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12-20-2012, 08:22 AM | Topic Starter |
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80s-90s Corvette
Thinking about purchasing an 80s or 90s Corvette (depends on the price, milage etc...)
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12-20-2012, 08:55 AM | #2 |
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Yeah, I had a 99 and enjoyed it. I kept it for about two years and resold it. For me it was one of those deals where I had to scratch that itch and after two years, I had done that.
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12-20-2012, 09:20 AM | #3 |
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Ive got a 95 convertible. I dont drive it but in the summer. Fun to drive.
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12-20-2012, 09:42 AM | #4 |
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Anything you can tell em about it? Power, problems etc...?
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12-20-2012, 01:19 PM | #5 |
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Its got plenty of power for me. The only issues ive noticed are the dash material starts to peel which causes cosmetic issues and I had an issue with the brakes. When I slammed on the brakes, it just coasted to a stop. It didnt lock up and make the car skid.
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These years, the C4s are usually pretty reasonable, as are the C5s, the next generation.
Two years ago, the boss was selling her 36k mile 2001 convertible for $10,000 just to be rid of it before her son started driving. I still kick myself for not jumping on it. It was a very pretty green with a tan top. |
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you dumb ass.
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Just sold my 61, I was just a bit too tall for that car and it made driving more of a chore. I am looking to get into a 63-67, but haven't sat in one to let me know if that is an option. They didn't design these older sports cars for guys that are 6'5".
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They aren't a whole lot bigger inside than your 61. You will enjoy driving the C4 or C5 a lot better and they aren't near as pricy as the 63-67s. |
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A friend of ours has a 30 mile commute every day and she drive a 90's vette because she can drop it into 6th and get 25 mpg in it.
Just an odd fact.
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If you can swing it, a 97 and up (c5), is a far superior car to the 84-96 (c4).
If you are going to go with a c4, get a 92 or newer. Overall, they are very reliable cars, have good power and excellent handling. The c4 rides fairly harsh, the c5 was a dramatic improvement.
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I'd love to find a used Vette one day.
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