C5 & C6 Corvette Buying Tips (& How much I paid for mine!)

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10 ай бұрын

Looking to buy a C5 or C6 Corvette? Here are some buying tips that will help you to properly value a C5 or C6 Corvette before you make the purchase.
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@The_Temple 10 ай бұрын

$18K sounds like a fine deal - especially if the mechanicals & frame check out in good condition

@cuffedhandscantcre8 10 ай бұрын

I got my C5 in march and have been a fan of your channel the whole time! I feel like I got a really good deal on mine because it was a high mileage car (150,000k) I was looking for a car in the 14-16K price range but I ended up finding my current car for 7 grand cash! So far its been a dream! Feels like she has another 100k in her easily. Thanks for all your help man!

@Toys4Life 10 ай бұрын

That is awesome!

@jeremyferg271 10 ай бұрын

That's a lot of car for 18 grand! I'd say a great buy.

@windycitywarrior71 10 ай бұрын

Its amazing the range of pricing on c6. As cheap as 10k all the way up to 75k+

@shane4954 15 күн бұрын

Awesome videos. 26 and Just bought a 2008 C6 LS3 Coupe with 40,000 miles for $22,00 super excited

@Toys4Life 15 күн бұрын

Congrats, that'll be a lot of fun! What state are you in, that's a pretty decent deal!

@shane4954 15 күн бұрын

@@Toys4Life California. Bought it online from a dealer in Arizona. Getting shipping and arriving Monday. It’s in excellent condition. Only downfall is it’s not manual. But I couldn’t justify the alternatives for the price of even twice the miles same price but just for manual. Not worth it imo

@larrymann2105 10 ай бұрын

I bought a C6 coupe last October from original owner, both tops, npp exhaust, 3 LT interior, atomic orange, black interior, 4064 miles, interior like new, just replaced the tires and wheels, Micheilin AS 4 and seven spoke chrome wheels (ZHZ) same as on the Hertz rental car . Paid $39500, not a scratch, chip, or any paint defects. Really enjoy your posts. Keep up the good work.

@Toys4Life 10 ай бұрын

Thank you - enjoy your C6 as well !!!!

@camarogoskrrrt3534 2 ай бұрын

Been watching since before I bought my C5 a year and a half ago. Love the channel. The way you relay information is proper and very insightful.

@Toys4Life 2 ай бұрын

I appreciate that, thank you! ☺️

@AG-ld2qt 10 ай бұрын

Great video, I really like your pricing analysis. Thank you!

@EdA-bz3bu 9 ай бұрын

Always appreciate and impressed with ALL your hard work. You deserve 1M+ subscribers.

@Toys4Life 9 ай бұрын

Wow, appreciate that comment. That having been said, I would settle for a half a million lol.

@nikkoalpha2 10 ай бұрын

Seems like a very fair deal. Close to impossible to get that good of a deal here in Western Pa. Prices are over the place. Thanks for sharing.

@LivingOnCash 10 ай бұрын

I think you got a good buy on it. A little higher miles but has nice mods and is in good condition.

@TheBBodyBuilder 10 ай бұрын

I think your research paid off and you found yourself a beautiful specimen at a fair price. Thanks for sharing.

@Toys4Life 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@600zxr 7 ай бұрын

I bought an 05 Manual Coupe with 150,000 running driving with peeling clear coat but no frame damage, 0 accident history, 0 rust and clean title for $10k. But I think you got a better deal than I did.

@jhuntosgarage 10 ай бұрын

Very fair deal and a very nice car! Thanks for sharing. - Guys

@HotRod-wv4vm 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the analysis. Now I know what to look for when buying one.

@Toys4Life 10 ай бұрын

Glad I could help - good luck with your search!

@tonyrunyon375 10 ай бұрын

Im in the car business here in oregon and u did very well on that purchase! Nice work nive car!

@Toys4Life 10 ай бұрын

Appreciate it!

@dphitch 10 ай бұрын

Yes, sounds like a good deal. My wife is wanting an automatic C6 now so this has been a timely video.

@stevenwilliams2324 10 ай бұрын

Very good deal. I paid $22.5K for my 2005 6-speed, z51 package back in 2014. It had 69k miles on it and was bone stock at the time.

@marshalldaviesofficial 8 ай бұрын

i dig the free steel supplements shirt i wear mine regularly

@z06baron6 9 ай бұрын

I gave you the 420th like lol. Love your channel dude!

@Toys4Life 9 ай бұрын

I appreciate that, sir!

@edmelau4984 6 ай бұрын

You got a good deal. I used basically the same method to purchase mine. Great video

@Toys4Life 6 ай бұрын

Cool, thanks - I appreciate the feedback!

@user-qr7ee2cp4y 10 ай бұрын

I've aspirations of getting a c6 z06 but even after the c8 release, they still seem to go for in excess of 35k.... I applaud your honesty on what you paid too.

@clarencethomasisthegoat 7 ай бұрын

I had a 2007 C6Z with 29k mi that I sold when my son was born 9yrs ago for $40k, now back in the market.. they're still selling for the same price with 50+k miles! The only silver lining is if you buy one, you know the prices aren't going to dip very much, might even start going up.

@stevenlaubach5947 5 ай бұрын

Just bought one 2 months ago 30,000 miles 43k mint brand new Mcleoud twin disk and new brakes,rotors and 4g in aftermarket Weld one piece wheels. That LS7 is incredible but need the heads done for peace of mind.

@chandlerplott4361 10 ай бұрын

Great video! You done good!

@Toys4Life 9 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@williamwade7059 5 ай бұрын

You did a great job, I just can't add another project to my list. I just want to drive the thing.

@bigsmooth590 Ай бұрын

Great video! I bought my C6 last year from a close friend. It’s a white 2008 3LT with 43,000 miles I paid 17k for it. I was shopping for a Grand Sport but I couldn’t pass on this deal especially knowing how well the car had been taken care of. New sub here.

@Toys4Life Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@oscarcuevassn95saleemzr12 6 ай бұрын

Wow that's awesome, great looks too Analysis confirmed 👏 👍 😎

@Toys4Life 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! 👍

@christophershafer5615 8 ай бұрын

Great video. I got a manual 2005 for $14,000 final price with ~158,000. Cracked driver door and questionable repaint, but cosmetics take a (non-existing) back seat for a track car. I was looking for a C6 for a LS engine and T56, but I was not aware of the 2005 specific issues. If I had done more in-depth research, I would have held out for any LS3 C6 (avoiding early model/LS2 quirks).

@Toys4Life 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@DigitalDissident 10 ай бұрын

18k is about what I spent for my Blue 2011 E82 N55 135i in Germany. I think I boughtit in 2020. Also slick top, RWD, Manual, it has 70k miles on it today. Love both these coupes, great drivers cars.

@Toys4Life 10 ай бұрын

Very nice!

@philh.7100 2 ай бұрын

Excellent video

@Toys4Life 2 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it

@mwp1088 10 ай бұрын

Lights and exhaust are nice! I just paid about that for my 03 with 60k, but came with two sets of wheels including the factory mags, z06 exhaust as well as the stock one, records and a few other nice to haves. Are you going to do a video on this particular car and why you chose it?

@Toys4Life 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment! Here it that video (:-). kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ptx7n5tmseCapYE.html

@billprotofab 10 ай бұрын

I love my c5, but if we ever get back to 2019 prices, I will either sell my c5 or keep it and just add a c6z or c6gs, love those widebody c6 vettes. If your happy with what you paid, that is all that matters

@browningbelgium2326 9 ай бұрын

I bought my dream VETTE this past week after hunting for 2 solid years. It's an 09 Z06 with less than 14K miles and has the Lingenfelter 660HP package and about 10K worth of extra goodies. Condition is excellent, great interior, great paint, and runs perfect. I took it to Vengeance Racing yesterday and they gave it a big thumbs up after giving her a health check. The power steering reservoir has a tiny leak which is common isuues with C6's. I'll need new tires next year. Other than that, I've finally found the one I've been looking for and I'm over the moon.

@Toys4Life 9 ай бұрын

I think you're going to need new tires next year in the year after that and the year after that...lol 😂 Congratulations, possibly the best vet ever made- once the cylinder had issue is resolved.

@browningbelgium2326 9 ай бұрын

The head issue being resolved was a buying factor for sure. Everything on my list was checked off with this Vette. I had all but given up on finding a Z because of the market being so exploded and unrealistic. I was blessed to find her.......finally. She's a beast and you're probably right about the tires.@@Toys4Life

@jasonmacneil2256 8 ай бұрын

But I'm positive you paid $40,000+ for your Z06!!

@browningbelgium2326 8 ай бұрын

I'm positive you're correct!@@jasonmacneil2256

@wyattoneable 10 ай бұрын

Thank you, this helped me price my 2005 C6. Clunky transmission and all. :)

@Toys4Life 10 ай бұрын

Sorry about that, they can be in super good deal if they meet your long-term goals for the car!

@wyattoneable 10 ай бұрын

@@Toys4Life No worries, they are very "clunky".

@brycehollen6373 2 ай бұрын

My daily is at 210k and doing great lexus is amazing. My vettes at 100k and I truly believe it can last 200k with me beating on it with semi normal maintenance they are amazing

@richarddobreny6664 10 ай бұрын

It’s only worth what someone is willing to spend on it. BUT, today’s used car market is totally nuts!! You got a decent deal!

@Toys4Life 10 ай бұрын

I do believe it is coming back down to reality- finally.

@darrylsjodin7184 10 ай бұрын

That was a good price😊 I paid $22,000 for my 03 Z06 with 70,000 miles.

@petepoling5199 10 ай бұрын

great video!

@Toys4Life 10 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@LeviHeatonIII 4 ай бұрын

My 2005 Escalade ESV has the 6.1liter LS platform and right now it has 370,000 miles on it and it has never been pulled. Pulling it thiss pring, but 370,000 miles is amazing. Especially on a 9,000,lbs vehicle.

@Toys4Life 4 ай бұрын

Man, that's impressive!

@martinblanco7899 10 ай бұрын

I got my c5 for 14k with 102k miles auto since I live in Saint Paul MN. My insurance agent told me the car is worth 17k when I got the car and the dealer told me he priced the car low because he wanted to move it faster he also said the car is worth 17k. Maybe I can run into you at a corvette meet , love the videos!!

@Toys4Life 9 ай бұрын

Stillwater Motors is hosting a Corvette show in a week or so - stop by, I am planning to be there!

@danielfair4675 10 ай бұрын

I have a '10 c6 3lt 6-speed GS Convertible in triple Black, its now got a whopping 13,800 original miles. I'm the 2nd owner & the first owner ordered it new back in 2010. I know him and its history ... i can pretty much guarantee it was babied due to his career choice that he just retired from last year as a Captain in Law Enforcement. Always garaged and serviced at the Chevrolet Dealer it was ordered thru. I'm "sort of" in the process of trying to find a c7 Z06 in Black Rose Metallic. With that color only available in 2017 & early 2018 .... its like finding a needle in a haystack. Especially a convertible, only 63 built in '17 and a mere 12 built in '18.

@72monte70 8 ай бұрын

You got a great deal on your C6.

@QUIKSIX1 10 ай бұрын

As you mentioned locality when searching. Are you going to drive/fly to see a car hundreds or thousands of miles away to be disappointed or nearby and either buy and pay a little more for convenience? So many factors but if you do your homework and are patient, you will usually be satisfied. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

@KA-te7xk 10 ай бұрын

I think you bought ok..118K miles isn't great.. but you can never go wrong on a red Corvette.

@donaldvanhorne7538 10 ай бұрын

Prices seems a bit higher here in western Washington for both c6’s and c5’s

@RT-mm8rq 2 ай бұрын

I have to ask, are you going to supercharge your C6 like your C5? I absolutely agree with you on the red interior by the way not for me inside of any car. I drive my C5 ( manual transmission) as often as possible. 2001 now with 140k on it. I bought it to drive it, have fun with it and maintain it as nessicsry. To me a car is not investment to look at in my garage, lifes to short.

@anthonysiegel4685 10 ай бұрын

Yes you got a fair deal. Wheels. C7 lights. Clean paint and interior. Congrats

@Toys4Life 10 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@GregSmith-qe1wm 3 ай бұрын

I bought the red convertible you looked at @ 16:00 or so in the video. I was ok with a convertible. You might be interested to know the price went from $27,494 to $18,444. I quickly found out it had the fuel leak issue after I bought it so that means it's more like 20k. But I'm enjoying the car so far and your videos as well ! Local shop specializing in Corvette's said it was in really good shape (fuel issue excluded). Now I need to save up for upgrades (and wish I had the expertise and garage tools to do them).

@Toys4Life 3 ай бұрын

Wow- why such a big drop in price. How many miles did it have? Did they disclose the fuel leak issue? Glad its fixed now and ready for summer? Bring it over for some mods!

@GregSmith-qe1wm 3 ай бұрын

@@Toys4Life 85.4k miles (near same as when you looked). I think they were a touch too high at the start (the ad you saw had a $1998 price drop in it). Claimed manuals harder to sell (not to me!). They did put in a new radiator/brand new tires/etc. I think they got themselves underwater price wise on this one. They have a score of C8s on the lot. Oh hell no they didn't disclose but made sure to tell me "no recall issues" and sign this saying we told you so. Thank you GM for hiding behind the Special Warranty Adjustment. (And it was missing both knobs for the AC ... who doesn't fix THAT after all the other things they DID do) I was under it on the lift and saw nothing. Local car classics mechanic gave it a 2 thumbs up bill of health and test drove it hard. Fuel leak doesn't present until you push gas to the passenger side. Still feels like a good deal even with the pump repair (could they have engineered it to be *more* painful to access?). Local speed shop has done a bunch of them, stocks the parts, does not mark up the parts and $110 labor is very good for here at least. Also 8.5 hours beats GM's 16 hours. Moving up from 350z. 2 extra cylinders MATTER. Love your videos just wish I had the wrench skills (computer guy here). It would be interesting to know what are the low hanging fruit mods (that supercharger you have is *sweeeeet*) but my checkbook says "give me a minute". It is so kind of you to invite me over (but you seem *exactly* like that kind of guy on your videos) Now I'm just south of Tampa, it's winter, are you sure you'd rather not drive down here? Only 1600 miles or so. Your videos are GREAT for non lifetime car guys who want to learn. Greg

@rodivis1226 17 күн бұрын

GREAT VIDS - Just subscribed... What do you do for a living? Only reason I ask is because you seem pretty well spoken and refined, as if you hold some sort of leadership position where you work with individuals often. great content - keep it coming.

@Toys4Life 17 күн бұрын

Restoration and automotive shop until mid-20s through college, then unrelated and business field. Always in the shop working on something through the years and researching keeping up as much as possible on technology. Appreciate the kind words - thank you!

@rodivis1226 16 күн бұрын

@@Toys4Life Love it!! I have always turned wrenches, specifically on the ford 7.3 diesel powerplant, but have always been a vette fan (all gens). Recently got to a spot financially where I feel comfortable dropping the loot on a C5. Your vids have been a hugeeee help and given me confidence to make the right decision! Thanks again! Cheers.

@spercoco 10 ай бұрын

Have you ever had an issue with the pop up headlights on your c5? One of mine is up and the other is down. When I start the car and turn them on or off one goes up while the other goes down so they are out of sync. I'm wondering if there is a way to get them back in sync. Weird....

@Toys4Life 10 ай бұрын

I have not. Many many people have. Go to Corvette forum and do a search in the C5 page. I'm confident you'll find it very good information to help solve the problem.

@gen-X-trader 3 ай бұрын

I'm looking again but prices are still fluffy. In 2012 I picked up a 90K mile 2002 Z06 for 15K, one owner car, garage, he just drove it to work and back, all stock. Needed a water pump and radiator, oh and brakes. Sold it in 2016, repairs obviously done, new tires, 130k miles , 15k in 2017 I picked up a 2007 ZO6 for 40K with 16K miles. Sold it in 2019 with 26K miles for the same price. Right now I would like to find a 2010 to 2013 Grand sport but all of the sub 40K mile cars, well not all but a lot are inflated. A good clean six-speed coupe with 30,000 or so should be trading at about 31,000-35,000, people are still asking 40, 42, we will see where pricing goes over the next year or two because that car back in 2019 was low to mid-thirties. +10k over kbb is a no go

@gonz1055 10 ай бұрын

Am planning on getting a automatic for a daily drive and for the traffic

@Toys4Life 10 ай бұрын

Perfect, make it much more enjoyable!

@wardhood2137 7 ай бұрын

Yes indeed a great deal.

@diegogolfhotel 10 ай бұрын

Currently looking for a 01-04 c5 corvette, finally got rid of my GTI and I’m hoping I can get a nice clean one for a good price. Wish me luck yall!

@Toys4Life 10 ай бұрын

Good luck!

@darrylsjodin7184 10 ай бұрын

Go for a Z06 if you want to rip around!

@adamhennelly6823 9 күн бұрын

Selling 98 c5 36000 miles very good condition

@darrylsjodin7184 10 ай бұрын

Hey, unrelated question. I don’t know the history of the clutch in my C5 Z06. I’ve had the car 21 months and put 7,000 miles on it for a total of 77,000 miles. The clutch doesn’t engage until the end of the pedal stroke and it’s hard to be smooth when letting it out. The car wants to lurch, especially in 1st gear. I’m also hearing a high pitched whine sound in the first 3 gears. I haven’t noticed any slipping at all. I’m wondering if this is a steady decline to needing a new clutch and how long do I have? I’ve never replaced a clutch and jack stands aren’t going to raise the car very high. I can hear my wife telling me to sell the car before spending over $2,000 for a shop to do it😢. If I attempt it myself, it’s going to be a winter job here in Washington State and I’ll need to build something to get it off the ground a little higher😅

@Toys4Life 10 ай бұрын

For the high pitched wine make sure your transmission fluid and differential fluids are topped off and haven't been leaking. Take it easy on your clutch and it should last quite a bit longer. I hope you don't have to sell it, that would suck 😭

@darrylsjodin7184 10 ай бұрын

@@Toys4Life Thanks for the help! I don’t think I would need to sell the car. 🙂 She would just need to complain about it for a while, lol

@thief70 10 ай бұрын

Hello Toys4Life i was wondering why you went with a LS2 for your C6 and not the LS3?

@Toys4Life 10 ай бұрын

This came along first and the price was right. Seems like around the midwest prices for LS3 cars are 6-8k higher for similar condition/miles. LS3 is better, but I am not in the camp of LS2 (or LS1 for that matter) is a bad engine.

@frankorasputin1929 10 ай бұрын

Nice price! Although over paying for a nice vette is not a sin.

@Toys4Life 10 ай бұрын

Fair enough!

@GregorioLonewolf 10 ай бұрын

Great informative video. As you always seem to do. So I went in to see what I could find in a C6 and find your buying price very reasonable compared to what I am seeing here in Portland, Oregon and within 500 miles in any direction. I have just done Car Fax for now and find an average price of 22 C6's within this mileage range to average $32,000. Found one listed as a 2011 ZR1 ZR-3 for $76,000. Interestingly enough there is a 2009 listed with a LT4 (a photo of the engine reveals a LS3 customized) and a cost of $169,950. Here's the interesting thing about it- it's with a 1963 Split Window C2 body. It reads in part as; *2009 Chevrolet Corvette Karl's Kustom "63 Corvette" Coupe* * $11,295 In Factory Options and Over $62,000 In Custom Work * Car Number 8 of 30 Built * A Unique Car With Classic Looks and Modern Performance*Karl's Kustoms 1963 Corvette Conversion* * Built By Karl Chevrolet In Iowa * Fiberglass Split-Window Stingray Body * Custom Rear Glass * 1963-Style Hood Vents * Stingray Front Fender Vents * with 9841 miles. I also found a 2011 Grand Sport LT1(?) for only $29,910 and 78,000 miles, Black on Black. That being said and my search of Car Fax and the prices listed I think that I am very Happy with my 2000 C5 Z51 coupe for now and keep adding my personal touches in upping the performance engine and suspension wise. Some modifications body and aerodynamics and keeping it in as fresh as new as I can in detailing the Vette along with proper preventive maintenance. Still, I enjoyed your video.

@Toys4Life 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for the comment & feedback!

@miamimilk 7 ай бұрын

Great video , fair deal compared to South Florida prices 😢

@Toys4Life 7 ай бұрын

So South Florida's quite a bit higher? How much higher, maybe I'll road trip down there this winter and sell it??

@johnschutt9187 10 ай бұрын

Wow! Great deal. How much were they asking? Dealer or private party?

@michaelm3381 10 ай бұрын

Sounds like private party.

@Toys4Life 10 ай бұрын

Private Party

@danshotter791 4 ай бұрын

You did well, nice car I'm just not a fan of black wheels

@Toys4Life 4 ай бұрын

They're growing on me, although when it comes time to clean them, I like the aluminum ones better that are cleared!

@walterbrob 4 ай бұрын

Around here bone stock brings the most money. Mods of any kind seem to throw red flags to the many motor heads I know.

@Toys4Life 4 ай бұрын

Generally speaking, I think that's true. That having been said, I think a cat-back always adds value because the damn things cost a grand and there's not much a person can do to wreck the car by installing them. I also think some lighting improvements wouldn't hurt either. But add a camshaft and headers and yeah, that probably turns off a fair number of people.

@cmontano4622 10 ай бұрын

How do you like the Morimoto headlights? Are they worth the money?

@Toys4Life 9 ай бұрын

They work fantastic. I wouldn't trash perfectly functioning stock lights - but if yours are in rough shape, you like the Morimoto looks, and you are planning to keep the car for quite a while - then maybe!

@DarrenMalone253 9 ай бұрын

They are awesome way way brighter than factory. Like luxury new car with LED

@PatrickGotHands 10 ай бұрын

C6 only a front the owner can love

@Toys4Life 10 ай бұрын

Hmmm m. Maybe 🤔

@joetee5105 10 ай бұрын

Prices seem pretty high here in New England. I been looking.

@Toys4Life 10 ай бұрын

Cast the net wider?

@parkersgarage4216 15 күн бұрын

in your opinion what is a 02 red w black top and interior automatic convertible w 92k miles on it worth? no rust exc shape and chrome z06 wheels. car is in excellent condition as well.

@Toys4Life 14 күн бұрын

Depends on the part of the country You're located in. With 92,000 mi, condition is going to be very important because some of them might be pretty beat up with that mileage and some of them might be taken care of really well.

@parkersgarage4216 14 күн бұрын

@@Toys4Life its in excellent condition and looks phenomenal and very well maintained. no rust etc. paint and interior is perfect. hence the exc condition. what is something like that worth in your area? im not really into convertibles at all. the guy is asking 7k for it and im thinking of picking it up to possibly resell it. im not really into vettes but if the price is right im into anything lol. i have been looking into picking up a c5 z06 though. for some reason im really liking the looks of those all of a sudden. im more into dodge but i really like those for some reason lol. i was looking at getting a challenger. if i find a z06 though for a good price i think id buy it.

@vice4134 10 ай бұрын

What happened to your Fiero? Is it getting a boot out of your garage?

@Toys4Life 10 ай бұрын

It is still around! It is feeling a bit neglected lately...

@madfemurfast Ай бұрын

140,000 miles is the line? Wow, I would never thought to buy any car with such mileage. Interesting. Thanks

@Toys4Life Ай бұрын

As long as you can conclude they are mainly highway miles and the price reflects the miles (:-)

@madfemurfast Ай бұрын

@@Toys4Life agree.

@GENJERM-hl5tk 8 ай бұрын

Fair

@wkwsmith8412 24 күн бұрын

Good deal.

@markwest9447 10 ай бұрын

Good Deal... More importantly use it in Good Health...

@Toys4Life 10 ай бұрын

I like these car so much, I don't even look at exotics, they got nothing on the Corvettes!

@phillymikea 10 ай бұрын

How many miles are on the red C6? I missed him saying it.

@Toys4Life 10 ай бұрын

118k

@ronjeyer3089 8 ай бұрын

This is Ron, in farmington mn, wanted to set up appointment

@Toys4Life 8 ай бұрын

Hi Ron - I just replied to your email - sorry for the delay!!

@5x106 6 ай бұрын

Bought mine on 4/22, 2011 GS, 41k miles, $35k

@christopherdutro168 7 ай бұрын

Congratulations! The only reason I have a C-5 is because I couldn't afford a C-6 . I can't wait to see all the new videos.(did the old owner know who you were? Black rims? Really)p.s.at least I didn't have to settle on a C-4 ! I wonder how many people I offended? Have fun😊

@Toys4Life 7 ай бұрын

Hey, all Corvettes are awesome especially the one that's in your driveway 😜

@FrankPerez1017 Ай бұрын

Honestly I been saving up some cash for a little while now and I want to save up more but I want my C6 soo bad already

@fastclient1232 9 ай бұрын

Great video and imho I think the price was great also. There is a lot of car there for that kind of money. Also, if it ever develops "leaky butt" I know a guy... 🙂🙂

@Toys4Life 9 ай бұрын

Thank you Mr. Stone!

@danlaur7973 10 ай бұрын

Mods on a Corvette bring little to no extra value unless you find just the right person who finds them tasteful....newer tires bring 0 extra dollars as a prospective buyer would expect the tires to be in good condition & a reduction in price if they aren't

@Toys4Life 10 ай бұрын

As mentioned in the video, I would agree that engine mods typically don't bring any extra value in fact many times direct from it. When you get cars that are almost 20 years old, I do think that some exterior mods that are well liked by most, do bring extra 💰. If it's a mod that everybody typically does not like, or an inexpensive mod then of course It does not bring any value.

@gb23a 5 ай бұрын

I have a C5 with 6000 Mi on it that I bought in 2002 brand new

@Toys4Life 5 ай бұрын

That's awesome, but please put a few more miles on it 😜

@edgarfigueroa1261 9 ай бұрын

Where are you located? I purchased a C5 & would love for someone with your experience to work on it. If you are up for it of course :)

@Toys4Life 9 ай бұрын

You go first, what part of the country are you in?!

@edgarfigueroa1261 9 ай бұрын

@@Toys4Life California, Located in Sonoma

@Toys4Life 9 ай бұрын

@@edgarfigueroa1261 I'm in the Midwest, unfortunately too far away (:-(

@SoulEraser000 Ай бұрын

In so cal, people want 40k for their used C6 grand sport. Sad.

@Toys4Life Ай бұрын

GS command a premium everywhere. You could hire me to find and inspect one here in the midwest (likely cheaper) and then deliver...

@scoboy_sean 10 ай бұрын

18k that’s a deal. I haven’t even seen anything that good of a price really

@jasonmacneil2256 8 ай бұрын

Ive always been told to AVOID the 2006 C6 corvettes because of problems!!

@Toys4Life 8 ай бұрын

What kind of problems? Someone's going to be saying stuff like that they really should be specific. And they should also say what years are the best and specifically why.IMO

@mikemoore6672 10 ай бұрын

I think you stole the car. Where I live, far west texas, 2006-2009 with about 120000 plus prices range from 23000 and up. That's private and dealership.

@concertinanickz 10 ай бұрын

Prices are still too high on C5 Z06's. I am specifically looking for a 2004 Z06 and I can't find them under $32K.

@Toys4Life 10 ай бұрын

That is insane. I have not searched for C5 Z's lately but if that is true - I would wait too! That having been said, if taken care of - they are great cars!

@concertinanickz 10 ай бұрын

@@Toys4Life I agree - do you foresee them coming down to reasonable prices ($25-28K) in the next year or so?

@darrylsjodin7184 10 ай бұрын

Wow, I paid $22,000 for my Z06 21 months ago. I guess I made the right choice. I did read a car magazine article a while ago that the C5 Z06 was a car they considered would be one that would increase in value and might be a good investment.

@Toys4Life 10 ай бұрын

@@concertinanickz I certainly don't have any crystal ball, but I think automotive prices will continue to come back down to reality after some crazy peaks.

@concertinanickz 10 ай бұрын

@@Toys4Life That would also be my hope. Ideally, I would feel good at paying 25-28K for a 2004 C5 Z06. The wait will be worth it!

@DigitalDissident 10 ай бұрын

Just like me, no yellow, convertible, or automatic cars! 😊