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Old Jul 30, 2003 | 10:52 AM
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C3's are :cool:

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Old Jul 30, 2003 | 10:58 AM
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just a quick question, how much would one of you pay for this car, just want to know if i got a good deal.
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Old Jul 30, 2003 | 11:17 AM
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Welcome, nice looking car! :cool:
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Old Jul 30, 2003 | 11:20 AM
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just a quick question, how much would one of you pay for this car, just want to know if i got a good deal.
Welcome :seeya

Nice to see another 77 owner has found the forum. As for what I would pay, thats really hard to determine from pics. But I can say that your car looks to be in very good and clean condition. The only downside is the 133k miles. Thats alot of miles, but if it was properly cared for then you should be fine.

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Old Jul 30, 2003 | 11:25 AM
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That looks GREAT! :thumbs:
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Old Jul 30, 2003 | 11:35 AM
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Nice looking Vette - with 133k miles, your brake calipers and all bushings probably need replacement. Also check rear wheel bearings and side yoke play.
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Old Jul 30, 2003 | 11:42 AM
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Great looking car. I'm very jealous of you. I will 37 soon and am just getting my first Vette this week. Idon't know how much you paid for it but you got one that looks great and if you can handle the mechanicals that come up you are in for a great time. In Ontario you would likely have paid 10-12K for that car just going by how nice it looks. Only issue would be the high miles.
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Old Jul 30, 2003 | 11:49 AM
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just a quick question, how much would one of you pay for this car, just want to know if i got a good deal.
That depends...... The motivated sellers can't give em away for $5k, but if you are looking for a nice original well maintained vette you can't find em for $10k... :) so, somewhere in there! :lol: Don't torture yourself :banghead: Cost of ownership can quickly exceed purchase price no matter how much you paid! :eek: So you won't really know if you got a GREAT deal until you have owned if for a while. It does look very nice, will be a real nice cruising car.... but if you want to build a bigblock and cut a hole in the hood like some of the young fellers do.... that will be cool too! :lol: MJ
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Old Jul 30, 2003 | 11:54 AM
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I got this one for 6K but it needs minor engine work(less than $300). I plan on just cleaning up the engine compartment with some paint and a chrome kit. Keep it stock, drive it on pretty days, and maybe put it in a couple of small shows.
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Old Jul 30, 2003 | 11:56 AM
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The cost is not an issue. If you are truly in Love with all of our favorite Sports car, then buy it. I am glad to see that you have jumped in the Corvette Love affair. I also have a 77 with that color, but mine is the original color. I have found that up here where I live, that color gets alot of attention. I wish that I had your interior color. I have dark brown in mine and I am not sure if I am going to change it or not. Looking forward to more posts about your new girl.
Welcome to the Forum. :cheers:

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Old Jul 30, 2003 | 12:10 PM
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Wow, she's a beauty! Welcome to the forum, i'm a new owner as well. Now the fun begins .
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Old Jul 30, 2003 | 12:11 PM
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congrats and welcome to the forum, it looks great!
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Old Jul 30, 2003 | 12:20 PM
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Good Looking ride and a good price also.
Welcome.......
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Old Jul 30, 2003 | 12:36 PM
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Very nice looking Corvette My first was a 77 also you will love it!
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Old Jul 30, 2003 | 12:37 PM
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:seeya Beautiful car!!!
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Old Jul 30, 2003 | 12:54 PM
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Looks nice. I'm a recent 1st owner also. Took me a few more
years though and mine didn't start out that nice. Good luck. :cheers:
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Old Jul 30, 2003 | 01:48 PM
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Looking good, congrat's and welcome to the board. :cheers:
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Old Jul 30, 2003 | 03:09 PM
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thanks for all the replies and support
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Old Jul 30, 2003 | 04:07 PM
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