Newbie here!
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Racer
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: MI
Newbie here!
Hey guys/gals-
Ive been browing the forum for a couple weeks, Seems like one heck of a group of people on here! I am looking to find my c5, i know shes out there somewhere.
I currently have a '98 ws6 (eibach lowering kit, borla exhaust, k&n & hypertech programmer) but have always had a passion for corvettes, My daily driver will be paid off in november (boring truck) so its time to find my corvette.
Are there any trouble spots to look for? How do i make sure that it hasnt been katrina'd? Any other first time buyer help would be greatly appreciated.
The target car in my mind right now is
Black w/targa top
Less than 50k miles
Manual Trans preferred
Thanks!
Alan Vochaska
Ive been browing the forum for a couple weeks, Seems like one heck of a group of people on here! I am looking to find my c5, i know shes out there somewhere.
I currently have a '98 ws6 (eibach lowering kit, borla exhaust, k&n & hypertech programmer) but have always had a passion for corvettes, My daily driver will be paid off in november (boring truck) so its time to find my corvette.
Are there any trouble spots to look for? How do i make sure that it hasnt been katrina'd? Any other first time buyer help would be greatly appreciated.
The target car in my mind right now is
Black w/targa top
Less than 50k miles
Manual Trans preferred
Thanks!
Alan Vochaska
Drifting
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welcome! C5s are very durable and reliable cars, but wuth a few quirks, like any other car. Here's a link to a 'stickie' that's always at the top of the C5 General forum. Check it out. It tells you more than you will ever need to know. 
Zuti
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=984927
Zutihttp://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=984927
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 306
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From: MI
Yup - gonna keep the WS6 also, had her since i was 19, cant get rid of the memories.
Thanks for the link Zuti - reading it right now. looks like i will be going over that alot.... too much to absorb on a holiday
Alan
Thanks for the link Zuti - reading it right now. looks like i will be going over that alot.... too much to absorb on a holiday
Alan
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Good luck. I'm sure you'll find the right car. Black is a popular color and all coupes have removable tops. 6 speeds are also common. Keep looking and be patient. Low mileage Vettes are out there at a reasonable price. I've even seen some at unbelievable low prices. Just be patient.
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Hello and welcome
Good luck on your search
Be a qualified buyer. Check out insurance ahead of time. Make a list of what you really want. Then look for that car. travel to check out a good sounding car, but be ready to buy or walk away.
Good luck on your search
Be a qualified buyer. Check out insurance ahead of time. Make a list of what you really want. Then look for that car. travel to check out a good sounding car, but be ready to buy or walk away.
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Racer
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: MI
Originally Posted by Oldad
Hello and welcome
Good luck on your search
Be a qualified buyer. Check out insurance ahead of time. Make a list of what you really want. Then look for that car. travel to check out a good sounding car, but be ready to buy or walk away.
Good luck on your search
Be a qualified buyer. Check out insurance ahead of time. Make a list of what you really want. Then look for that car. travel to check out a good sounding car, but be ready to buy or walk away.
Can you get prequalified for a car loan like a house? Ive never thought about that before?
Alan