value question

[cjs2]

What would the value of a 1986 coupe with 8,000 miles on it. The car is in mint condition and everything is original. What would a fair price to pay for this be?

Thanks for any and all advice and input!

 

[RedRagTop]

8000 miles? Really? Really really?
That actually may not be so good as parts that are rarely used tend to dry up, sieze up or otherwise degrade. I would take a very close look at the seals and that kind of thing, run it around a bit and check for leaks.
Hard to say, could go either way...

 

[cjs2]

thanks

Yes I took a look at it and it seems flawless in every detail. No dry rot, everything is working order etc. Just not sure what the value of the car would be.

 

[drags1998]

Thats a tough question, To be honest with you,Its worth what ever someone will pay for it!!!! EVERYONE WILL GIVE YOU A NUMBER OF SOME SORT!! My number is 15000 Tops!!!! the reason for that number is, If you buy it, drive it for 2 yrs. put 40000 milis on it, You have a 20yr. old C4 with near50000milesthat is now worth 10 grand tops!!!!! My #'s maybe off some, but my theory is correct,I think!!! Please correct me if I am wrong!!!!

 

[Mart]

This one's good, now that the 86 is recognized by the NCRS, buy it wait a couple and see......

Just maybe 20-30. maybe.. and if the miles are kept minimal.

Just my thoughts.
Mart

 

[drags1998]

Jeeeezzzz Mart, I sure hope RIGHT!!!!!! That could mean in a few years my 90 COULD be worth 35-40, Just kiddin!!!!!

 

[RedRagTop]

This one's good, now that the 86 is recognized by the NCRS, buy it wait a couple and see......

Just maybe 20-30. maybe.. and if the miles are kept minimal.

Just my thoughts.
Mart

Is that Canadian bucks?:L If you really love that year it may be worth more than the 10 grand I would pay tops...

 

[Mart]

I guess I'm thinking CA $$, but you never know, the right combo of options, low miles........maybe.


Hey wait a minute, RJS that a shot at my year......

BTW, I never really looked into the Z52 option, what exactly is it.

Mart

 

[RedRagTop]

I guess I'm thinking CA $$, but you never know, the right combo of options, low miles........maybe.


Hey wait a minute, RJS that a shot at my year......

BTW, I never really looked into the Z52 option, what exactly is it.

Mart

Just noticed your year Mart, so no shot intended. Z52 is a step down from the Z51, it came with slightly stiffer suspension, bigger brakes and wheels, sort of a more civilized handling package. I likey...
See you here? www.wasagabeachcorvetteclub.com in August?
RJS

 

[cjs2]

Thanks

Thanks everyone for the input. So, I guess what I am hearing is for a flawless 1986 with 8,000 miles no one here would pay $15,000 US? Guess I should keep shopping then huh?

Thanks again for your help!

 

[RedRagTop]

Who arrived at the $15K figure? Tried offering less?
My rag as shown above sold here for about 9KUS at the old exchange rate...

 

[cjs2]

yeah I offered less, but the lowest was $14,000. Seems a bit high to me but I am interested in the car, wanted some other opinions though before I moved! So thanks again.