Help?
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6th Gear
Joined: Jun 2019
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From: Las Vegas
Help?
Any information will be helpful! Looking to buy my 1st vette just don’t know where to start. Budget is 12k and looking for a great starter vette and also an automatic. Living in Vegas so looking for some west cost options as well!
Safety Car
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Chandler AZ
Well more automatics available I would think, so good thing that's what you want.
I've heard you can get them for less $ in winter, but maybe that's back east where they get parked for winter.
California would probably be good place to find them, but anywhere really.
I've heard you can get them for less $ in winter, but maybe that's back east where they get parked for winter.
California would probably be good place to find them, but anywhere really.
Advanced
Joined: Oct 2018
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From: Charles Town, WV
I'd start with the stickeys at the top of this forum. They will tell you everything you need to know before you buy your corvette. I just bought my second corvette, first C5, last year and I'm glad I did the research before I bought. There are things you need to know about the different years and potential problems.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2017
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From: All Over The Place
There are a few of us, "enthusiasts" in the LV area. KITT (he's around Boulder City) and I, for sure. Would be glad to assist in being an "unbiased and objective" set of eyes as you narrow your sights on potentials. The C5 is an incredible car and considered the best "bang for the buck" Corvette. The LS platform is a go to performance engine. Note however, these cars do have their well known/documented issues (As mentioned read all the stickies. They are packed with invaluable information form the brothers and sisters on this site.). As long as you can accept that and are prepared to do a little work/spend some $, all will be good.
Finding a nice C5 for under $13k will not be a problem. There are a few out on CL right now.
Finding a nice C5 for under $13k will not be a problem. There are a few out on CL right now.
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6th Gear
Joined: Jun 2019
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From: Las Vegas
Do you have any friends selling? I’ll look at the stickeys today at work when I can! Love the area out here and hopefully can find a good car to begin to work with! Thank you for the information and I hope I am
on the right track with where I’m looking
on the right track with where I’m looking
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2011
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From: Appleton WI
Take your time on the search. This is a car you want not need. Trust your gut. If the deal doesn't feel right, walk away. When you find "the one" you will know it.
I looked at over 30 Vettes before I found mine. It had the most miles by far (167k) but was in the best condition. EVERYTHING worked and NOTHING was broken or missing.
I looked at over 30 Vettes before I found mine. It had the most miles by far (167k) but was in the best condition. EVERYTHING worked and NOTHING was broken or missing.
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