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maxtdi

maxtdi

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GunKata said:
any indie shops by you? I was lucky, one of the largest in the midwest was 2miles from where I grew up, so they had inspected my 996 and had very good rates, etc.
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Some yes... but unfortunately the IMS failure is one of those things that will cost at least 10-15k no matter what... and a huge hassle. Besides even porsche indys charge pretty good out here. It may be 1/2 of what a dealer charges... but a dealer charges $400 for an oil change I can do at home for $60
 
PetrolHead

PetrolHead

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maxtdi said:
My corvette from 19-55k miles had the following issues
Failed EBCM module
Cracked rear wheels
leaky rear end
failed hatch paint towards the end

So I am not so keen on taking my chances with a 20k engine in a 29k car... Porsche parts are insanely priced (goes without saying) the other issue is... labor at a dealer is I think around 250-300 an hour... these techs/dealers make bank.

I may try and see if I can go a carmax route with extended warranty ... but that's a bit of a crap shoot.
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The only really expensive issues with your C5 would have been the EBCM, which it looks like can be rebuilt these days for ~$300. Everything else isn't really scary.

I agree that taking the chance on a P-car is a serious game of russian roulette. Parts and labor are lolz on those cars, and with even a small chance of failure, it's still an incredibly risky proposition.

A Carmax car with a warranty would be a great way to go, but you'll pay the top of market value for it. If considering an 06-08 car, it's definitely the way to go for piece of mind.

maxtdi said:
Some yes... but unfortunately the IMS failure is one of those things that will cost at least 10-15k no matter what... and a huge hassle. Besides even porsche indys charge pretty good out here. It may be 1/2 of what a dealer charges... but a dealer charges $400 for an oil change I can do at home for $60
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Right.
 
maxtdi

maxtdi

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Right I know how to work on cars to an extent that's not the point... I was pointing out my "luck" with a "reliable" c5. Taking the porsche chances may not be wise...
 
D Griff

D Griff

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Wasn't it established that a 2009 base does basically the same things as an '06-08 S without the IMS issue and for similar money? Why not get one of those?

(I honestly don't know much about these cars, but that was discussed earlier).
 
PetrolHead

PetrolHead

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D Griff said:
Wasn't it established that a 2009 base does basically the same things as an '06-08 S without the IMS issue and for similar money? Why not get one of those?

(I honestly don't know much about these cars, but that was discussed earlier).
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Yes. Yes we did. Max just doesn't want to buy a car.

GunKata said:
Griff did establish as such, agreed.

local racecar for me? :

http://www.billkaychevrolet.com/inventory/2014-chevrolet-cruze-ls-manual-fwd-sedan-1G1YY22G7V5100939
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Man is that overpriced for a 97, but maybe negotiable within range. I wouldn't pay much over $13k for that, but it would be a pretty epic racecar. Do it. C5s are so in.


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Gunkata

Gunkata

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word , guise. NADA book value is about 15k retail, due to the miles mostly.
 
PetrolHead

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GunKata said:
word , guise. NADA book value is about 15k retail, due to the miles mostly.
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Wow, I didn't think it would be that high...but NADA retail on my car was like $21k, I paid $17.5 PP.

PP's the way to go on Vettes, however dealers are going to get eager to move these cars as demand plummets from seasonality. Might be able to get a pretty solid deal.


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Gunkata

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PetrolHead

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D Griff said:
C5s are indeed in. Interiors be damned, they're fun.
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They're a riot. The crappy interior almost makes it more fun. You feel like you're driving a purpose-built machine rather than a luxury apartment.

GunKata said:
$16K is just the asking price guise... rofl.

I wouldn't pay more than probably 14.5K for it. Got to negotiate....

www.facebook.com/chicagocarnetwork remember? ;) :lol:
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If you got that thing for $14.5k, I think you'd be winning.
 
Gunkata

Gunkata

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PetrolHead said:
If you got that thing for $14.5k, I think you'd be winning.
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Saw your post in Max's thread too.. I mean, why save a few K, if that, on a similar model with double or more mileage.. I'd rather pay for a low mileage car at that rate and it looks to be in damn good condition overall.
 
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