Hi guys,

This is my first post to this forum and ready to strike off a life long kick the bucket dream of getting a vette. The C4 is what is in my range with 2 kids in college. I have been looking lots and see everything under the sun. Nice cars, too many salvaged titles and just plain crap. I am learning though and seeing the repetitive issues on the car and what to look out for. I have been centering on the 91 to 95 age range of the vehicle. Speed is not of essence here and I am looking for that right buy. The question I will have is what is fair in pricing? I know a lot of private owners are very proud of their cars and have poured of lots of $$ into them. I live in Texas so I keep referring to the KBB book online and utilizing the private party value. I am willing to pay the fair price but, I constantly see $2K to $5K over cars highest rating as excellent by the private sellers. Am I way off base here on reality or should I stick to my guns and say I will pay you the market price? Yes, I know it depends on the condition of the car but, isn't that what the book is for? Any info would be appreciated. I need a dose of reality on what I should do. Also, what do you guys do with the pricing when you see any repair issues with it?

Hi guys,

This is my first post to this forum and ready to strike off a life long kick the bucket dream of getting a vette. The C4 is what is in my range with 2 kids in college. I have been looking lots and see everything under the sun. Nice cars, too many salvaged titles and just plain crap. I am learning though and seeing the repetitive issues on the car and what to look out for. I have been centering on the 91 to 95 age range of the vehicle. Speed is not of essence here and I am looking for that right buy. The question I will have is what is fair in pricing? I know a lot of private owners are very proud of their cars and have poured of lots of $$ into them. I live in Texas so I keep referring to the KBB book online and utilizing the private party value. I am willing to pay the fair price but, I constantly see $2K to $5K over cars highest rating as excellent by the private sellers. Am I way off base here on reality or should I stick to my guns and say I will pay you the market price. Yes, I know it depends on the condition of the car but, isn't that what the book is for? Any info would be appreciate. I need a dose of reality on what I should do.

When it comes to a car like a Corvette throw the KBB out the Door!
91 = 96? price range is 5k = 12k for 8k or 9k you can get a great one.
If somebody is asking less then 7k there is an issue something wrong hes not telling or hes haveing money issue's Nada says my 87 is worth 10.800$ = 14.800$ kbb doesn't go back that far!
But id look for between 7k and 9k good c4s gonna be in that price range.
Lower then that your takeing a risk of getting something they may been ran hard and hung out to dry!
Remember this Old cars Garage queen's pay that little extra so you dont have to down the road Corvette is a very expensive car to fix!

Hi guys,

This is my first post to this forum and ready to strike off a life long kick the bucket dream of getting a vette. The C4 is what is in my range with 2 kids in college. I have been looking lots and see everything under the sun. Nice cars, too many salvaged titles and just plain crap. I am learning though and seeing the repetitive issues on the car and what to look out for. I have been centering on the 91 to 95 age range of the vehicle. Speed is not of essence here and I am looking for that right buy. The question I will have is what is fair in pricing? I know a lot of private owners are very proud of their cars and have poured of lots of $$ into them. I live in Texas so I keep referring to the KBB book online and utilizing the private party value. I am willing to pay the fair price but, I constantly see $2K to $5K over cars highest rating as excellent by the private sellers. Am I way off base here on reality or should I stick to my guns and say I will pay you the market price. Yes, I know it depends on the condition of the car but, isn't that what the book is for? Any info would be appreciate. I need a dose of reality on what I should do.

First of all, welcome to SV! Many good Vettes can be found between $7k-10k with less than 100k on them. If your wanting one that doesn't need much, if any, work done to it, that is likely the price range your going to be in. Be sure that any you are interested in you can see and hear run. Even for $5k the right one can be found if your patient enough in your search. If your a diy'er then a little work may not scare you away. If not, buy one that needs a lot of work and you'll have to get used to a light wallet.

When I was looking for mine, I went to look at a lot, finding many were complete junk piles, not beyond saving, but not worth the asking price either. I think I insulted a few when I would offer less, explaining why. They just see 'Corvette' and think they sit on a gold mine.

I know where a 95 polo green auto is sitting local for me now for 9k with 72k on the clock ;)
If your interested i can give you contact info
thats a hell of a price!

Also know where a 92 polo green 6 speed 94k on the clock is sitting for 7k

Plan on spending 7-10000 on a good car in Texas. It all depends on miles and condition etc. Just as a reference I bought mine near Dallas with a 6 speed and 83000 miles for 7500$ 4 or 5 months ago. It is in excellent shape with new tires(tires are alot newer now:burnout:). I did have to do a few minor repairs since then but nothing major; Coil, rear wheel bearing, turn signal switch. As far as value goes I beleive the 92-96 models are the best deal for the money with good performaqnce, modern ammenities, reliability. I consider myself mechanically inclined so I was able to check it out myself. If you are not good with mechanical stuff you would be best to have someone who is check the car out for you before you buy it. I personally would not buy one from someone under 40 years old and I'm only 30. Cause I know how they are treated. As far as KBB and NADA, they are just references, not a set in stone FAIR PRICE. They cannot accomodate for imperfections in paint,carpet, etc nor can they know what the car has been put through in its life. If a car is in absolute perfect shape and higher priced than KBB does not mean a bad deal.

Welcome! If i were you i would take a few out for a test drive first. The '91 is a L98 motor where as in '92 and up are the LT1 motor. I know you said speed isn't a factor here, but each of these motors have there own separate issues. Research, do your homework, and most of all buy the car that YOU like the most. Remember cash talks. Good luck. :thumbsup3: