02 vette 19k
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From: DFW Area Denton County
1 - Move to North Dakota and get an oil field job.
2 - Work your azz off for a year or two and save a few bucks.
3 - Move to West Texas and parlay that oil field experience into a really good paying job in a decent environment
4 - Buy a NEW corvette with your oilfield money
5 - Clean up real good every Sunday, go to church and find that Girlfriend
2 - Work your azz off for a year or two and save a few bucks.
3 - Move to West Texas and parlay that oil field experience into a really good paying job in a decent environment
4 - Buy a NEW corvette with your oilfield money
5 - Clean up real good every Sunday, go to church and find that Girlfriend
Drifting
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From: Central FL
Ya I think this is the best idea thanks! Seems though all the cars around 1500$ are in crappy condition! what make/model do you recommend to be cheap but reliable? also how much should I try to spend?
i paid 15k for my mustang (6k down, and been financing rest)
so maybe i can trade in for a cheapo car and recover as much money as possible, then downpayment that for a vette in spring time?
will i find more corvettes in spring time for a good price? i want a c5 asap because they are my favorite corvette body style of all time...and im scared if i wait too long there wont be any good ones for good price for sale anymore
i paid 15k for my mustang (6k down, and been financing rest)
so maybe i can trade in for a cheapo car and recover as much money as possible, then downpayment that for a vette in spring time?
will i find more corvettes in spring time for a good price? i want a c5 asap because they are my favorite corvette body style of all time...and im scared if i wait too long there wont be any good ones for good price for sale anymore
Corvettes on average in the winter sell less then spring so now is the time to buy. Just FYI I bought a decent 92 Geo Storm back in 2007 for $800 got 30mpg avg with it on cheaper reg gas and on 5 years I think I only replaced the tires alternator and battery so it way more then paid for itself. Plus with a beater you can put the Corvette as "pleasure only" put the bare minimum on the beater and insurance is about the same if you just have the Corvette.
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Cruising
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i dont feel comfortable moving, i cant just move to florida or somewhere, i dont know anyone there, where would i stay, etc??
also i hear people down south are more right wing and mean.
but ill try to find a geo metro
also i hear people down south are more right wing and mean.
but ill try to find a geo metro
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Drifting
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From: Hollister CA
I take back what I said about a good head on your shoulders. Mean people come in all wing-types and geographies. Best you learn that early.
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From: Selma, NC
I would not buy a Corvette as your sole means of transportation in that climate. Corvette's do NOT do well in snow (and sometimes will struggle with heavy rain on terrible roads).
It depends on the condition,mileage,ect on that 01, but I would not drop 19.5k on a C5 if you're going to be tight on money because of it. Just wait and shop around, you can find a MUCH better deal than that with a little research and patience. I paid 12.5k for my 97, and it has been a spectacular car for every mile since. Pay close attention to vehicle history and service records, and if at all possible get someone who is very familiar with Corvettes to take a look and give you a second opinion - and/or a reputable mechanic.
I think of Corvettes as a lifestyle, as they will consume a lot of your time and money in the long run (by mods or repairs depending on how it's treated). It saves money to do maintenance work yourself if you're mechanically inclined, but even still it is NOT cheap.
In regards to moving - I've traveled all over the US, and have yet to find anywhere that was more or less inclined to "mean" people or political extremists.
It depends on the condition,mileage,ect on that 01, but I would not drop 19.5k on a C5 if you're going to be tight on money because of it. Just wait and shop around, you can find a MUCH better deal than that with a little research and patience. I paid 12.5k for my 97, and it has been a spectacular car for every mile since. Pay close attention to vehicle history and service records, and if at all possible get someone who is very familiar with Corvettes to take a look and give you a second opinion - and/or a reputable mechanic.
I think of Corvettes as a lifestyle, as they will consume a lot of your time and money in the long run (by mods or repairs depending on how it's treated). It saves money to do maintenance work yourself if you're mechanically inclined, but even still it is NOT cheap.
In regards to moving - I've traveled all over the US, and have yet to find anywhere that was more or less inclined to "mean" people or political extremists.
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Cruising
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Ya I think this is the best idea thanks! Seems though all the cars around 1500$ are in crappy condition! what make/model do you recommend to be cheap but reliable? also how much should I try to spend?
i paid 15k for my mustang (6k down, and been financing rest)
so maybe i can trade in for a cheapo car and recover as much money as possible, then downpayment that for a vette in spring time?
will i find more corvettes in spring time for a good price? i want a c5 asap because they are my favorite corvette body style of all time...and im scared if i wait too long there wont be any good ones for good price for sale anymore
i paid 15k for my mustang (6k down, and been financing rest)
so maybe i can trade in for a cheapo car and recover as much money as possible, then downpayment that for a vette in spring time?
will i find more corvettes in spring time for a good price? i want a c5 asap because they are my favorite corvette body style of all time...and im scared if i wait too long there wont be any good ones for good price for sale anymore
