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Old Jun 16, 2015 | 11:10 AM
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Well Its been a year and a half since I sold it for a tacoma. The situation I was in called for a truck, so I bought a 2wd tacoma and traded up to a 4x4 5speed tacoma.
I still have my camaro but I am wanting to find an lt1 corvette. Funds aren't going to allow that right now, but I am hopeful I can get one in the future.
I decided to be "done" with the camaro so I can find anothe corvette. I miss that car. It was a BLAST to drive.

My old car:
1990 corvette
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Old Jun 16, 2015 | 11:15 AM
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Camaros are a dime a dozen and in my opinion no were near as fun to drive. I won't go to car shows very often since that is usually all it is. All the local guys with their shiny Novas, Chevelles, Camaros, Mustags....

Throw your Camaro up on Craigslist and never look back and start looking forward to a 92+ C4
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Old Jun 16, 2015 | 12:05 PM
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Can't Imagine..

Going from a pain in the but, but fun to drive Vette. To a boring, but reliable truck..

you know what needs to be done!
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Old Jun 16, 2015 | 12:11 PM
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Everyone is allowed to make one big mistake in their life....It seems that you have already made yours.... .....WW
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Old Jun 16, 2015 | 12:15 PM
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Before I bought my 89 I looked hard for 5 months to find an IROC Camaro but couldn't find anything in my price range that wasn't rusty, wrecked junk. My friend talked me into looking at Corvettes and I'm so glad I went that direction instead.

I still have a soft spot for 3rd gen Z28s, I still look at the classified everyday and someday may even buy one. But for now Target is my baby and is getting all my attention.

Rick
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Old Jun 16, 2015 | 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by WW7
Everyone is allowed to make one big mistake in their life....It seems that you have already made yours.... .....WW
toyota buy American

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Old Jun 16, 2015 | 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by antfarmer2
toyota buy American
Isn't the official truck of Texas the Tundra?
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Old Jun 16, 2015 | 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by kg4fku
Isn't the official truck of Texas the Tundra?
They can claim anything and you can believe what you want.
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Old Jun 16, 2015 | 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by antfarmer2
They can claim anything and you can believe what you want.
Are you saying there wasn't an official vote?
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I actually drove an 89 convertible corvette on Saturday. It was fun to drive. my 11 year old son loved it!!!! you could always look for one to replace your old one....seems like there are plenty out there!!!
good luck!
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Old Jun 16, 2015 | 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by kg4fku
Are you saying there wasn't an official vote?
I'll buy the beer and you take the votes at the bar by the Arlington plant.
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Originally Posted by antfarmer2
I'll buy the beer and you take the votes at the bar by the Arlington plant.
I'll take a rain check.....
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Old Jun 16, 2015 | 02:18 PM
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I got this from my father and built it
repaint, 489 big block, th400 3500 stall, 3.73 posi, etc so it is staying(not many big bumper second gens around)

As for the truck, I needed a reliable truck that got decent gas milage and that fit the bill perfectly. I will hunt for an lt1 corvette when the time comes. The 1990 was my DD and mildy modified.
At least the Tacoma was made here.. Unlike some domestics
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Old Jun 16, 2015 | 02:27 PM
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At least the Tacoma was made here.. Unlike some domestics


just another way the government sold out
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Old Jun 16, 2015 | 03:07 PM
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I will always hold the corvette as one of the best bang for the buck cars in the world. I haven't driven any other corvette other than a c4, but I LOVED that car. It may not have been the best built thing on the road but it was a BLAST to drive.
I love the cockpit feel of it along with the slotcar handling and great gas mileage.
I really miss it and I hope one day I can afford another one.
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Old Jun 16, 2015 | 03:29 PM
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They are great cars and have always held there own. Just keep looking one will fall in your lap.
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Old Jun 17, 2015 | 08:54 PM
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76???Z28? Noooooo.....not possible
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