First C5 purchase opinion
02-21-2013, 08:59 PM
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First C5 purchase opinion http://norfolk.craigslist.org/cto/3467004030.html
I went and checked this out the other day. Everything seems in order and the Autocheck came out clean. Didn't find any leaks and everything works. A few scratches here and there, otherwise exterior is in good condition. Interior is mint. The engine bay is clean and I didn't notice any leaks. The owner has had it for the last 12 years and has claimed to do the maintenance himself. Original everything (clutch, plugs, paint, etc.)
The only obvious concerns are with the rear tires. They probably have about six months left with the amount of driving I'd be doing. The fronts are newer, but mismatched. I'd plan on throwing on new tires all around soon after buying it.
I wasn't able to put it on a lift to check the wheel play, but I am able to do just about all of my own work should it need any tie rod ends, etc. Tires didn't show any abnormal wear.
It is equipped with the adjustable suspension, but I didn't notice any signs of the shocks being shot yet while driving it. Then again, it was the first C5 I've ever been in. He claims the top doesn't leak, but it is garage kept and he can't honestly say whether it does or not because it never sees the rain. He did say he puts silicone on the stripping whenever he does the maintenance. Oil is changed once a year according to him.
I was hoping he'd come down a bit since the rear tires are going, but he said he already dropped it from $16.5. Is $16k too much for a C5 in this condition? I've searched 3 states out and have only found a few comparable cars as far as mileage and price. If ya'll feel this is too much, I can always wait and shop around. If not, I'll probably pick it up this week. Thanks in advance.
I went and checked this out the other day. Everything seems in order and the Autocheck came out clean. Didn't find any leaks and everything works. A few scratches here and there, otherwise exterior is in good condition. Interior is mint. The engine bay is clean and I didn't notice any leaks. The owner has had it for the last 12 years and has claimed to do the maintenance himself. Original everything (clutch, plugs, paint, etc.)
The only obvious concerns are with the rear tires. They probably have about six months left with the amount of driving I'd be doing. The fronts are newer, but mismatched. I'd plan on throwing on new tires all around soon after buying it.
I wasn't able to put it on a lift to check the wheel play, but I am able to do just about all of my own work should it need any tie rod ends, etc. Tires didn't show any abnormal wear.
It is equipped with the adjustable suspension, but I didn't notice any signs of the shocks being shot yet while driving it. Then again, it was the first C5 I've ever been in. He claims the top doesn't leak, but it is garage kept and he can't honestly say whether it does or not because it never sees the rain. He did say he puts silicone on the stripping whenever he does the maintenance. Oil is changed once a year according to him.
I was hoping he'd come down a bit since the rear tires are going, but he said he already dropped it from $16.5. Is $16k too much for a C5 in this condition? I've searched 3 states out and have only found a few comparable cars as far as mileage and price. If ya'll feel this is too much, I can always wait and shop around. If not, I'll probably pick it up this week. Thanks in advance.
02-22-2013, 07:11 AM
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The listing is gone already? Did you buy it?
CF can be a joke due to the sheer number of know it alls that know very little. There are however some experienced members there that can offer good advice, but it can be tough if you're a newb, to distinguish the pros from the *******.
CF can be a joke due to the sheer number of know it alls that know very little. There are however some experienced members there that can offer good advice, but it can be tough if you're a newb, to distinguish the pros from the *******.
