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Old Jan 19, 2021 | 02:29 PM
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Old Jan 19, 2021 | 03:24 PM
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The back end looks like the front end of a Dodge Neon.
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Old Jan 19, 2021 | 03:34 PM
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It’s a C2/3/5/6
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Old Jan 19, 2021 | 03:35 PM
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I don't hate it, but the stance is all wrong.

Monza hatchback!
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Old Jan 19, 2021 | 03:49 PM
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Thanks for the post....Everybody's car on this forum just went up $10 each!
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Old Jan 19, 2021 | 07:19 PM
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Only 3k miles since done—he was embarrassed to take it out.
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Old Jan 19, 2021 | 07:23 PM
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Just because you can do it, doesn’t mean you should....
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Old Jan 19, 2021 | 07:38 PM
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I am sure glad I love the C3 Corvette just the way Chevy built it.
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I like the back window. Everything else, not so much.
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That is 'trick' as far as some owners are concerned... those who can't deal with the vacuum headlamp system, for sure.

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Gives me a headache to look at it.
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