Practically NEW '85
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Heel & Toe
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Practically NEW '85
I bought my Vette brand new and drove it only on good days for about 5 years. Then I got tired of switching out cars during winters that I virtually forgot about it. Fast forward to today, I just got it fully restored to move to Florida w/only 19,000 orig miles. I eventually have to swap out the original tires because of flat spots but my mechanic said ride it out. I was also thinking of buying a set of American Racing rims, black matte spokes, since the car is white.
Any thoughts on what I could get if I decided to sell ? Probably won't sell but I am looking at the new 2007 Shelby. After my mechanic tuned up the engine and replaced fluids, this car runs as if I just took it off the lot. The interior even still smells like new. I'm even afraid to drive this thing anymore for fear of getting into an accident or remembering those 180 deg spinouts from wet pavement.
Any thoughts on what I could get if I decided to sell ? Probably won't sell but I am looking at the new 2007 Shelby. After my mechanic tuned up the engine and replaced fluids, this car runs as if I just took it off the lot. The interior even still smells like new. I'm even afraid to drive this thing anymore for fear of getting into an accident or remembering those 180 deg spinouts from wet pavement.
Melting Slicks
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for cars in that shape check www.nada.com
it'll give you an idea of what you should get.
I believe they list the price for an '85 in your condition at around $15K
it'll give you an idea of what you should get.
I believe they list the price for an '85 in your condition at around $15K
Safety Car
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From: Hinckley Ohio
Originally Posted by ontheroadagain
I'm even afraid to drive this thing anymore for fear of getting into an accident or remembering those 180 deg spinouts from wet pavement.
Buy tires and enjoy your car!!!!!!
BTW Your mechanic gave really bad advice considering the rubber, maybe ok for the flat spot problem.....
I eventually have to swap out the original tires because of flat spots but my mechanic said ride it out.
Last edited by LT4BUD; Apr 7, 2005 at 08:42 AM.
