Used Corvettes Nobody Is Buying
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- čas přidán 7. 07. 2023
- Nobody can say no to a Chevrolet Corvette but these 10 cars are struggling to find many takers. Chevrolet Corvette is the pride of America. It is that one supercar that out-and-out proved you don't need deep pockets to own a supercar. The Corvette has always been an underdog as it offered serious performance that put European supercars to shame at a fraction of the cost. They are super affordable and are a popular choice in the used car market if you want something quick and affordable. And to be honest, nobody can say no to a Chevrolet Corvette, right?
However, there have been some rather unremarkable Corvette models over the years which have been confined to the dark corners of the used car space with little takers for them. Here are some such Chevrolet Corvettes that nobody seems to be buying..
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This guy made a video telling you NOT to buy a 1953 Corvette. Enough said. 🤣🤣🤣
exactly....what a dipstick. and I'm being nice.
.....yes, and he also speaks of the "new C4 replacing the aging 1983 model" and anyone who knows Corvette's knows that there was no such thing as a 1983 model.
@@ATXcam Yes, had to laugh at the mention of a '83 Vette... LOL
Ya @@jonrandall5490 he had an opportunity to prove he knew what he was talking about there (that the C3 ended in 1982), but didn't...... so may not. Jus sayin.
Bingo. Truth is, he'd probably trade his wife and mother-in-law for one.
Uhm, "Nobody Is Buying" yet 1988 Commemorative sold for $350,000. OK, clickbait title. And I would take a 1958 C1 if I could.
I worked for the largest Chevy dealership in the city I'm from years ago & really loved that 88 Anniversary model. White leather steering wheel was freaking cool. I worked on one under warranty, all that was wrong with it was the make ready dept. Flooded the engine with hot soapy water and it ruined the M.A.T. sensor under the plenum. The guy just bought it & I got to work on it while he waited!
@@gearmeistercool look but white is a bad interior color for a car 😂
Half of these cars are genuine collectables, and I don't mean it the way every Corvette owner says their car is "rare". Nobody is paying rock bottom prices for a Calloway!
Any Corvette is still a Corvette. Anybody wanting to dump a Calloway, I'll take two.
@@Z06Doug
Not the flex you think it is. They are just old man's cars now and the C4 is just a trailer trash car at this point.
@@mitchhedberg4415what do you drive?
@@mitchhedberg4415 Wrong. At this point, they are at the rock bottom of their depreciation curve. More people are realizing that they don't deserve all the hate they get because for the price point of a C4, I can't think of anything more fun to be driving. I bought my 1990 for 7 grand 3 years ago and I've gotten more than double my money's worth with her. If you can't accept that a C4 Corvette is a decent car, you either aren't a true car enthusiast or you haven't been in one yet. And I haven't even gotten to the ZR1, the Calloway, etc. If you think the ZR1 is trailer trash, I'd hate for you to meet a Ferrari Testarossa Owner or a Countach owner because the ZR1 was faster than both of them.
@@mitchhedberg4415 obviously you don’t know what a C-4 is . Raise the hood on one , crawl up under it . Those are not a C-3 . Given how easily they are modified they can easily hang with a c-7 at a track. In all seriousness. The only advancement of the newer Vettes other than horsepower and of course the C-8 is the ,positioning of the transmission for weight distribution. The rest of that modern suspension comes from the C-4. No I don’t have a C-4 … I own a C-3 . And it’s no comparison to a C-4 other than styling
The narrator is knocking the Corvette because he is probably a Subaru lover.... LOL!
😂😂
This guy really wouldn't buy any of these Vettes if there was one for sale right in front of him? He needs to send it my way then.
Selling my 89 C4 was the worst decision I have made regarding cars. Great styling, power, and easy to work on.
So much misinformation in this video...
87 Callaway Twin Turbos had 345 horses and weren't unreliable either.
Please dont buy the c4 corvette. I need the prices low so I can have at least 2 more to mod 😅
I agree!
Avoid the 1958 Corvette...oh, ok. If I ever have the opportunity and means to get one, I'll run the other direction. Thanks.
The sarcasm from your comment was dripping on my lap.
I own a 1977 Corvette L48 engine 350 180 hp and I got it when I was 16 years old and I still have it even though it has cause nothing but problems I still love the car my grandpa got it for me at a coast of 10.958.20 I still have all the original advertisement paperwork and books on the car the owners manual was never opened it is still in the map pouch and I have two sets of keys for the car one is GM and the outher one is the Corvette cross flags keys the say Corvette on them uncut
I have a 1989 C4. I have done a lot of modifications on it and it is fast and a show winner.
I used to have an '89 dual top convertible. Great car.
My brother just bought a c4 convertible. For $4,000. It's in pretty good shape the little nitpicky things are going to be a problem though. That being said the Tpi 350 is a smooth-running Torquey engine first gear in a 700 r4 it's pretty cool
That's where the nit picky things kill your wallet.
@@johnwayne2103 truer words have never been spoken lol. I was super surprised the dash actually worked being an old digital that was a good sign but I told him he'd probably need to have a car cover if he's got it outside from what I see I would NOT trust it. Older cars if you have to put money into it you'll never get your money back. They gotta to be a keeper you'll never recuperate your investment.
@@johnsheetz6639 Exactly, I see far too many people fall in love with cars and unless you have both time and money it's not worth the effort unless you like doing that sort of stuff and it gives you enjoyment. For me I would rather have a car that's in good to excellent running order. I stopped doing the mod game long ago. I don't need to impress anyone.
Callaway B2K TwinTurbo is my dream car 😮- I have a 90 L98 with ZF 6-Speed , Z51 and FX3 - love the C4
It's so sad you can't get the quick rack steering together with the six speed. But I guess you could retrofit one of the two.
This seems off. Stay away from a Callaway? Current pricing on decent C4' have come up a little. Not sure if the presenter really understands the corvette market.
AT all.
Don't matter what year Corvette you buy iff your can't afford the maintenance don't buy it
Corvettes are toys. Mine sat in my garage, until the weather was right. A Corvette is a toy, if you have to drive it in the winter, you shouldn't have it, and can't afford it!
My 90 is my year round daily.
But, i live on Maui, so no winter here. Lol!
The 75 sure is a gorgeous vette though. Stunning actually.
Just go to Chevy and buy a 400 hp crate motor. Problem solved!
I had a 1975 coupe in bright blue metallic. Next to my current 2022 C8, it was my favorite.
LOL, no
Those all-white C4s are hot.
The video is strange enough, but the fact that this guy has as many subscribers as he does kind of leaves a person wondering what they could be thinking.
It's a perfect picture of where the whole society is heading to.
@@varmastiko2908 no, most possible bot accounts. not that hard to buy subscribers for YT, or followers for instagram/twitter
As well as a few morons of course
I think he realizes, like a lot of posters , the corvette name alone gets clicks , if only just to check out the content.
This guy knows nothing about Corvettes . His dream car is probably a Saab !
That's what I like about "car guys". They're so tolerant and inclusive. That's why I stay away from you automotive bigots.
Loved my 94, it was more fun to drive than my 98
I have a '89 C4 Corvette convertible with 48k original miles I traded a toro zero turn mower that I paid $250 for and a thousand bucks it's my second C4 the first was a' 93 C4 convertible with almost 100k miles I paid a little over $15k for lol
I like my 96, LT4, 6 speed manual, sport suspension, 3 way adjust sport seats, tons of fun,,,,,,
After six Vettes and the same great mechanic (Mark@Titus-Will in Olympia, WA) I once asked him what the worst model/years were the worst to work on. He quickly answered with a slight grin, "C4" (kinda like Colonel Kurtz in "Apocalypse Now", "The C4, the C4".......). When asked why, he generally discussed electrical Gremlins and the fact the C4 was such a leap, maybe the biggest between models in Corvette history (even the C7 to C8?) and the electrical problems of the C4, from dash to miles of wires running along the interior made them hellish for a mechanic.
Your absolutely right about that . However, when you make a race car out of them and delete most of those electronics… That C-4 is a hell of a track car . Really the only improvement, other than obviously Horsepower between C-4 and C-5-6-7 . Is the transmission placement and configuration which can be somewhat compensated by using an LS-1 (aluminum) and adding a bit of ballast to the rear of the car . Still ,, unless your C-4 is a donor a man would be better served with a C-6 when it comes to bang for the buck . I’m biased though . They never made a Vette that I didn’t like . I own a 1979 L82. However I can tell you hands down a C-4 is 3X the car a C-3 is . Except for the styling 😎
Always like the C4, a bargain if you find one sorted out........@@ramie-uz9xi
@@ramie-uz9xi If the C3 had the power of a C4, it would be way better. It looks so good! The best looking cars, imo. (Talking about the C3 gen.)
Looks like C-5's are being forgotten for C-6's because-----?. Faster, better dash, and smaller. C-6's might be the trend in used bang for the buck sports cars that we couldn't afford back when they were new.@@ramie-uz9xi
This blasphemous 84 corvette hate won't go unpunished! 😂
The crossfire is a very reliable engine, the stiff suspension was for a reason (if you want a smooth ride get a luxury car not a sports car).
But you got me on the noisy interior, seemed to be a GM/Ford staple in the 80s and 90s to make everything sound like it was ready to rattle itself apart at a moments notice
The crossfire is absolute garbage... If you have a brain in your head, pass on it... The tuned port will chew these things...
@@lonmcq7317 sounds like a skill issue on your end, buddy.
@@Kathaar Had an '84 Vette, and a '83 Z28 with the crossfire, junk, both of them... If you love it, good for you...
@lonmcq7317 just a bit of education on social etiquette, it's usually not cool to call someone else's car 'junk', even if you toss in a 'if you like it, good for you'. Just makes you look like a clown.
@@Kathaar wasn't calling the car junk, just the crossfire system... Don't get so defensive... After having 2 of them, I know what I speak of... Be well...
I have 2 C3’s and my 1975 4spd has a rebuilt l48 with new heads, cam, headers, edelbrock intake & carb. It’s fast as you’d want it to be and it’s hella fun to drive!
These cars are AWSOME ! ... What you Yakkin at ?
Nobody is buying, yet the pace cars are commanding big price tags....🤔
lol, I have a 1989 Z51 coupe and I will never sell it cause it is a fabulous car.
I love my 1984 Corvette. Very reliable and starts up every time. And the crossfire works like a dream.
My favorite design corvette. Have the die cast when i was a kid. Its totally different from other american car design at the time, instead of bulky and musle car look, corvette (c4) looks more "european".
My 1988 Corvette convertible Black sweet as can be , it's a vette lots of attention 😊
He's right about the 87 Callaway twin turbo vette. Imagine, a V8, twin turbo vette getting smoked by Buick's 87 GNX with a single turbo and V6 engine. Because it actually happened on the strip when Chevy brought there twin turbo plastic fantastic and Buick brought there 87 GNX to the dragstrip in late 87. That GNX smoked the vette, badly....
Telling people not to buy a B2K? Are you serious? Those cars are on par with the ZR-1 in terms of performance, not to mention that Callaway still supports those cars to this day. If you need any parts for maintenance, you can buy them directly off of their website.
Also the fact that half of the Vettes in this video were C4s gives the impression that you hate the entire generation as a whole, and that you threw in a couple other years/generations to hide it.
My 92 is like no other. Base model. Stick. Feels like a whole lot of partying happened in her back in the 90’s
Regarding the 1988 White car, "Whiteing Out" your car was the craze in the late 80s. It fit the time.
The C4 is a great cheap platform to mess with. You can LS swap one for cheap and buy one for cheap. They also handle well and are quite enjoyable.
We won`t mention that they were heavy as heck and rode like a log wagon.
I love my 4 speed black on black 88 Corvette, 21 years and counting
With the hp numbers, he’s not taking into account the change from gross to net hp. The “lower” powered engines were really not as far off of the pre 72 or so numbers when you take into account the change in process to measure power. They also still had plenty of torque and like Jay Leno says, torque is fun, power is a number.
I’m a C4 owner and fan of the generation, but I think it’s hard to argue with some (SOME) of his conclusions. So, then what are the most desirable years and models?
C-5 or 6 with low miles (snowbelt vettes are famous for having low miles). Avoid vettes from sunshine states generally (higher miles, intense sunlight on the plastic and clear coat). If you can get a Z 06 version, with low miles...you'll be "banging for the low bucks" in a car that should be enough for anyone who isn't a pro driver.
-I own a '73. Not a particularly great year, but I love it. I bought it new in '73 ($6800) -- base 350, 4 speed. Last year we celebrated "our" 50th year anniversary. Some engine modification to original 350. Original 4 speed.
-My wife and I dated in this car. Last year we celebrated "our" 43rd anniversary. Since then I have collected some really nice cars, but the '73 is still my favorite. Oh yeah, My 6 speed '93 is pretty good, too.
I don't find them to be troublesome cars if taken care of. Sometimes people ask me if they can take a picture of my car.
I bought a "used" '81 Vette in 1986. . .Just for fun. I knew it was severely underpowered at just 190 HP (and a ridiculous 85MPH speedometer), but it only had a legit 14,500 miles on it. Dark metallic blue with a silver leather interior, and mirrored T-Tops. Again, not a "performer", but fun to drive as one of the last 4-barrel, 4-speeds ever made. Drove it for almost four years every day. . .THEN. . .In early 1990 it was hit TWICE IN THE SAME MONTH by drunk drivers. Once in the rear-end under an apartment complex carport, and once in the front-end while I was driving to work one sunny day. Insurance wouldn't "total" it and I ended up selling it to a guy who restored Corvettes. Never bought another one, as it seemed like me and Vettes just weren't meant to be. But now, as a retired "older" guy, I'd love to have that car back just for "fun" again!
I would take any year Vette if the price was right. If nothing else, it would look good just sitting in my driveway.
Dude probably drives a Yugo...
I would not let my own car be a Corvette that breaks down so often.
Ha!! That C5 Indy car, I saw in Indianapolis last spring. I was staying at a Hotel for work, and some Australian guys had flown in, bought it, and were driving cross country with it to deliver to LA Dock and ship to Australia. So even though we consider it to be Hideous with purple and Yellow, they loved it. They were even taking turns staying up in the lobby to watch it in the parking lot so it didnt get stolen. See 1:50
There was only one 1983. It's in the museum.
I had a '79 and the AC/Heater Control Unit caught on fire. Don't be fooled by a nice paint job.
There was no Corvette production in 1983.
The final model year for the C3 was1982.
It seems that a few listed are just your personal preference.
Especially the pace car editions. Those actually always sell very well.
The 1958 corvette was actually quite popular with the new quad headlights and the trunk chrome "spears".
The 1980-82 'Vettes were also great sellers. Again, Gearhead boys generally don't like them but They are becoming popular again because it was a good styling and the blue chip collectibles are way out of most people's league.
Perhaps when it's a personal choice list just put that on the title.
And before you list statistics, Make sure they are factual.
Good luck next time
I own a 75 4 speed model so mine made the list.
I owned a '75 ...best car I ever had, trouble free for years ...
Well apparently somebody owns all those Corvettes out there, they didn't buy themselves.
Awesome!
The 35th anniversary looks like a white elephant
As a C5 owner and GM enthusiast, I was wondering what you would choose. I won't argue with any of the C4 or C5 examples. The others I respectfully disagree with, but interesting video nonetheless
Love the C3 & C6 vettes.
Probably have trouble giving away an original 58. You know, nobody likes them.
There were no 1983 Corvettes. Chevrolet planned a mid-engined Corvette for 1983 using an extended C3 body and scrapped the project.
There actually was one. I think GM still owns it. I just turned 16 in March 1983 when I saw my first C4. I thought they were 1983 models until months later. I initially thought they were ugly, but they grew on me. At age 29, I bought a new 1995 in March 1996, months before the C5 came out. Still have it. 261,000 miles.
@@yomuno2511 I think there were 6 prototypes unavailable to the public in 1983
Now there is only one. It is in the Corvette museum. All it is is the 1984 that did not come out in 1983.
Nobody wants a 58 or a 53 Corvette? I’ll take one of each!
Zora Arkus Duntov saw the 53 and thought it was stunningly beautiful! It was lacking in performance but he fixed that.
The C 4 design Corvette was loved by engineers but disliked by the buyers. It almost cancelled the program. There are a lot of design problems as well.
_Not sure where to start, but it's certain this vlogger has never even sat in a Corvette, let alone owned one. But this is CZcams, and comments like mine and videos like this one are part of the fabric of social media(that's meant to be a disclaimer of sorts). Let's get this out of the way: the 1979 Corvette was the highest-selling of any Corvette model ever(and the 1984 Corvette was second). Notwithstanding, the 2023 Corvette sales numbers may surpass both of these models when the final tally is in. And not a single C1 should ever be on this list period(especially a '53)! Now onto anything with the name CALLAWAY attached to the Chevy Corvette(don't even get me started on this one). Yeah, good point about the 1998 Corvette Pace car though(but untrue, as these gems are beyond valuable if mothballed...any Corvette is, even if it's the 35th Anniversary edition for 1988). Yeah, it looks like you and Time magazine share the same source? Good point on the California edition 305 for 1980(one redeeming part of the video), but basically all the 1975 to 1980 Corvettes weren't exactly the best bow-tie sports cars GM was producing. But something of a mystery, the Corvette sales numbers in the last eight model production years of the C3 were pretty damn healthy(even for a detuned, smogger motor, American-made two-seater). ...and I've owned 10 over my lifetime from 1969 to 1996! Loved the comment about C4's here, (358,180 examples of buyers couldn't have been wrong)._
You were only off by 519 LBS. on Correct Weight of a 1979 Corvette.
0:30 thats the best one 😅
Just where do you take that 1998 Indy Pace car vette?
The wrecker
The 1975 one was a lemon.
So the 75 vette is the perfect project car
75 ONE OF THE WORST I WOULD STAY CLEAR FROM THAT YEAR. 72 IF U COULD GET YOUR HANDS ON ONE
I just bought an 88 with white on white on white. I would sell it for half that.
I had a 91 zr1 the ac started to warm instead of cooling. It was the outside temp sensor. I got the last one available. Sold car at once. I have a 2007 Z06. The gas pedal is faulty and sends wrong messages to the motor management. Only corvette central has accepted my order and state about 3 months waiting for the part. Will I sell it? Had a problem with my 1993 928gts Porsche. Got the part in 2 weeks from Porsche…
Everyone wants one?
lol I never did, still don't.
DO buy. C4s are going to skyrocket in price in the foreseeable future.
Doubtful.. It is a dated platform, just a used car... Electrical problems galore...
84 owner, bag of lemons. It was disappointing and everything broke constantly.
Nothing wrong with the pacecar editions...I think opinion is getting in the way of journalism
Wow lots of distain for old corvettes. Yup styles and times have changed. I was trying to think of any great performance car or truck from 1975 to 1989. Or any manufacturer of cars of those era's that weren't strangled by federal mandates. I will admit that some of those Indy cars were nightmarish at best. But look what you were wearing back then. Look what happened to Mustangs, or road runners. Even XKE's sucked. The list just goes on. Curious, what were you driving back then? And how many white belts and plaid pants did you owned? SMILE it's all GOOD, we won't tell. CHEERS
Hey buddy remember the 87 gnx grand nationals, I was always Mopar man but tried the gnx out and had to have it great car, very fast and hard to get now,have a great day 👍
I would love to have a 1980 ‘Vette
That is incorrect . The 79 was the most cars built in a model year with 53,807
A '53 Vette with a 6 cylinder engine and a 2 speed transmission? If you're giving these "undesirable" cars away, I'd be more than happy to take one off of your hands.
I think the 84 Vette was beautiful.
Glen Campbell was right handed
The c4 is a badass car
The C1 1958 Corvette is Cylon approved, but you make it sound like that is a bad thing lol
I own a 1987 convertible and like it very much! Runs, looks and handles great! Only downer is the diggy dash. Yes folks! don,t purchase these p o s cars! LOL
A twin turbo V8 Vette putting out 382HP might have been stout then for a production car, but the small block 289 Ford V8 with 4 Weber carbs cranked out 390HP.....way back in 1964!
That's a gross horsepower figure, otherwise known as a lie.
@@mescko- Not really a lie. Suggest you read on line the "Ate Up With Motor" explanation of gross vs net hp, and what contributes to the different ratings.
The C4 almost killed the line, because the ride was so bad when first introduced , nobody wanted such a harsh ride, and prices went to rock bottom trying to sell the things. the ride was softened, but by then, nobody cared much, for a few reasons. .
they are the car body of choice for straight line speed events, because the GM aerodynamic testing could only do straight at the time. the 'C5, with the benefit of more advanced aero testing is smoother through the air overall, because of better aero results in the turns, but was no longer optimized for a straight line.
I don't mind the ride, but what a bitch to get in and out of...
The 80s as a decade was a very sad time for performance in the USA. If the police wanted a high speed patrol car they had to resort to buying the Mustang 2 which sadly outperformed the Corvette.
I need to agree. Most of these cars were dogs. Yet if I had the chance to get a C1, I would take it.
I own a 74, 84, and a 86 convertible Indy Pace car. I believe this dude wack.
Only agreement I have is with the '75-'80 C3 models. The rest - especially the 50s C1's are gems.
Tell me your not a car guy without saying your not a car guy .
I want to 5.3 swap one.
Windows Vista was a reliable operating system.
never had a problem with it ... just as bad as all M/S ... Linux is the way to go
The guy tht made this video must be a Ford guy
Or a lost Viper owner! LOL
the 88 is beautiful
This guy hates every corvette!! 😂
I knew 50++ years ago not to buy one, I drove a tow truck.
Obviously a Mustang man 😂
A 3,000 lbs 1979?
Where is your data that supports your title of your video ‘No one is buying’?
Most of these cars are so old that their powertrain will need to be rebuilt or replaced, so does it really matter how much horsepower they originally came with? No, it doesn’t. Geez…
I still buy one put a ls engine on it
Talk all the shit you want, but good luck getting ahold of a 1958 - 1962 Corvette in good condition with minimal restoration for less than $200,000. Also, the Pace Car edition Corvettes, as flamboyant as they are, sell for big bucks. They were gaudy to some people, but that gaudy look makes them collectible.
I've owned a C4 and a C5. Granted the C4 had high miles on it but it was the WORST POS I ever owned. The C5 was THE BEST car I ever owned. The difference was night and day.
Why would anyone care if the cars are selling??if you buy one of these 99% you have another car and you get a c4 for fun.....how much cash can you loose on one at worst 2-3k:))) for so much fun its worth it.....plus the girls you pick up my god its fun