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Old Aug 14, 2017 | 06:53 PM
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Hello guys, i am from Romania and i just have a week with my NEW CAR: Corvette C3. I'm pleased to find this active Vette Forum.
My Vette: C3 1981, Engine: 5.7L, 190hp, 64000miles.
I Spent 12.000euro on it. Let me know if is to much money or i just make good deal.
- i searched a little on google and youtube for few instruction before buy the car.
- The car is in good shape, no hidden rust, the engine sounds very good, I tested the car 300 miles when i buy it and everything was ok. Everything is functional, the electronic windows, mirrors and driver's "chair"
- I want to replace the sparks, some bushes, and other little/cheap things to start the care of my new baby.
- Notice that i buy the car from Europe, that means is with 2000€ more expensive because the shipment from US. You think that i spent 10.000 euro's (12.000 dolar) on it.
- Apologise my english, i will put more photos tomorrow, with engine and others.
- Please let me know your opinion...
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Old Aug 14, 2017 | 08:49 PM
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Congratulations! You have a great looking car.
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Old Aug 15, 2017 | 06:28 AM
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Thanks mate. Just one reply? ��
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Old Aug 15, 2017 | 06:29 AM
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Thanks mate. Just one reply?
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Old Aug 15, 2017 | 07:45 AM
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I think you did fine.
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Old Aug 15, 2017 | 08:17 AM
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Your new vette looks great! Enjoy your new toy .👍
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Old Aug 15, 2017 | 09:26 AM
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Looking good. Welcome to the forum. Enjoy the new toy.
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Old Aug 15, 2017 | 09:42 AM
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Car looks like it's in great condition. If you're happy with it, that's really all that matters !

I'm thinking you're in Arad Romania. I'm sure there are very few C3 corvettes running around out there. Between that red and it being a C3 corvette it will really stand out !
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Old Aug 15, 2017 | 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Darinm
Car looks like it's in great condition. If you're happy with it, that's really all that matters !

I'm thinking you're in Arad Romania. I'm sure there are very few C3 corvettes running around out there. Between that red and it being a C3 corvette it will really stand out !
Thanks. Yes, here in Romania we have just few C3.
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Old Aug 15, 2017 | 10:19 AM
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Can find some C3 free Manuals? PDF or whatever else format. Owner Manuals? Repair Manuals? Something free?
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Old Aug 15, 2017 | 12:04 PM
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Beautiful.

Not your year specific but they do have the 1982
https://www.gmheritagecenter.com/gm-...tion-kits.html
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