Should I try to buy this 3700 mile ‘03 AE?

[lrobe22]

A c5 that isn't used is a c5 that will leave you stranded. If you want this to actually drive it, expect all of the electrical gremlins, rubber degradation, etc.

[sublime1996525]

$21k seems like way too much for a C5 auto vert. Too much for me, anyway.

[Big bob]

I love that color.

[jw38]

Deduct $5k for the torn seat.

[Onebadcad]

This is a C5 I would consider:

[Unsuspicious]

Originally Posted by Onebadcad

This is a C5 I would consider:

No BSM

[Taurus]

Last one I looked at before I bought my 2004 in 2022 was really nice with 20K miles for about the same price here in SLC. Wouldn't be afraid of of the price.

[Swany00]

Originally Posted by sublime1996525

$21k seems like way too much for a C5 auto vert. Too much for me, anyway.

cereal man, I'll blow my money on other stupid things than a C5

[Anjdog2003]

Originally Posted by Cool 50th AE

Looking for any input if you see anything wrong or misleading in this BAT listing.
I seriously want to try to buy this but nervous about getting ripped off.

Normally I would never buy a car sight unseen but this looks like what I’ve been trying to find.

Do you see anything not right with it?

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...onvertible-37/

Flush all the fluids and change most gaskets, get new tires and a bunch of miscellaneous crap done because it hasn't been driven. Add another 3-5k to the price. Nah...

[ColeTrickle]

Bid it up

[Onebadcad]

Originally Posted by Unsuspicious

It's an illinois car, it has bsm, it's automatic, and it's only been driven 102 miles in the last 16 years

Based on that, this car CANNOT be purchased unseen, it must driven for 20+ miles to confirm the engine has no issues.
Pop the hood and make sure some critter did not call it home for the past few years.

[lrobe22]

In a similar previous owner scenario, I had recently went look at a 911, around a 2015 Carrera S. The selling Toyota Dealer gloated proudly how it was owned by a very wealthy guy who had something like 50 cars, loved to buy and sell frequently. Even from 10ft it was clear that Mr. Wealthy put ZERO effort into maintaining or caring for the car. If all held true, it looked to me like the guy just randomly bought and sold stuff while performing zero maintenance. The car needed several repairs to be returned to even "Good" condition.

[Onebadcad]

My '15 C7Z was purchased by me in 2017, one owner, 1,700 miles, I did not view it, I shipped it from Charlotte.
Great buy for me, but after 10K miles it had rocker issues and a stuck valve, pretty certain these problems started at the factory, and became worse as I drove it.
The rods and pistons exceeded weight variances, IMO the engine was shit from day one.

Lesson learned, I will never buy without driving, doubt I would have caught it, but at least I could blame myself.

[Cool 50th AE]

Darn, now I'm not sure what to do.

[Bruze]

Originally Posted by Cool 50th AE

Darn, now I'm not sure what to do.

How far away is it from you?

[Cool 50th AE]

Originally Posted by Bruze

How far away is it from you?

About 900 miles.
Too far.

[Unsuspicious]

Lotta snow round these parts, you probably won't get to test drive anyway

[Onebadcad]

Originally Posted by Cool 50th AE

About 900 miles.
Too far.

Not sure if your math is the same as me, but:

1) Covered delivery estimate $1.50/mile, may be less with non top-tier carriers
2) Plane tickets plus hotel for a night, plus fuel for ride home

Could you do Plan #2 for less than $1,300??

[Cool 50th AE]

Originally Posted by Onebadcad

Not sure if your math is the same as me, but:

1) Covered delivery estimate $1.50/mile, may be less with non top-tier carriers
2) Plane tickets plus hotel for a night, plus fuel for ride home

Could you do Plan #2 for less than $1,300??

It ends tomorrow so no go.
Just read BAT charges a 5% buyers premium.

[lrobe22]

That's a lot of money for a 4L60e car that's been sitting.