DaleD
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Saw a maroon 1998, (don't know the C5 colors, sorry), C5 at a dealer today. It has new tires and wheels, 22k on the clock, 2 tops, auto. The dealer wants $23k for it. What's it worth?
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97 and 98 had a few problems .A late c-4 is a better car.C-5's we're a better built car when ya get up to 2002 and newer.I wouldn't pay 23k for one.
Lets put it this way I'd rather have a good 87 than a 98.I had an 87 and it was problem free for a lot of miles.I'm reading some stuff about oil consumption. I vaguely know something about a column lock bypass, not sure of the details.
The 98 is not worth messing with?
I have an early C4, btw.
Lets put it this way I'd rather have a good 87 than a 98.I had an 87 and it was problem free for a lot of miles.
I would disagree about the early C5 vs the late C4. I had a '97 and it had some minor issues, but the C5 is a better platform than the C4. Just my $0.02-
I am not sure about what the price should be.
Kelly Blue Book lists this car at:
$15,700 for private party value (good condition)
$18,700 for dealer (excellent condition)
I'd do some shopping for private party autos with records and low miles. There are points to consider, for instance, the tires! New tires are a plus and since you are aware that replacing all 4 corners on a Vette is not chump change you can use that as a bargaining chip.
Tires were a sore spot when I bought my car and I did beat the price down ..... but I wish I knew the replacement price when I did. I just didn't beat it down enough and the sticker shock .... I had to hide the tire purchase from my wife.
Hey VetteBoy - That's a bunch of bunk, next thing you'll say is your C5 was better than your new C6!97 and 98 had a few problems. A late c-4 is a better car. C-5's we're a better built car when ya get up to 2002 and newer. I wouldn't pay 23k for one.
Your possibly right.Sittin' in my new 09 for the first time i'll probibly say "want my c-5 back"Hey VetteBoy - That's a bunch of bunk, next thing you'll say is your C5 was better than your new C6!
I'll agree the C5's got better as the years progressed but no way were late model C4's better than 1997/1998 C5's.
BTW - Here's a picture link of my 1996 LT4 in the Smokies, it was nice but not near the quality/engineering of a C5...
Later . . . . . .
6 Shooter
Actually Freddie that is 1 C5 and 2 C6's!!date sold price year make model miles
04/03/2008 $28,800.00 2005 CHEVROLET CORVETTE 31242
03/13/2008 $31,800.00 2005 CHEVROLET CORVETTE 27955
03/20/2008 $20,600.00 2002 CHEVROLET CORVETTE 59031
a sampling of results from the local dealer auction. these are the only c-5's shown at this time.....
Too much, it just isn't as desireable as a newer one. Keep looking, C5's are great performance cars at bargan prices. You'll find a newer C5 or an older C5 that is priced better. BTW As the C5 years progress, the cars got better and some years did have their problems. Good luck!Saw a maroon 1998, (don't know the C5 colors, sorry), C5 at a dealer today. It has new tires and wheels, 22k on the clock, 2 tops, auto. The dealer wants $23k for it. What's it worth?
I had a C4 before I bought my 98. I don't want the C4 back. I have not had any problems in 3 years with the 98.
Actually Freddie that is 1 C5 and 2 C6's!!
Parts and labor came to $427. I'm just short of 85,000 miles and it's never caused me another moment of grief.
Jane Ann