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do i really want a c3?
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Re: do i really want a c3? (bkirk)
I would go with an '80 if given the choice.. Wait I was given the choice.. :jester Seriously, first year with FI would get me concerned but people on this list have'em and love'em..
I think most of us felt the same way you do.. Any time you spend a chunk of money you got to second guess yourself a little.. but the good things in life always get your blood pumping a little faster.. The only concern I have for you is it being your daily driver right off the bat.. You don't know what you don't know yet about the car but your putting all your transportation needs into her.. I enjoy tinkering with my car but if I get caught up with something I just walk away and continue the next day or I take my truck to go get parts.. If you can swing keeping your 2000 at least until your sure about the reliability of what you purchased you'd be better off.. BUT I'm guessing you can't and that why your asking us.. :lol: Mind us asking what they are selling it for?
I think most of us felt the same way you do.. Any time you spend a chunk of money you got to second guess yourself a little.. but the good things in life always get your blood pumping a little faster.. The only concern I have for you is it being your daily driver right off the bat.. You don't know what you don't know yet about the car but your putting all your transportation needs into her.. I enjoy tinkering with my car but if I get caught up with something I just walk away and continue the next day or I take my truck to go get parts.. If you can swing keeping your 2000 at least until your sure about the reliability of what you purchased you'd be better off.. BUT I'm guessing you can't and that why your asking us.. :lol: Mind us asking what they are selling it for?
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Re: do i really want a c3? (bkirk)
GO for it!I would stay away from real low mileage cars as daily drivers.these cars seem to develope more problems from setting than from driving.I bought my 75 roadster 4 years ago wirh 29,000 miles glad it was not my daily driver.Had to replace radiator right awayalong with belts, hoses, carb rebuild and tires but i am not finished yet.I am going to be looking for a 80 or 81 this summer but i am looking for a car with 60 to 80 thousand miles.Drive it till i wear the motor out then install GM crate motor and wear that out too.Good luck with your purchase.
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Re: do i really want a c3? (bkirk)
Do you have emissions testing in Tyler ? - if so, that's a big concern but in 4 yrs. after the car hits "25" (magic #) - emissions testing won't apply ! :D
Personally, the 'older' the C3 the better (no offense to guys with late 70's & 80's )....and of course 68's are GOLD....but anyhow - if you can work on a car - by all means Buy It ! ...vettes aren't as bad as some people make out - I remember a friend telling me - "Oh, you're getting a vette, well then I hope you're a professional mechanic ! :rolleyes: "
Besides, that '81 Corvette is a guarenteed "chick" magnet - and it'll be a joy to wash & wax .....plus everytime you pull into a gas station people ask "What year is that ?" - "Cool car" - "Nice ride" , etc.
Corvettes are real self-esteem boosters - after all they are America's Sports Cars !!! :D :cool: :flag :flag :flag
Personally, the 'older' the C3 the better (no offense to guys with late 70's & 80's )....and of course 68's are GOLD....but anyhow - if you can work on a car - by all means Buy It ! ...vettes aren't as bad as some people make out - I remember a friend telling me - "Oh, you're getting a vette, well then I hope you're a professional mechanic ! :rolleyes: "
Besides, that '81 Corvette is a guarenteed "chick" magnet - and it'll be a joy to wash & wax .....plus everytime you pull into a gas station people ask "What year is that ?" - "Cool car" - "Nice ride" , etc.
Corvettes are real self-esteem boosters - after all they are America's Sports Cars !!! :D :cool: :flag :flag :flag
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Re: do i really want a c3? (verskel)
I bought my 77' exactly two years ago today, and the novalty still hasn't worn off, and I doubt that it ever will. These are more than just cars, you'll know what I mean if you get one! Good luck. :cheers:
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Re: do i really want a c3? (bkirk)
Like all these other guys are saying, if you buy it with expectations of it being a reliable daily driver, chances are you will be dissapointed. I bought mine knowing nothing about cars, fortunately I quickly learned to like working on it. Buying a c3 (or any old car) is much more involved than buying a regular car for transportation. It's closer to a friendship/relationship - you have to put a lot more effort into it, but if you do the rewards are much greater, you grow really close to the car. Like anything in life, the more you put in, the more you get out. If you have the time and effort for something like that in your life then I highly recommend it, if not you may end up disspointed.
I got my '76 a few years ago with expectations of it becoming a daily driver, now I have a '95 Wrangler for a daily and my vette is quickly becoming a race car with more garage time than street time. But I am not complaining.
Rob
I got my '76 a few years ago with expectations of it becoming a daily driver, now I have a '95 Wrangler for a daily and my vette is quickly becoming a race car with more garage time than street time. But I am not complaining.
Rob
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Re: do i really want a c3? (bkirk)
Sell the 2000 Jeep, buy the Vette, AND buy a used Cherokee or some such. Do it for no other reason than the Wranger depreciates like CRAZY!
I have a '94 Cherokee which I bought new that's only worth about 4000 bucks, but it's a great little runner...still looks good...worth more to me than what I could sell it for! (Sorry not for sale!)
I have a '94 Cherokee which I bought new that's only worth about 4000 bucks, but it's a great little runner...still looks good...worth more to me than what I could sell it for! (Sorry not for sale!)
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Re: do i really want a c3? (bkirk)
If you've dreamed about buying a C3 forever, do it!!! No matter what other car you buy, you will have nagging regrets, and probably end up buying a Corvette later anyway(of course because you waited the value will go up and you'll have to pay more). Just do it!
Keep us posted...
:cheers:
Tom
Keep us posted...
:cheers:
Tom
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From: many sticks land of mountains
Re: do i really want a c3? (427_Roadster)
If you have to ask, you don't buy one. Owning a C3 is a lifestyle and a passion, not a rational decision. If you try to rationalize it, you will never get one.
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Re: do i really want a c3? (inferno-vette)
thanks for the encouragement guys...i will own that '81! i have been very thorough in choosing this car and have done my homework. i think the guy who was going to buy my jeep has backed out but there will be another. i'll be posting pics soon (hopefully) and look forward to conversing w/you guys again. :) BTW anyone wanna buy a jeep? i didn't think so...
