What's a wrecked C5 worth???
12-06-2008, 08:07 AM
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What's a wrecked C5 worth???
A couple of us have our eyes on a "totaled" 2003 C5 FRC with the intention of building a dedicated track car. Damage seems to be limited to the front of the car. A visual at the salvage yard indicates that besides the obvious body work, it will also need cooling, steering and a complete front suspension rebuild, plus a frame rail on one side. We will be bidding on the car in a salvage auction, I imagine against those that will part the car out. My question is, what's it worth? How much can I expect to pay? I'll go in to the auction with a personal cap, but would like to know what a salvage company might pay. Anyone with experience along these lines? Thanks.
Bob
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12-06-2008, 09:29 AM
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you can get early C5's for pretty cheap these days, so I'd personally stay away from a frame-damaged car unless it's just the front/rear crossbars etc.
12-06-2008, 10:14 AM
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A couple of us have our eyes on a "totaled" 2003 C5 FRC with the intention of building a dedicated track car. Damage seems to be limited to the front of the car. A visual at the salvage yard indicates that besides the obvious body work, it will also need cooling, steering and a complete front suspension rebuild, plus a frame rail on one side. We will be bidding on the car in a salvage auction, I imagine against those that will part the car out. My question is, what's it worth? How much can I expect to pay? I'll go in to the auction with a personal cap, but would like to know what a salvage company might pay. Anyone with experience along these lines? Thanks.
Bob
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Well I just saw some adds in another
thread about 2002 Z06's that showed wrecked '02 Zs for around $14k buy-it-now on Flea bay.Just a pie-in-the-sky guess but depending on miles, you are looking at $10-11k.
12-06-2008, 02:44 PM
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I saw a complete 01 Z06 for $15k. It had a salvage title, but was repaired.
It isn't mine, but I'll point you the way if you PM me (not sure how the rules are on posting other site threads here).
It isn't mine, but I'll point you the way if you PM me (not sure how the rules are on posting other site threads here).
Last edited by subtlez28; 12-06-2008 at 02:54 PM. Reason: I had the year and $ one off.
12-06-2008, 07:29 PM
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f it helps any, I paid $7900 for "my" parts 01 w/ 20k, some mods, bent frame (still haven't gotten around to really parting out what I don't need, hopefully will start soon).
As previously noted, i would stay away from any frame bent/repaired car for track work. Start with one that's got a known straight frame. A high mile straight 97-00 coupe can be found cheap.
either way good luck!
As previously noted, i would stay away from any frame bent/repaired car for track work. Start with one that's got a known straight frame. A high mile straight 97-00 coupe can be found cheap.
either way good luck!
12-07-2008, 04:07 AM
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A couple of us have our eyes on a "totaled" 2003 C5 FRC with the intention of building a dedicated track car. Damage seems to be limited to the front of the car. A visual at the salvage yard indicates that besides the obvious body work, it will also need cooling, steering and a complete front suspension rebuild, plus a frame rail on one side. We will be bidding on the car in a salvage auction, I imagine against those that will part the car out. My question is, what's it worth? How much can I expect to pay? I'll go in to the auction with a personal cap, but would like to know what a salvage company might pay. Anyone with experience along these lines? Thanks.
Bob
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12-07-2008, 01:05 PM
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I got a straight FRC bare chassis for $1200. It was a theft recovery that another guy bought and never used. That is one way to start. I would rather have a straight chassis then have to fix a bent one. I have seen the rolling drivetrains on ebay for $7k or so. So for $8200 you have a car minus body.
12-07-2008, 11:49 PM
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I bought a C6 in a salvage auction 2 years ago that I made into a racecar. These salvage guys can drive the price of the cars up pretty high. I wouldn't be afraid of a damaged frim, mine was. I bought a new frame rail from GM and had a frame shop cut off the old one, weld in the new one and check the frame for straightness. You need a good frame shop, but they can get the frame well within GM specs. By the way it cost about $3k for the repair so keep that in mind when bidding. Good luck, let me know if I can help.
Robert Finlayson
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