steveorino 7 #1 October 11, 2007 Maybe it is the noisey ager in me, but I want a vette. I cannot afford the newer ones , and the 90s vettes look too much like a trans am to me. I like the pre 70s but they are too expensive as well. The 80s have curves like a woman Any comments? steveOrino Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #2 October 11, 2007 Nice! Once you get that you can start saving your money for one of these to go with it. http://www.gmhightechperformance.com/features/0405htp_ls2_inside_look_feature/index.html--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonstark 8 #3 October 11, 2007 I've always wanted a 59. Either a Vette or a T-Bird would do just fine. jon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ImGunnaJump 0 #4 October 11, 2007 Oooooh, wouldn't you look cool pulling into the DZ in that!!You can't go wrong with a vette...unless you order it or paint it some odd color like pea green (I saw someone driving a pea green corvette once...all I could think was "WHY??"). BUY IT! BUY IT! "...I've learned that while the "needs" in life are important (food, water, shelter), it's the "wants" in life (ice cream, chocolate, sex) that make it worth the effort." Kbordson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #5 October 11, 2007 Those are the business! Buy it! The newer ones imo aren't great looking cars Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 644 #6 October 11, 2007 I always like the 80's ones myself...have fun with it man! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #7 October 11, 2007 Offer them 7500 or check out ebay motors Also, please get that thing checked out by a mechanic you know, Vettes have a reputation for being beaten and sold. I have a friend that wanted a vette, he checked out five cars before he found one that was not previously wrecked or screwed up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freethefly 6 #8 October 11, 2007 Your first upgrade should be to yank the doorstop under the hood and replace it with one of thesehttp://www.sdparts.com/product/17802397/LS7CorvetteCrateEngine70L427CubicInch.aspx "...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #9 October 11, 2007 QuoteOffer them 7500 or check out ebay motors Also, please get that thing checked out by a mechanic you know, Vettes have a reputation for being beaten and sold. I have a friend that wanted a vette, he checked out five cars before he found one that was not previously wrecked or screwed up. Wisdom from our neighbor here. In the words of Car & Driver (in ref to late 70s-early 80s vettes): "Back then, Corvettes were primitive and enjoyed all the build quality of Chinese gardening equipment." -Nov 07.So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #10 October 11, 2007 I think I like the 'Stang parked next to it better.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conundrum 1 #11 October 11, 2007 I love the old stingray style vettes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 644 #12 October 11, 2007 as much as I love the REAL ponies from the 60's....I never cared for the coupe...mmmeh!'sides...appears to be a 6-banger... weaker front end, smaller spindles, 4 bolt wheels, small rear end... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
countzero 7 #13 October 11, 2007 prefer 77 and previous myself. be sure to check the weather stripping. that faded sopt on the rear lower window could be a sign of leaking or just old age. and vette weather stripping isn't cheap. also be sure you can afford the insurance.diamonds are a dawgs best friend Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 644 #14 October 11, 2007 what are the black dots on the rear deck? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steveorino 7 #15 October 12, 2007 Quote Offer them 7500 or check out ebay motors Also, please get that thing checked out by a mechanic you know, Vettes have a reputation for being beaten and sold. I have a friend that wanted a vette, he checked out five cars before he found one that was not previously wrecked or screwed up. I took it for a spin today. It has some noises in the rear (U joints, tranny? ) I don't like. I guess I'll keep looking. steveOrino Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zee 0 #16 October 12, 2007 Kinda like the one in my driveway.... 05 1 05 2 [url "http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g240/Zx11pilot/DSC_5066Large.jpg"]05 3[url] Action©Sports Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #17 October 13, 2007 Quote I always like the 80's ones myself...have fun with it man! Me too. 80's and 60's. I saw a pic once of my daddy's '68 forest green corvette...it had some special engine in it (my brain won't cough it up at the second). It was fockin' beautiful. They said they sold it when they had ME. WTH...they should have KEPT it for when I turned 16!! ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airdvr 200 #18 October 13, 2007 Auction /Avg. Price /Avg. Mileage /No. Sold FAAO /$7,100 /37,007 /1 KC /$5,600 /99,902 /1 MANHEIM /$10,300 /61,861 /1 OHIO /$6,900 /49,976 /1 SAN ANTO /$3,800 /55,751 / 1 W PALM /$9,200 /57,659 / 1 Here's what the dealers are paying for '81's (sorry, search doesn't go back to '80) Depending on the miles and condition it sounds like a decent price.Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d123 1 #19 October 13, 2007 So, no go for the corvette? Buy it anyway and transform it into a corverttorino Lock, Dock and Two Smoking Barrelrolls! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 3 #20 October 14, 2007 I have owned three: 1985 black coupe with the 4+3 overdrive tranny, 1996 red coupe with red interior, auto trans, and ZR1 Wheels, 1997 black C5 Coupe (the very first one sold in the state of NC) which turned out to be a total lemon. I am jonesing for another one. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 3 #21 October 14, 2007 Other comments particularly related to the C3 model you posted pics of: -The headlights are vaccum operated and they are prone to failure. It's very common to see C3's running around with the headlights in the "up" position during the day or to have one stuck up and one down. Never purchase a C3 Corvette (if you intend to drive it immediately) without first cycling the headlights up and down at least a dozen times to make sure the system works. -The weather seals around the T-tops are flimsy and prone to leakage. The latches and locks on them are prone to rusting and seizing. -The center console lid is crap and cracks very easilly. Same for the cover over the handbrake. The door panels are also crap. Thankfully, there are at least a dozen businesses that sell nothing but reproduction Corvette parts, all of which are cheaper and better built than the OEM stuff. As to C3 Corvettes in general, I would not ever consider buying one from 1974 thru 1979. 80's and 81's rate higher in my opinion because the rear glass is hinged and functions as a hatch. You can buy a kit to retrofit a 1978 with the hinges and gas struts. I am personally much fonder of earlier C3's (particularly 1968-1970) I wouldn't advise anyone to buy an early C4 (1984-1990). My 1985 had the odd cross-ram injection and the funky electric overdrive/manual tranny. C5's became great cars in 1991 when they started being offered with LT-1 350's. It takes about $200 to make a 1991 look exactly like a 2006 (the last year of the C4). My very favorite car was my 1996 C4 Corvette with the ZR-1 wheels. I was a total fucking idiot for trading it in on the first year C5 and I regret that sale everytime I see a nice C4 go by. It's positively amazing the amount of aftermarket that is out there for Corvettes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
veri 0 #22 October 14, 2007 I actually drive an '03 - they're great cars. Last I looked, it's a bit of a buyer's market; you should be able to find some pretty kickass deals on decent cars if you're willing to wait a bit and put some funds together for a C5/C6 even. If you're sticking to pre-C5, I agree; the C4s are bleh (the ones you're calling Trans Am-ish, even though I kinda like TAs). Other than that, some good advice in this thread Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmsmith 1 #23 October 15, 2007 QuoteKinda like the one in my driveway.... Very nice! The only one to top that was some guy posting here had a Hughes 500 helicopter sitting in his driveway, somewhere in Texas, IIRC. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zee 0 #24 October 15, 2007 Quote Quote Kinda like the one in my driveway.... Very nice! The only one to top that was some guy posting here had a Hughes 500 helicopter sitting in his driveway, somewhere in Texas, IIRC. It is nice but it's not mine. It just happened to be sitting in my driveway when I read that post . My buddy and I swap cars all the time cuz he can't fit more than a freakin' sock in his trunk. This is my ride G35C Action©Sports Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #25 October 15, 2007 Quote Quote Kinda like the one in my driveway.... Very nice! The only one to top that was some guy posting here had a Hughes 500 helicopter sitting in his driveway, somewhere in Texas, IIRC. Does it have a GE-134? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
