I've gotten wind of a sweet deal on a no-wreck, 32k mileage '93 ruby 40th anniversary edition. If (and hopefully when) I wind up with this car it will be my first vette, so I've been doing a lot of reading. I'm very excited.

Any particular things I should look for on this era vette? My mechanical knowledge is at about "novice" at the moment, but I'm working on it. Seeking advice from you more experienced owners.

 

Check you PM. Good luck in your ride and drive
Oh... and since I didn't add it in the PM, make sure to check the water pump and opti for problems. I'm sure someone here will chime in and inform you of how. It escapes me at the moment.

 

thanks for the PM - very informative.

 

I just bought a '93 Ruby a few months ago with 35K miles off a dealer's showroom floor. I have really enjoyed the car.

Bill Branscum
www.MrMoms.org

 

Corvettes are generally well-maintained but driven hard. The cars have had fiberglass bodies since the first year of production, and there are several problems associated with this design including the C4.

Be sure to have any car you're considering checked out with a Corvette mechanic.

 

what do you recommend for an out-of-town vehicle? some 3d party mechanic located near the vehicle?

anyone near Vermillion OH want to go look at this thing? :P

 

I think that's a capital idea. Get a local Forum member to inspect the car if possible. I know I got tons of newbie advice from the Forum when I was making my purchasing decision four years ago.

I also took my car to Hunt & Knight Automotive, the local Corvette experts here in Louisville, Ky., for an inspection.

 

Great choice and hope it works out. I would give you some advice but need to know is it a 'Vert (convertible) or Coupe and a 6spd or automatic. If a 'Vert I can really assist you in what to look out for. Sounds like a sweet 'Vette
Mark

 

I am in the metro detroit area. I too was going to buy a Ruby 93 until I found my yellow 96. I looked at a lot of 93 Ruby's before buying.
Where is this vette at?
Maybe I've looked at it and can share some info on it.

93 Ruby 40th annv......Sweet Ride

 

seller is down in Vermillion, OH

 

Sorry, can't help you there. I never left Michigan in my search.

Good luck with your search. Let us know what you end up buying....
The search for the right vette is a lot of fun.

 

I bought a 93 vert with 6500 miles (not a Ruby). After 1 month the waterpump let go. Luckily it didn't affect the opti. A case of too many years and too little miles.
With the kind of milage you are talking about I would expect to go for brakes and tires. Don't worry about the opti, it has been much maligned for no reason.
BTW these cars are built to be driven harder than your normal Chevy, so don't be concerned. Just came back from the Skyline cruise and can't believe how well this car handles!!!!

 

Make certain there is ZERO play in the steering column!

If the previous owner heaved themselves out of the car, using the st. wheel as a lift point - it is a costly repair

 

Where in Detroit do you live?? I'm in Dearborn and own a Ruby. Anything I can do to help just let me know.
Dan

 

Happy ending - I bought the ruby this thread was created for. Still working out some of the paperwork, but I should have it in the driveway in a week. I'm very excited - I have never driven anything like it.

Dan - I live in Ferndale, and thanks for the offer. I'm sure I'll be in touch.

 

Great pics! The car looks amazing!

 

Nice ride. Inquiring minds want to know how much is this setting you back?

I almost bought a Ruby ZR-1 a few years but it had 120,000+ miles and had not been taken care of at all. Needed a new interior and paint and the dealer wouldn't meet my offer.

BTW, are those the original GSC's? You'll probably want to get rid of those pretty quick.

Mike.

 

I'm a newb - are you asking about the tires? They have about 200 miles on them - the treads are full and the little prickly nubs are still intact. The brakes were done at the same time.

I paid $15k for it. That is more than I wanted, but given the low mileage, the $1500ish he put in in new brakes and tires, the car cover he threw in, the fact that it had the original painted lid and an extra tinted lid, the fact that he threw in a case of Mobil 1 and 2 oil filters, and that it was a 1 owner garage queen, I decided to go for it.

Did I pay "too much"? I know that is subjective, but just askin.

 

The car looks fantastic!!!!! Congrats!
Let me know if ya wanna hook up to go cruising!

 

great car, great color, great price... good deal for you and welcome. sounds like the prev owner took good care of it.