FRC Or Coupe
12-13-2006, 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by street demon2k3
dont want to jack the thread but what is FRC? i am contemplating selling my trans am for 5-6K and then buying a vette. there's one at a local dealer for $25K 2001 green, targa top, auto, with 71k miles.
I bought a 2001 Black, 6-speed, 1SB package with 71,000 miles on it for $22,500 in 2004
That's worth about $19,000 tops.
Mike
12-13-2006, 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Kraest
That's WAY too much.
I bought a 2001 Black, 6-speed, 1SB package with 71,000 miles on it for $22,500 in 2004
That's worth about $19,000 tops.
Mike
I bought a 2001 Black, 6-speed, 1SB package with 71,000 miles on it for $22,500 in 2004
That's worth about $19,000 tops.
Mike
It's hard to find the deals nowadays.
I paid $33k for a 2002 Z06 with 15k miles on it in Austin.
Private party $32k and $35k for retail.
I got 2k off because I was a repeat buyer.
$25k is right at retail for the coupe he mentioned if it is low on options.
12-14-2006, 04:03 PM
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well i looked up the retail value of the average 99-02 c5 and most if not all were between $23-27k with moderate mileage. i have seen some c5's around $17-20k but most were at or above 100k miles but still in good condition. dont know but i really want to buy one, soon i hope cuz im about to dump some $$$ on dyno tuning, trans, suspension, and a rear end soon in a few months.
12-14-2006, 05:00 PM
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FRC
first of all the FRC weighs less than the coupe and just a little more than a zo6 not to mention the chassis is little stiffer. FRC's are also more rare than a coupe.
as to price I paid $25 for my white 01 zo6 in california with 38k on the clock.
first of all the FRC weighs less than the coupe and just a little more than a zo6 not to mention the chassis is little stiffer. FRC's are also more rare than a coupe.
as to price I paid $25 for my white 01 zo6 in california with 38k on the clock.
12-14-2006, 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by MidwayAvenue
So i'm looking to buy a corvette...trying to sell my car at the moment to make this possible, but i want to know is there any year or modle i should look for specificly?
i want to spend around 20k..probably a 99-00...whats the difference in the years of the coupe?
whats the difference if any between the frc and the coupe besides the obvious fixed roof?
thanks for the help
i want to spend around 20k..probably a 99-00...whats the difference in the years of the coupe?
whats the difference if any between the frc and the coupe besides the obvious fixed roof?
thanks for the help
12-14-2006, 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by hunterdawgs
I only want $34k for my '03 ZO6 with 34,000 miles.Let me know if ya feel froggy.
12-15-2006, 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Genesis_26317
Screw that you can $34k for my 2002 with 15k miles on the clock!!!
12-16-2006, 01:50 AM
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I just bought a 00 Coupe for 18k and love taking the top off, I was thinking about getting a Z06 but wouldnt of found one for the price I got mine, plus I can make it faster than a stock Z06 but still have the targa top. 
12-16-2006, 02:12 AM
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The Z06's "hold" there value more. It's crap if you ask me. The C5 Z06 wasn't that damn pricey to begin with.
My 2001 Convertible had a higher retail value because it was so loaded with options. It was definately a lot better equipped (magnesium wheels even), though I would never have noticed that the Z06 was "bare bones" had I not driven the loaded C5 first.
When you compare a full optioned C5 to the new crap they have on the C6 it sorta makes you feel like you are driving a 95 Accord though.
I want something talking navigation.
Now that I think about it my 2001 was worth 33k retail with 23k miles on it while my 2002 was 34k retail with 15 miles on it.
I dunno look at www.corvettepalace.com, they have good examples.
My 2001 Convertible had a higher retail value because it was so loaded with options. It was definately a lot better equipped (magnesium wheels even), though I would never have noticed that the Z06 was "bare bones" had I not driven the loaded C5 first.
When you compare a full optioned C5 to the new crap they have on the C6 it sorta makes you feel like you are driving a 95 Accord though.
I want something talking navigation.
Now that I think about it my 2001 was worth 33k retail with 23k miles on it while my 2002 was 34k retail with 15 miles on it.
I dunno look at www.corvettepalace.com, they have good examples.
12-17-2006, 09:41 PM
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Personally I would go with an FRC, apart from all the benefites and disadvantages people have already mentioned. Its a rare car, makes people take a secoud look and wonder what it is. Whats the difference between that and a zo6.
I'am a huge fan of Vettes especially c5's not so much c6 but thats just my opinion, especially FRC's !
Thats just my 2 cents. Good luck with your decision.
I'am a huge fan of Vettes especially c5's not so much c6 but thats just my opinion, especially FRC's !
Thats just my 2 cents. Good luck with your decision.
12-19-2006, 11:49 PM
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Originally Posted by blown2kss
FRC
first of all the FRC weighs less than the coupe and just a little more than a zo6 not to mention the chassis is little stiffer. FRC's are also more rare than a coupe.
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first of all the FRC weighs less than the coupe and just a little more than a zo6 not to mention the chassis is little stiffer. FRC's are also more rare than a coupe.
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ANd rare? Its a c5, no matter what options you have its really not "rare" anyways lol
Its really personal preference, i prefer the lines of the coupe and the ability to take the roof off.
To each his own
