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Old 01-28-2018, 04:51 PM
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Congratulations nice car and love the red.
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Old 01-28-2018, 04:57 PM
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If it was mine and i wasn't going to drive it for 3 months i would put a battery tender on it. just mine OP. beatiful color and car enjoy.
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Old 01-28-2018, 04:59 PM
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That car's basically brand new! Enjoy!
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Old 01-28-2018, 05:01 PM
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Old 01-28-2018, 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by C6KWJ
Ouch, for that money you could have gotten a LS3
That's like $24k in US...
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Old 01-28-2018, 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by C6KWJ
Ouch, for that money you could have gotten a LS3
30k CAD
25k USD
Old 01-28-2018, 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by redback
30k CAD
25k USD
Even if it was $30k US, who cares? You already bought it and you are happy. I will never understand people throwing out comment like that. Do they just want to make you feel bad??? I just don't see the motivation to tell another person they got a bad deal after the fact. You bought a great car and you are happy. Good for you. You are going to love it.
Oh yeah, and as mentioned earlier, do put a battery tender on it or your battery will be toast after 3 months in storage
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Old 01-28-2018, 06:05 PM
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Old 01-28-2018, 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Topdown12
If it was mine and i wasn't going to drive it for 3 months i would put a battery tender on it. just mine OP. beatiful color and car enjoy.
Thanks, I had to remove the battery and bring it home, where I put it on a tender. No electricity in the storage unit.
Old 01-28-2018, 06:38 PM
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I want to get my wife a C-6 for a daily summer driver. Only problem she has a 75 convertible she wants updated with new paint ( 43k miles ) . There are 6 more 1960s models in the garage along with a recent purchase SUV. It is starting to look like a dealership here. A C-6 or 7 is in the near future. Just have to find the right candidate she will like.
How in the world would anyone only have 3800 miles on a Corvette ? I think you got a great deal and a lot of automobile. I can see cans of wax and polishing cloths in your future. Its a gem. The color is fantastic also. I'm partial as we have a red / red 63 coupe.
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Old 01-28-2018, 06:43 PM
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HBsurser is about right for the value in Canada Vs USA prices
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Old 01-28-2018, 07:19 PM
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Congrats from another '05 owner, you will love it. Pay no attention to the naysayers, these cars have way more power than you can use on the streets (legally) for more than a quick rip thru the gears.
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Old 01-28-2018, 07:23 PM
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Old 01-28-2018, 07:36 PM
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Looks great. In the end it's a corvette, you will love it. You pretty much got a brand new car for a fraction.
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Old 01-28-2018, 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by redback
30k CAD
25k USD
for the miles and condition I think you did great.Is the car Precision Red?I see a lot of great times in your near future
Old 01-28-2018, 09:44 PM
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Fellow first timer that bought a 2005 that had 16,000 on it 2 months ago. I LOVE IT!!! Enjoy it when the weather gets better up there.
Old 01-28-2018, 10:02 PM
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Wow. Nice find.
I am still enjoying my 1st Corvette.
Congratulations.
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Old 01-28-2018, 10:54 PM
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Whoa, three months? It will be like when you were a kid counting the days till Christmas and it’s only September! You’re gonna have a great summer. Congrats and have fun!
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Old 01-29-2018, 06:46 AM
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If it is going to sit for 3 months look into purchasing a battery tender.
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Old 01-29-2018, 06:53 AM
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30 for a low mile 05 is normal in Canada. I listed my 05 silver with 87000 very conservative modifications for 29500 and get calls almost daily.
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