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Oct 28, 2005 | 06:32 PM

#21

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Originally Posted by SA HEAT

Corvette tax.

When I worked at AutoZone, we would joke about that and double the price when looking up parts.

Oct 28, 2005 | 06:33 PM

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jschindler

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Originally Posted by par34n5

I ....but of course I am paying for it as well as you....

You answered your own question right there. The reason it costs that much is because people like you are willing on paying it.

Oct 28, 2005 | 08:09 PM

#23

User261483

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My 2 Cents worth

I like mine just the way it left the factory....plain jane. Maybe I'm
just CHEAP....

Oct 28, 2005 | 08:40 PM

#24

codger

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Originally Posted by User261483

I like mine just the way it left the factory....plain jane. Maybe I'm
just CHEAP....

Oct 28, 2005 | 11:35 PM

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jim213

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Except for adding the curb feelers I'm leaving mine fairly stock. Oh well, who knows may add some blue dots and a set of fuzzy dice as well. Then I was thinking that a real nice set of plastic seatcovers might save the leather seats. So many decisions............

Oct 28, 2005 | 11:39 PM

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LS WON

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Because it has the name Corvette associated with that part

If you want a car that you want to modify that is easier and reasonable in price get a 5.0 Mustang.

Oct 29, 2005 | 07:06 AM

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par34n5

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Oct 29, 2005 | 10:33 AM

#28

scottypman

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Originally Posted by dark_phantom

they are expensive, but I guess that's the price for having a corvette.

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Oct 29, 2005 | 12:09 PM

#29

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From: Muncie, Indiana ...... Can I buy an amplifier on time ... I ani't got no money now but I'll pay you before I die

The responsibility for the high prices lies with those willing to pay them.

Oct 29, 2005 | 12:29 PM

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bj33813

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Originally Posted by tjfontaine

In my opinion, most of this stuff is "bling bling" crap that makes the car look cheap ... Save your money for performance parts or gas or new tires and drive the crap out of it instead ....

Oct 29, 2005 | 12:32 PM

#31

millpond

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I'm keeping mine bone stock except for adding a storage pouch behind the passenger seat (but that doesn't count as a mod).

Oct 29, 2005 | 04:50 PM

#32

Mocoso

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Originally Posted by ketchup

still cheaper than my bmw parts.

LOL! ANYTHING is cheaper then bmw parts...

speaking of which you wouldnt happen to have a few window regulators laying around for your beemer now would ya?

Oct 29, 2005 | 04:52 PM

#33

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jim213

Hmm sounds like you have a problem with fuzzy dice... its the biggest bling bling for the price... besides everyone knows that hanging those fuzzy dice with snake eyes looking forward will make your car go faster!!!

Oct 29, 2005 | 05:51 PM

#34

gkvetteuno

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Originally Posted by Corvette Junkie

The responsibility for the high prices lies with those willing to pay them.

There are some who want even the Corvette to cost more to enhance it's exclusivity.

Oct 29, 2005 | 06:26 PM

#35

Mocoso

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Originally Posted by gkvetteuno

There are some who want even the Corvette to cost more to enhance it's exclusivity.

just dont go there ... thought that thread was dead!

Oct 29, 2005 | 06:36 PM

#36

tom4416

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Guess you don't own a Harley! Makes Corvette parts look positively inexpensive. I have to agree with the poster who said can the bling and spend the money where it counts.