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Old Jul 22, 2009 | 06:09 PM
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Hey guys! Just want to say hello. I'm 38 yrs old and i am shopping now for my first Corvette which i will be purchasing in the spring. Right now i am leaning towards a 92-96 Coupe, auto. I just want to learn all i can so as to make the best possible purchase. I am hoping for something with relatively low miles and under 20k. In advance i thank you for any and all help in my adventure into this great American hobby of ours! -Mike
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Old Jul 22, 2009 | 06:16 PM
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You should be able to pick up something nice between 10k -12k
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Old Jul 22, 2009 | 06:16 PM
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Welcome. I think you will be able to get the vette you want for less then 20 grand. Have fun shopping.
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Old Jul 22, 2009 | 06:29 PM
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are you in the right section? you might be able to pull an early z06 for 20K right now LOL

for real too

if you really want c4, for anything over 12 get a zr1 or a baddass built vette some one is losing money on
IMHO
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Old Jul 22, 2009 | 06:38 PM
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Hey Mike welcome to the Forum There are a lot of nice C4s out there so you shouldn't have to much trouble finding one that makes you every time you drive it. The prices are down now so you should be able to find very nice car for reasonable price. For me and some of the other guys I've talk to, the looking was a lot of fun. Happy hunting and I hope you have fun looking for just that prefect car for you.
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Old Jul 22, 2009 | 07:14 PM
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[QUOTE=pologreen1;1570879086]are you in the right section? you might be able to pull an early z06 for 20K right now LOL

for real too

if you really want c4, for anything over 12 get a zr1 or a baddass built vette some one is losing money on
IMHO[/QUO

Well, 20k is the high end. My theory is that i'd rather spend a little more fo less mileage and have LESS problems. Of course, then i'll start dumping whatever the wife will allow into it!
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Old Jul 22, 2009 | 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by mrmtrtrnd
Hey Mike welcome to the Forum There are a lot of nice C4s out there so you shouldn't have to much trouble finding one that makes you every time you drive it. The prices are down now so you should be able to find very nice car for reasonable price. For me and some of the other guys I've talk to, the looking was a lot of fun. Happy hunting and I hope you have fun looking for just that prefect car for you.
Thanks very much! I plan on it!
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Old Jul 22, 2009 | 07:51 PM
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Welcome to the Forum. 20K should get you a sweet ride. Happy hunting. Copper
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Originally Posted by jabez
You should be able to pick up something nice between 10k -12k
and then some!
Welcome noob!
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Old Jul 22, 2009 | 08:56 PM
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Welcome to the Forum !
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Old Jul 22, 2009 | 10:06 PM
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Welcome! I know a few nice ones for sale around here.
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Old Jul 22, 2009 | 10:48 PM
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 05:51 PM
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Don't forget Mike when you buy your vette we want pictures of the car and you standing next to it with that big grin on your face . Good luck
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 06:05 PM
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by mrmtrtrnd
Don't forget Mike when you buy your vette we want pictures of the car and you standing next to it with that big grin on your face . Good luck
Well, it won't be until the spring (there's a good reason for this and i'll probably explain it eventually) but i will definitely post pics!
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Originally Posted by RedVette84
Welcome! I know a few nice ones for sale around here.
I'm not that far from you. Maybe when i'm ready, i'll look you up!
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 10:00 PM
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Welcome. You need to go to Corvettes at Carlisle (PA) in Aug. You will see plenty of good C4s to buy there! www.carsatcarlisle.com
I'll be there again this year.
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