1985 for a 1981
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From: midland texas
1985 for a 1981
i have a chance to trade a 1985 with 207k for a 1981 with 80k shoing on the odmeter. i dont know anyting about this car what should i look for i want the c3 body style. i know my car it's not perfect but would get in it and drive it anywhere i need to go . its a daily drive, with cold a/c and in texas thats what you need. anyway all comment are welcome. thanks rosco
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Originally Posted by 8DVETNUT
I may be prejudice but IMHO you'd be tradin' up 
depends on what you expect of the car and what you want it to do. if you expect to jump in the car every day, start it and drive off in a chilly cockpit--it ain't gonna happen.
on the other hand, if you want one of the best looking cars on the road, coming or going, and you intend to put some TLC into it, they're great cars.
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I agree that the '85 is worthless and you are probably looking at a step up in value, but without more information (stock motor? Body condition?) you could be talking about not much of a step up.
And if you are thinking A/C in TX with an '81, fuggetaboudit.
And if you are thinking A/C in TX with an '81, fuggetaboudit.
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thanks for your opinions
well deal was not as good as i thought. wouldnt start when checking it out finaly got it to kick over and had a knock to it in the lower end, does not sound good, no a/c need compressor,needs paint tires, so i thought i would just keep my 85 and enjoy it for a while.207k is alot of miles, does not burn or leak oil 24mpg in town runs like a new one thanks for your opinions .. rrthomas
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I think a C3 is a great looking car! But for a daily driver that blows cold air....I would keep the 85. Besides, the L98 is alot faster off the red lights than a stock 81. Larry
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Originally Posted by rrthomas1963
well deal was not as good as i thought. wouldnt start when checking it out finaly got it to kick over and had a knock to it in the lower end, does not sound good, no a/c need compressor,needs paint tires, so i thought i would just keep my 85 and enjoy it for a while.207k is alot of miles, does not burn or leak oil 24mpg in town runs like a new one thanks for your opinions .. rrthomas
there are plenty other late nodel C3's out there
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Originally Posted by Kalway
Great thing about L98s, they can go 250k miles easily without needing a rebuild.
C4s won't hold their value like C3s but they are excellent cars IMHO. I wouldn't mind a C4 vert.
C4s won't hold their value like C3s but they are excellent cars IMHO. I wouldn't mind a C4 vert.