Just got a 90
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Heel & Toe
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From: Manor Texas
Re: Just got a 90 (GDP)
Im guessing your agreeing with me GDP. Ive looked at quit a few. I saw a 89 6 speed for 6k. It had a water title on it and a knock in the engine. I didnt mind the knock because I can fix that but the tittle will drag and lower the resale value of the car forever. I was looking at a 84 that was in a wreck and you could tell but had it fixed. The inside was pretty messed up but ran good. I woulnd have mind the crossfire because it would have been tossed anyway. They wanted 6k for that one also. For some reason people like to buy overpriced vettes here. Just check out some they have at the local vette dealer. They wanted 9k for a 88 in decent shape.
Pro
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Re: Just got a 90 (Big_Luke)
will do. I still cant find what kind of trannies these things have in them. Im guessing the 700R4 because it has been mentioned a few times the search but cant find the answer.
See these threads, it might help explain things.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=93222
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=249463
Btw, 9k for a decent shape '88 is not over priced IMO, especially if it is in very good condition.
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Heel & Toe
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From: Manor Texas
Re: Just got a 90 (Bones LT1)
"Think I got a good deal", no.
This is an auction car from Mannhiem Auto Auctions. Its beat.
A re-paint and not a good one. The tires are gone and mis-matched.
I would walk from that car. Never buy sight un-seen. Never buy a car you havent driven. Never buy a car that you haven't had checked out by a service shop.
The pin stripe sucks.
This car will not make you happy.
The dealer paid less than $4,500. for this car.
If you want a C-4 buy one from a private party, not from a dealer auction.
Buyer beware.
Well someone had to say it.
HTH.
This is an auction car from Mannhiem Auto Auctions. Its beat.
A re-paint and not a good one. The tires are gone and mis-matched.
I would walk from that car. Never buy sight un-seen. Never buy a car you havent driven. Never buy a car that you haven't had checked out by a service shop.
The pin stripe sucks.
This car will not make you happy.
The dealer paid less than $4,500. for this car.
If you want a C-4 buy one from a private party, not from a dealer auction.
Buyer beware.
Well someone had to say it.
HTH.
Le Mans Master
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From: Kyle TX (Because Mojo Made me fill it in)
Re: Just got a 90 (Big_Luke)
Luke,
I think 'good' is a relative term. Fixing the little things have kept me from modding the 86 I bought. Though I would consider my 86 to be good, it is a 16 year old car and it does need attention. Just got through making sure the AC worked again, the cruise worked again, and just when I thought I can spend some money modding her or rest, BLAM water pump and the coolant line going to the oil filter housing needs attention. Only costs $40, but my knuckles are getting sore from slamming wrenches in the apartment parking lot. Im sure you will find a nice one if you keep looking. Heck, make me an offer and I may sell you mine. Most of the expensive mid-life crisis repairs have been done :crazy: Good Luck!
I think 'good' is a relative term. Fixing the little things have kept me from modding the 86 I bought. Though I would consider my 86 to be good, it is a 16 year old car and it does need attention. Just got through making sure the AC worked again, the cruise worked again, and just when I thought I can spend some money modding her or rest, BLAM water pump and the coolant line going to the oil filter housing needs attention. Only costs $40, but my knuckles are getting sore from slamming wrenches in the apartment parking lot. Im sure you will find a nice one if you keep looking. Heck, make me an offer and I may sell you mine. Most of the expensive mid-life crisis repairs have been done :crazy: Good Luck!
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Heel & Toe
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From: Manor Texas
Re: Just got a 90 (VetteNoob)
well vettenoob, how much are you looking to get out of it. if your in the market to sell. I would have to look at it to really make a you a offer on it. Ive seen quite a few vettes and seen where the problems area's are. If you want to try to get together sometime this weekend, let me know. I dont know how serious you are about selling it. let me know.
Melting Slicks
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From: Concord NC
Re: Just got a 90 (GDP)
Seems in Texas C4 are still pretty pricey.
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From: dfw TX
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Re: Just got a 90 (Big_Luke)
Vettes seem pretty reasonable around DFW, you might want to get a copy of the Dallas Morning News (that's where I got my Ruby) and the Ft Worth Star Telegram and come up here and make a weekend of looking for one!
Good luck in your search, sorry the other one didn't work out but if you have time and patience you'll find something really good. Seems like you might be able to pick up one at an auto auction too, I have a friend who's fiance sells cars and he sees old C4s at the auction all the time.
Good luck in your search, sorry the other one didn't work out but if you have time and patience you'll find something really good. Seems like you might be able to pick up one at an auto auction too, I have a friend who's fiance sells cars and he sees old C4s at the auction all the time.
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From: Belton Texas
Re: Just got a 90 (thrills)
If you have not allready done so, go to http://www.autotrader.com and search for one. It lets you narrow your search by model, year, location, and price. Sometimes you can catch a new listing before it comes out on paper and snap it up. Be patient there are good deals out there. You just have to grab them fast. As for the E-bay deal at least you did not lose any money. I have bought a vehicle off E-bay and it went smooth. I went to get the vehicle and if it had not been as advertised I would have done as you did and walked away. I was happy with the car and bought it.
Former Vendor
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From: Belton Texas
Re: Just got a 90 (Big_Luke)
Wow, I just went back and checked out the seller's feedback and saw he had 13 negative comments. That works out to about 5% of his customers being dissatisfied. That does say something about the type of seller he is. Real important to check feedback. In the past I have even E-mailed previous buyer's about the seller and the product before buying.
Pro
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From: Las Animas Ca. USA
Re: Just got a 90 (Big_Luke)
Sorry about that, but you're better off.
Cars like that give Corvettes a bad name.
You can find a good C-4 for $6-8k but you're not going to steal one.
If your willing to travel LA California has the biggest selection and the best prices on Corvettes. Try autotrader.com with a 90041 zip.
E-bay?????????
Dealer auctions????????
Buy from a car guy, a Corvette car guy.
Buy the best Corvette you can afford. Working on them isn't fun.
Chicks are fun, beer is fun, wrenching isn't fun.
Cars like that give Corvettes a bad name.
You can find a good C-4 for $6-8k but you're not going to steal one.
If your willing to travel LA California has the biggest selection and the best prices on Corvettes. Try autotrader.com with a 90041 zip.
E-bay?????????
Dealer auctions????????
Buy from a car guy, a Corvette car guy.
Buy the best Corvette you can afford. Working on them isn't fun.
Chicks are fun, beer is fun, wrenching isn't fun.
