Input please
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Instructor
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From: The Villages, FL (unwillingly LOL)
Input please
My son and I are looking at Corvettes, The only thing we don't like are the C4 square tail light models. In looking at all these, I'm not a body work fan. Engines, trans, etc I'm all in
I'm looking for some input either way - what to stay away from or what's the best bet. I plan on using it until he is out of college and then giving it to him. Which is about 7 years away.
I'm looking for some input either way - what to stay away from or what's the best bet. I plan on using it until he is out of college and then giving it to him. Which is about 7 years away.
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Instructor
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 223
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From: The Villages, FL (unwillingly LOL)
wasn't thinking that detailed.....
budget - up to 25k otherwise I'd just buy a new one
occasional rider. investment of sort. When my son graduates I give it to him and would like it to be one that is of interest on the market
aside from what I posted I'm pretty open. I've seen Edmund's top 10 and that's all well and good, I'm asking the forum because Edmund's doesn't live the Vette. You guys have the inside details, etc.
Honestly I'm old Pontiac, never owned a Chevy in my life. So I don't have the background on the Vette I'm doing this for my son. He's 15 loves Vettes and obviously he can't have one until he's out of the high insurance bracket. So a college graduation present is perfect, it will just be in my garage getting a ride once in a while until then. Most of my cars have very low mileage. I just want to have some input so I can figure out my top 5 list.
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A 50th Anniversay Edition should keep both of you happy:
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...95348477&Log=0
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...95348477&Log=0
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Welcome to CF!
If you want an investment and a fun car, I'd go a bit over budget and grab one of these:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevrolet-Co...-/271810106781
If you want an investment and a fun car, I'd go a bit over budget and grab one of these:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevrolet-Co...-/271810106781
Enjoy while you can.
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