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Sep 25, 2019 | 08:44 PM

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K-Spaz

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I believe in the Beer Fairy

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Originally Posted by JeffNReg

Thanks for the responses. I think I’m really leaning toward selling/trading the Z for a C3. Just something about even seeing one takes me back to when I was 12 years old building models of them, etc. That feeling isn’t replicated for me with any C5, 6, 7, etc.

It's all about having fun. You just do whatever makes you feel best and everybody else will be happy for you.

Sep 25, 2019 | 08:55 PM

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RSbeast

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Originally Posted by K-Spaz

It's all about having fun. You just do whatever makes you feel best and everybody else will be happy for you.

This x 1000

Whatever you LIKE you LIKE. What’s on paper doesn’t even matter. I keep dragging home 20yr old Mustangs; probably tanking at the bottom of the bottom for ‘modern performance’. I couldn’t be happier to have it in my driveway.

THAT is what counts.

Sep 25, 2019 | 09:05 PM

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From: Central PA. - - My AR15 identifies as a muzzleloader

I believe in the Beer Fairy

Nice Stang

Sep 25, 2019 | 09:29 PM

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Jeffmete

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I sold my 69, 4 speed, side pipe roadster 2 years ago (which I bought in 1975). Now own a 99, 6 speed roadster. Rust and corrosion issues cannot be overstated on a c3. Mine Was a daily driver in Michigan the first 10 years of its life and finally the bird cage rusted enough my front windshield would move when I grabbed it to get out. The C5 is light years ahead in driving experience. But like what’s been said, the c3 is just cooler.

Sep 25, 2019 | 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by K-Spaz

All good points here, and your car is beautiful. But for the typical C5 owner today, a car like yours above is pretty close to unattainable.

I remember when you could get a nice driver quality big block steel bumper C3 for mid teens.

Today, if I were spending big money on a vintage Corvette, I'd probably go with a C2.

Sep 26, 2019 | 08:13 AM

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Phanni

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C-3s look cool, however they are a maintenance money pit.

Sep 26, 2019 | 08:51 AM

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RSbeast

Well said...looked at a few C5s.....like the c4 only cause they are cheap fun.
Want soul go old school

Sep 26, 2019 | 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Phanni

C-3s look cool, however they are a maintenance money pit.

The same could be said for a C5. Depends on the car you get. I've had several and none of them were money pits. They don't require any more maintenance than a C5. They're just a Chevy after all with nothing exotic about them.