Asking $23,000 for a 91 510 w cams package too much ? - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Vette73 · 01-12-2021

Figured I would throw this out there...On another forum I saw a member comment on a 91Z that was for sale..The way he described it was in decent shape w 24,000 miles red w black interior I believe...Seller wanted 24K and would not budge..

I sent him photos of my car on corvette forum.....No matter how many times I try to post photos on this site it does not go through..

None the less my car is blk/blk chrome A molds new tires new rear shocks, new U joints, new fuel pumps it needs nothing mechanically...It puts down 448 RWHP on mustang dyno....Motor is powder coated so it looks great...57,000 miles..

The forum member gets back to me and says its strong money for A car w 57,000 miles...I wasn't upset but I feel with all the mods and the condition I'm in the ball park as far as asking price..Cars in very nice condition ....

Any one who belongs to corvette forum if your curious go to the ZR1 discussion section....Scroll down to - another zr1 value question.... You will see some photos of my car....

Is my asking price to high at 23,000 $

spork2367 · 01-12-2021

Since you opened the valuation can of worms...

That's a fair price. Mods on these cars are pricey compared to similar cars, so you'll only ever get back a fraction of that cost. Your car with no mods and that mileage would be a 20k car. So 20k worth of engine work will net an additional 3k...lol.

You'll hear lots of people say it's worth more, I doubt anyone on here would say it's worth less.

The market has not been kind to these cars and it shows no signs of improvement. It's been dead flat for the last year. In that same time, early vipers have jumped 15%.

Zman · 01-12-2021

I think you are good with the $23,000 valuation. I have purchased and sold 8 Z?s since 2018. I bought and sold a 368 w/ 26,000 miles for $21,500. I paid $25,000 for my rebuilt 383 with 61,000 miles. I would have paid more and sold for more if I knew then how bulletproof these engines were. Learning as I go. On the sweeter side I paid $30,000 for a 1,900 mile 90, and $38,000 for a 2,900 mile 95. I would pay more than I paid for every car I own knowing how awesome these cars are. Just my experience.

Vette73 · 01-12-2021

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Originally Posted by spork2367

Since you opened the valuation can of worms...

That's a fair price. Mods on these cars are pricey compared to similar cars, so you'll only ever get back a fraction of that cost. Your car with no mods and that mileage would be a 20k car. So 20k worth of engine work will net an additional 3k...lol.

You'll hear lots of people say it's worth more, I doubt anyone on here would say it's worth less.

The market has not been kind to these cars and it shows no signs of improvement. It's been dead flat for the last year. In that same time, early vipers have jumped 15%.

You are correct about Vipers....Great looking cars I like them but performance wise I'm not sure....The way mine is set up it offers more performance but that viper has massive torque from what I hear....

They are hampered by long gears just like our cars....Never really saw a viper I didn't like and they offer more eye candy than ours....

Zman · 01-12-2021

To also undervalue your evaluation of $23,000....I purchased Three cars for $15,000 or less. One took $5400 to make perfect, one took $2800, and the one that I purchased with a registry history for $12,999 took $1500 to make right. The bottom line is a well maintained car in good low mileage condition is $20k easily and a well maintained modified car should be $25k minimum. So yes! Mods seem to be worth about $3000. Sick.

Demps · 01-12-2021

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Originally Posted by Zman

I have purchased and sold 8 Z?s since 2018.

You have a problem....

I am jealous.

Ted

Zman · 01-12-2021

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Originally Posted by Demps

You have a problem....

I am jealous.

Ted

You started my problem.

G8nightman · 01-12-2021

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Originally Posted by Vette73

You are correct about Vipers....Great looking cars I like them but performance wise I'm not sure....The way mine is set up it offers more performance but that viper has massive torque from what I hear....

They are hampered by long gears just like our cars....Never really saw a viper I didn't like and they offer more eye candy than ours....

Vipers are nice to bad anything over 25k miles is considered high miles and that V10 is not known for its durability.

dredgeguy · 01-13-2021

Your price for the 510 package with cams is very fair.

01-12-2021	#1
Vette73 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Brooklyn ny Posts: 1,045	Asking $23,000 for a 91 510 w cams package too much ? Figured I would throw this out there...On another forum I saw a member comment on a 91Z that was for sale..The way he described it was in decent shape w 24,000 miles red w black interior I believe...Seller wanted 24K and would not budge.. I sent him photos of my car on corvette forum.....No matter how many times I try to post photos on this site it does not go through.. None the less my car is blk/blk chrome A molds new tires new rear shocks, new U joints, new fuel pumps it needs nothing mechanically...It puts down 448 RWHP on mustang dyno....Motor is powder coated so it looks great...57,000 miles.. The forum member gets back to me and says its strong money for A car w 57,000 miles...I wasn't upset but I feel with all the mods and the condition I'm in the ball park as far as asking price..Cars in very nice condition .... Any one who belongs to corvette forum if your curious go to the ZR1 discussion section....Scroll down to - another zr1 value question.... You will see some photos of my car.... Is my asking price to high at 23,000 $

01-12-2021	#2
spork2367 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: PA Posts: 879	Re: Asking $23,000 for a 91 510 w cams package too much ? Since you opened the valuation can of worms... That's a fair price. Mods on these cars are pricey compared to similar cars, so you'll only ever get back a fraction of that cost. Your car with no mods and that mileage would be a 20k car. So 20k worth of engine work will net an additional 3k...lol. You'll hear lots of people say it's worth more, I doubt anyone on here would say it's worth less. The market has not been kind to these cars and it shows no signs of improvement. It's been dead flat for the last year. In that same time, early vipers have jumped 15%.

01-12-2021	#3
Zman Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: WI Posts: 131	Re: Asking $23,000 for a 91 510 w cams package too much ? I think you are good with the $23,000 valuation. I have purchased and sold 8 Z?s since 2018. I bought and sold a 368 w/ 26,000 miles for $21,500. I paid $25,000 for my rebuilt 383 with 61,000 miles. I would have paid more and sold for more if I knew then how bulletproof these engines were. Learning as I go. On the sweeter side I paid $30,000 for a 1,900 mile 90, and $38,000 for a 2,900 mile 95. I would pay more than I paid for every car I own knowing how awesome these cars are. Just my experience.

01-12-2021	#5
Zman Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: WI Posts: 131	Re: Asking $23,000 for a 91 510 w cams package too much ? To also undervalue your evaluation of $23,000....I purchased Three cars for $15,000 or less. One took $5400 to make perfect, one took $2800, and the one that I purchased with a registry history for $12,999 took $1500 to make right. The bottom line is a well maintained car in good low mileage condition is $20k easily and a well maintained modified car should be $25k minimum. So yes! Mods seem to be worth about $3000. Sick.

01-13-2021	#9
dredgeguy Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ellicott City, MD Posts: 1,631	Re: Asking $23,000 for a 91 510 w cams package too much ? Your price for the 510 package with cams is very fair. __________________ Charlie __________ Dredgeguy WAZOO Member 1992 Bright Red/Black ZR1 #246 Dana 4:10 gears Polished LT5 by Haibeck Polished Fikse FM5's with Michelin Pilot Sport 2 Stainless Works headers and cats with Corsa