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Old Dec 5, 2007 | 06:03 PM
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I've put enough $$$ into my vette that if it broke down i'd kick it in the nuts! err tailpipe

I think aside from the little tweaks and maintenance that goes along with owning a car that's 35 years old, it's been a good running car for the most part.
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Old Dec 5, 2007 | 07:04 PM
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I bought my '81 off ebay in April of this year and the only thing I had to do was put gas in it.....I love it . It was truely a turn key car.
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Old Dec 5, 2007 | 08:00 PM
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Mine has never broke down and left we stranded. I've taken it to Bowling Green and Hot Rod Power Tour. She loves to run 85 MPH. I bought the car April 2004 and did a frame on resto with mods. Spent way to much money but love the car.
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Old Dec 5, 2007 | 08:06 PM
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In 7 years of ownership it has broken down once. That was my fault as I forgot to tighten the rotor and it exploded the distributor cap. Other than that I have put on 17K in miles during that time without a breakdown. I treat it with respect due a 38 year old car but I am not bashful to open it up and drive it.
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Old Dec 5, 2007 | 08:29 PM
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I had a few minor problems/glitches when I first put it on the road, but nothing to ever strand me. I've been driving it for almost a year and a half now, about 3000 miles.
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