Looking for first Corvette
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Looking for first Corvette
Hello!
The kids have finally finished college and moved out! Time to buy my first Corvette.
I am watching Dallas for a good C5 Z06 FRC with a manual in any color but silver, seems like there are many to choose from! I have looked at a couple, but they were on Craigs and while presented well, were fairly thrashed.
I am planning on taking my time, the right car will appear. This website is wonderful and has been incredible helpful already. Tons of great knowledge and I am pretty excited about the whole process.
My last fun car was a 1990 FJ62 Landcruiser that I restored the drivetrain and interior on and I have always done my own wrenching so I feel like I have ok mechanical skills.
Best,
S
The kids have finally finished college and moved out! Time to buy my first Corvette.
I am watching Dallas for a good C5 Z06 FRC with a manual in any color but silver, seems like there are many to choose from! I have looked at a couple, but they were on Craigs and while presented well, were fairly thrashed.
I am planning on taking my time, the right car will appear. This website is wonderful and has been incredible helpful already. Tons of great knowledge and I am pretty excited about the whole process.
My last fun car was a 1990 FJ62 Landcruiser that I restored the drivetrain and interior on and I have always done my own wrenching so I feel like I have ok mechanical skills.
Best,
S
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