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Zefpashko
10-27-2008, 06:38 PM
SOLD!!!!!

Thanks everyone for the interest and good wishes!!!!!!!!






Got some bad news... This weekend's bad weather got the better of me and the Z. When the dust settled, I was basically ok but the car has a fair amount of damage to the driver's side and I can't justify spending the money to fix it any time soon.

So, I need to sell it. It has a clear title with 83K miles. Was running at time of accident but now battery's dead. The black interior is very good condition, no tears in leather. Airbag still intact. Just bought nearly new glass top which still seems good. Also has Borla exhaust on it. All the damage is on the driver's side door. Also affected the windshield and pushed in the dashboard. Passenger, front and rear sides are completely undamaged.

I'm shopping around some of the salvage yards that deal with these types of cars but I figure maybe some forum member might also be interested. I have NOT gotten estimates to fix this car, so I can't tell you what it'll take to fix it.

I'm looking to get around $10K or best offer. Would like to get it sold this week so I'm more inclined to negotiate on price with serious buyers. The longer it takes to sell, the more I need to get back due to storage costs!!!

Any help is greatly appreciated! Thanks for the consideration guys!

Also, not interested in parting out. Don't have the time or patience for it. Just need to sell it at this point.

Pics at the below link (before and after, all damage shown in pics)

http://picasaweb.google.com/joegjolaj/91CorvetteZR1#
Hammer
10-27-2008, 06:44 PM
Sorry to hear about your accident. Hope you're OK. There's been a lot of accidents this year.
ZZZZZR1
10-27-2008, 07:56 PM
oh wow.....

So sorry about your Z! We were hoping to meet up with you and discuss our cars with adult beverages.

Hope you can still meet up with us soon regardless. We'd be happy to buy you a few my friend.

cheers

David
Zefpashko
10-27-2008, 08:24 PM
Thanks for all the kind words. I'm doing fine except for a few scratches and stitches. Now just trying to put all of this past me! Would love to catch up for beers one of these days. :cheers:
Polo-1
10-27-2008, 09:33 PM
send a pm to 63vettez06 he might want it, and is on your side of the country.
Zefpashko
10-27-2008, 09:51 PM
Thanks for the help Polo-1
HIZNHRZ
10-27-2008, 10:05 PM
Not sure I've had the pleasure to meet you but I'm really sorry to hear about your Z just the same. We didn't have many Z's in Maryland to begin with.

Looks the that 17-18 year old car did a respectable job absorbing a pretty good hit and keeping you safe. Glad that you came out of it okay.

Best of luck in finding a buyer.
LGAFF
10-27-2008, 10:07 PM
I work in the insurance industry, generally a really solid piece of salvage damaged in a collision will bring 20 maybe 25% of their ACV, some classic cars bring 50% or more....but that is driven by the unique body, or extreme rarity.


I would guess at this point a Z would bring 25-30% of the ACV. You might also check with local salvage yards that offer worldwide internet auction services such as Co-Part or Insurance Auto Auctions. Some states allow for the private sale of vehicles at these yards.

Good Luck, sorry to hear about the accident.

LGAFF
92 ZR1
#234
LGAFF
10-27-2008, 10:20 PM
As you can see Co_part handles some top end cars, they even battled with Ferrari about the sale of a totalled Enzo. Might want to call and ask them about their VIX Program.

http://www.co-part.com/ (http://www.co-part.com/)


LGAFF
92 ZR1
#234

PS: Adesa is also a good yard to reach out to the are big on the east coast. I will apologize I hope I did not hi-jack the thread, trying to help, let me know and I will remove if you want.

http://www.adesa.com/
karterdon
10-27-2008, 10:55 PM
Ouch !! Glad you are OK - Not to many Dark Red Met. left.
limey
10-27-2008, 11:09 PM
Hi,

Looks like it was hit by a bike? I would be interested in purchasing the car as is, i can send you a deposit by paypal if we can agree on a price and suich, i have cash in hand and will buy this week to take it off your hands.

I have sent you a PM with an offer, if we agree on the price, i will have it collected late next week after shipping arrangements.
zrwhat
10-29-2008, 01:02 PM
Kirt,

Not sure but as of last night, Joe (the owner) and I supposedly worked out a deal for the car, I'm awaiting a call from him as of this writing. If anything changes, either Joe or I will respond accordingly.

Jeff
limey
10-29-2008, 03:38 PM
Jeff,

I pm Joe & he came back to me with a counter offer, i declined his counter offer. The car is yours, if you drop out, he has my high offer on the table still and it's good for as long as he chooses.

If you end up parting out the car, i'll take 1st dibs on the coolant crossover tubes. i want to get these re-made and need a set to copy.
zrwhat
10-29-2008, 03:45 PM
Will do Kurt!


Jeff
Zefpashko
10-30-2008, 07:34 PM
SOLD!!!!!


Thanks Jeff!!!!!!!
DaveK
10-30-2008, 10:28 PM
Dark Red Metallic!!!! :cry:
zrwhat
11-05-2008, 08:12 AM
Dark Red Metallic!!!! :cry:

Don't worry, be happy! :)

Car went to a good home and will be back up and running soon, the beast will live again!

Every one we can save makes a difference....

Seems like they are dropping like flies lately, this fly is getting back up.

Lets hear it for the Dark Red Metallics!
:cheers:
QB93Z
11-05-2008, 09:07 AM
Glad to hear that you are going to rebuild the car. =D>

Good Luck.

Jim
DaveK
11-09-2008, 11:08 PM
Don't worry, be happy! :)

Car went to a good home and will be back up and running soon, the beast will live again!

Every one we can save makes a difference....

Seems like they are dropping like flies lately, this fly is getting back up.

Lets hear it for the Dark Red Metallics!
:cheers:

That's fantastic news and great to hear. Good luck with the rebuild :thumbsup: