99 FRC 42k miles, Arctic White, Fully Built, A&A charged, CCWs
06-08-2012, 09:47 AM
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Sorry I have to throw these 'smilies' at you but getting rid of that incredible low mileage Corvette, that you built just the way you like it, for a Caddy??? OK, if that is what you want, then pricing your Corvette will be very similar to all the nicely modded low mileage F-bodies that can't get much more than book value. The mods don't add much $$$ unless you find that special buyer that loves what you have done and is willing to pay for it. This section is full of posts where the owners can't get decent money for their modded cars. I'm talking about nice ones too, not the 'cut up' high mileage stuff. I have no idea, without looking it up, what the book value is for a '99 Corvette with 42k miles on it, but that is probably what you are looking at. Of course ask more but don't expect to get it. Use www.kbb.com and www.nada.com and take the average of the two. That will be pretty darn close, then ask what you want. Again, very few buyers will be paying for your mods or anything even close to it unless you get very fortunate.
06-08-2012, 10:16 AM
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Thanks buddy. 
Sorry I have to throw these 'smilies' at you but getting rid of that incredible low mileage Corvette, that you built just the way you like it, for a Caddy???
OK, if that is what you want, then pricing your Corvette will be very similar to all the nicely modded low mileage F-bodies that can't get much more than book value. The mods don't add much $$$ unless you find that special buyer that loves what you have done and is willing to pay for it. This section is full of posts where the owners can't get decent money for their modded cars. I'm talking about nice ones too, not the 'cut up' high mileage stuff. I have no idea, without looking it up, what the book value is for a '99 Corvette with 42k miles on it, but that is probably what you are looking at. Of course ask more but don't expect to get it. Use www.kbb.com and www.nada.com and take the average of the two. That will be pretty darn close, then ask what you want. Again, very few buyers will be paying for your mods or anything even close to it unless you get very fortunate. I agree - it would only be worth selling if I got close to what I wanted. I don't have to sell the vette to buy something else, it would just make sense since it rarely gets driven as is! The downside is that the likelihood of finding another car like this (should I get the urge again) is VERY slim. 
I've been buying and selling modified cars very frequently for the past 10 years or so, with a specialty in LSX based cars. It seems I really enjoy the planning/building process more than actually driving the cars, LOL. It simply doesn't make sense financially, but the prospect of something new seems to always keep me going. Believe me, I'm aware of the (non)value of aftermarket modifications - but the right combination of tasteful parts on the right car always seems to work well as far as resale. A stock car like this (6 speed, arctic white, FRC, LOW miles) should fetch 18-19k easily. I figure pricing the car at 'stock' value plus mods at .20 on the dollar isn't too bad, especially considering the set of 3500 wheels and tires on the car which are easily removable and maintain a very high resale value.
Just my humble opinions based on my own experience.
Sorry I have to throw these 'smilies' at you but getting rid of that incredible low mileage Corvette, that you built just the way you like it, for a Caddy??? OK, if that is what you want, then pricing your Corvette will be very similar to all the nicely modded low mileage F-bodies that can't get much more than book value. The mods don't add much $$$ unless you find that special buyer that loves what you have done and is willing to pay for it. This section is full of posts where the owners can't get decent money for their modded cars. I'm talking about nice ones too, not the 'cut up' high mileage stuff. I have no idea, without looking it up, what the book value is for a '99 Corvette with 42k miles on it, but that is probably what you are looking at. Of course ask more but don't expect to get it. Use www.kbb.com and www.nada.com and take the average of the two. That will be pretty darn close, then ask what you want. Again, very few buyers will be paying for your mods or anything even close to it unless you get very fortunate.
I've been buying and selling modified cars very frequently for the past 10 years or so, with a specialty in LSX based cars. It seems I really enjoy the planning/building process more than actually driving the cars, LOL. It simply doesn't make sense financially, but the prospect of something new seems to always keep me going. Believe me, I'm aware of the (non)value of aftermarket modifications - but the right combination of tasteful parts on the right car always seems to work well as far as resale. A stock car like this (6 speed, arctic white, FRC, LOW miles) should fetch 18-19k easily. I figure pricing the car at 'stock' value plus mods at .20 on the dollar isn't too bad, especially considering the set of 3500 wheels and tires on the car which are easily removable and maintain a very high resale value.
Just my humble opinions based on my own experience.
06-09-2012, 09:45 AM
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It seems logical to me, but is there the market? The only way to find out is to try. No harm in making the effort, right? Ebay is free for most, unless you sell it, or Autotrader or Hemmings at about $35 a pop. Good luck to you!
Congratulations! I'm glad you found that buyer that paid you what you wanted. I agree with your smilie, I think you will miss it somewhat. 