Hi All-

What do you guys think about this C4?  Good price????

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[QUOTE=kkfinch] Hi All-What do you guys think about this C4?  Good price????

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I like the car but hate the miles. I wouldn't buy this car for that kind of money with those kinda miles. There are lotsa C4s around that have been garage queens that you will find in the mid teens.

I bought a 94 this year for $3500.00 that needed cleaned up, brakes, opti spark distributor, and some minor stuff with practically the same miles.

Other end of the spectrum is a friend of mine with a Torch Red 94 that he bought new. It sits in his garage absolutely mint and has 14,000 on the clock. Book price $14,000 so if it were me I would keep searchin..... JMHO.....Tuxblacray2007-07-15 16:02:35

Good price. NADA average retail is $19900. Low retail is $14000. It may need an engine overhaul soon but at the Buy-it-now price, you would still be okay, money wise. If I were in the C4 market I would take a hard look at this car.

Scott

Karen, the car looks like it was well taken care of,  9,500 miles per year, small engine, go take a look first, For traveling the car is tops in my book..Terry

I have a '96, with less than 1/3 the miles that this one has--and given the market these days, I'd feel fortunate if I could get $13,900 for it.

And please--Monroe shocks presented as special equipment? Not even decent OEM Bilsteins? And whatever a 'Termanator' (sp?!) exhaust is. Plus, if the ECM has been reprogrammed, who knows if it will still pass smog?

IMHO, this one isn't worth the "Buy It Now" price. There are too many other lower mileage, less 'hyped' cars out there to choose from.

I'd pass.

The car looks clean enough, but I would request better pics of the interior, with the "custom seat covers" OFF!. Seats in these cars take a lot of abuse from getting in & out, and they're usually the first things to need replacing.
I wouldn't be too overly concerned with the mileage, but it is a bargaining tool. These cars will go well over 100,000 before needing any major engine work, if cared for properly.
The carpet in the rear storage area appears to have some issues, also.
I'd think a "Best offer" in the $10,000 range would be appropriate. Of course, I would also want to see/drive the thing before buying, or at least have someone I trusted look it over/drive for me.


And, remember too, a paint job will cost quite a bit, as the car is the wrong color....

[QUOTE=Adams' Apple]The car looks clean enough, but I would request better pics of the interior, with the "custom seat covers" OFF!. Seats in these cars take a lot of abuse from getting in & out, and they're usually the first things to need replacing.
I wouldn't be too overly concerned with the mileage, but it is a bargaining tool. These cars will go well over 100,000 before needing any major engine work, if cared for properly.
The carpet in the rear storage area appears to have some issues, also.
I'd think a "Best offer" in the $10,000 range would be appropriate. Of course, I would also want to see/drive the thing before buying, or at least have someone I trusted look it over/drive for me.


And, remember too, a paint job will cost quite a bit, as the car is the wrong color....[/QUOTE]

I did ask for pick with top off and seat covers removed.  She updated the listing with the pics, but only one of the seats, which makes me wonder about the other....  What do you see wrong with the carpet in the rear...I don't see anything...

I kinda like the white paint with the ghost flames!!!!

Thanks for all of the feedback so far!
kkfinch2007-07-15 18:02:38

Hmmm...the pass seat is not the one that gets the most wear, but that's the one they decide to show nekked? I'd be concerned...those seat covers with the embossed emblem are hard to get, or at least they have been in the recent past. If the driver's seat is well worn, and with that many miles, it may be...

The carpet in the rear area seems to be un-glued from the storage doors...and the driver side storage door doesn't seem to have any way to open it...perhaps the carpet is completely loose, and they just flopped it in there willy-nilly for the pics? Not a big issue, but it's just noticeable...

Karen,
If you know any car dealers or wholesalers in your area you may be able to pay them a small fee to search at the dealer auctions. I attend dealer auctions here regularly and can buy nice C4s cheaper than I can buy from individuals. There are some risks involved if the dealer isn't real familiar with Corvettes. Many Chevy Dealerships take there trade- ins to the auctions so that those cars don't compete with the newer inventory on the lot.. I have seen some really nice C4s go for under $10,000 dollars. The car that you are looking at is in the ballpark for a retail deal. Obviously, I would try to get it cheaper than the BIN price. I certainly woudn't buy it without seeing and driving it. There are a lot of nice C4s out there. You'll find one that is perfect for you.

Scott