What would you pay for a C7?
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There are a few C7s on the market at the moment, some better than others. Once you take the 'salvage title' ones out of the equation, it leaves a couple of US 3LT Z51 with magnetic ride and a UK car. They are all around 2014-2015 with similar mileages - 10-14,000 miles.
Additional to that there is a nice convertible, low miles and 2018.
When I first looked at decent cars 18 months ago, a nice one could be had for £40,000. The going rate seems to currently be £47,500- £54,000.
What I want to be careful of is when it comes resale time. Many cars seem to take an age to sell leading me to believe: there are few potential buyers, the cars are not the right spec, the preference of auto vs manual, and some may favour official UK cars (though they have higher road tax).
Taking a straw poll before I take a leap, what would people value a 2015 10,000 mile C7 at with 3LT and Z51? Subjective I know, but some are dearer than others so sellers (mainly dealers) are holding a premium to them.
Additional to that there is a nice convertible, low miles and 2018.
When I first looked at decent cars 18 months ago, a nice one could be had for £40,000. The going rate seems to currently be £47,500- £54,000.
What I want to be careful of is when it comes resale time. Many cars seem to take an age to sell leading me to believe: there are few potential buyers, the cars are not the right spec, the preference of auto vs manual, and some may favour official UK cars (though they have higher road tax).
Taking a straw poll before I take a leap, what would people value a 2015 10,000 mile C7 at with 3LT and Z51? Subjective I know, but some are dearer than others so sellers (mainly dealers) are holding a premium to them.
Bringing this thread up to date.....
I finally have a C7 in the garage. Took me a while to find the right car but got there in the end. A Torch Red 2019 MY Grand Sport 3LT, UK spec, 8 speed. Just over 4,500 miles. Fair price.
Suede and nappa interior with red and black. Heritage pack.
Even with 'just" 460 bhp, the power this thing has is more than adequate. It just seems to be happy in any gear with startling acceleration available from any speed. The feature where it drops to lowest gear it can (hold down left paddle) is interesting. Dropped into 1st gear at 60 mph quite happily and the engine was like thunder producing a sonic boom that could be heard some distance.
All mod cons too with HUD, speech recognition, easy exit, Android Play.
There were a few C7 Stingrays around but most seemed to be salvage title when sellers were questioned. OK for some, but not for me. This one came up on the market and it was less than 48 hours before I nabbed it. It was too good to pass on.
Joined the Classic Corvette Club and been made to feel very welcome. Lovely bunch of people.
I finally have a C7 in the garage. Took me a while to find the right car but got there in the end. A Torch Red 2019 MY Grand Sport 3LT, UK spec, 8 speed. Just over 4,500 miles. Fair price.
Suede and nappa interior with red and black. Heritage pack.
Even with 'just" 460 bhp, the power this thing has is more than adequate. It just seems to be happy in any gear with startling acceleration available from any speed. The feature where it drops to lowest gear it can (hold down left paddle) is interesting. Dropped into 1st gear at 60 mph quite happily and the engine was like thunder producing a sonic boom that could be heard some distance.
All mod cons too with HUD, speech recognition, easy exit, Android Play.
There were a few C7 Stingrays around but most seemed to be salvage title when sellers were questioned. OK for some, but not for me. This one came up on the market and it was less than 48 hours before I nabbed it. It was too good to pass on.
Joined the Classic Corvette Club and been made to feel very welcome. Lovely bunch of people.
Thank you. I bought the car through PartsUSA in Stockport and they have been really good both before and after. That will be home for parts and servicing.
Not discovered the mode you mentioned but will now take a look with great interest. Most of my driving has been in Touring but recently checked out Sport and Track (not that I would look to use Track on the road but wanted to experience the difference in the drive).
The car feels very cohesive and good to drive. The interior is much to my liking and the LHD nature just adds character rather than a problem. Saying all this, it is early days so my driving experience to date is probably about 150 miles.
Not discovered the mode you mentioned but will now take a look with great interest. Most of my driving has been in Touring but recently checked out Sport and Track (not that I would look to use Track on the road but wanted to experience the difference in the drive).
The car feels very cohesive and good to drive. The interior is much to my liking and the LHD nature just adds character rather than a problem. Saying all this, it is early days so my driving experience to date is probably about 150 miles.
Sounds a good spec. Watkins is a great colour too. Is it 1, 2 or 3 LT?
I was in the market and purchased a 2018 GS, UK spec. My budget was £65K for a 3LT. Got the car I wanted. I would say in the £60-65K bracket. May take a while to find a buyer but would hold out. Its a specialist market of course.
I was in the market and purchased a 2018 GS, UK spec. My budget was £65K for a 3LT. Got the car I wanted. I would say in the £60-65K bracket. May take a while to find a buyer but would hold out. Its a specialist market of course.
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