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Old Jul 2, 2007 | 11:51 PM
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i am going to buy a c3.i have owned several vettes mostly c4 vettes.i want to buy a stingray ,what are the best years to buy and whitch should i stay away from.i know some were very low hp,not sure i would want one of those. thanks
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is my choice of weapon. Still has nice hp and flared factory fenders to help to reduce rock damage. What I find refreshing is the price.
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Check out the C3 Buying Guide book. Here is the amazon link


It is a wonderful book. It was recommended to me by several people on here. It tells you what to be weary of on each year of car. If you read it cover to cover, you can get a good impression of which year you'd like. It cost me $25, but I see it's on sale now. Dang.
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Old Jul 3, 2007 | 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by nicholasmcgrew
Check out the C3 Buying Guide book. Here is the amazon link


It is a wonderful book. It was recommended to me by several people on here. It tells you what to be weary of on each year of car. If you read it cover to cover, you can get a good impression of which year you'd like. It cost me $25, but I see it's on sale now. Dang.
i googled corvette c3 when i firdt started looking.... that's how i found this book (even before i found the forum ). it's a must have that will give you great oversight. there's also this website:

http://www.web-cars.com/corvette/1968.php

good luck

ps - mine's a '71.
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Old Jul 3, 2007 | 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted by nicholasmcgrew
...Here is the amazon link


It is a wonderful book....

Worth the cost of a copy.

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