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I waited three years for the prices to come down. In December I bought a 2008 black Corvette convertible with 69,000 miles for 20,500. 2 years before , the same car was 33,000. I absolutely love my car. people treat me differently, it makes me smile lol

My two cents worth......Found my 2002 Z06 in the hemmings in 2018. Torch Red over mod red. One owner, one hundred percent original, fourteen thousand miles, no modifications and pristine. Gentlemen had it listed at 26.5K. Didn't know the market on these cars so I called my friend who does. He said the manheim number at that time was 22K. I'd never heard of manheim before but he explained and I understood and that was my offer. The gentleman said "I can't take 22, but I can take 23". Best 23 grand I ever spent lol. Keeping it forever. I LOVE THAT CORVETTE

Seeking a 2019 grand sport, auto, 2LT, blue, black rose, dark red. I know it’s getting to be Spring and Corvette selling season. I been looking at sites in GA, FL, NJ and TX. I will find my dream car before this cancer takes me home 🚗

Wow Lyle, you went to a lot of work & time putting all this together! Thank you man! We all appreciate you!😊

Only if groceries would do a market correction. Sold my 2011 C6 to make room for 2024 C8 that I ordered. Took 4.1 months to get and paid under MSRP. Love the C8, miss the C6 trunk space. Always look forward to C & S Fridays.

I bought my 2012 GS 3LT Heritage package 6spd manual with 13.25k miles at the bend over price of $46k in May of 2023. Dealer wouldn’t budge a nickel. Two factor that sealed the deal. I had just lost 3 other GS’s in the past month that had just hit AutoTempest the day before I called. While I was looking for the Jet stream blue color, this one was silver with a red interior. In high school my Dad had a 71 350/270hp auto car in Silver with a red interior. Drove that car on dates, to proms, etc. Nostalgia is a powerful thing. I’ve driven my Vette 6500 miles since purchase and it is not my daily driver. Love it and no intention on losing “depreciation” $ any time soon. 😂

Interesting information. Bought my raffle Tix. Just bought '05 $19500. My first Corvette and I am looking forward to pampering her and having a little fun!

Got my 2007 base corvette for 10000 back in October, only spent about 5 grand fixing it up and it’s been a fantastic car to own I can’t stop driving it to work

Great job, Lyle. Love all your videos. I had a C6 3LT base ('09) about ten years ago. Sold it with 19K miles for $26K. That was market price at the time. Two or three years ago I looked at the market, missing my car and thinking of another, and the price was about $10K more than I sold my car for even though six years had passed. However, as you point out, the market is actually quite stable if you remove the "once in a lifetime" bubble we've been in these past few years. I'd been looking C7's and found one in December with only 7900 miles in the color I wanted (Black, Red interior) and pulled the trigger at $46,500. The car is in truly "like new" condition. I don't think I bought at the height of the bubble, but I'm sure if I'd waited a year or two the market correction would have played itself out in my favor. But, I'm not selling it anytime soon, so values going forward aren't that important to me. I love the C7, and even though the architecture is completely different, it seems much more closely related to the several C8's I've driven than its older siblings. I'm continually amazed at what an upgrade it is from the C6 (which I also loved). The C6 seemed to me more akin to Corvettes of the C4 and C5 years, kind of creaky, little attention paid to outdated interiors, not very stiff, but still an absolute blast to drive, and one of the best looking Corvettes of all time, especially the wide bodies. But the C7 is a totally different animal, even in 1LT trim as I have.

Thanks Lyle. Still feeling good about my 2011 base model. Paid 22,490 for it in October 2023. Having so much fun with it.

1989 for the trivia question.

Fascinating stuff, thanks Lyle. Over here in Australia, Corvettes remain out of reach for regular people. Here are some examples of the asking prices in online ads: C5 1998 convertible auto, 136,000km, $50,000 C6 2008 coupe auto, 39,000km, $110,000 C7 2014 Z51 auto, 50,000km, $179,000 C8 2023 LT2, 1,000km, $245,000

Thank you sir! Great information! Always enjoy your videos. You are doing a great job! Till the next one , Cheers!

Love the way you do your videos. Your delivery is as good or better than other top youtube channels. I know that this takes a lot of dedication and work for that to happen. Keep up the good work.

You have such an informative channel . I know that you will give truthful information that as a Corvette owner i can trust.

Thanks Lyle! Very Informative!!

Always enjoy your videos i am glad my C6 isn't for sale it's been great for having fun 😂❤👍👍for the past 4years

This was an amazing, amazing video!!! You covered every car that I have my eyes on other than the BMW F- series M6. This video was very helpful. Thank you for the effort that I knew went into making this.

Excellent info as always Lyel and I never miss your videos. Thank you! 👍🚘🇺🇸

Great content. Looking forward to making a purchase this year!

Thanks for all the information.

Great analysis, Lyle. Thanks for the info. I have a C5 & a C3. I'll look forward to the early gen stats!

Good info…but for me, the only thing I really care about is the grin my C6 puts on my mug every time I get behind the wheel! If you are buying one as an investment…maybe not a great idea when you factor in higher insurance rates and depreciation. I think Corvette still gives you the most performance for the money in a sports car. Thanks Lyle!

Thanks, that's pretty interesting information.

Thanks, great info.

Those are interesting numbers. Nothing short of inspecting and test driving 100+ vehicles of a certain model and timespan will get you a good outlook of the market value.

Thank you Lyle for this perspective !! Gives me even more reason to believe in the Corvette. C4 ZR1 maybe one day 👍

I'm very curious to how MANY Corvettes went through Mannheim to get these averages. If we are talking a handful of cars, these numbers might not be very accurate. If we are talking dozens or hundreds, then obviously it'll be more in line with reality.

Thanks Lyle know I’m depressed I have a 2010 Grand Sport convertible. Great video

Excellent

Nice job, Lyle. I am curious where the Z06 stands in the group. Great information!

Thanks for the info from Manheim. Here is the problem. Corvette car dealers are not repeat not selling anywhere near the retail prices provided by Manheim. Aoto direct cars in New Jersey and both corvette world and corvette warehouse in Texas are selling cars for a considerable amount more.

Thanks Lyle for the research and in providing some market data. Buying a used car is not an investment in most cases. Enjoying each rides is the reason I smile as I drive the Vette, knowing it will still depreciate somehow. On the other hand, keeping the car in pristine condition, well maintained and with low millage will always attract a buyer welling to pay « what it is worth on the market » and perhaps a little bit more. Leaving up-North, I still see some adds here disappearing in reasonable time for the « super clean / great looking convertible » as a niche, with an acceptable market value.

Dealers go by a BOOK Value. But in my experience selling my cars - the prices I get are usually lower by a few thousand. So the book values don't agree with what I am seeing. Books don't buy cars - people with money do.

In 2021 I paid 19,100.00 for a Coupe with 57K. Fair deal! P.S. I AM LOVING IT! SPENT ABOUT 4K ON IT!

No question that the price index is changing due to the C 8 availability, could call it trickle down economics. What was once top tier for the C 6 and C 7 are now at a more realistic level. Your observation is spot on!---TD

You should consider inflation in your numbers. I think it makes the corrections look more significant :( Thanks for the work you do. I'm still looking for the video on run out in Corvette brakes. Nice to meet you at the NCRS event in Melborne.

Absolutely I would buy one. As long as it is aggressive like the Uris not the Porsche look. It has to also have huge power. What do I have to do to get on the list?

I donated. Used your promo. Wish me luck. Father of 3 sons under 9. I gotta be the c8 dad

Maybe I should have waited having bought my first Corvette, a 2010 C6 a year and a half ago. But what the hell, I found such a sweet car, the one previous owner must have been as obsessive as I about upkeep, and I just love it. Interior and exterior look new; mechanically squared away. I guess I'll have to keep it for awhile.

Good info, quite a bit less than annual corvette magazine price guide.

Hi Lyle thank you for doing this. What should I expect to pay for a late model C6 with low mileage. I love the 2013 427

Bought my 08 3LT convertible A6 en 40.3k miles in 2021 for 29k. I bought it from my uncle who is friends with the Chevy dealership owner and he could've sold it for 33k all day at that time. So I've taken a hit but I put down 17k cash and I only owe 5.5k on it now. Kind of a big loss but I bought it for fun and not as an investment. I won't sell it unless I got an offer that I couldn't refuse that would also get me into a "blue devil" ZR1 or a 2011-13 grandsport that is in amazing shape without increasing my payment much, so it doesn't matter much anywa because that probably won't happen lol

Good information Lyle. What about price on special edition corvette like the 2013 427 convertible? Thanks

I bought my first corvette in the beginning of 2023 it was 2019 c7 LT2 for 58k with 3,000 miles. I had it for six months and sold it for 65k. Now I got a hell of a deal I bought a 2023 C8 LT1 with 2,000 miles for 63k out the door. Up here in CT and MA the prices are between 65k and up not to bad, but I’II give it like 1 more year or 2 for the C8 to be around 58k for the 2020 and 2021. Specially that this will be their fifth year in production and they have to make way for the new models.

Thanks for the reminder to stay away from looking at Gran Turismos. Great video!

I question his claims. I am still seeing cars that he specifically targets sell for more than what he is suggesting. Not just regionally either. His data might be skewed by salvage & rebuild titles along with otherwise repaired vehicles with clean titles. I can't think of a dealer in the world that would take a clean title Corvette and wholesale it. These cars are magnets for used car departments. Corvette Dan

Please do the same video for the C5-C8 Z06 cars. Owner of a 2004 Z16 Z06 here. 6,100 miles on the clock, all stock. I'm looking to add a C6 Z06 to my collection either sometime later this year, or next year. Yup, P car market is nuts. I sold my 2014 981 Cayman S manual at the peak of the market for a tidy profit, and will be adding a 981 or 718 GT4 manual to my collection in the future to replace it.

I just bought a 2019 Grand Sport 2LT with the 7 speed manual transmission. Since it is the last year for a manual transmission I am thinking it should hold its value well.

Paid 12k for my 2003 in 2021. I don't think I did bad. Buuuuut. I've put a lot of money into fixing it up.

I have been studying prices and I find the C5 to be stable to slight increases for low mile clean cars. C6 are still dropping but I expect them to bottom out. C7 have dropped fast. C8 is beginning to neutralize and go down for a stingray. Cars like the C5 Z06, C7 Grand Sport and Z06 will continue yo be steady snd hold more value. I bought my C5 convertible and I could easily make $1500 to $2000 on it today in my area. .

Time to buy!!!!! 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁🤪🤪😀

I hope you do the same with Z06 and ZR1 models.

88 for the question

Chevy needs to not only match the 50,000 Corvettes produced in 1984, but add about 1000 more to make up for all the allocation going to Sweepstakes raffles. I almost never see a C8 on the road. No wonder the prices don't come down.

Thx Lyle. Do you have this info in an Excel file for download? Would be great to visualize as a graph.

I have base 2002 mint condition 20 k miles should have done it 10 years ago all original only original once no accidents all stock paid little more but love the car

speaking all these numbers made my head swim! I'm a visual person, I need to see it to understand it. I know it's more work but could you do some kind of graphics for the next one of these. Also, any info on what C4s are doing?

Thank you L., My question: 2011 G.S./6M/18K miles/ ARheaders. Experienced starter heat soak (battery & starter test OK). Engine op. temp. is 196 degrees. Ordered Lingenfelter Al/Ceramic starter heat shield. I would like to reduce under hood temp. for parts preservation & performance. Which type or brand of insulating tape or wrap for my 1.75" S.S. AR Headers do you recommend. My C6 is a low mileage daily driver. Thanks again

Wonder how the C8 ADM crowd is feeling these days? Hopefully the days of dealers preying on potential new Corvette purchasers is thankfully over. History has shown patience gets richly rewarded when it comes to these cars. As an example, purchased my 17 Z51 new off of a dealers lot with almost a 20% discount when all was said and done. Dealership, which was a couple hundred miles from my residence, even trailered the car to my home for delivery at no charge! There are still deals out there if you look hard enough and importantly remain PATIENT!

Just saw a dealer selling lot c8’s for 5000 below MSRP

Great information. Graphics on the screen would help tremendously

Some things never change and "investing" in cars is still one of the worst places for your cash. Still, I love my 2008 C6 3LT garage queen.

Base model C5 and C6, ~120k miles. Good price? Think Id like a c6 a lot more but sort of on a budget.

I purchased my 2003 50th anniversary convertible last month. No accidents, 57000 miles for $21000. I hope it was a good deal, Love the car.

I can never sell or trade my 08 Pacecar vert again as I already did that once! I’m happy with it, now unless someone offers me a number I just can’t refuse!

1989.

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i got m c6 z51 for 17,000 im happy

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Coming off inflated car prices and now high interest rates is also killing sales and many dealers have excess inventory on their lots. This is a big reason why many cars (not just Corvettes) are plummeting in price.

C7s are selling well here in SoCal

Thanks for the update. You have great content always. However in he real world, not auctions, try and buy a C6 Vette that is in good shape for those numbers. In Florida especially. Any dealer putting a nice one in the auction needs money bet on it. Great paint, clean as a whistle interior, no crazy mods, you find a dealer to sell one for 25K. Won't happen. Private they go for even more. 09's are the lowest production number C6 Vette for that base model and convertible. With the active exhaust add 15 hundred. Here convertibles are cheaper than coupes. Top down weather is a month at best without roasting. Plus they are slower due to the weight as you know. A dealer with a nice Vette for sale gets top dollar and if it is any color red add a grand. over 80 K seems like the magic number for the numbers you furnish. Over 120K and condition way more important than the miles. You do a hell of a job on all your info vid's. I watch all of 'em if they are on C-6's mainly. Keep up the great work!!

I greatly enjoyed the C5 price report as a welcome contrast to the low ball offer I got back after a very quick computer assessment of my convertible's value from Carvana, I have no plans to sell, but got curious because I am about to spend money on the car. I enjoy mechanical amusements , so since I happened to be driving by, I stopped to check out the glass multi story automobile vending machine carvana has on one of their properties I don't know what I was expecting, but was kind of let down to find the machine is pre programmed to dispense only the desired car when a large token, about the size of your hand, is inserted into the coin slot, the only action the customer has to activate the machine . Still , all in all, I dig that kind of stuff. I guess I was hoping for a juke box kind of key pad, with the possibility of dispensing any car one might desire from the display.

I knew at some point that the C8 bubble would eventually burst and that all those people who paid way over for their cars would be upside down. The only question is how much money will they lose long term

Lyle, i was just wondering what my 2007 Atomic Orange ZO6 with 36,245 miles would be wort. It has a few painted and chrome parts under the hood. It has a Billy Goat exhaust that sounds awesome. It has newer ZO6 wheels. I believe 2009 maybe. The car has been garage kept and showed extensively in KY. Just wondering. I have a mint in it.

It was 1989 they brought out the ZF transmission to replace the 4+3 Nash.

‘22 Z51. 95k to buy now a lot less. Did have a dealership offer me 120k about 6mo ago.

Seems to be a disconnect with Corvette Magazines recent price guide!!

R8’s are jumping because they’re being/have been discontinued. I’d be curious to hear market projections for Z06s. I picked up an 02 with 34k miles and a Caravaggio interior for $27 two years ago. As much as I love it, I had a 98 for 12 years before it, and I feel like it’s time to move on from C5’s.

Last December, i bought a 2019 Z51,3LT , auto, with 10,200 miles for $54,000. Not sure how good a deal it was.

I would compare and F-type to a c7, and prices confirm my opinion.

In most Cases im out of the Trivia Question. But in this time, i would say 1990 is the Answer.

I don’t see these prices where I am looking. I’d like to find some of these numbers out there.

1989 was the first year for ZF 6 speed & convertible hardtop roof.

1989 for trivia answer

I guess wait for 1:30. 😁

how does milage factor in?

At our church Car Show, a member had his red C5 for $8k (no problems). I thought about buying it just to have it but since I had four already, thus didn’t.

What's my 2007 Z06 worth with 6500 miles in showroom new condition

I was hoping to see the LC500 values

Is there a way to narrow it down by Z06, Grand Sport, and Z51? Doing an average across the entire generation by year seems like it may skew the numbers a bit. Not much, but I would think the Z06 is going to lose less than a base.

The C8 first numbers are funny considering what they cost in 2020!! They were cheaper when they were brand new!

Hey Lyle. I am planning to trade my 23 C8 in for either a 24 or 25 Z06 What is the best strategy for trade in regarding a purchase of 24 or 25? Thanks

graphics could have made this so much better - one slide with the values, adjusted for model and year accordingly.

Got my 2005 c6 convertible 6 speed manual for $22000 in 2022 the car has gone up to $25000

Lyle, sounds like an LS swap into that Maserati is in order!

1986

What about 2008? Is it.20k