C3
Safety Car
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 4,080
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From: Allen TX
I think this is the way it is for all Corvettes, and most sports cars, in general. Anywhere north of the Mason-Dixon line, and new buyers won't be able to enjoy their new toy much, if at all, for the next 3-4 months. My guess is very few people are buying a C3 for reliable winter transportation as their only vehicle. I just bought one, but it is my 3rd car... and I'm in NE Texas, so I can drive it 3-4x a week regardless of the time of year.
However, I think the market for C3s, no matter the condition, is relatively soft anyway... which speaks more to the demand, and lack thereof, for older sports cars nowdays. I drove a couple of restomod 1st-Gen Camaros, and strongly prefer the C3 from looks, performance, etc... but I realize that is subjective. However, those of "us" who like these cars are getting older. Seems as though very few millennials and Gen Z drivers care anything about older classic muscle/sports cars.
Certainly, there are exceptions.
However, I think the market for C3s, no matter the condition, is relatively soft anyway... which speaks more to the demand, and lack thereof, for older sports cars nowdays. I drove a couple of restomod 1st-Gen Camaros, and strongly prefer the C3 from looks, performance, etc... but I realize that is subjective. However, those of "us" who like these cars are getting older. Seems as though very few millennials and Gen Z drivers care anything about older classic muscle/sports cars.
Certainly, there are exceptions.
Last edited by WA 2 FST; Nov 27, 2019 at 04:49 PM.
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Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 15,830
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From: Fairfield, VA
I agree that the C3 market is soft overall, regardless of the time of year.
More difficult cars to work on, compared to an early Camaro or a Tri five.
