Value of 1988

[Dave]

would appreciate informed opinions on value 1988 Vette with following:

4+3 manual transmission
blue tint glass top
Z51 handling package
Leather/Power seats
Power windows/locks

Other pertinent information includes:

Paint has flaws but overall car looks good
runs good
new battery
66,000 original miles.
Less than 2000 miles on new clutch
Tires have less than 2000 miles but are 8 years old
new top
cruise control doesn't work
Gas gauge innacurate
In heavy rain top leaks

[William C.]

Re: Value of 1988

Check eBay for a reality update, similar cars sell andor are offerred regularly. You can search closed auctions for final sale prices, and also see what reserves scare away all bidders.

[Gary Bishop]

Re: Value of 1988

I am surprised at what people THINK their Vettes are worth. They are only worth what people will pay. If you keep your Vette in the garage, never take it out if the sun isn't shining, etc., you might get a couple of thousand more for it. How much did it cost you for insurance etc. to keep it that way? And you lost out on the enjoyment of driving it. Corvettes were meant to be driven not as furniture. Now I will climb off of my soap box.

[Patrick H.]

Re: Value of 1988

You can take off your wig and leather fringe vest, too, when you step off the box.

Patrick

[Jim T.]

Re: Value of 1988

What kind of value does the owner have on his 88? Why would the clutch need replacement at 64K? How often was the OD unit serviced?

[Gary Bishop]

Re: Value of 1988

What about the moustache??

[Patrick H.]

Re: Value of 1988

Keep it.
It makes you look taller.

(snicker snicker)

Patrick

[Rick A.]

Re: Value of 1988

MOST important piece of information not provided - where is the car located!? LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION!

[Dave Chicc]

Re: Value of 1988

Actually, I am the owner. I am just trying to get a fair value for the car. I'm not out to get rich or rip anybody off, but I don't want to get the proverbial shaft either. The clutch started to slip so I replaced everything. I guess the first owner should have bought an automatic!!

[Dave Chicc]

Re: Value of 1988

Philadelphia Suburbs