Test Drive Outcome.
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From: Sheboygan Wisconsin
St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14
I would never buy a car, any car, from a guy that didn't know how to pop the hood. This car will not be well maintained, as seen by the swirl marks. .02 deposited.
Melting Slicks
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From: Toledo Ohio
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St. Jude Donor '07
From what I've seen in this so far- I'd say the 2nd owner has only driven and put gas in it. Has he taken it to car washes also? I'd say can you take it to a Vette Mech and have it checked out and on a lift to get a good look under it? It could be a gem in the rough or just abused and not maintained.
The tires - you'll want to replace anyway- but check on prices as they are higher than most for other cars. Figure that in as well.
If its not right for you run away and keep looking. There are many well cared for Vettes around. Best of luck.
The tires - you'll want to replace anyway- but check on prices as they are higher than most for other cars. Figure that in as well.
If its not right for you run away and keep looking. There are many well cared for Vettes around. Best of luck.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Orlando FL
Originally Posted by JLA
Sounds nice, but prepare yourself for the "BLACK CAR" quandry. If you are obsessive about it looking immaculate all the time, black will be a pain. They look fantastic when kept up with.
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From: Newark CA
Originally Posted by Oldad
From what I've seen in this so far- I'd say the 2nd owner has only driven and put gas in it. Has he taken it to car washes also? I'd say can you take it to a Vette Mech and have it checked out and on a lift to get a good look under it? It could be a gem in the rough or just abused and not maintained.
The tires - you'll want to replace anyway- but check on prices as they are higher than most for other cars. Figure that in as well.
If its not right for you run away and keep looking. There are many well cared for Vettes around. Best of luck.
The tires - you'll want to replace anyway- but check on prices as they are higher than most for other cars. Figure that in as well.
If its not right for you run away and keep looking. There are many well cared for Vettes around. Best of luck.
Well long storry short I call him up got over his house and OMG... this guy kept this baby so damn well that it still has the new car smell!!!!! Its super clean everything works all options but active suspention.
Damn took it for a test drive and it was one of those Dark blue colors so beatiful and turns green/purpleish in the sun. NO SWIRL MARKS AT ALL!!! the guy has papers and is the 1st owner!!!! MAN I HIT JACKPOT.
Now its $30k , but stock tires are still there with lots of thread. its never seen rain and hes never burned out or drove hard i can tell by the thread.
Well tomorrow i have an apptm. at my crd union SOLD!
Hes got a cover solid/clear tops for it 12cdchngr premium power everything yyeeehaa.. super cool guy was in militairy those guy keep everything so neat and tidy.
