Buying a corvette
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Buying a corvette
Hi, my name is Jeff and I have always wanted to buy a corvette and now have the funds to do so. I'm interested in the yrs 76-82, but have no idea what I should be looking for when buying. Was wondering if someone would be willing to give me some advice. My price range is between $10,000- $15,000. Would like to buy for an investment, but not sure what is good and what is bad.
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Welcome to the forum Jeff! 
Post your questions in the C3 forum section - lots of smart guys in there, and I'm sure you'll get some good advise. 
Post your questions in the C3 forum section - lots of smart guys in there, and I'm sure you'll get some good advise.
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http://forums.corvetteforum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=56
You should be able to get a nice one for the ball park range you are in.
You should be able to get a nice one for the ball park range you are in.
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Not For Investment
Hi, my name is Jeff and I have always wanted to buy a corvette and now have the funds to do so. I'm interested in the yrs 76-82, but have no idea what I should be looking for when buying. Was wondering if someone would be willing to give me some advice. My price range is between $10,000- $15,000. Would like to buy for an investment, but not sure what is good and what is bad.
DO NOT BUY AS INVESTMENT in your situation and models you are considering........anniversary/pace car probably best bet...
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