Toyota/Corvette swap...
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From: Springfield Illinois
Buying something just because it is american made is dumb. I prefer american made stuff if it is of comparable quality and same to a little more money. But if the foreign product is better, then the american companies need to get their act together and build a better product. I have to say, american cars have been increasing in quality over the last few years but the 80's through the mid 90's were not quality years for american cars. Thats why american car companies are in the boat they are in now. My wifes 96 volvo is a fantastic example. It is hands down higher quality then anything american made at the time. The interior and exterior are high quality. Extremly reliable even at 115000 miles and easy to drive. Plus it only makes 5 less horsepower then my 1980 L-82 vette and gets about 20-30mpg depending on how you drive it. Hmmmmmmm......
Who do you think owns and builds vovlo?
How can you take the HP ratings for the vette seriously? My 73 L82 is rated at 250 HP but the build sheet calls it an "L82 350 HP ENG". Then you add the overdrive which the volvo has and the vette doen't. Damn these Apples to Oranges comparisons pi$$ me off!
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Some would say, "A Vette is a Vette is a Vette", but unless you're already familiar with early C4's you could end up dissappointed. When they first came out, there was a long list of items that kept me from pulling the trigger on one until 1992, that Fisher-Price dashboard not being the least of them.
Now, I'm not saying don't do it. Just make sure you're going into this with your eyes open, and you'll be OK.
Now, I'm not saying don't do it. Just make sure you're going into this with your eyes open, and you'll be OK.
I've got all the service records for the 93 Toyota...and it is in great shape...
Racer
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From: Visalia CA
I have to disagree. I have never seen a *** car even come close to the quality of a chevy! These newer *** cars look nice but wait until you have to repair it, not to mention it will be a rust bucket in about 7 years.
Who do you think owns and builds vovlo?
How can you take the HP ratings for the vette seriously? My 73 L82 is rated at 250 HP but the build sheet calls it an "L82 350 HP ENG". Then you add the overdrive which the volvo has and the vette doen't. Damn these Apples to Oranges comparisons pi$$ me off!
Who do you think owns and builds vovlo?
How can you take the HP ratings for the vette seriously? My 73 L82 is rated at 250 HP but the build sheet calls it an "L82 350 HP ENG". Then you add the overdrive which the volvo has and the vette doen't. Damn these Apples to Oranges comparisons pi$$ me off!
Rust bucket? come on dude, any older american car is just as bad as any import and all the new cars come with decent rust protection. where you live is a big factor too.
all i'm really trying to get at is that import cars are not crap becuase they were not built in america. If everyone bought american cars because they were american regardless of quality, newer cars would be even junkier then the new ones built ten years ago. Newer american cars have really gotten nice due to the compeition of foreign companies. Please don't throw out the "cheap" line regarding foreign stuff either. New Toyotas arn't cheap to buy, nor are they built cheap. anyways, got to go.
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From: one night in Bangkok you are never lonely
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I've been cramming on this 85...even called friend who has one..also have read most GM service bulletins.....if this vette has not been abused,I'm going for it....
I'll post pics either way Sunday evening....
Rich
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From: one night in Bangkok you are never lonely
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Yep...no brainer providing my test drive shows engine/drive train ok...
Here is my Toyota...(I'm keeping the Kayak.
)...the red 2006 Toyota is my wife's....this will make us a 3 vette family...
Neat thing is I may save $$$ on insurance as I can add the vette to my collector car policy...maybe...got to check that...
Nada low retail= $5900 on vette...
Here is my Toyota...(I'm keeping the Kayak.
)...the red 2006 Toyota is my wife's....this will make us a 3 vette family...Neat thing is I may save $$$ on insurance as I can add the vette to my collector car policy...maybe...got to check that...
Nada low retail= $5900 on vette...
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From: one night in Bangkok you are never lonely
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Well,my son just left with the Kayaks....I'll see the vette in about 3 hours...
