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Supercup · 04-24-2021, 03:17 PM

Hi,

I put my car up about 3 weeks ago - 1 owners - AGM - no stories - 6,635 miles, new tires at 6,286, no mechanical mods - had ZL1 long rock guards, tow hooks, clear film, paint correction detail (when new), harness bar, schroth belts (drivers seat), black OEM rear bow tie, OEM wicker bill and a few other minor goodies.

Most asked questions
Is it all stock - they were looking for a "yes"

Has any cutting been done to install the harness bar - they were looking for "no"

Confirmed one owner

Confirmed no accidents

Overall when I put mine up there were 8 cars on Auto Trader - I was lowest priced at $58,900 - most were asking north of $60k - low miles (5k or less) were all pretty much $64k and up. Now there are 20 cars and all but a couple are over $60k

I raised my price on auto trader and I got "more" calls! Of the calls I received 3 tire kickers, one legit private party and 4 dealers. Dealer offers ranged from $50k to $60k

Had an acceptable offer from a good dealer a week ago- which I accepted yesterday.

Got an offer from another good dealer this morning for $5k more.

Selling to the dealer I agreed to sell to yesterday - gave my word so that is that.

If you have a one owner car, with lower miles (7,500 or less) then $60k +/- is a realistic price you may sell at if you are patient. $55k is an easy sell to a number of dealers who know the car.

Market is good right now for Sellers. If you are a buyer and find a nice one owner car with low miles and get a fair price - buy it - prices are not going down anytime soon!

I sold too cheap - but say la vie! Car is still in the garage and I already miss it!

ariZona28 · 04-24-2021, 05:14 PM

Really sad to hear but I know times and interests change. Too bad it's going to a dealer but $$$ talks and dealing with tire kickers and strokers can be an aggravating PIA. Hope the eventual new owner enjoys the vehicle for the unique beast it is. Good luck with your future auto hobby pursuits.

DAP_Driver · 04-24-2021, 06:32 PM

Much respect for being a man of your word but sell it to the highest bidder. It’s so rare to make money on a car, especially from dealers where low-balling is in the DNA. Leverage the other $5k offer to get more from the other dealer if you want but don’t leave $5k on the table. Not for a business.

Sullyman · 04-24-2021, 10:29 PM

Sent a you a PM. A really tough decision deciding to sell I would suspect.

Moto-Mojo · 04-25-2021, 08:42 AM

I get updates from KBB (I know they're high) on my lowly SS. It's hard to believe that a production CAR is bordering on an 'investment' at the moment. Always loved the Z/28. Maybe I should trade up while the gittin's good!

JRowe500 · 04-26-2021, 08:58 AM

I just got one with 1,580 miles on it. Second owner but now I don't want to drive it.

04-24-2021, 03:17 PM	#1
Supercup Life Is Short Enjoy It! Drives: Original Owner 15 Z/28 #934 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: S. Cal Posts: 891	Z/28 Market - One Owner Cars Hi, I put my car up about 3 weeks ago - 1 owners - AGM - no stories - 6,635 miles, new tires at 6,286, no mechanical mods - had ZL1 long rock guards, tow hooks, clear film, paint correction detail (when new), harness bar, schroth belts (drivers seat), black OEM rear bow tie, OEM wicker bill and a few other minor goodies. Most asked questions Is it all stock - they were looking for a "yes" Has any cutting been done to install the harness bar - they were looking for "no" Confirmed one owner Confirmed no accidents Overall when I put mine up there were 8 cars on Auto Trader - I was lowest priced at $58,900 - most were asking north of $60k - low miles (5k or less) were all pretty much $64k and up. Now there are 20 cars and all but a couple are over $60k I raised my price on auto trader and I got "more" calls! Of the calls I received 3 tire kickers, one legit private party and 4 dealers. Dealer offers ranged from $50k to $60k Had an acceptable offer from a good dealer a week ago- which I accepted yesterday. Got an offer from another good dealer this morning for $5k more. Selling to the dealer I agreed to sell to yesterday - gave my word so that is that. If you have a one owner car, with lower miles (7,500 or less) then $60k +/- is a realistic price you may sell at if you are patient. $55k is an easy sell to a number of dealers who know the car. Market is good right now for Sellers. If you are a buyer and find a nice one owner car with low miles and get a fair price - buy it - prices are not going down anytime soon! I sold too cheap - but say la vie! Car is still in the garage and I already miss it!

04-24-2021, 05:14 PM	#2
ariZona28 Give speed a chance Drives: 2015 Camaro 2LS, 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 2,234	Really sad to hear but I know times and interests change. Too bad it's going to a dealer but $$$ talks and dealing with tire kickers and strokers can be an aggravating PIA. Hope the eventual new owner enjoys the vehicle for the unique beast it is. Good luck with your future auto hobby pursuits. __________________ 2LS: a TREMENDOUS machine. Z/28: it's a BIT MORE POWERFUL, of course.

04-25-2021, 08:42 AM	#5
Moto-Mojo Fast Cars and Old Guitars Drives: 2015 2SS RS (L99, baby!) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,974	I get updates from KBB (I know they're high) on my lowly SS. It's hard to believe that a production CAR is bordering on an 'investment' at the moment. Always loved the Z/28. Maybe I should trade up while the gittin's good! __________________ “I don’t want to belong to any club that would have me as a member.” - Groucho Marx

04-24-2021, 06:32 PM	#3
DAP_Driver Drives: 2015 Z28 (sold) Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Austin TX Posts: 55	Much respect for being a man of your word but sell it to the highest bidder. It’s so rare to make money on a car, especially from dealers where low-balling is in the DNA. Leverage the other $5k offer to get more from the other dealer if you want but don’t leave $5k on the table. Not for a business.

04-24-2021, 10:29 PM	#4
Sullyman Drives: 2015 Z/28 AGM, 2017 Z06 Corvette Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Butte, MT Posts: 24	Sent a you a PM. A really tough decision deciding to sell I would suspect.

04-26-2021, 08:58 AM	#6
JRowe500 Drives: Camaro z28 Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Clermont Posts: 74	I just got one with 1,580 miles on it. Second owner but now I don't want to drive it.