Good deal for old Corvette or bad deal?

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So I was just driving around when I passed by this chevy dealership and saw what seemed like two old school Corvettes. After going online and finding the dealership I found the two Corvettes in the used car sale section. So…I know next to NOTHING about vettes, BUT I love the way they look and they will most likely be garage queens until it warms up.

Here is the link to both of the Vettes…
New, used, and pre-owned Chevrolet, cars, trucks, and SUVs for sale at Tom Henry Chevrolet in Bakerstown

Tell me what you think. Which one is a good deal or bad deal or gonna be a Lemon in the future?

Feed back please :)
 
lokichaos said:
So I was just driving around when I passed by this chevy dealership and saw what seemed like two old school Corvettes. After going online and finding the dealership I found the two Corvettes in the used car sale section. So…I know next to NOTHING about vettes, BUT I love the way they look and they will most likely be garage queens until it warms up.

Here is the link to both of the Vettes…
New, used, and pre-owned Chevrolet, cars, trucks, and SUVs for sale at Tom Henry Chevrolet in Bakerstown

Tell me what you think. Which one is a good deal or bad deal or gonna be a Lemon in the future?

Feed back please :)
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All I got was a bunch of Malibus and Silverados?
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That 82 Vett looks sweet!!!! I know nothing of Vett's though...sorry.
 
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I wouldn't get either of those two. Both are over priced and look worn out. What body style do you like best? If you let me know I'll try to help you find a great deal! ​



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I wouldn't get either of those two. Both are over priced and look worn out. What body style do you like best? If you let me know I'll try to help you find a great deal! ​


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They look a bit beat...and stealerships, I mean dealerships will always be overpriced on 'classics'.
 
This model was very nice (IMO) and hold their value. This one is sold I'm sure, but there are others around

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Flash Gordon said:
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I wouldn't get either of those two. Both are over priced and look worn out. What body style do you like best? If you let me know I'll try to help you find a great deal! ​



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If your being serious lol. Fav is the 63 stingray split window. :D
 
lokichaos said:
If your being serious lol. Fav is the 63 stingray split window. :D
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What are you trying to do, make me leave my wife?!?!? I love the 63 Split!
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If you give me a day or two I'll look around and see what I can find
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Flash Gordon said:
What are you trying to do, make me leave my wife?!?!? I love the 63 Split!
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You are awesome! :D Thank you for doing this even though you really don't have to. :thankyousign:
 
Unless you're really attracted to the looks of the older styles, I'd recommend looking for one from the newer generations, '97 or later. Yes, they're more expensive, but they're just superior automobiles to the 80's and early-to-mid 90's. Horsepower took a quantum leap in with the LS series motors in '97, from 300 to 350hp and chassis / suspension technology continued to improve. I work for a Chevy dealer south of Pittsburgh who does quite a bit of used Corvette business, so I've spent a fair amount of seat time in various 'Vettes.

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Just my $0.02, stay away from both of 'em. Not only are those prices on the high side, they are both Crossfire V8s, not exactly known for being a good engine.

I agree with BillyJack, unless you have some kind of specific interest in a particular body style, I'd hold out for a C5. You can find decent ones in the upper teens $$$ wise, and you'll have a much better and more reliable car to deal with.
 
If you are going to buy this model you should find as good an example as you can. They are really not up there in value, yet. A pristine, low mileage will be someday, just not right at this minute. May be one of the most affordable presently and a good entry level vehicle.
One good place to check prices is the Mecum website, look at past auctions, and check the prices of these models that actually sold. Temper the price with knowing there may have been a little auction fever involved, but the buyer also paid a buyers premium.
I have a little knowledge of Vettes :xyxthumbs:, so feel free to ask.
 
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You are awesome! :D Thank you for doing this even though you really don't have to. :thankyousign:
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No problem! I like spending other ppl's money

Searching around, looks like you would be spending around 60K for something nice. If you have that much money lying around that you know you won't need in the next 5 years I think it would be a great investment. Just 5 years ago they were fetching 100k on a regular basis

Should I continue the search?
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Flash Gordon said:
No problem! I like spending other ppl's money

Searching around, looks like you would be spending around 60K for something nice. If you have that much money lying around that you know you won't need in the next 5 years I think it would be a great investment. Just 5 years ago they were fetching 100k on a regular basis

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lol Don't have that much laying around just yet. Thanks though for searching! I assumed that the prices would be up there, thats why I was wondering if the two vettes I saw would be a good investment.

To all that posted feed back thanks a bunch! I've heeded your advices and am staying clear of those two vettes. :xyxthumbs:
 
I find it strange that there's 2 years, and roughly 50K miles separating the two vettes. Yet the prices are very similar, ha.
 
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You could make someone a good wife someday. :D

lokichaos said:
...I was wondering if the two vettes I saw would be a good investment.
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When buying a toy with wheels I'd advise buying it to enjoy rather than as an "investment". Yeah, it may go up in value but if you want an investment see Charles Schwab or the like.

If you've never owned an older, specialty vehicle there's much to learn. They can become a money pit if you get the wrong one. Heck, they can become a money pit if you get the right one!

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the 84 Vette is widely known as the worst one to buy mainly because of the crossfire motor and glitchy engineering being the first c4, I think the 82 is a better car overall because of it's stingray styling.
 
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