Help finding a Terminator or C6 in Upstate SC

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Looking for a Terminator or a C6 Vette, maybe even a C5 if its one of the last years with lower mileage, in the upstate area.

-I'm thinking of spending 22k max depending on the car, but cheaper is better.-

Most of the Vettes and Termis in the upstate area are priced too much over KKB.

Just seeing if anyone knows of any in the upstate area. I've combed through craigslist, but could use some help.

Also may consider a G8 or CTS-V, but really leaning toward a Terminator or C6 Vette. Maybe open to other suggestions. Looking for a new toy SOON. It's been too long since I had one.

[GreebeanZ28]

For 22k i'd sell you my GTO!

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Cents? LoL

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Since the upstate sucks, has anyone got a Terminator, C5, or C6 (probably not gonna find one for 22k or under in SC) for sale, personally, or know a friend, anywhere in SC?

[RoadconeTuning]

you should be able to find every one of those for under 22k anywhere... these were just what i grabbed off the front page of each of their respective for sale sections...

c5s
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-c...-for-sale.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-c...000-miles.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-c...03k-miles.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-c...-sale-19k.html



c6s
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...d-in-ohio.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...-25-500-a.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...s-alabama.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...-18-999-a.html


Termys
http://www.svtperformance.com/forums...Cobra-For-Sale

http://www.svtperformance.com/forums...ng-Shop-Car-NJ

http://www.svtperformance.com/forums...6-900-New-York

http://www.svtperformance.com/forums...-500)-(Florida)

http://www.svtperformance.com/forums...t-25k-miles-KY

http://www.svtperformance.com/forums...-on-body-CLEAN!

http://www.svtperformance.com/forums...s-asking-17500

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Originally Posted by RoadconeTuning

these were just what i grabbed off the front page of each of their respective for sale sections...

Thanks, I'll take a look at these

Originally Posted by GreebeanZ28

My c5 was garbage, and it wasn't even a base model.

That's what I heard. It all depends on how well cars are taken care off. With the crap quality GM puts out on it's interior in those days, it takes more than just keeping one in a garage when you not driving it. From my experience, most people don't know how to take care of their cars, and just let them fall apart.

Originally Posted by 1SMKN99

There are a few termis on svtp that aren't too far right now.

I'm check that out now...

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Also, I just got done checking and test driving this one:

http://greenville.craigslist.org/cto/4598078928.html



Body and interior was in great shape, except for the cheap gauge pods everywhere falling off their mounts. The engine seemed to be in good shape, but the tranny grinded when going into any gears. Like the clutch cable wasn't adjusted right, or someone fucked the clutch install.

And, GODDAMN, I remember clutch cable car's clutch pedals being stiffer, but FUCK. Something was wrong with this one. It took all my strength just to press the clutch in. Even the owner couldn't' press it in well or shift right without grinding gears.

It had a 2.8 pulley on, and the car seemed slower than it should be. My old cammed LS1 Trans Am seemed to faster.

The owners AFR gauge was broke at the time, and I didn't have time to get my scanning equipment or my LM2 hooked up to check out the tune.

The current owner said the previous owner stated it had around 600 HP to the wheels. LOL. Current owner guesses it closer to around 550. Bwhahaa. Guess that should have been my first clue.

That was the first Terminator I ever drove, and it's made me want a Vette, even if it's a C5.

I hope the next Termy I'm going to test out, which seems like an even more beat on one, doesn't have as stiff as a clutch pedal. Here's the next one I got lined up to look at, Higher mileage and more beat up, it seems:

http://greenville.craigslist.org/cto/4602141222.html

[Matts94Z28]

Originally Posted by ASCII_Porn

Also, I just got done checking and test driving this one:

http://greenville.craigslist.org/cto/4598078928.html



Body and interior was in great shape, except for the cheap gauge pods everywhere falling off their mounts. The engine seemed to be in good shape, but the tranny grinded when going into any gears. Like the clutch cable wasn't adjusted right, or someone fucked the clutch install.

And, GODDAMN, I remember clutch cable car's clutch pedals being stiffer, but FUCK. Something was wrong with this one. It took all my strength just to press the clutch in. Even the owner couldn't' press it in well or shift right without grinding gears.

It had a 2.8 pulley on, and the car seemed slower than it should be. My old cammed LS1 Trans Am seemed to faster.

The owners AFR gauge was broke at the time, and I didn't have time to get my scanning equipment or my LM2 hooked up to check out the tune.

The current owner said the previous owner stated it had around 600 HP to the wheels. LOL. Current owner guesses it closer to around 550. Bwhahaa. Guess that should have been my first clue.

That was the first Terminator I ever drove, and it's made me want a Vette, even if it's a C5.

I hope the next Termy I'm going to test out, which seems like an even more beat on one, doesn't have as stiff as a clutch pedal. Here's the next one I got lined up to look at, Higher mileage and more beat up, it seems:

http://greenville.craigslist.org/cto/4602141222.html

I'm pretty sure thats the car we worked on. It's low on compression if so and doesn't run well. Clutch is hard as hell to use as well.

[GreebeanZ28]

My c5 was garbage, and it wasnt even a base model.

[BIRDMAN]

Originally Posted by GreebeanZ28

My c5 was garbage, and it wasnt even a base model.

Key word here is "my". You bought a "CL thpecial-budget-price" C5Z.

Regardless the interior sucks on all of them.





Congrats on the C6!

[DIGGLER]

Originally Posted by BIRDMAN

Key word here is "my". You bought a "CL thpecial-budget-price" C5Z.

Regardless the interior sucks on all of them.





Congrats on the C6!

i drove it for a weekend and that was enough for me. i would say they are good cars for what they were built for, but not the most enjoyable standard duty vehicle. i wouldnt want a vette as a daily driver.

[1SMKN99]

There are a few termis on svtp that aren't too far right now.

[RoadconeTuning]

if the cable is fucked its nearly impossible to push the clutch in.

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Originally Posted by RoadconeTuning

if the cable is fucked its nearly impossible to push the clutch in.

Then it must be fucked. When I told him something may be wrong with the cable, which was spongy and hard as hell to move, he said it's normal for cable clutch cars. HA.

[ASCII_Porn]

Made short of list of local-ish stuff. There are more Vettes that need to go on the list. Still eed to Check Columbia and Charleston Craigslist. Most cars are way above KBB, unless they are verts or have a salvage title:


2003 mustang Cobra terminator - $16000 (Easley)
KBB Excellent: 13,1361

2003 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra - $14000 (greenville sc)
KBB Excellent: 14,935

2003 Mustang Cobra Convertible - $19000 (spartanburg sc)
KBB Excellent: 20,170

2003 Mustang SVT Cobra 10th Aniv, modded, clean, fast, VERY RARE - $15500 (Lawrenceville)
KBB Excellent: 13,256

2003 Cobra Mustang **Terminator** - $16000 (Charlotte)
KBB Excellent: 13,814

2003 corvette Z06 - $16500 (Anderson)
Salvage Title
KBB Fair: 16,728

C5 corvette 6speed - $14500 (Piedmont)
KBB Excellent: 9,854

[bambooi]

It is normal for cable clutch cars. Now his may have been screwed up but cable clutch cars are harder in general. All of my manual transmission cars have been hydraulic.

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Originally Posted by bambooi

It is normal for cable clutch cars. Now his may have been screwed up but cable clutch cars are harder in general. All of my manual transmission cars have been hydraulic.

I've had a mix of cable and hydrolic clutch cars. It has been a while since I had a cable clutch one, but they were never this tough, even with a beefer aftermarket clutch and pressure plate.

[03SVTCOBRA]

the clutch issue could be as simple as a firewall adjuster. If its a aftermarket clutch without a adjuster at the firewall then its never going to shift right or feel right. Also what is done to it? 550-600 would almost have to be twin screw status. Its possible around 550 with a ported to hell eaton and some ragged edge tuning, but thats still pushing it unless its tuned on e-85. even then the fuel pump and injectors if they are stock wouldnt make it. Pm me if you find one you like, ive pretty much taken apart and put together everything on 03/04 multiple times.

[03SVTCOBRA]

ill say also, look for a coupe unless you like to drive around like a granny and get some sun. I had both and enjoy the coupe 100x more and you dont have to worry about twisting it up with the tq those cars make and then the windows never sealing back up. With a 2.8 its not close to 550, i would say probably 450ish unless the blower is ported too.

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Originally Posted by 03SVTCOBRA

ill say also, look for a coupe unless you like to drive around like a granny and get some sun. I had both and enjoy the coupe 100x more and you dont have to worry about twisting it up with the tq those cars make and then the windows never sealing back up. With a 2.8 its not close to 550, i would say probably 450ish unless the blower is ported too.

No worries on that. I hate verts. Only reason im looking at one this weekend is to get a feel if I want a Cobra or not. The Cobra I looked at today didnt feel like a good representation.