My 2004 Chevy pickup as almost 200k miles on it. Every time I go look at new pickups, I get sticker shock seeing how much they're asking for them. So I decide there's not really that much wrong with the pickup I have, lol.
But every time it needs to be worked on, I start thinking that if I'm going to drive a vehicle that old, I need two of them so I have one to drive when the other one's in the shop.
I've wanted a Corvette since I was about 15. (I'm 52 now.) It never seemed like a practical choice as my only vehicle. Buuut, if I'm looking for a second vehicle . . . there are a lot of really nice used 'Vettes out there for a lot less than a new pickup would cost.
I'm shopping for C6 Grand Sports. The 6th generation Corvette - aka C6 - was from 2005-2013. The Grand Sport of that era came out in 2010, so I'm looking at 2010-2013 Grand Sports. I see some for sale with 30-something thousand miles on them for 30-something thousand dollars. Some of these look new inside and out. So that's my target ballpark. I have my eye on one now, if it doesn't sell before I rake up a downpayment.
I've been "saving for a downpayment" for quite some time. But every time I get a little money, I think that if I just pay my debts down a little more, I'll have better chances of approval and get a better interest rate. Plus, I don't want to take on car payments before I get rid of most of my existing payments. I had some unexpected expenses earlier this year that set me back. Been trying to get my debts paid back down. Just about ready to pull the trigger. 'Nother month or maybe two.
I'm planning to see what PenFed says about financing, since they apparently like giving me credit.
EQ8 780, TU8 748, EX8 771 as of January 5
Do it ! 😎🤟
Back in Aug 2018 i bought a red c6 z06 and had a blast ! Best 1 year of my life unitl Aug 2019 that i decided to sell her and try buy me and the wife a house . Little that i knew that the housing market was so crazy with bidding wars etc im now with no car and no house . I just sit and stare at the savings accout in one window and zr1s on the other window lol . Goodluck to you and getting your vette it was also my dream car for many ...many years and you won't regret it.
You going auto or manual ? You into hardtop or convertible ? Im guessing by your siggy that its red ?
@Fico82 wrote:You going auto or manual ? You into hardtop or convertible ? Im guessing by your siggy that its red ?
Coupe
Automatic Transmission
3LT (or 4LT)
I drive a truck and shift gears for a living. I prefer my personal vehicles to do the shifting for me. Red is my top choice of colors, but it's not a requirement. The one I'm eyeballing right now is red, yes. (And yeah, it's the one in the picture. But that pic may change day-to-day, depending on my mood, lol.)
ETA: I like your pic. The C6 crossed flags.
Getting the 'Vette was the reason I got serious about trying to improve my credit. But improving my credit has become and end unto itself. I could do a little more work on it and put the Corvette off for another year and be in a much better position financially. But I've put it off for "one more year" for the last 5 or 6 years. It's time!
Lots of 'Vette owners store their cars through the winter. So if they're thinking of selling, they sell when winter sets in. Spring is the buying rush. So right now, during the cold months, is when you can find the best selection at the best prices. Another couple months and prices will start going up as selection thins out. So any delay means probably waiting another year.
