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Old Aug 24, 2021 | 12:39 AM
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Been wanting one for a VERY long time and found this beautiful Vette at my local Chevrolet dealership, Miles.
Almost 35k on the clock
Nice beige interior
LT1/auto with G92
Michelin Pilots look like they're about a year old if that
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I gave her a name: Chloe!






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That looks to be in real nice shape! Older these get the more seldom you see them like this even with lower mi.
So many are roached out and full or problems due to neglect.
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Old Aug 24, 2021 | 07:06 AM
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G92 should be paired with G44 - 3.07 Rear Axle Ratio. That is what is in my '96. Is yours also a Z51 by chance ?
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Old Aug 24, 2021 | 07:37 AM
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I love that color combination...beautiful car👍🏼👍🏼
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Old Aug 24, 2021 | 09:21 AM
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Congratulations. It looks great.
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Old Aug 24, 2021 | 10:09 AM
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Congratulations on the new 96!! It appears to be in amazing condition overall!! Looks like a new car!
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Old Aug 24, 2021 | 10:14 AM
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Ok, I'll be the rude dude. May I ask what you paid for that beauty?

She's beautiful. And capable of amazing gas mileage for a capable V8 sports car.

Last edited by wadenelson; Aug 24, 2021 at 10:31 AM.
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Old Aug 24, 2021 | 11:21 AM
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Enjoy your new ride, looks beautiful, and hope you have some cassettes to listen to the tunes.
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Curious also. Daily value threads but nobody says what they bought or sold thiers for
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Old Aug 24, 2021 | 01:53 PM
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Good looking Polo.
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I appreciate all comments! It does have G44 3:07 rear which is what i prefer for an automatic car.
all i can say at this moment that i got the Vette for a fair market price and they gave me enough for my 90.
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Old Aug 24, 2021 | 04:50 PM
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Very nice! I'm always amazed at how many low miles C4s are still out there. I've got an auto with the 3.07 as well, I think it's the perfect ratio for the auto transmission.
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Congratulations. Nice car!
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Nice car. Love the POLO's
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Congratulations. That's a beautiful Vette -- enjoy it

I find it interesting that a dealer would have a C4 to sell and would take a C4 in trade. Does this dealer do a lot of "older" Vettes?
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Old Aug 24, 2021 | 11:26 PM
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Great choice. Polo Green has always been one of my favorites.
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Congratulations. That's a beautiful Vette -- enjoy it

I find it interesting that a dealer would have a C4 to sell and would take a C4 in trade. Does this dealer do a lot of "older" Vettes?
Not normally unless it's in excellent shape and low milage. There's a dealer in town that sells and consigns lot of older cars. It happens to be the place where i bought my 90 eleven years ago.
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Very nice car, enjoy!
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