Just be sure to have a good mechanic check the car for you before you buy it.
First Time Buyer - Considering C3
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Cruising
Joined: Aug 2013
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From: West Chester PA
First Time Buyer - Considering C3
Hello There,
I am Timothy, a first time car buyer, and new Corvette lover.
I'm in my 20s, living in West Chester, PA. I've saved up a little money to get a used car (about $10,000), and am considering a C3 Corvette as my first automobile - because it's just too beautiful.
Would you consider this wise for a primary car? Or should I start with a younger Corvette?
Would I be reasonably able to get repairs for such a vehicle in an emergency? Will the price be higher because it's an older car?
Thank you for your thoughts, and nice meeting you. I'll be sure to direct any more C3 talk to that board of the forum.
All the best,
Timothy
I am Timothy, a first time car buyer, and new Corvette lover.
I'm in my 20s, living in West Chester, PA. I've saved up a little money to get a used car (about $10,000), and am considering a C3 Corvette as my first automobile - because it's just too beautiful.
Would you consider this wise for a primary car? Or should I start with a younger Corvette?
Would I be reasonably able to get repairs for such a vehicle in an emergency? Will the price be higher because it's an older car?
Thank you for your thoughts, and nice meeting you. I'll be sure to direct any more C3 talk to that board of the forum.
All the best,
Timothy
Last edited by ManOfBliss; Aug 14, 2013 at 06:18 AM.
Team Owner
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welcome to the forum!
be sure to take your ?'s to the C3 forum.http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-general-119/
be sure to take your ?'s to the C3 forum.http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-general-119/
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From: Wichita Ks
Welcome to the Forum Timothy and I think for a car that old and that price range for a daily driver its not the best idea. Some guys use their car daily but most of those guys know how to fix them when things go bad 
Melting Slicks
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Welcome to the forum, repost to the C3 section and we'll chime in.
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