I'm 67 and still love the sound of a 4 speed clicking through the gears. JMHO. Bill.
Newbie looking for help
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Newbie looking for help
I'm looking for my first c2....only been waiting 40 some years. Most concerned with drivability and looks rather than original motor/parts etc at least for this one.
The one i've found has an autotrans which seems much less prevelant/popular. At my age..i'm glad to have it to make life easier, but is this significantly going to reduce my ability to sell it in the future?
All opinions/advice gratefully accepted.
Steve
The one i've found has an autotrans which seems much less prevelant/popular. At my age..i'm glad to have it to make life easier, but is this significantly going to reduce my ability to sell it in the future?
All opinions/advice gratefully accepted.
Steve
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Get the best car you can afford..
Hi
I would pay a couple hundred bucks to have someone look over the car and is knowledgeable with C2 vettes...Trust me you will be much happier having a solid car than a lemon...Good luck
I would pay a couple hundred bucks to have someone look over the car and is knowledgeable with C2 vettes...Trust me you will be much happier having a solid car than a lemon...Good luck
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If you look at some of the archives on this Forum about this issue you will see that a lot of Corvette owners/shoppers are a little older and now have the means to purchase the midyear or solid axle that they have always wanted. As some of us (them!) get older, they will prefer to have an automatic transmission to drive. Classic vintage looks and a little easier on that older left leg ! If you get the car and decide to sell it in the future, the auto trans market keeps getting larger (as we all get older).
Ray
Ray
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Steve
You really have to buy what you feel comfortable with, but I really think a C2 has to have a 4 speed. Even in another 10 years, when I am 60, I'm sure I will still enjoy the manual shifting.
Gary
You really have to buy what you feel comfortable with, but I really think a C2 has to have a 4 speed. Even in another 10 years, when I am 60, I'm sure I will still enjoy the manual shifting.
Gary
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Drifting
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does.
Also a buddy of mine bought a 4 speed because of resale.Pulled the 4 spd and dropped in a 700R.He saved the 4 speed to reinstall if and when he sells.
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Drifting
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Steve:
I know I'm probably in the minority on this one, but I personally would not be turned off by the automatic, as I agree with Rayvaflav that the market for automatics will likely increase in the future.
When we were looking for a mid-year, we were shopping specifically for a powerglide car so my wife would be able to drive it too. We had a tough time finding one, and did not have an issue paying close to the market for a 4-speed car to get it.
Another thing to consider about buying a powerglide car is that most have not been thrashed as badly as some 4-speed cars were. Alot of the powerglide cars were nicely-optioned too.
Good luck with your search.
Todd
I know I'm probably in the minority on this one, but I personally would not be turned off by the automatic, as I agree with Rayvaflav that the market for automatics will likely increase in the future.
When we were looking for a mid-year, we were shopping specifically for a powerglide car so my wife would be able to drive it too. We had a tough time finding one, and did not have an issue paying close to the market for a 4-speed car to get it.
Another thing to consider about buying a powerglide car is that most have not been thrashed as badly as some 4-speed cars were. Alot of the powerglide cars were nicely-optioned too.
Good luck with your search.
Todd
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Here's my two cents
I'm looking for my first c2....only been waiting 40 some years. Most concerned with drivability and looks rather than original motor/parts etc at least for this one.
The one i've found has an autotrans which seems much less prevelant/popular. At my age..i'm glad to have it to make life easier, but is this significantly going to reduce my ability to sell it in the future?
All opinions/advice gratefully accepted.
Steve
The one i've found has an autotrans which seems much less prevelant/popular. At my age..i'm glad to have it to make life easier, but is this significantly going to reduce my ability to sell it in the future?
All opinions/advice gratefully accepted.
Steve
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Welcome to the forum. The following post may help provide some additional guidance on buying a midyear vette. If this is the type of data in which you are already familiar, please disregard.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1566508717-post11.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1566508717-post11.html
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Ty
Thanks all! I appreciate all the input. I went thru the same process when i bought my first Rolex. Mistakes here could be way worse!!!!!!!!!
But at the beginning, I'm just looking to have fun, and pretend young women would notice me!
I'll keep you all posted. thanks again.
Steve
But at the beginning, I'm just looking to have fun, and pretend young women would notice me!
I'll keep you all posted. thanks again.
Steve
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Inspection
So, new question,
aside from possible cost, given the choice of getting a car inspected prior to purchase, a proffessional pay for inspection or recruiting a knowledgeable forum member for a favor?
aside from possible cost, given the choice of getting a car inspected prior to purchase, a proffessional pay for inspection or recruiting a knowledgeable forum member for a favor?
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Here is my opinion...if you want an auto buy an auto...you are going to prob get one cheaper, like someone above said they usually have better options and have been abused less. That being said, of course when you go to resell it you have have less potential buyers than if you have 4 speed car..BUT...if you PAY less for one it shouldn't be any more of a loss/gain at resale than if you had a 4 speed car percentage wise.
If you fill your profile out and people know where you are you may find that there are forum members that are willing to help you out looking at a car etc...and you may make some new corvette friends in your area.
If you fill your profile out and people know where you are you may find that there are forum members that are willing to help you out looking at a car etc...and you may make some new corvette friends in your area.