The Modern Mountain Man: Selling my Corvette. Or trading...?

This is a little different, but I didn't want to clog up everyone's Facebook with a massive wall of text - the hyperlink to this page is much more efficient. I'll save you from my internal struggles regarding this matter, but suffice it to say that this is the single hardest decision I've ever made.

Up for sale is my lightly modified 2006 C6 Corvette coupe, black on black. Z51 performance package, 3LT Preferred Equipment Package, 6 speed manual trans. Mileage is right at 61,000, but will increase marginally since I do drive it. I'm the third owner and have extensive receipts and original parts. Asking price is $32,000, but I'll get to that later.

The paint is a solid 7.5/10. There are some swirl marks, and a few light scratches here and there, but it looks killer. The only "major" problem (which is barely noticeable if you're not looking for it) is a spiderweb approximately 6" across on the driver's side of the front bumper, right below the headlight. That is a result of a certain intoxicated moron who shall remain nameless here backing into it at low speed. Anyway, it's been there for four years and not gotten any worse, so it is at least stable. She's always been handwashed and waxed by me or a competent detail shop.

Her interior is probably a 9/10, no issues that I've noticed. 3LT package includes power adjustable heated seats, 6 disc changer with Bose system (sucker sounds awesome) and twin 10" in-door subwoofers. I have added an iSimple which will connect to anything up to a 4th Gen iPod or iPhone (you can replace the cable for gen 5 at Car Toys for like $100, or get an aux cord). It is equipped with the Heads Up Display, which is pretty much the greatest thing ever. It also has a power auto-dimming rearview mirror and power side mirrors, driver's also auto dimming. In addition, it has the very useful memory function, which remembers seat and mirror adjustments, radio and HVAC settings, and even your own personalized greeting, depending on which numbered key fob is used (I have three, which are $150 apiece). Keyless ignition, automatic unlock, all that fancy shit (even better, it all works because it's a Chevy).

Modifications are as follows:

- Kooks long-tube headers, powdercoated matte silver
- Borla ATAK rear-section exhaust and catless X-pipe (loud, but not annoying)
- Blackwing SLP intake
- Z06 clutch and flywheel
- MGW short-throw shifter
- Corvettes of Westchester throttle response modulator ("COW booster")
- Hawk HPS+ brake pads (I think)
- Lowered on factory bolts
- Powdercoated ZR1 lookalike one-piece aluminum wheels, stock size (19s in back, 18s in front)
- Continental ContiExtreme DWS all-season tires (around 15k on them, ~50% tread left, stock size)
- 3M window tint, 20% side and rear (warrantied for life)
- All mechanical work was performed by Chuck Mosello at Corvettes of Westchester in Ossining, NY.

Now, as for the price. Yes, $32,000 is a lot of money for a C6. Yes, you can spend $10k more and get a Z06 on fleabay or wherever. But here's what you're getting if my asking price is met:

- All original parts (excluding intake and shifter), including an extra set of stock polished aluminum 5-spoke wheels and DWS tires with ~30% tread on them. One rear wheel has a big ding in the rim from where some jackwagon forced me to turn basically into the curb. Bastard.

- Extensive receipts for all work performed and all maintenance.

- Fresh fluid in the rear, trans, motor, and coolant performed by me ~300 miles ago.

- New Bosch Iridium spark plugs

- I will have it retuned for elevation (currently running a bit rich as I had it tuned at sea level in NY) by my performance mechanic on his dyno. You will also get that dyno sheet. I can also have the original cats put back on if you live in a state or one of the 9 Colorado counties that requires emissions. I have it registered in Jackson County, so it's a non-issue for me. 'Murrca.

- Full detail, bug removal, buff and wax.

- A fitted indoor car cover.

- A badass Fort Bragg registration sticker on the windshield for assistance with cops.

- A car that's been lovingly, perhaps obsessively cared for by its owner (me) for four years and over forty thousand miles (bought it from the previous owner, my dad, at 18,500).

- A land rocket that will embarrass most imports and damn near all domestics, including lesser C6 'vettes.

- The vast, vast majority of the mileage is highway. I know everyone says that, but it's true. I drove it from CO to NC, where I was stationed for several years, and used to drive from Fayetteville to NY and Knoxville quite frequently. When I got out, I drove it first to NY, then back here to Free America (CO).

Anyway, I know I'm being long-winded here (because I care), but there is more. I'd actually much rather TRADE my car than sell it, as the only reason I'm even considering selling is because I want a Viper. Here's a list of partial or full trades, with cash on either end as needed:

- 1996 or '97 Dodge Viper GTS coupe
- 1963-1969 Corvette Stingray, coupes preferred. A '65 or '66 fuelie or high horse small block car would really get my attention.
- High end street rods
- Cobra kit cars (nice ones)
- Classic European sports cars (huge soft spot for '90s Porsches and Ferraris)
- High end firearms
- Precious metals
- Ducati motorcycles
- Anything cool, really
- Low mile '01-'02 Ford Excursion with 7.3L Powerstroke diesel. Must be pristine to even consider it.
- Clean '07 STi Limited (either color is okay)

Offers considered, but don't low-ball me. I don't have to sell this thing, I'm not starving, and I don't pay rent or have kids. Serious inquiries only. Send emails to john(dot)andrew(dot)emery(at)gmail(dot)com or comment below.

Thanks for looking. Have some pictures. Sorry, I'm not a photographer, and the sun makes things difficult.

Shaky phone camera recording of the exhaust note:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNH68dbac4U