JDF

I have been searching for a 69-70 vert, BB for approx. 6 months. I also want PS and tilt, must be red or yellow. This is proving to be a difficult search. Either a #'s matching or not is OK, but I'm not going to pay a #'s matching price for a non-#'s car. Anyway, my experiance has been that a dealers "asking" price is almost always about $5k-$10k above what a similar car sold by an individual would ask for (I am looking at cars in the $22k-$30k region).
I would prefer to by from an individual rather than a dealer because I think, in general, an individual will be more honest and not try to hide as much as a dealer. However, it seems the dealers are the only ones with cars I would be interested in.
My question is, how much are dealers markups and more importantly, how much wiggle room do they add to the asking price?
Thanks in advance for your reply.

mapman

You might want to attend a Bloominton Gold, Corvettes at Carlisle, etc auction to give you a better idea of quality and price. With the auction "results" listings in magazines you don't really get a feel for the condition of the car.

90 droptop

Where have you been shopping? How many cars have you looked at from private parties?

22k to 30K should net you a very nice numbers matching base big block vert. Be patient and be prepared to look at some frogs before you find the correct car.

Cajun99

That's what I was thinking too. I found this in about 10 seconds...may not have tilt but for the price you could change out the steering column pretty easily. Like you, I would rather buy from an individual vs. a dealer for a Stingray anyway.

http://www.cars-on-line.com/69corv10725.html

Here's one that recently sold but as you can see there are cars out there similar to what you seek...and from an individual. It might be a '71 but this car's sweet. Good Luck :cheers:

http://www.cars-on-line.com/71corv5876.html


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OHSIXX

I begin with a similar plan. Later modified plan to find the best car in a 500 mile range regardless of color, etc.

My main criteria was a car that someone else had already poured tons on money into and wanted out.

It worked out pretty well.

JDF

Thanks for the replys. Cajun, I have seen those cars on the internet and talked to the guy that owns the yellow one; it sounds like a real piece of poopie. The sold one would have been nice.
Where do I find information on Bloominton auctions?
And again, for anyone that has haggled with dealers; what was your experiance(s) like?

Alwyn678

Dealers usually charge a premium(they have overhead). I try and buy from individuals if possible.

HDIronman

Only ever purchased NEW from dealer, so no experience there. Found this one pretty fast. Sounds good, but inspection is the key.


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&category=6168

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Avette4me

I think that the key to working with dealers is pretty simple.

1. Know the value of the car your looking for (and know it well).
2. Don't fall in love with a car they have on their lot. Make 'em a reasonable offer and be prepared to walk if they don't (or won't) meet your deal.

Just like dealing with an individual (they can screw ya as well as any dealer), know your needs, look carefully at the car and give it your best shot.

Just my .02

Cajun99

Oh well, sorry to hear that for your sake. Just based on the two photos and description it looked like it could've been something.

I really like the red '68 vert on Ebay. That is sweet but not cheap.

Good Luck on your hunt!!! :thumbs: :cheers: