Looking for a cosmetically damaged Gen V

[steve911]

Hi all,
Looking for a cosmetically damaged Gen V. If anyone has a lead on one please me know. Color and model are not important.

Steve A.

 

[ViperSmith]

I've only seen one that is damaged and that was Tom's last week. No idea how bad.

 

[Bonkers]

Im not sure what youre planning, but with the newness and
rarity of the GenVs you are going to have a TOUGH time finding
a damaged car beyond the value of repair that will be worth
anything (even in parts.) Right now at $100k+ retail prices
even basket cases are still worth money...

 

[Martin]

My guess is he might be looking for a car that had some cosmetic damage done to it, insurance wrote a big check, and the seller wants to sell it for a good price and still come out ahead.

 

[Allan]

Possibly a track *****?

 

[redtanrt10]

Steve kind of unusual with the Gen V's, by now I thought I'd see 2 or 3 on the salvage sites, haven't seen any. Have seen a couple of C7's. Good luck Mike

 

[steve911]

Thanks for all of the replies to date. Can you say race car? Sure I knew that you could...
Steve A.

 

[Bonkers]

My guess is he might be looking for a car that had some cosmetic
damage done to it, insurance wrote a big check, and the seller
wants to sell it for a good price and still come out ahead.

Arent we all...

Im only saying that its still too soon - it would have to be a
severe wreck for insurance to right off a GenV right now. Even
on the low side (50%) youre talking $60,000+ in damage to
cover. Thats gonna be a bit more than cosmetic.

If youre looking for a race car for this season I wouldnt
wait for that golden egg - if you *need* a car for next
spring I would look at the Gen3s and give the GenVs another
year or two to depreciate. Just my two cents...

 

[steve911]

Its gotta be a Gen V. I am patient man.

Steve A.

 

[Martin]

I'll bet we see some that are in the $70k range with minor damage before too long. With the cost of a good paint repair job easily hitting $10k on the striped cars, and the parts/labor costs to repair or replace the CF hood, a relatively minor accident can turn into $30k check pretty quick. Most owners of these cars won't want to keep it with a Carfax ding on it, so taking the check, and selling for $60-70k isn't totally out of the question.

 

[ViperSmith]

Hoods are only $3k now, so I don't think it will be that bad. I think the roof will be pricy to replace

 

[steve911]

Hoods are only $3k now, so I don't think it will be that bad. I think the roof will be pricy to replace

Actually those $3000.00 hoods are all gone. There is a new part number and they are $10K. There was a mistake on several Gen V parts with regards to prices. Some smart individuals bought the mispriced items up...

Steve A.

 

[steve911]

I'll bet we see some that are in the $70k range with minor damage before too long. With the cost of a good paint repair job easily hitting $10k on the striped cars, and the parts/labor costs to repair or replace the CF hood, a relatively minor accident can turn into $30k check pretty quick. Most owners of these cars won't want to keep it with a Carfax ding on it, so taking the check, and selling for $60-70k isn't totally out of the question.

I concur. This is just the scenario I am waiting for.

Steve A.

 

[ViperSmith]

Actually those $3000.00 hoods are all gone. There is a new part number and they are $10K. There was a mistake on several Gen V parts with regards to prices. Some smart individuals bought the mispriced items up...

Steve A.

Thats an ouch

 

[ACR steve]

Now With Traction Control a lot less cars will be salvaged

 

[steve911]

If anyone knows the poor guy that damaged is car at the strip, let him know that I have brand new take off body panels and other parts as well as new GTS hoods if he needs some parts at less than OEM prices...

Steve A.