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Psyko Tek · 12-20-2012, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by TrebMaxx

You were a fool to get rid of it. Very collectable, only 44 made and only 1 survivor is known to exist which resides at the Corvette Museum.

are you serious?
i did not think made any 30 anniversary vettes at all,
was the year I graduated high school

loved vettes until I figured out I would never afford one
I love mid 60's late 50's ettes

**TrebMaxx** · 12-20-2012, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Psyko Tek

are you serious?
i did not think made any 30 anniversary vettes at all,
was the year I graduated high school

loved vettes until I figured out I would never afford one
I love mid 60's late 50's ettes

Yep I am. There where no 83 vettes available to the public but there were 44 made, all but one were destroyed by GM. The lone survivor is at the Corvette museum.

Wumbology · 12-20-2012, 03:05 PM

Had to read "All Corvettes are Red" by James Schefter for one of my engineering classes this semester. Pretty cool book I'd recommend to anyone who's into vettes. Made me want a C5 really bad.

CoMoChief · 12-20-2012, 04:29 PM

Is it 99 when the newer bodystyle came out?

ferrarispider95 · 12-20-2012, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by CoMoChief

Is it 99 when the newer bodystyle came out?

Nope, 97 for the c5, 98 c5 convertible, 99 c5 fixed roof couple

c1 - 1953-1962 - Even though 53-55 are dramatically different.
c2 - 1963-1967 - Big blocks and big power. 63 is the split window
c3 - 1968-1982 - Early years kicked ass, later years (73 -up) dampened by oil embargo.
c4 - 1984-1996 - Excellent handling, made the body style too long. ZR1 from 90 to 95.
c5 - 1997-2004 - Ride handling improved greatly.
c6 - 2005-2013 - Some people called it c5.5, they didn't think there was enough dramatic improvement over c4.
c7 - 2014 - It will be unveiled in Jan., but there are some sketches out there that are probably really close. I like the front end and side, hate the back end (at least in sketches) - appears to have square taillights.

Dayze · 12-20-2012, 04:31 PM

i believe so

**hometeam** · 12-20-2012, 06:51 PM

Stock they are SLOWWWWW, so please don't buy one thinking its going to be fast.

Not a bad platform though, especially if your going to throw an LS based built motor and some spray or turbo at it. If your going to build an lt1 though, be prepared to spend more money, get less, and ultimately an lt1 will leave you wanting. (or it would me anyway)

me likey LS 408 thrown in one mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

**hometeam** · 12-20-2012, 06:55 PM

Also, take my post with a grain of salt. They ARE balls slow (to me) running maybe a 15 second run stock. But for some people, that might be fast. I know it was for me when I very first got into cars at a young age. Just don't expect to beat anything modern or modified in a race.

And if you just want to cruise and look/sound good that is achievable fairly cheap.

Miles · 12-20-2012, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by hometeam

Also, take my post with a grain of salt. They ARE balls slow (to me) running maybe a 15 second run stock. But for some people, that might be fast. I know it was for me when I very first got into cars at a young age. Just don't expect to beat anything modern or modified in a race.

And if you just want to cruise and look/sound good that is achievable fairly cheap.

Most sports cars of that era and earlier are not quick by today's standards.

Pushead2 · 12-21-2012, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by hometeam

Also, take my post with a grain of salt. They ARE balls slow (to me) running maybe a 15 second run stock. But for some people, that might be fast. I know it was for me when I very first got into cars at a young age. Just don't expect to beat anything modern or modified in a race.

And if you just want to cruise and look/sound good that is achievable fairly cheap.

Yeah, I didn't expect it to be super fast by today's measures.

I've always wanted a Vette (no matter the year) so it's more of just to own and drive around when I'm home every once in a while.

Miles · 12-21-2012, 12:04 AM

Just my take but the C5 was a major improvement and still does not look dated. If they are near your budget you may consider waiting it out for a good deal.

Pushead2 · 12-21-2012, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Miles

Just my take but the C5 was a major improvement and still does not look dated. If they are near your budget you may consider waiting it out for a good deal.

Even with a super good deal, it's right above my limit. I'm looking for 10k and under.

If I stretch for one, then it leaves me with little play money or to get it to the way I'm looking to have it. Not to mention insurance, inspection etc.

**TinyEvel** · 12-21-2012, 12:24 AM

I'm a sucker for the 1968-73 ones

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevr...6adec0d2#v4-48

though, i like t-tops better than convertible

Dunerdr · 12-21-2012, 03:01 AM

C5 or bust lsx is where its at! Never had a vette but ive had an 00 ws6 with the ls1, 06 trailblazer ss with the ls2 and the wifes currently driving an 08 g8 gt with a bastardized detuned 6.0. Ive got a cousin with a c4 for sale in topeka roughly 120k and fresh paint job. I was gonna buy it and convert it for my lq4 408 stroker and make a sleeper but dont have the change.

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12-20-2012, 06:51 PM	#7
hometeam Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Casino cash: $4001956	Stock they are SLOWWWWW, so please don't buy one thinking its going to be fast. Not a bad platform though, especially if your going to throw an LS based built motor and some spray or turbo at it. If your going to build an lt1 though, be prepared to spend more money, get less, and ultimately an lt1 will leave you wanting. (or it would me anyway) me likey LS 408 thrown in one mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
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12-20-2012, 06:55 PM	#8
hometeam Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Casino cash: $4001956	Also, take my post with a grain of salt. They ARE balls slow (to me) running maybe a 15 second run stock. But for some people, that might be fast. I know it was for me when I very first got into cars at a young age. Just don't expect to beat anything modern or modified in a race. And if you just want to cruise and look/sound good that is achievable fairly cheap.
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12-21-2012, 12:04 AM	#11
Miles MVP Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Dallas, TX Casino cash: $1532400	Just my take but the C5 was a major improvement and still does not look dated. If they are near your budget you may consider waiting it out for a good deal.
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12-21-2012, 12:24 AM	#13
TinyEvel Just a li'l Evel Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bald. Goatee. Jorts. Casino cash: $5337131	I'm a sucker for the 1968-73 ones http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevr...6adec0d2#v4-48 though, i like t-tops better than convertible
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12-21-2012, 03:01 AM	#14
Dunerdr MVP Join Date: Oct 2012 Casino cash: $2299677	C5 or bust lsx is where its at! Never had a vette but ive had an 00 ws6 with the ls1, 06 trailblazer ss with the ls2 and the wifes currently driving an 08 g8 gt with a bastardized detuned 6.0. Ive got a cousin with a c4 for sale in topeka roughly 120k and fresh paint job. I was gonna buy it and convert it for my lq4 408 stroker and make a sleeper but dont have the change.
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