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New member form MA
Hi everyone,
Let me start off by saying that I do not yet own a vette but I have always loved them as long as I can remember. I am at a moment in my life where I am able to afford a C5 or C6. Been looking round on craigslist, Facebook market place, etc. but honestly not sure what I should/shouldn't be looking for when it comes to a vette. I have always driven SUV's and never a standard except for a couple times trying to learn - doesn't seem that hard. Not sure if I should get an auto or manual or what trim level etc.
Thanks
Let me start off by saying that I do not yet own a vette but I have always loved them as long as I can remember. I am at a moment in my life where I am able to afford a C5 or C6. Been looking round on craigslist, Facebook market place, etc. but honestly not sure what I should/shouldn't be looking for when it comes to a vette. I have always driven SUV's and never a standard except for a couple times trying to learn - doesn't seem that hard. Not sure if I should get an auto or manual or what trim level etc.
Thanks
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Welcome to the forum. Here’s my suggestion - take a look at the stickies in the C5 section and in the C6 section. Lots of good info there.
Also, create a thread in each of the C5 and C6 General Sections and ask for advice on the +/- of each generation. Members will give you some sound guidance.
Also, create a thread in each of the C5 and C6 General Sections and ask for advice on the +/- of each generation. Members will give you some sound guidance.
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Welcome to the forum!
Jack gave you GREAT ADVICE above!
Best of luck in your search for the right Corvette for you!
Enjoy your time here.
Jack gave you GREAT ADVICE above!
Best of luck in your search for the right Corvette for you!
Enjoy your time here.
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Welcome the forum!!!
Great advice above, a few things I was told when I looked for my first:
Great advice above, a few things I was told when I looked for my first:
- Patience
- Drive a bunch
- Don't settle
- Buy as new as you can afford!
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