Just brought a Corvette, what to do next??
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Just brought a Corvette, what to do next??
OK, after 40 some years after owning a 63, 67, 69 and letting them slip through my fingers I finally rejoined life and brought a beautiful 2001 Corvette Millennium Yellow convertible, 2 owner and 26, 000 miles. The previous owner didn't drive it much the last few years and it sat on a dealer lot after he traded it in for about 5 months. Obviously, I'm going to do filters, oil, flush cooling, rear end, etc. not because I know for a fact that it needs those services but because I want to establish a baseline on maintenance and go from there knowing that everything will be regular from that point on.
Anyone care to kick in with a list of things I should do maintenance-wise or items to have serviced, even if it's just for peace of mind, just starting out?
Thanks,
Charles
Anyone care to kick in with a list of things I should do maintenance-wise or items to have serviced, even if it's just for peace of mind, just starting out?
Thanks,
Charles
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Conratulations on getting back into a Vette.
Check the tires for dry rot or cracks, even if they have good tread, replace them for safetys sake.
Drive it and enjoy it....
Check the tires for dry rot or cracks, even if they have good tread, replace them for safetys sake.
Drive it and enjoy it....
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Go over this thread
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...must-read.html
and make sure the column lock issue has been addressed if you have a standard 6 speed ----
Good luck with your new toy!
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...must-read.html
and make sure the column lock issue has been addressed if you have a standard 6 speed ----
Good luck with your new toy!
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I don't think I have ever bought a used car that didn't need a new battery. Corvettes are very sensitive to any battery or connection problems. Make sure the battery is up to par.