Is this the right place?

**cmorriss** · 09-13-2007, 10:27 AM

I am a brand new member to this forum and YES, I joined to find the right buyer for my car!! I have created a post in the FOR SALE section, but I need some feedback and information, so that I can speak the language, if you will. I'm NOT a performance car enthusiast, but I am the owner of a very nice car and I hope to find someone here who knows exactly what they want and is looking to buy. I can list it for sale in the local paper, but I figured that this would be the best place to start, since all of you own, and know about, and dream about these cars!

Can anybody give me advice or suggestions about which details are important to include when describing this car? (other than the fact that it has 2 doors - a VERY helpful reply from another member

)

THANK YOU!!

**Vertiviper** · 09-13-2007, 10:50 AM

# of owners
Options
Miles
the fact it's a WS6 helps it sell (people think the WS6's are 10x faster)
6spd
a price

**third_shift|studios** · 09-13-2007, 10:54 AM

aka: STOCK

**cmorriss** · 09-13-2007, 11:13 AM

ok, thanks. So this is stock - meaning no modifications, right? The original owner who sold me this car last year was very proud of the fact that she babied it. I know it has a Corvette engine, and is a 6 speed manual - m6? It is a 2002, and with that engine, is it considered custom?

It is definately fast, but you guys will all know that. what about gears - how do I identify that?

**SSwt00SS** · 09-13-2007, 11:31 AM

you have:

you are the 2nd owner
2002 Ws6 (look for the ws6 on the drivers side door code sticker)
Ls1 engine
Ls6 intake (all 01-02 v8 cars had the Ls6 intake)
M6 (6spd manual)
3.42 rear gear ratio (all 6spd cars have that from factory)

not considered custom, just you run of the mill Ws6 car...

miles on the car...?
do you have TCS or ASR (traction control)...?
leather interior...?
12 disc CD-changer...?

**cmorriss** · 09-13-2007, 11:32 AM

Originally Posted by Vertiviper

# of owners
Options
Miles
the fact it's a WS6 helps it sell (people think the WS6's are 10x faster)
6spd
a price

I am the second owner; Mileage is 63830, Transmission is manual, 6 speed, and has an 8 CYLINDER 5.7 LITER engine. The original owner identified the engine as a Corvette engine, so I am trying to understand if that makes this a "Collector". The title is Clear, and the VIN Number is 2g2fv22g222168035. The price I am asking is $16,000. It was just inspected.
I'm not sure what is standard or which features constitute options, but it has LEATHER seats, POWER DOOR LOCKS, POWER MIRRORS, CRUISE CONTROL, ABS, POWER STEERING, KEYLESS ENTRY, AM/FM RADIO/CD, POWER WINDOWS, AIR CONDITIONING, 2 WHEEL DRIVE, POWER SEATS, DRIVER AIR BAG

there is also an upgraded AUDIO SYSTEM - ALPINE Media Xpander CDA-7893 with amp in rear JL Audio 500/5, and an UNDERCARRIAGE LIGHT KIT INSTALLED

thank you very much for your reply -I will have to add some of these details to the posting in the FOR SALE section!

**ATCharming** · 09-13-2007, 11:34 AM

technically all camaros have corvette engines... its not considered custom, but its probably better that way. add that it was babied by both owners

other than that, those guys ^^^^ have basically said it all

**SSwt00SS** · 09-13-2007, 11:36 AM

nothing makes it a collector's item, other than the fact that 2002 was the last year for firebirds...

**ATCharming** · 09-13-2007, 11:37 AM

Originally Posted by cmorriss

I am the second owner; Mileage is 63830, Transmission is manual, 6 speed, and has an 8 CYLINDER 5.7 LITER engine. The original owner identified the engine as a Corvette engine, so I am trying to understand if that makes this a "Collector". The title is Clear, and the VIN Number is 2g2fv22g222168035. The price I am asking is $16,000. It was just inspected.
I'm not sure what is standard or which features constitute options, but it has LEATHER seats, POWER DOOR LOCKS, POWER MIRRORS, CRUISE CONTROL, ABS, POWER STEERING, KEYLESS ENTRY, AM/FM RADIO/CD, POWER WINDOWS, AIR CONDITIONING, 2 WHEEL DRIVE, POWER SEATS, DRIVER AIR BAG

there is also an upgraded AUDIO SYSTEM - ALPINE Media Xpander CDA-7893 with amp in rear JL Audio 500/5, and an UNDERCARRIAGE LIGHT KIT INSTALLED

thank you very much for your reply -I will have to add some of these details to the posting in the FOR SALE section!

(dont worry im not insulting ur intelligence) but let me explain the corvette engine thing:

typically, the corvette passes down its engine to camaros in the next generation. for example, the later80s-mid90s corvettes had lt1's in them. the 93-97 camaros had lt1s. then the corvette came out with the ls1. next, the camaro got the ls1. now the brand new corvettes are usin ls3's and ls7's forthe z06. eventually, when the new camaro comes out it will get the ls3.

so technically, all camaro engines are (were) corvette engines. i would not include it in the description cuz i twould confuse ppl

**cmorriss** · 09-13-2007, 11:39 AM

THANK YOU ALL! This is the feedback I needed, and I really appreciate your replies.

**ATCharming** · 09-13-2007, 11:39 AM

**ATCharming** · 09-13-2007, 11:40 AM

wait one more thing!

im assuming the ttops dont leak cuz its a babied 02. alot of times, ppl just assume ttops leak cuz its a typical problem, especially in older cars like my 92 rs

i would include that they dont leak in ur ad so that ppl dont get scared away from the ttops

**cmorriss** · 09-14-2007, 06:55 AM

This IS the right place to be! I have received 2 offers, and now I have to begin to understand how this will go. I have read through many of the forums, and I am beginning to see that I have a really good car to sell. Do you guys think I'm priced right?

Other threads talk about how hard it is to find a Ws6 with no blemishes, that doesn't look "worn around the edges" and such - I can't wait to show this car in person.

**SSwt00SS** · 09-14-2007, 06:57 AM

go to www.kbb.com and www.edmonds.com and get a price range for your car, for the miles, options and condition the car is in. good luck w/the sell...

**cmorriss** · 09-14-2007, 07:08 AM

I pulled up all 3 values - data copied directly into the post.

BLUEBOOK SUGGESTED RETAIL Value: $18,975
Suggested Retail Value Assumes Excellent Condition...

BLUEBOOK PRIVATE PARTY Value:
Excellent $16,650

Good $15,655

Fair $14,345

BLUEBOOK TRADE IN Value:
Excellent $14,425

Good $13,545

Fair $11,990

This is the data I included to get these values:
Vehicle Highlights
Mileage: 63,800
Engine: V8 5.7 Liter
Transmission: 6 Speed Manual
Drivetrain: RWD
Selected Equipment
Standard
Air Conditioning Cruise Control ABS (4-Wheel)
Power Steering AM/FM Stereo Leather
Power Windows Single Compact Disc Rear Spoiler
Power Door Locks Premium Sound
Tilt Wheel Dual Front Air Bags
Optional
Ram Air Handling Pkg T-Bar Roof
Dual Power Seats Premium Wheels