1984
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ok...never owned a Corvette. So this is a 1984 with 100k miles. Body has just a few minor blemishes. The underbody is clean...no rust. Exhaust system is good with no rust. Interior is fairly clean. The glass removable roof has a crack in the glass (eventually will need to be replaced). When it's cold outside, the digital display take about 10 minutes to brighten up. It has A/C but will need a freon recharge.
Is $6,500 a fair price to pay?
Is $6,500 a fair price to pay?
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ok...never owned a Corvette. So this is a 1984 with 100k miles. Body has just a few minor blemishes. The underbody is clean...no rust. Exhaust system is good with no rust. Interior is fairly clean. The glass removable roof has a crack in the glass (eventually will need to be replaced). When it's cold outside, the digital display take about 10 minutes to brighten up. It has A/C but will need a freon recharge.
Is $6,500 a fair price to pay?
Is $6,500 a fair price to pay?
By the way, I think $6500 is too high based on what you have said.
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Paid $3500 for my white Z51 4+3 two years ago (109k); $2400 for the blue a/t car last summer (170k) I bought it to get the wheels to put on the white car. $2700 for the black Z51 4+3 in May this year (108k). All 1984's.
I'd keep looking. The top is $500, plus whatever interior work you may need will be expensive.
I'd keep looking. The top is $500, plus whatever interior work you may need will be expensive.
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Keep looking. I think that price is a little steep. If you can afford that one for that price then look around and move up to the later 88-96 years. More upgrades for them. I even own an 84.
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Thank you all for the great advice. I will keep looking.
Where has everyone had the most success looking for a used Vette? I want to keep it at a 1990 or older so I can classify it as classic for insurance purposes.
Where has everyone had the most success looking for a used Vette? I want to keep it at a 1990 or older so I can classify it as classic for insurance purposes.
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The various corvette forums online is a good place to start. Since it is summer, local car or vette shows might be another place. I saw great deals on 3 Vettes at the Pleasanton (Northen California) Good Guys car show car corral. Keep looking and you will find the one you want. I paid $5000 for my 53,000 mile 86 Vette from my dad but I had it repainted as well for $3900.
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Are you in WI. ?
I would wait it out, and look for some newer ones. They are out there. Just my opinion, but don't rush out and jump in to an 84' that is not pristine.
Look around, for a little more there are cars that are WAY better.
I would wait it out, and look for some newer ones. They are out there. Just my opinion, but don't rush out and jump in to an 84' that is not pristine.
Look around, for a little more there are cars that are WAY better.
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The 84s are junk. Stay away from them. The engine was rubbish, the suspension was tuned poorly. and rode like crap.
Go a couple years newer, like 1987 or 1988 for instance.
You get Tuned port injection L98
Aluminum cylinder heads
better suspension
hydraulic roller camshaft
you could go 1986, but then you miss out on the roller cam and only half the cars that year got the aluminum cylinder heads.
1985 had TPI, but with iron heads and a flat tappet cam.
Go a couple years newer, like 1987 or 1988 for instance.
You get Tuned port injection L98
Aluminum cylinder heads
better suspension
hydraulic roller camshaft
you could go 1986, but then you miss out on the roller cam and only half the cars that year got the aluminum cylinder heads.
1985 had TPI, but with iron heads and a flat tappet cam.
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The engine was just fine (used on the 1982 also), and gave the best performance for the then-current EPA restrictions GM had to work with. These engines continue to perform very well today. Basic throttle body injection.
The suspension earned the title of best handling production car for 1984. The stiff ride was the price to pay for that maneuverability. I happen to like it while others prefer a softer ride.
the OP was asking about price and 6k is pretty steep for ANY 26 year old car these days.
