something I could mod heavily i.e. a used car) you should buy a brand new one that way you know no one has beaten it up"

"Yeah buy a new one for the warranty so I can tear the motor apart"

He didnt care for my attitude much

susko

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2005-...QQcmdZViewItem