Too good to be true? A 1999 Corvette Convertible - $17800
 

http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/3758925511.html

I've been looking at C4s in that price range so this sounds too good to be true.

That's actually quite high, IMHO

Doesn't sound too good to be true to me. not a bad deal, and If it's as well kept as he says, I'd consider it. I'm sure he's basing his price mostly because of miles, but that doesn't matter if its in great condition.

There are few c4s worth that dough, so not sure what you're seeing...but that seems a fair price..if not a bit high. Do your homework.

Sounds about right to me. Of course you will get plenty of people on here saying it's way overpriced, it should list for $15,000 blah, blah. If it's in great condition and what you want, buy it! Nice C5's are getting harder to find.

I sold a '99 Nassau blue convertible with 50K miles for about the same price last August. Price is probably in the ball park, especially as we get closer to summer. Offer him a couple of K less and then negotiate as necessary, if you like and want the car.

Deals are out there
 

I just purchased a 2000 triple black vert with a little less mileage for $15,500. I waited and looked and had to travel to get it but have seen very good deals available if your patient.

I don't know why anyone would want a torch red convertible.
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Price is excellent for a well kept C5..... opinions vary very much.
Mileage means very little to a well maintained C5.

That might be a fair price in your area. Car looks decent enough in the pics. If you are interested in it, offer less and go from there.

I'd say that's a good price to start negotiations....

I've seen cheaper though, with those miles and year.

Lol.. Thats way overpriced. Where are you guys getting your prices from?

Paid $18,600 for my 00 FRC 7 years ago,with 55,500 miles. This is just for a point of reference only. Being a convertible adds value. Seems like the upper range of the fair price bracket. It is a nice looking ride from what I acan see.:thumbs::thumbs::cheers:

^ I agree...

Paid 17,500 for my 2002 Z06 with 51k on it in early 2011...lol...car was mint...

Some people prefer to take the top off or down. That's the only way to drive a vette. I think yours was way overpriced.

At the end of the day, He owns the top of the line most valuable C5 and a vert is still a base model corvette.

What I am trying to say is what's "valuable" to some, means nothing to others. It doesn't take much to get 55 more h.p. out of my "base" model car, plus I can put the top down.

Yeah, well...you must not follow the market too closely.

Go find me that deal now...2 yrs later... There wasn't a z06 under 20k for the following year on here.

I think the only way to drive a vette is on a track, not with the old gray hairs detaching from the scalp in the wind...

And there's a lot more to a Z06 than 55hp bud...you can add 55hp and a Z06 will still spank your ass...

To tell you the truth, I'd probably blow you away with that rinkydink , overpriced z06. What do ya think of that! If your grey hairs are detaching in the wind, you might want to keep your face behind the windshield.

No need for hostility. Stock vs stock the Z06 is quicker, don't know about the spanking. If you run track as you say you must realize driver plays a very big role in spanking department. Once you throw in mods the fender badges don't mean squat. This is a corvette forum so show some respect.

17.5k is overpriced for a 51k 2002 z06?

that's under MMR for his purchase year and probably still is today

how could you consider a buy under dealer auction overpriced?

17,800 sound like a fair price. If this is the car you want, with the right color and options, go for it, as you might not find anything better, and will always think about "the one that got away". I paid 14,700 for a 99 coupe with 62k miles last year, and despite of some folks here thinking everything is overpriced, except their car, I think I got a good deal, as it was the exact car I was looking for.

:iagree: worth a look and negotiate from there:thumbs:

I think its probably right in the ballpark, not great, but certainly a fair asking price for whats out there.

I have sent you a private message.

Everyone seems to qoute the sold price, or what they paid for their car which is almost certainly going to be lower than the asking price. What I would like to see is what the asking price was on the car you purchased and then what you actually paid for it. The price the OP is showing is obviuosly the asking price which I would say is in the ballpark if not a little high but depending on how much the seller is willing to negotiate the buyer could possibly get it for 1-2 thousand less in which case would be a great buy and a good sale for the owner. For a C5 condition is everything and that's usually not something you can determine just by looking at pictures on the internet. Some of the purchase prices quoted in this thread are amazingly good deals. For those that purchased a year or 2 ago, you got the car at the right time based on how the economy was in the toilet and most owners were letting their cars go for absurdly low prices. Prices currently seem to be holding steady if not increasing a little bit for the last couple years. Location and time of year will also affect sale prices. Right now prices will be a tad higher and a little less negotiable compared to December, January for those of us that live in the colder climates.

:iagree::iagree: That's what I have been trying to say.

He wasn't talking about overpriced in terms of the book value of the car. He was talking about it being overpriced TO HIM because he wouldn't want a fixed roof vehicle.

In some regards, he's correct. The car is worth what someone will pay for it. You can price your vehicle at book value or less but if no one is interested, it could sit there for a long time. It just varies based on demand. The z06's though generally are in fairly good demand.

Right on! Gets interesting talking about speed, there's always someone faster than you! Many verts can take down a z and vice versa just depends whats been done to the car. That's whats so cool about these cars. My preference color red and roadster.
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a little lighter, better suspension, a little better gearbox, cool side vents, am i missing something?

Maybe its time you go bald? HERR HERR! Your right though, if I was just going to drive my car in a circle I would chose a Z06:rofl:

:iagree: maybe as much as 5k high

:iagree: with you, the real value of something is subjective. It depends what a person is looking for. I, for example, leave the convertibles for Barbie and would never buy one, so I would value a convertible much lower.

On the topic, that price looks average. I wouldnt say over priced if its what you want, but its by no stretch "too good to be true"

:thumbs::iagree: Nice c-5's are still worth good money!:cheers:

:iagree:That sums it up. It's not horribly overpriced but it seems to be on the higher side of the averages.

Price is very subjective. I really like Fairway Green which is a '97 and '98 only color. If I found one in excellent shape I may well be willing to pay a premium (at least above average market value) for it. Some would likely say I got screwed for paying a premium for those years/color but, if it was worth it to me that would be all that matters.

I prefer Z's :thumbs:

Great looking Z :thumbs:

What year and what blue is that?

Offer 17K firm and be done with it:hide:

you can't be serious

Haha this guy has jokes :rofl:

My hair is good and strong in place...still has color too! NO convertibles, no hats...my stuff is good and strong! :woohoo:

Thanks! 2003 Electron Blue Z06, on a cloudy day :flag:

I think the price is fair. The car is highly optioned--sports seats, HUD, memory, 12-disc CD, 6-speed, dual-zone A/C. It has later polished wheels, too. If the condition is as good as it looks in the photos, and the tires are good, it's a good buy.

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Buy It
 

Buy it today, all vettes should be convertables, I own one and love it, this car looks like perfect. if it looks and drives as advertised you will never regret buying it.:cheers:

Too expensive

As posted in another thread on C5 pricing this may help the OP gauge current asking prices of C5's. From the local Las Vegas Craigslist today:


1997 - $17,900 Silver Coupe, 6 speed loaded 32,000 miles Immaculate 1 owner

1998 - $13,500 White Coupe, 6 speed 120,000 miles, some mods, NOS

1998 - $14,000 White Coupe, 6 speed, 37,700 miles immaculate bone stock

1998 - $15,750 White 'vert, Auto, 91,000 miles all stock very clean always garaged

1999 - $13,000 Black Coupe 6 speed, 68,000 miles 1 lady owner new tires

1999 - $9500 Black Coupe Auto 149,000 miles never abused adult owned

2000 - $13,495 Maroon Coupe, Auto, 85,000 miles bone stock (dealer)

2000 - $15,991 Silver Coupe, Auto, 67,000 miles (Toyota Dealer)

2001 - $14,900 Silver Coupe, Auto, 87,000 miles, loaded, clean

2002 - $14,989 Yellow Coupe, Auto, 105,000 miles, clean, loaded (dealer)

2003 - $14,995 Pewter Coupe, Auto, 110,000 miles (dealer)

2004 - $17,900 Black Coupe, 6 speed, 74,000 miles loaded, clean

2004 - $18,995 Royal Blue Coupe, Auto, 100,000 miles, (dealer)

Hmmmm.....Maybe that's one reason mine is disappearing? To many convertibles?