Never trust the dealer. Especially with what they say they sold a car for.

famous dealer BS line "we're in the car more than that"

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I can't tell you how many times I've heard that one.

I just got a 2010 GS convertible....4LT, 12,000 miles....in April the dealer wanted 56K for it..I told him it was worth 54K. "we're into it for more than that"

So I told him he overpaid for it.

Long story short, he didn't sell it all summer...dropped price to 50K

I got it for 47K

Guess they weren't into it for that much :D

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To the top! :rock:

Good point by you. I absolutely love the continuous stream of BS that cones out of those places. What would it benefit them to say they sold it for less than they actually did? Doesn't really matter the car is gone and the hunt is on.

Two reasons come to mind. First, for nothing more than to snub you because you didn't buy it, second so in case they have another car you are ever interested in to plant the seed you can get a deal there and to make you have a sense of urgency next time. To help foster an impulse buy at a later date. Dealerships are scum, you will not find integrity or honorability at one.

I totally agree the "we are into it for more than that" line is an over-used fib.

However, even though I sometimes use the word "stealership" to joke around, we have to remember that they are in business to make money.

Their employees are working there to pay their own bills and feed their own families. Many of the sales techniques used are the same in many other industries selling many other products.

I have come across good dealerships and bad. I have dealt with some stand up salespeople that make the deal fair to both parties and also some snakes that are trying to pull a fast one and caused me to walk out.

You are right and it does suck, but dealers ships set the bar really high for the salesmen.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/c6-cor...17k-miles.html

I barely missed 2 forum cars. This one is a pretty good deal IMHO since you get major guard already and it's PP sale which for me would save 4k in sales tax (I have to verify the out of state sales tax thing here)

I like your line of thinking. The problem is people actually fall for that crap. My personal favorite is the four square.

Ah, yes, four square. Well first of all, if needed, ALWAYS secure financing before going to a dealership. Even in the case of 0% manufacturer subsidised int. rates. If your credit is good enough to get 0%, take the rebate instead, get a super low rate from a credit union and the day you drive it off the lot you owe the rebate less on the car. Secondly try to never have a trade. But if you ever find yourself in negotiations with a four square dealer and you have a trade, let them write in their figures, and when they ask you to sign that you will buy if you like the final numbers, you take the paper, fold it so that the monthly payment and down payment corners are on the same side. Tear the paper along the line, and let the salesman see you crumple that half and throw it in the garbage. Make the deal about the price of the vehicle you want, and the trade amount. The monthly payment is the easiest way to find a rollover, and also the best place to build in heavier profit. The customer who focuses most on monthly payments is the one who gets screwed the most.


Don't even get me started on gap coverage, window etch, antitheft stickers, disability, warranty, undercoat, maintenance plans, etc. Say no to EVERY add on EVERY time. Well except for ls7 warranty :D


I like the car you linked, looks good. I'm looking for cyber grey or white 09-11. Found one I like, but can't meet on price on that one. Happy hunting.

Where do u guys search other than tedious craigslist, cargurus, carsforsale, ebay, autotrader, and cars.com
lookin for 08 z06 under 40k miles thanks

well..................

I like it here.

I just bought a silver 06 with full exhuast new seats and iforged wheels and nitto invo all around for 29k.

Nice car.

How many miles on it?

^ For 29k, that looks great! Where did you buy it from?

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If appropriate for this topic of "C6 Z06 realistic price"...

What is up with the high prices on most websites e.g. autotrader and cars.com for used 2010 - 2012 Z06s?

The prices are the same - or higher - than brand new 2013 Z06s right now. Are the dealers or individuals purposely adding 10K to what they hope to be the final selling price, i.e. as a negotiation tactic? Or do they really think that someone would rather pay 69K for a 2011 low miles 1LZ with no options when someone could buy a brand NEW 2013 1LZ with no options for a few thousand less than that?

I mean, what is the deal with that? (in Jerry Seinfeld voice)

I think I remember that one from the houston CL. I think it had right at 100k miles.