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Old 04-14-2006, 09:11 AM
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I really like this color, but is it really worth almost 1-2k more than another low milage ws6

Ive been looking at a 02 Ws6 with 22,400 miles on it and the best i can get him down to is 22,500

Is this rare car really worth it, or should i keep looking. btw im in orlando and prices here seem to be a bit higher
Old 04-14-2006, 09:14 AM
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sunset orange has a large fan club that will typically pay more for that color. Its mostly because they aren't as common to see driving around, and its a kick *** color. You might pay a little more now, but it will also be easier to sell later.
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Very true, im just so in love with the color i didnt want to get screwed just because i cant stop drooling over it. So you wouldnt say 22,500 isnt too bad of a price, i know its expensive but its so georgous
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i payed 16gs for my car last year with only 29k, but then again its *only* a white z28. its worth it to you if you wanna pay that extra 6g's for it
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but its also a t/a worth more there and a ws6 + a rare color
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I would seriously consider it. White/pewter/blue/red/silver/black '02 WS6's with more miles are going for $23-25K here where I live (I've been shopping for one). I think I would jump on it.
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got a '01 SOM SS with 7,500 miles flew up and drove back 1300 miles and paid $20,500...couldn't be happier! DO IT MAN!
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Do it! I just bought mine last month for 14,200. Heres a link to the pics
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2317842/1
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I dont care what color or options or WS6, firehawk or SS you see.......if it doesnt have under 10k miles you shouldnt pay more than $19999 for ANY of them unless under 10k miles
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Originally Posted by minty
I dont care what color or options or WS6, firehawk or SS you see.......if it doesnt have under 10k miles you shouldnt pay more than $19999 for ANY of them unless under 10k miles
im with smart
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Originally Posted by minty
I dont care what color or options or WS6, firehawk or SS you see.......if it doesnt have under 10k miles you shouldnt pay more than $19999 for ANY of them unless under 10k miles
I have to disagree, I have a mint SOM WS6 less than 15K miles. I hope to fetch a better price than that when I decide to sell. I mean for a 2+ owner car I would pay less, but a single owner low mile car would be a different story. I havent used soap and water to wash the car in over a year, stock everything.
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if your looking at it from a "its just a LS1" perspective sure, but not everyone is satisfied with just any color with any options.

To me its an all out perfect car, i couldnt want anything more than that exact car.
I just have to pay the price to get the car of my dreams and have a basicly stock car for a while thats ******* georgous to look at.

Plus if i saved money id only spend it on mods and get myself into another un-reliable mess of a car
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Good price. I say buy it.
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Thanks for all the responces guys i think im gonna ****** it on up! wish me luck
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OO if you do, post up the pictures. I love SOM.
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its up to you. But take the smart road.
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22,500 for a wonderful used f-body!! I think I paid less new in 01..wow I would pass..but that's me.

Dude, Save a little more and by the Generals better product a Vette.

These cars ain't worth that much no matter what color. But to each his own enjoy your car. And you must really love these cars to pay anymore than 10k mint for one. And again...remember.. think twice... pay once. Impulse buy will get you every time.

These cars will never bring big time collector prices...period. (well some tuner ones might) I guess unless you never drive it, but what fun is that.

Hope it don't drink oil, slap, bust up the 7.625" ring and pinion, cause you might need a little extra cash to "take care of the Generals shortcomings". Way too steep 22k
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Originally Posted by Carter Hays
22,500 for a wonderful used f-body!! I think I paid less new in 01..wow I would pass..but that's me.

Dude, Save a little more and by the Generals better product a Vette.

These cars ain't worth that much no matter what color. But to each his own enjoy your car. And you must really love these cars to pay anymore than 10k mint for one. And again...remember.. think twice... pay once. Impulse buy will get you every time.

These cars will never bring big time collector prices...period. (well some tuner ones might) I guess unless you never drive it, but what fun is that.

Hope it don't drink oil, slap, bust up the 7.625" ring and pinion, cause you might need a little extra cash to "take care of the Generals shortcomings". Way too steep 22k
you do realize the retail on a 2002 WS6 with 22K miles is more than what that guy is asking, don't you?
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i love SOM

i got my black 02 ws6 with < 14k miles for $20k last november...
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you do realize the retail on a 2002 WS6 with 22K miles is more than what that guy is asking, don't you?
I realize what the book says and I realize what these cars are really worth, and it sure ain't $22,500.
The car is worth what the buyer is willing to pay, so if he wants to pay 22k for a used f-body.. that's his deal, and I wish him well.

Personally I wouldn't pay anymore than 10 maybe 15k. But that's me.



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