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'Nother Newbie
Hello All!
I have wanted a Corvette since I was a young fella (now 70!) and the time has come! Not sure my budget is compatible with my wants however - I have $30k USD to spend, maybe a bit more if exactly the right car became available. I want a C6 GS convertible with 3LT and 50k miles or less. I have seen a couple that come close so thinking if I wait till spring then maybe.....
I live in Salmon Arm, BC most of the year and spend a lot of the winter in Palm Desert, CA where we have a condo. I currently have an '07 Solstice GXP that I bought new, and is my daily when we are home in Salmon Arm. I also have a '41 Dodge with an LS1/6 speed manual from an '02 TransAm. I am also a bit of an airplane nut and have an F1 EVO Rocket that I love to fly around in during the summer.
Anyway, if I find the right car I expect I will be tapping into the knowledge base here for assistance with various and sundry things.
I have wanted a Corvette since I was a young fella (now 70!) and the time has come! Not sure my budget is compatible with my wants however - I have $30k USD to spend, maybe a bit more if exactly the right car became available. I want a C6 GS convertible with 3LT and 50k miles or less. I have seen a couple that come close so thinking if I wait till spring then maybe.....
I live in Salmon Arm, BC most of the year and spend a lot of the winter in Palm Desert, CA where we have a condo. I currently have an '07 Solstice GXP that I bought new, and is my daily when we are home in Salmon Arm. I also have a '41 Dodge with an LS1/6 speed manual from an '02 TransAm. I am also a bit of an airplane nut and have an F1 EVO Rocket that I love to fly around in during the summer.
Anyway, if I find the right car I expect I will be tapping into the knowledge base here for assistance with various and sundry things.
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Welcome and best of luck in your search for a C6 GS. Just a suggestion - prices for cars like a Corvette generally are cheaper in the winter months, waiting until spring you may find prices higher.
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