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Old May 2, 2016 | 12:26 PM
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I put my '74 up for sale on a few sites and here in the sales section, , but the XLR I saw is really tempting.... at least there's ties to the Corvette and the wife really likes it to, she's afraid to drive the Vette and when it's up to around 120+ mph, so am I.
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Old May 2, 2016 | 01:49 PM
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XLRs are notorious money pits.
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XLRs are notorious money pits.
Glad my 68 isn't
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Well it's now sitting next to the "74 in the garage. I like it !
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good luck with the Northstar engine, I hope you had it checked before buying it.
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I had a beautiful pearl white Eldorado with the ETC package, 295 horse, great car, quick and got 27 MPG. Then the inevitable happened, blew a head gasket. Local shop had three there that the owners wouldn't pick up when they found out the repair costs. Wishing you luck...
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The Great niece likes it..






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Todays cars and coffee.



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Still metal...Might as well by a Miata
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Oh no. no Miata here. it has composite front and rear panels, hydro formed frame like the C5, hand built at Bowling Greene Corvette pant.
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Oh no. no Miata here. it has composite front and rear panels, hydro formed frame like the C5, hand built at Bowling Greene Corvette pant.


Didn t they stop making those because no one bought them?
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Congrats on the XLR!

I'm not sure what is up with all of the XLR bashing. Like the OP says, it is essentially a C5. They are solid cars.
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Todays cars and coffee.



I get the appeal...just about 40 years so too young!
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Congrats on the XLR!

I'm not sure what is up with all of the XLR bashing. Like the OP says, it is essentially a C5. They are solid cars.
Sorry boss its a C6

I luv them too. Congrats
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This was said best by Tom Hnatiw on Dream Car Garage .... " do you need a car like this?"


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It's the want, not need.....
My early Navy days was always the need first and then there wasn't enough left over for the want.
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It's the want, not need.....
My early Navy days was always the need first and then there wasn't enough left over for the want.
As Tom said "yes you do" I love it, nice ride.

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Classy looking, sporty, powerful, good mpg, luxury car..what's not to like?
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