OldCorvetteFan
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- Joined
- Jul 3, 2005
- Messages
- 117
- Location
- Northwest Illinois
- Corvette
- Black 95 6 spd Coupe (Sold); 2011 GS
I'm looking at a 95 blk/blk coupe at the local Chevy dealership.
48,300 miles
6 speed
1SB package
New Michelin Pilots
No other significant options on RPO sticker
The good -
No rock chips (one spot touched up)
No curb rash on original sawblades
Clear top has crazing (expected), but no cracks
Starts immediately with good performance & idle quality
Clutch engages/disengages smoothly with no chatter
Shifts smoothly (CAGS still in place!!! - 1st MOD)
Clean underbody & front spoiler is intact (no breaks)
Bose radio still works (unknown for CD or cassette)
AC works (as far as I could tell)
Seat leather looks good
The bad -
Drivers side pwr seat goes back & forth, but not up and down (lumbar supports still work fine)
Passenger side weatherstrip looks worn (split)
The questions -
Do you expect some racket from the six speed?
Do you expect to hear a lot of tire noise?
Something seems to be roaring from the back, but I can't tell if it's tires or a bearing (don't really know what to listen for on a C4).
I don't know what other major concern points to look for, either.
Dealer is asking $15,900, and came down to $14,900 when I told them I was serious (I've bought a couple of new family cars from them before).
I told my sales guy that I was really in the $14k neighborhood, and that I would get back to them this week. I also told him that I wouldn't buy until the car was inspected by an expert of my choosing.
I would appreciate your opinions and thoughts, especially regarding the price point.
Thanks,
Steven
48,300 miles
6 speed
1SB package
New Michelin Pilots
No other significant options on RPO sticker
The good -
No rock chips (one spot touched up)
No curb rash on original sawblades
Clear top has crazing (expected), but no cracks
Starts immediately with good performance & idle quality
Clutch engages/disengages smoothly with no chatter
Shifts smoothly (CAGS still in place!!! - 1st MOD)
Clean underbody & front spoiler is intact (no breaks)
Bose radio still works (unknown for CD or cassette)
AC works (as far as I could tell)
Seat leather looks good
The bad -
Drivers side pwr seat goes back & forth, but not up and down (lumbar supports still work fine)
Passenger side weatherstrip looks worn (split)
The questions -
Do you expect some racket from the six speed?
Do you expect to hear a lot of tire noise?
Something seems to be roaring from the back, but I can't tell if it's tires or a bearing (don't really know what to listen for on a C4).
I don't know what other major concern points to look for, either.
Dealer is asking $15,900, and came down to $14,900 when I told them I was serious (I've bought a couple of new family cars from them before).
I told my sales guy that I was really in the $14k neighborhood, and that I would get back to them this week. I also told him that I wouldn't buy until the car was inspected by an expert of my choosing.
I would appreciate your opinions and thoughts, especially regarding the price point.
Thanks,
Steven