I Was the ONLY Bidder on this 250,000 Mile AS-IS Corvette! How Bad Could it Be?
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I Won the bid on this 250,000 Mile LS2 C6 Corvette Convertible with the Z51 Performance Pack. The car was dirt cheap at an auction, and was listed "AS-IS" with an engine issue and a dead convertible top.
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I use that hood latch trick all the time. Remember, its all about the pressure points
Yeah my wife tells me the same thing
I was amazed ! What if the car thieves learn this trick ?
I would have to fix it. It would annoy me too much
I thought I could hear a little OCD in your voice when Sam said he was just going to leave it…
Alex you always seem to find those pressure points and get the sequence just right 😆 Great to see you and Samcrac at it again 👍🏽
When you raise the top and it's almost in place, I think you can hear a 'bump' at 18:56. That sound is likely from the plastic piece (that hides the top when down) that raises up behind the seats, hitting the bottom of the of the convertible top area by the rear window as they pass each other as the plastic cover is closing. That happens because of a couple of cloth like plastic straps under the top liner that stretch over time, causing the rear window section to be slightly lower - allowing it to bump into the other piece. People just punch a new hole in the strap maybe a 0.5" back (not positive about that distance) to remedy the problem. Hope that made sense! 2009 black C6 vert owner. Thanks for the video!
It’s the forward center edge of the deck lid hitting the inner/upper window trim as the folded top (rear window) is not pulled in sufficiently to clear ( like it was when new). My 2012 C6 manual top straps lasted only 2-1/2 years before stretching. I have been lightly pushing the window to clear when top dropping down and opening.
@@Muffinshaker I've had a couple of Vettes, a C4 and currently a C7 Z06, also a still have a really clean '92 Z28. All serious GM performance car owners should admit the truth when they say "something breaks every time you drive it".
@John Smith This Corvette made in Japan would not be reliable. It is still engineered horribly and put together with inferior parts which is the real tell of what makes a car good and reliable. I can have Japanese master techs build a race car but if I give them a bunch of poop and wooden Sticks and tell them to build me a car they would build me a pile of shit. You need a few things to have a reliable car. Fast, reliable, and cheap. Those three are the trifecta.
@John Smith Bruh. I got a 2007 Honda Accord and a 1988 Chevy Corvette, you’re missing out on a lot by going with the V6 only big boy Japanese racers. The V8 American cars can be very reliable and more fun with the extra torque.
@@tybeeislandgoat1402 This is made in Japan? It made it 250,000 miles already with little issues. That is impressive to me.
On your headlights, don't bother with the replacement "lens" ... simply scuff off the 1/8" of clear coat on the existing ones, apply the "solvent" to fuse the crazing back together, sand, buff and a light clear coat and you'll be golden !!! From personal experience. Replacement headlights are crazy expensive ($2,400 for the pair) so that's what I did on my 2007 C6 Z06 when I was in Athens, Greece ... 5 years later (and a couple of Countries later) still look like new. Good luck ... it's a 5 hour job BTW ... the guy in Greece that did mine was like "Whiskey Tango Foxtrot" on how thick the GM Clear Coat was originally !!!
I did this on my old Mitsubishi eclipse and they looked as good as new.
Corvettes are always discounted as a performance car. Considering the cost of the parts and the longevity,
I think they are the best sports car on the road
Yep. That and a Viper but I had a 1988 Honda 3rd Gen Preulde 4WS that i swapped a H22 motor and Tranny/ axles into and it weighed 1800 pounds. Total sleeper Lambo killer
@@blazeaglory no you didn't
@@danieljordannicol9937 it’s a prelude it’s not far off from reality
Except for the leaf springs lol
Bet Rock Auto doesn't have a single part for a Lambo.
It's always a good tactic to buy high mileage cars that are known to have good drivetrains and engines if you know they have a good service history.
I tried this, ended up with an 05 Honda Odyssey. Turns out Honda forgot how to make transmissions when they built the 05 models.
Yup, i got my 2005 Trailblazer at my local auction for $1500 with 267k miles. Engine was replaced at 150k and has a brand new transmission! (And new tires) once in a lifetime buy! I'm never selling it.
@@unlisted9494 Honda was known for weak transmissions in the early 2000s. My dad's Accord has nearly 300k miles on the original V6 and auto transmission. The transmission is at the point to where I start it in 2 and downshift to 2 when coming to a complete stop. The 1-2 shift is the worst in that car.
don’t matter only thing that matters about a 250k mile is the rust
Lmfao no
Unbelievable score!!! Every fix was simple and cheap!! Excellent find!!
This has your name all over it Randy, ready for a new video on the Audi
@@FeloniousSavage maybe someday! 😂 I do need to get on that Audi!
I couldn’t hear how much he paid. What was it $$$?
@@MelodyMiranda 8k
I used to own a fully loaded 2005 Corvette convertible with magnetic ride select and power top. Bought it used with 30k miles for 30k in 2010 drove it for 4 years and some 86 yo man t-boned it. It was totaled and insurance company wrote me a check more than what I paid for the car since it was appraised at 37k when I bought it :). I did spend some money on it for a RPM stage 2 differential but it was all worth it.
I was the Convertible Top Engineer on that Top stack! The rip in the Upper “B” Pillar area was a huge issue between GM and CTS the company I worked for and the Supplier of the Convertible Top. Dave Hill was Never happy with that Corner!! 😎
All BMW listings immediately: “As is”
🤣🤣🤣
you seen them all at rufford Ford lol?
You know it!
BM Trouble you
Burn my wallet
You gotta love it when all your issues seem like they’re going to be expensive, like cutting the hood off, convertible roof motors, and misfire on a 200,000+ mile engine. And in the end all it needs is a window actuator and a coil pack. This was a huge score.
none of those were as drastic as you say ...unless you're an idiot that doesn't know the 1st thing about these vettes , what moron would "cut the hood off" ??? come on , only a know nothin bone head . was obvious the roof motors were fine from the start and the misfire is just about always a coil
I can't believe how excited I got watching this video! I was like yeah, yeah, YEAH! Don't flip this car. It's one of a million, where all the parts sync together in harmony and it was built on a happy day at the factory!
Doesn’t matter how many miles have the Corvette, besides the fact that “usually” owners maintain pretty well , is one of the very few decent American cars .
Yes and still a Chevy when it comes to things such as the motor. Much cheaper to repair than a foreign exotic.
My 89 has 272,000 miles on it and still strong. My 71 wasn't built as well as the Bowling Green cars. Still enjoy them both though.
I agree if the owner is an adult and not a man child trying to impress his friends with his dad's Corvette doing burnouts and other childish behavior at every chance he gets.
Amazing to see a Corvette, especially a convertible, with high miles. Most are boomer garage queens, driven sparingly, buffed weekly.
Bought my wife her dream car - a 2001 Black Corvette Convertible with less than 24,000 miles for les than $23,500. She loves it and drives it 27 miles to and from work every day.
I put 30k mile on my c7 in the past 2 years
And that’s where we private market buyers come in hehehe
More Boomer cracks. Typical
Ha I was thinking the same thing, that's why when he points out the average cost is mid $20k an the average milage is under 50 well not too many cars that are almost 15 years old are considered average milage under 50k unless it a garage Queen
Love the little reroute of the hood latches. Pre-fixed! You could tell the previous owner wasn't having it! Tiny things like this give a high mileage car that soul..
The wife has one exactly like this but white and 6sp manual that’s been sitting unused in our garage for 2 years now. Since she’s gotten her SUV, she’s forgotten about it, lol. Good to see these cars are so robust! I need to get out there and get it started again and get fluids and tires changed and drive it!
Looks like a fantastic Christmas present for your young apprentice!
As much as that kid helps you Sam! Don't be cheap and show appreciation!
Sage is getting paid
@@bryangilmer671 call it a bonus 👌
Generous with other people's money
Just change the exhaust on the Aston and it’s a great quiet car….
It’s free flowing at the moment that was scare ANY neighbor
It was mentioned in the comments of his last video that the fuse for the exhaust control was probably removed, so the computer can't put it into the standard quiet mode.
What a deal,runs good,drives good,you fixed all the small problems. For the price tag you can drive it anywhere and not worry about the paint.
Congratulations on finding this good buy .
The best part about it is having the knowledge / know how to repair / replace the faulty issues . Or ,having good friends to help you along the process of repair .
Seems like this is going to be one of the very rare ones that you completelly finish, maybe a complete inside and out detailing to top it out?
yeah right lol
After all of Sam's struggles it's good to see that the performance godz smiled down apon him getting this C6.
those leather seats could use some love
Honestly that’s why I’ve stopped watching his videos as regularly. Starts an interesting new series, never seems to finish it.
For RESALE, NOTHING improves the value of the car more than Perfect Detailing!!!!!!
Nobody pays big money for a shabby car, but a clean SHINY car that drives well & is ready to show your friends will have em showing you the CASH!!.......
Too bad the e- speedo cant be " cleaned"....😇
Sam.. WOW! Well done on the C6 purchase. I have an 11 Grand Sport Convertible. Make sure that you reset the AUTO DOWN on the windows. When you raise and lower the windows, HOLD the switch in the UP position for 3-4 seconds. And the same for the down position. When you open the door, the window should jump down about a 1/4" or so. Be careful if you hose down the engine. Dont soak the electrical connectors. There watertight SORT OF... They can get wet inside.
13:05 This happened to Cletus McFarland [SEE: “Ruby”, the auction Corvette], only it was the previous owner who blew up (and then replaced) the original engine. 😎
Wow... very cool! I purchased a Black C4 95 Vette with 87,000 miles and some change in April this year from an older gentleman from Abilene TX.... for under $10,000..the car has the Boze stereo with cassette and cd player factory and it still all works....
I love deals like this! I found a 05 CLK 55 AMG convertible for $2k. Cleaned out a mouse nest repaired three chewed wires and the car worked perfectly!
Where you find it?
Great deal. I have a c5 z51 manual, usually have fords but the vette is very well designed easy to work on and goes like a cut cat. Did a clutch on mine , came apart pretty easy and went back together just as easily.
Everyone needs a friend like Alex. Killed me with the Pressure points.
Enjoying this video and looking forward to part 2. Thanks for the awesome content and a budget build.
I think that you got a great deal on that car, even with those miles. The C6 Corvette seems to be the modern day equivalent of the Fox body Mustang as it's reliable, affordable and responds well to mods.
I own a 2006 C6 with 22,900 miles which was purchased used in 2011.
I have had a quarter million mile Corvette, they look really really goodafter a little elbow greeese you have acreal winner. Good you got it do cheap to, it takes a special person who can't afford one of these to even want it. Or buy it lol. Love it great job Sam.
He got such a steal
A 773,000 mile C5 Corvette on original motor/no rebuilds was recently donated to the Corvette museum. And many other owners with hundreds of thousands of miles- remarkable for a sports car. These motors last literally forever.
The head gasket for that car lasted until 750k miles, amazing engine design. The guy lived near my city of Jacksonville FL ha.
What action did you buy the car from
theres more to a car than its engine.
@@ScreamingEagleFTW Yes, and the rest of it is reliable too.
... thank You , a better is a basic car and if taken care of will have a longer life than most
I nearly cried in exuberance. LOL
Great find. Great channel too Sam.
You are the reason that I watch Goonzquad, Sarah 'n' Tuned and Legit Street Cars. You never fail to entertain. Great deal
These men make things seem so good!!! THEY ARE good spirited and one of my favorite vids I have watched in the past year or two...thanks guys!! Great attitude guys.. you make buying a car that may be trouble is a bit of fun & lucky!! Happy New Year!!
i never normally write comments ,,i completely agree is all about attitude
You two are like Rick and Morty "Sage, ccccmere sage and lemme-lemme tell you bout used Corvette prices Sage" lol
These seems like an exceptional deal, particularly given the way car prices have gone in the last two years. if the worst problems of an "as-is" car can be fixed for $500, you are laughing. I have had a 2008 C6 Coupe for the last six years. It is an excellent Grand Touring car and exceptionally reliable. There are enough Corvettes out there that most parts are available somewhere.
Have you had to change your harmonic balancer yet?
@@thecatfighter1 No issues. Apparently not every GM LS has this problem.
@@lesliereissner4711 i have an 08 vette as well and it’s starting to do its thing with the balancer I believe 😔
@@thecatfighter1 It seems very inconsistent, as it seems some cars get it with low mileage and others not at all. My car has around 65,000 miles and no sounds from the balancer. Advice I have read is to get an aftermarket balancer (ATI) and a pin kit to make sure it does not get loose again. I think Summit sells these. Good luck!
@@lesliereissner4711 thank you brother
Corvettes are pretty much the most common cars for Homecoming kings and queens ride in during the Homecoming game at the Chaffee Joint Union High School District
You got a great deal make sure you use dealer spark plug cables after market cables arc off the engine and cause a service engine light error and a misfire code corvettes and even Pontiac's suffer from this defect and dealers don't want you to know about it so they can charge you for replacement coal packs and even fuel injectors
I imagine you could just buy the AC Delco wires then rather than pay dealer prices.
@@oceancon, no you can't it has to be the dealer manufactured plug wires it's absolutely a mess
@@johnDingoFoxVelocity sorry but I don't believe this one bit, get a quality set of msd plug wires and they will guaranteed be better than stock plug wires. If they can handle a magnetos fire without arcing then it can handle a stock ls coil.
@@void2618_ - msd > stock wires
Dumbest shit on UA-cam
Only thing better than Alex being in a Sam video is scantily clad step mom
The previous owner clearly got their money's worth out of that well loved car and used it exactly for what it was built for. To be driven and enjoyed. That's awesome.
Either you stole this comment from someone else who wrote the same exact thing or he stole it from you that's pretty pathetic either way.
@@ray24051 My comment was written first so yeah, I guess you could say it was stolen from me. I agree its pathetic but I honestly could care less...
@@gp500fan Yet you thanked the other guy for calling him out on it. Just saying 😌 Maybe you cared a little.🤷
@@SCFPV well, he said he "could care less", so....
For those old regulators look up Power Window Repair in Phoenix. They replace the plastic parts with metal ones so no more crap breaking here or there. I replaced the one on my 03 Dakota on the drivers side multiple times and still had the same issues every 6 to 10 months where it would break. Put the rebuilt one in and it has been going strong for 2 years and counting. Well worth it instead of putting in more planned to break parts.
I definitely wouldn't have been driving it without at least checking fluid levels first. You never know exactly what the history of the 250k is, no matter how well it might seem to have been taken care of.
Yeah, I was thinking the same thing. I suppose it has full gauges, oil pressure and temp, so if the oil or coolant is really low you should get a warning before you damage the engine.
I'm sure he checked the fluids first.
@@billwilson3609 Without opening the hood, how would he do that?
@@BryanTorok By not having himself filmed doing that. Any person with a lick of sense always check the fluids in used vehicles they're considering to buy.
@@billwilson3609 So, you are calling Sam a liar when he said in the video couldn't get the hood open at the lot? And again you say he lied about only getting the hood open after the car was driven to his home and a friend found the releases in the wheel wells?
Or, maybe you didn't watch and understand the video. Or, maybe you are just a troll and I've wasted my time. Either way, I'm done.
Alex & Sam working together is the dreamteam!!! More of this! 😄
What up guys new samcrac addict here 😏 can't wait to see the story unfold on this one ... 😁
whats really cool is that Sam shows that if you want a sports car its pretty much within reach of most people, especially if you are mechanically inclined....
A blow torch will renew the front bumper and the headlights can be cleaned with baking soda and a half of a lemon. Use the lemon to scrub in the baking soda and wipe clean. Clears them instantly
My experience? If a car sits, like through a virus shutdown, the injectors get gummed up and P0300 pops up. Mechanics will throw parts at it when all it needs is injector cleaner.
Or an Italian tune up!
@@shannons1886 n in ninja
The mechanicals of the Corvette are easily good for 200K+ miles. Most just don't get that high because they're not driven every day.
They actually get decent mpg as well especially on the interstate with that 6 speed.
My 7 speed Corvette would regularly average 33-34mpg on long freeway trips. Best tank ever was 36.7mpg average with 544 miles on the tank. At the end of the day its still just a chevy pushrod v8, as long as the electronics hold up they will run forever. It legit had the best MPG out of the 9 cars in my fleet, it was even doing better than my Corolla.
Vettes are built to be driven, and driven hard. They really live up to their reputation and prestige.
200k+ driving it like a race car which they were made for. But with good service driven like a normal daily car LS motors can easily go 400k+ they are bullet proof. But who wants to drive it like that ;)
@@ohioplayer-bl9em - Recently went from Virginia to Kentucky and averaged around 22mpg while driving 80+ mph.
I have been a automotive restoration specialust for over 20 years, specializing in Paintless Dent Repair and paint correction. I work for a local car lot. I also do interior repair, headlamp repair and refinishing etc. I would give this one the business! I would buff out any scratches using disipative compound, and then polish it with Malco polishing creme...touch up chips, touch up scratches that are too deep to buff out, I use a headlamp repair system from Keystone, replacing the hard coat after proper prep...I would clean interior really well and use dye on the faded parts, also recently been learning how to repaint and repair the wheels...its going well, I use either a magnesium colored paint, or paint shaded "dull aluminum" on wheels .I sand and properly clean and mask wheels before repainting. Also not to rant but the one thing I do to almost every car, which produces stellar results, is using Showroom shine spray wax and a special microfiber towel with the synthetic clay on one side. It makes for a super smooth feel, and also its much easier to buff and remove the polish. Las but not least. I use a trim restore like Rustolem Trim Restore on all plastic trim like accents and cowl. Lastly I would black out the inner fenders with a semigloss black, then use a ceramic application on the finish and buff to a Masterpiece. It would take me about two days.
In 2017 around thanksgiving I purchased 2001 corvette 6 speed targa top with 247,000 miles for 7k and people thought I was crazy, daily drove it for 9 months and did some cosmetic improvements then sold it for 10,500 to the first person to look at it, I’ve never seen one that inexpensive since.
you have been knocking it out of the park, considering the current market shortages.
I’m not a vette guy but that’s a buy, when my dad moved here from Kissimmee I bought him one with almost 200k, he drove it for years till he passed. A maintained vette is usually a great car no matter the miles. For 8k you wouldn’t expect it to even run generally, bout time you got something that works…
He stole it for sure. I got my 2003 Avalanche with 290K at my local auction for $2200 and it still runs like new! They don't make them like they used too!
My 95 Camaro convertible has 333,000 miles. And for about $2k I replaced the steering rack, and front suspension and rear shocks, and tuneup. Just to get rearended by an uber. Totalled check was $7200, jacked the trunk out and bumper poped in place, still have rear fender wrinkles and pushed in top alignment to windshield latch. Startups like a shotgun going off, 3.4 six with no cat and turbo muffler. Only 27 years old runs like 115mph.
You can lightly use Brasso and very soft cloth to buff out the headlights outer lens, you would need to clean them afterwards. Brasso is mainly used for metal but does nicely on used headlights.
You can use vinegar, baking soda, and so soap also.
- Mix the baking soda and vinegar in the ratio of 2:1. This mixture leads to carbon dioxide gas that helps lift dirt from the headlamp.
- Add liquid soap into the mixture.
- Dip the cloth into the mixture.
- Use the cloth to scrub the outer part of the headlight.
- Repeat the process until the outer part is clean.
When you are satisfied that it is clean, rinse with clean water and dry it with a dry cloth.
For 8 grand you could just rag it around like a mad man and run it into the ground and you’ve still had an amazing deal / time.
I couldn't possibly imagine that you'd be the only bidder on a Moon Corvette.
Sam the type of guy that outbids himself.
Love when a 23 min video feels like a 2 min video because it's so good 👍🏽
I also was wondering why it was so short but realized I had been watching for 23 minutes haha
Thank you. I've learned so many things I didn't know about a car I've owned for years.
Sage! Save your back in advance. All that bending over to replace the seat cover. Put it up on some saw horses or a table and stop bending over so much and save your back. Your young now, it’s easy, but it takes it’s toll in the long run. Also get some rubber mats to stand on. Standing on concrete also takes its toll on your back in the long run.
IIRC, the coils are made by Denso. The LS2 coil is very reliable and offers a much hotter spark at high RPM over the LS1 coils.
The engine looks cared for, but not detailed. I would do valve cover gaskets and seals. At this age, I would think all seals should be dealt with.
This would make a great entry level starter Vette for anyone.
With that said, leave the paint. This will allow the next owner to select the colour, if they don't want black.
Show me an older car that doesn't leak, and I'll show you one without any lube in it!
@@geofjones9 duh. Hense my suggestion.
We just got this exact Corvette at auction, same color, convertible, and we got it for making a race car. Ours did not come with an engine, but we got it for $5,800. Body is in almost perfect condition. Too bad we are tearing out all the interior. It had 26,000 miles on the 2006.
I bought a 1986 Vett for $1,200 from a guy who was going to lose it on a pay day loan and did not want to have his credit destroyed. So he sold it for what he owed a ten hours of Limo service. He used it up in one day. I sold it with a transmission problems for $5,600 after driving it for 9 months
That was a killer deal. Clean up, tune up, and sell.
Keep
Probably one of your best acquistion Sam
That is a beautiful Corvette! It speaks very highly of what GM can do when they want to. Decoding RPO codes is the best way, but another way to get if the car is a base or Z51 is the presence of drilled/slotted rotors. Base cars had solid discs, if I'm not mistaken. This is not fool-proof though as someone could have replaced the OE solid rotors with drilled/slotted ones.
My 2 favorite car UA-camrs......good stuff
Sam you had an amazing deal on the Corvette buddy, and what a Corvette it is. I absolutely love that car. Brilliant...🇺🇲🇬🇧🇺🇲🇬🇧🙂👍👍👍
Amazing deal, congrats! It almost balances out all the bad auction purchases :D
Sometimes we fall into deals, and lots of dealers only buy red lane cars at auction. Mecum 2021, 2009 C6 w/26,000 miles would not start in the staging area, and nobody knew how to connect the jumper pack, no reserve. $8500 bought her, thank you.
She looks like a keeper Sam! Looking forward to seeing how nice you get it to look. You should be able to flip it for twice what you have in it.
Do you guys think I got a good deal?
You got such a steal Sam!! You Rock!! Pls never get rid of her!
Another piece shit car ?
What car do you Daily drive ?
I’ll give you 20 k tomorrow for it no but yes great deal
Great deal!
Why renew the seat cover and cut corners by leaving the broken seat cushioning / padding broken in place you can spot the iron support bar peaking well through the left bolster there where people meet the seat when they get in or out repairing is some time but under 50 to 100 you have that fixed also and it makes the seating much better and also the durability of your “new” seat cover last longer than a few thousand miles.
holy hell that was one long run on sentence
@@fanatic26 ‘twas amazing
I think this is a great deal. I would be happy to take it off your hands. I think running a compression test on the engine will answer the major questions regarding mechanical condition, assuming no accidents historically.
The fenders aren't "glued" on. I've rebuilt 8 totaled Corvettes. I can remove a front fender in 20 minutes. The only thing that IS glued on are the non-convertible roofs. I've removed those too. BTW, there's a Corvette in the Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, KY with over 750,000 miles on it that's never had a major repair. It's a 1999, same year as my present ride. Last week my next door neighbor followed me onto the freeway with his Tesla and egged me into a race. We went hammer down from 50 MPH to 100. I beat him .... by about 30'. He was shocked and it made my day. At 100 we were coming up on traffic just as my RPM limiter kicked in at 6,000 RPM in third gear.
Sam, this is an incredible deal. WOW!
Wow. Super nice pick up! Hopefully it'll do another 250k miles! The moment the roof started retracting... Noice!
I bought a Pontiac Grand Prix GXP, fully loaded for that price. It was such a steal it even came with a hidden rod knock feature
I met a guy today at work that just bought an ‘05 as a reward for losing 100 lbs. He is beyond thrilled. It looks new.
there’s no way the man that had this didn’t daily it at some point in its life, he clearly loved that car, wonder why he lost it
Probably traded in on a new vette, and dealer just sent it to auction.
@@skliros9235 I'd say its more likely its an inheritance someone didn't appreciate.
@@W00taSaurusR3x i agree
Hopefully he upgraded to a C7...they are LIGHT YEARS ahead of the C6 in every way that matters.
I was waiting for the '"subframe attached with tie wire moment"
That Corvette is a stupid good deal!!! The cheaper and easier repairs of cars like corvettes and vipers are what make them my favorite
Sam was due for a win, with those other cars kicking his butt lately this one, even with 257K miles, you scored no doubt!
$8k? Great deal Sam! Now I think, if you were the only bid, might you have got it for $5k? Lol! Alex is a genius with hood pressure points. I would try to fix the cables properly & knowing me, keep the emergency under wheel well emergency cables to boot. Seat fix, window regulator and steering wheel for $500 well worth it too. Great budget build so far.
That’s not really a good deal. I got my 2006 z06 for $10k with 30k miles and a bad trans. There’s lots of c6’s around $10k with 100k miles.
so its not up to 8k like on ebay? Its 8k whether anyone else bids or not?
@@MrPland1992 u got that an a auction?
@@brujasnest craigslist back when that was popular
@@brujasnest honestly I’ve never seen a good deal at an auction. Everything I can get cheaper on craigslist or marketplace
If I had your money and your knowledge I'd just be buying and refurbishing Corvettes all year. This car still looks great and I felt joy as you were discovering how good of a condition this car is and how cheap it was. Awesome! I'm so happy for you! I know I'll never have a Corvette on my own, I think it wouldn't be a good idea to get one in my country, so I'm living my Corvette Dream through you :D
By the way, Sage is a cool guy, I like him!
Bojler eladó! :Dd
Amen brother 🙏 I hope too have a C6 someday
@@petermolnar8667 how do you know? :D
@@Dukefazon you following a Hungarian channel was the giveaway
Get a life!!
Oh man thats my dream car, but in Australia a c6 would cost 80,000 aud$ + a lhd to rhd conversion you are such a lucky guy ive subd cant wait for the next one DUDE!!!!!!
Amazing find! Watching that steering wheel segment...I think there's more tech in a semi-modern steering wheel than what we used to put man on the moon, lol! 🤣
I think you stole well figuratively speaking, I mean it's an American iconic vehicle it'll always have value to the right person with the right budget. I have this exact car trim and Z51 package but in 6 speed manual and it's that 50k mileage version of which you spoke of. Took it out the other day after an 2 year hiatus and it drove like did in it's younger years like a dream, it's just a well designed model Corvette has done overall.
Can’t wait to see if the coils will correct your check engine light and it works like the screamer that it is ! Great video👍🇨🇦
Could be as simple as a bad sensor.
I've purchased a few vehicles now from Auction. One being a high mileage 2003 Sierra. Got it for 2300 bucks, did some work to the body and sold it for 8800 grand.
I'd love to have a free and clear Corvette with no payments, that is actually running. I'd invest in it over time and bring it to mint condition, even swapping the engine as soon as I could. It would be so worth the effort!
Great job, Sam. You deserve a big victory now and then. Great videos.
Yes, great deal Sam. Kind of disappointed though, you didn't have to tear out the transmission or anything. Is it really a project car if you were able to drive it home?
😂😂
His own friend was like. This some low budget Rental 😆. Even his friend thought it was 🗑. He just a good friend and played along.
Adding NEW headlight lenses is the BEST investment for any used car. It always looks great afterwards!
Tactically this was a master-class in how taking a calculated risk can yield dividends. I'm delighted for you Sam. You've been suffering your fair share of lemons lately and it's nice to get a good 'un for a change.
Great video Sam!! ✌️✌️ That Corvette is very nice and the fact it has 250k miles (400k kilometers! Wow!) is awesome! LS are strong and durable engines!
P.S: Hoping one day to see an Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio on the channel 🍀❤️
I am looking forward to that too! 🍀
I would do business with you because:
1. you are honest and admit that some of the purchases you made were not good deals (compare that to the lack of disclosures of losses incurred by hawkers of crypto coins, flipping houses, day trading, hedge funds, options sellers).
2. you explained the skill level needed to get to a good result when an as-is car is purchased.
I like Mr. Howard Hughes' approach to cars. In the 1950s, he provided his executives with used, functional, reliable Chevrolet sedans.
Wow man $8000. Good for you boss! We have a c6 back at home and it’s such a dream to drive. Congratulations brother!
Beautiful car. Worth every dollar spent.
Aston sounds great! I wouldn’t want to be the center of attention, but like it in third person…
It's so nice what you said about the original owner/mechanic or a son did the cable hood latch solution. Not to say hack but pretty ingenious to run the cables to fender wells. Awesome gained a subscriber.
Yes that's a heck of a deal . Wished I would have found a deal like that. Kinda did 8 years ago on a 84. For 1,900 bucks. Restored it and couldn't be happier