C5 UK market question

Z28DUNC

Z28DUNC

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A quick answer, yes manuals are more expensive and less plentiful so command a premium. Mileage definitely will matter but in a good way, if you don't mind higher mileage you can pay a lot less. Maintenance is key. Don't worry about the engine Id be looking at everything attach to it backwards (torque tube, clutch etc) and all the suspension. I bought mine with 142k on it but nearly everything has been replaced.
 
Chevrolet

Chevrolet

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Last triumph

Last triumph

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Chevrolet said:
Yes think you can forget Germany/higher prices. But think you will find that mobile.de has the most cars? Be interested to know whats the top of your budget for this elusive car?
https://suchen.mobile.de/fahrzeuge/search.html?dam=false&isSearchRequest=true&ms=6325;4;;&ref=quickSearch&s=Car&sb=rel&vc=Car
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Noted. I've only just re-entered the market so in the research stage. A good delve into sold results on Bring a Trailer as a home market litmus test suggests that mid-miles 6 speeds can sell for between $15-$20k, give or take, a little more for super low milers

For example:
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No Reserve: 1999 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe 6-Speed

Bid for the chance to own a No Reserve: 1999 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe 6-Speed at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #128,017.
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No Reserve: 2000 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 6-Speed

Bid for the chance to own a No Reserve: 2000 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 6-Speed at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #122,545.
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So if we said $17,500 plus all the charges and fees, RoRo, US and UK shipping, taxes, duty etc, etc would work out about £20k in my garage, which would be toward the upper end of where I'd want to be.
 
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Llewelyn said:
@Last triumph Are you buying as an enthusiast/owner or investor/prospector or mix of both?
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Good question.

The only way I can afford to play with and enjoy these kind of cars is to make sure that whatever I put into them, I can get most of it back with relative ease. I can't afford to get burned or take a significant depreciation loss. I have to buy very carefully to mitigate as much resale risk as possible.

Adopting this strategy has permitted me to enjoy and experience cars that within a traditional depreciation curve or trade/retail profit margin gap, I could have never afforded.
 
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Nassau65 said:
The white convertible looks nice, always liked white with a red interio think there's a colour combo I'd not be happy with. My favourite exterior colo
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Yes, does look good.
I like most of the colour and trim combos and especially like Yellow, Pewter and Red.
 
Nassau65

Nassau65

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The factory yellows to me have always looked good on the various model years. I wouldn’t like a bright yellow on a mid-year but the factory pastel shade looked great. The bright yellow used on later C3/4/5/6 suited the car great.
A bright yellow C5 convertible 🙂 yeh baby.
 
teamzr1

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Last triumph said:
Noted. I've only just re-entered the market so in the research stage. A good delve into sold results on Bring a Trailer as a home market litmus test suggests that mid-miles 6 speeds can sell for between $15-$20k, give or take, a little more for super low milers

For example:
bringatrailer.com

No Reserve: 1999 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe 6-Speed

Bid for the chance to own a No Reserve: 1999 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe 6-Speed at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #128,017.
bringatrailer.com bringatrailer.com
bringatrailer.com

No Reserve: 2000 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 6-Speed

Bid for the chance to own a No Reserve: 2000 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 6-Speed at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #122,545.
bringatrailer.com bringatrailer.com

So if we said $17,500 plus all the charges and fees, RoRo, US and UK shipping, taxes, duty etc, etc would work out about £20k in my garage, which would be toward the upper end of where I'd want to be.
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The red 99, lists history in Michigan, Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri.
All those states have high humidity, rain, snow, ice, sand or salt on winter roads

Means lots of corrosion hidden by the body
 
Nassau65

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The thing is, yes, the northern states have the harsh winters so rust is/can be a problem, but the southern states have the warmer sunny climate that causes problems with paintwork and interiors.
Even the fabled “Californian” cars that are raved over have problems due to that never ending summer sun.
 
teamzr1

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The white ragtop listed above is in Washington state, so all above about weather, plus they tend to use a chip seal on roads
Those sharp rocks break off and really do a number to like hood and windshields

States like Il, WI, etc also have tended to use fricking cinders on winter roads and can do a real number to paint jobs
That adds to the issues of everything exposed to outside as rotting gaskets, grommets, seals, rusted bolts/nuts

All of that should be thought of when choosing a non-local Corvette to buy as to selling price
 
Nassau65

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As it’s a rag top, it might be tucked away at the beginning of October in a nice warm garage only to reemerge in springtime.
A bit like my sister’s tortoises who have been asleep since October and are STILL sleeping peacefully 🐢💤💤
 
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Last triumph said:
would work out about £20k in my garage
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This one has been for sale on Autotrader for months. Obviously a club member who, for whatever reasons. doesn't think its a good idea to advertise it on here. Offer him/her £20k and see what happens?

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Nassau65

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Chevrolet said:
This one has been for sale on Autotrader for months. Obviously a club member who, for whatever reasons. doesn't think its a good idea to sdvertise it on here. Offer him/her £20k and see what happens?

Auto Trader UK - New and Used Cars For Sale

Find your next car with Auto Trader UK, the official #1 site to buy and sell new and used cars. Over 400,000 cars online. Simple, easy, quick!
www.autotrader.co.uk www.autotrader.co.uk
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Looks very nice to me. Good colour, fantastic mileage, and a convertible to boot.
 
BobbyV8

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Chevrolet said:
This one has been for sale on Autotrader for months. Obviously a club member who, for whatever reasons. doesn't think its a good idea to advertise it on here. Offer him/her £20k and see what happens?

Auto Trader UK - New and Used Cars For Sale

Find your next car with Auto Trader UK, the official #1 site to buy and sell new and used cars. Over 400,000 cars online. Simple, easy, quick!
www.autotrader.co.uk www.autotrader.co.uk
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That's the one on eBay
www.ebay.co.uk

CORVETTE C5 CONVERTIBLE 2002 STUNNING ORIGINAL & GENUINE 22,000 mls OWNED 18 YRS | eBay

Here I have my treasured Corvette C5 convertible. This stunning car has only done avery very low milage of 22000 ! Yesonly 22000mls from new! I have owned and treasured this car for 17 years and it has been looked after like a baby.
www.ebay.co.uk
 
Last triumph

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Chevrolet said:
This one has been for sale on Autotrader for months. Obviously a club member who, for whatever reasons. doesn't think its a good idea to advertise it on here. Offer him/her £20k and see what happens?

Auto Trader UK - New and Used Cars For Sale

Find your next car with Auto Trader UK, the official #1 site to buy and sell new and used cars. Over 400,000 cars online. Simple, easy, quick!
www.autotrader.co.uk www.autotrader.co.uk
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<Darth Vader voice>. I find the lack of clutch pedal disturbing.
 
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