WTB: 02 Z06 under under 20K miles around $34K

[ChuckG]

I'm looking for a 2002 Z06 with less than 20K miles

Preferably black or silver but I will consider any color other than yellow. I would prefer a car in or around Southern California, but I'm not opposed to picking one up from out of state either. I'm looking to spend less than $34K.

[mike5]

You too?!

http://z06vette.com/forums/showthrea...threadid=55019

Mike

[Pakisho]

Same here, except Im in norcal.

Courtesy Chevrolet is offering me a very clean 02 with 10k miles, for 38750. They absolutely will NOT budge on the price. I should keep looking, right? THe consensus Ive seen on this board is 32-34k.

[mike5]

It's tempting to give in...but I'm going to hold out (I think) for something close to the consensus price.

mike

[Mark_02_Z06]

Originally posted by Pakisho
Same here, except Im in norcal.

Courtesy Chevrolet is offering me a very clean 02 with 10k miles, for 38750. They absolutely will NOT budge on the price. I should keep looking, right? THe consensus Ive seen on this board is 32-34k.

It's funny you think this board is right and the market place is not

[ChuckG]

Ouch, that totalled z06 makes me wanna cry.

Anyway, I'm not immovable on my price, if I see something that is truely an exceptional example of the car then I may be willing to go higher than 35K.

I'm also willing to pay a bit more, or accept a car with slightly higher milage if it already has the extended warantee.

[Pakisho]

Well, no, its not that,, I know that throwing a few variables into the equation will result in a cheaper car (buying out of state, private party, etc). With a low mile car that is still under warranty, i feel a little reluctant to pay a bunch of profit to a dealer.

[JBsZ06]

Beleive it or not..sometimes its worth the few extra thousand dollars to A) get a better condition car B) get the car sooner

Over the time you will own the car..the difference in a few grand most probably won't matter much..

My suggestion..watch this forum and pay 35 grand for a good condition 20K mile 2002 Z06 here.

You will know the owner and the car from their posts.

[C6-XTSY]

Originally posted by Mark_02_Z06
It's funny you think this board is right and the market place is not

I have been looking for a used Z06 and have noticed plenty of Z owners (especially in CA where the majority paid sticker +) do not realize what new Z's are going for. They're getting pissed at me for "lowballing" yet they don't seem to understand that they are trying to "rip me off".

Here's a link to a forum dealer offering $11K off msrp on new Z's:
Maxie Price This is a fact.

Courtesy Chevrolet is not exactly "the market place". They are selling new Z06's for close to msrp. Meanwhile, forum dealers like Maxie Price are offerring $11K off msrp. Courtesy has a ton of vettes sitting on their lots and they are not moving. But since they bought most of their used vettes from auctions for around $31K they do have some time to lower their prices. Any extra they make off of unknowing buyers is a bonus.

Nobody in their right mind is going to pay over $35K for a 2002 Z06 with over 10K miles. At $38750 it's ludicrous. Even if the car had 0 miles you still are down 2 years on the warranty. Just to buy an extended warranty would cost you close to $2k. That brings the price to $40750 for a used 2002 vs. $42.5K for a 2004. And this is assuming the 2002 has 0 miles (which will not be the case). Would you be willing to pay for a car with 10K miles, non-updated (read: 2004 is better due to the re-valve) shocks, unknown history, etc. for $1.7K less than a new one? I'd pay the extra $1.7K for a new car every time.

Car depreciation is mostly based off of what you can buy a new one for; not what you paid. Right now a lot of owners are not willing to sell for what "true maret value" is. Some even think the price will appreciate after GM sells out of new Z's. This is wishful thinking. It will not happen. Yes it sucks for the owner but as a buyer I only care about one thing: my costs. I don't think that $35K for a Z06 with under 10K miles is an unfair price.

KBB, NADA, Edmunds, etc. haven't factored in the dealer and manufacturer incentives. Once they do you will see the "true" price of the Z06 and it will be in the low to mid $30's.

[Doug2004]

There are a couple of the Z06's here in Fl. In my area 01,02

[kevette]

Originally posted by ChuckG
I'm looking for a 2002 Z06 with less than 20K miles

Preferably black or silver but I will consider any color other than yellow. I would prefer a car in or around Southern California, but I'm not opposed to picking one up from out of state either. I'm looking to spend less than $34K.

that's a little cheap what your looking for should go for
around $36,000.00 to $40,000.00 range

[swany027]

I found a 02 last july with 8k miles for 36k. But im in MN.....I bet cali prices are steaper

[Doug2004]

Look up Leo's Automotive in Penscola Fl & give em a call.