Low VIN - how to get the most from a resale
11-15-2020, 01:09 PM
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Low VIN - how to get the most from a resale
I have heard low VIN corvettes are of extra value. I have the 40th Corvette made of the C7 generation (2014). Car was also featured in music video with Playboy models.
I have not sold cars on personal sale very much (last time was 13 years ago).
What is the best way to get a much value out as possible. If I trade it in, they will not take the low VIN into consideration.
I have not sold cars on personal sale very much (last time was 13 years ago).
What is the best way to get a much value out as possible. If I trade it in, they will not take the low VIN into consideration.
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11-15-2020, 01:13 PM
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I doubt a low VIN is worth extra to anyone.
And the above shot makes me wonder about the paint.
And the above shot makes me wonder about the paint.
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11-15-2020, 01:48 PM
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The VIN for 2014 that added value was number one. Every other number is a curiosity.
11-15-2020, 02:07 PM
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11-15-2020, 02:39 PM
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11-15-2020, 02:59 PM
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As stated, any VIN other than #1 will not be worth any more than another.
11-15-2020, 04:21 PM
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I owned a 2013 VR GS Mn coupe serial number 00011.
Built April 2012. That was 3 months before 2013 production began.
Car had 7500 miles on it and was on the MSO with Warren, Mi. as
the delivery point.
The same dealer had s/n 00004. An A6 GS coupe w/ 4400 miles.
Didnt get anything extra when I traded it in to Terryville chevy with
11000 miles on it a couple years later.
Found out the first 20 2013 cars were built as pre production cars.
That was why they were built early.
Built April 2012. That was 3 months before 2013 production began.
Car had 7500 miles on it and was on the MSO with Warren, Mi. as
the delivery point.
The same dealer had s/n 00004. An A6 GS coupe w/ 4400 miles.
Didnt get anything extra when I traded it in to Terryville chevy with
11000 miles on it a couple years later.
Found out the first 20 2013 cars were built as pre production cars.
That was why they were built early.
11-15-2020, 07:10 PM
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Never going to matter... at least not in our lifetimes. As for me, I'd never buy a low VIN Vette (I always buy new), since I don't wish to be an unpaid GM beta-tester. 
11-15-2020, 07:22 PM
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11-15-2020, 11:14 PM
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Don't count on a low VIN, other than perhaps the first one of a new generation, being worth any more than any other car.
11-15-2020, 11:27 PM
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11-15-2020, 11:51 PM
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I have heard low VIN corvettes are of extra value. I have the 40th Corvette made of the C7 generation (2014). Car was also featured in music video with Playboy models.
I have not sold cars on personal sale very much (last time was 13 years ago).
What is the best way to get a much value out as possible. If I trade it in, they will not take the low VIN into consideration.
I have not sold cars on personal sale very much (last time was 13 years ago).
What is the best way to get a much value out as possible. If I trade it in, they will not take the low VIN into consideration.
11-16-2020, 06:24 AM
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Your car is worth what any other 2014 would be worth in similar condition
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