80s-90s Corvette
Thinking about purchasing an 80s or 90s Corvette (depends on the price, milage etc...)
Anyone here own(ed) one? What could you tell me about them? |
Yeah, I had a 99 and enjoyed it. I kept it for about two years and resold it. For me it was one of those deals where I had to scratch that itch and after two years, I had done that.
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Ive got a 95 convertible. I dont drive it but in the summer. Fun to drive.
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These years, the C4s are usually pretty reasonable, as are the C5s, the next generation.
Two years ago, the boss was selling her 36k mile 2001 convertible for $10,000 just to be rid of it before her son started driving. I still kick myself for not jumping on it. It was a very pretty green with a tan top. |
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A friend of ours has a 30 mile commute every day and she drive a 90's vette because she can drop it into 6th and get 25 mpg in it.
Just an odd fact. |
If you can swing it, a 97 and up (c5), is a far superior car to the 84-96 (c4).
If you are going to go with a c4, get a 92 or newer. Overall, they are very reliable cars, have good power and excellent handling. The c4 rides fairly harsh, the c5 was a dramatic improvement. |
I'd love to find a used Vette one day.
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Love the '96 Grand Sport Corvettes, and '90-'95 ZR1's. But I hardly ever see either of them on the streets anymore.
BTW, any '96 Vette with a manual transmission has the LT4 engine, making it slightly more desirable. |
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you dumb ass. :Poke:
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I think the C5 is a tad bit outside of what I can afford. The deals I've been seeing for the C4 better suit what I'm looking for.
I appreciate the info guys. |
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The lt1 has more horsepower and can easily make more hp for little money. Also better fuel mileage, and I believe 92 is a 6 speed, if you can find a manual, which I recommend. |
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Just sold my 61, I was just a bit too tall for that car and it made driving more of a chore. I am looking to get into a 63-67, but haven't sat in one to let me know if that is an option. They didn't design these older sports cars for guys that are 6'5". |
I had a black C3 1980. Got it around 7 years ago and just sold it a month ago. Good looking car, but you have to remember they are old and require pretty consistent maintenance. Mine had an electrical draw that we could never find, the headlights always seemed to stop working (vacuum system), I stunk like gas every time I drove it. I got a bunch of work done before I sold it (brakes, gaskets, water pump etc) and in the coming year or two it would have probably needed another couple thousand for other work.
If your not buying a completely redone cream puff, just be aware that you will have maintenance cost to account for. |
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They aren't a whole lot bigger inside than your 61. You will enjoy driving the C4 or C5 a lot better and they aren't near as pricy as the 63-67s. |
used to own an '83 vette. tranny blew, then differential.. got rid of it.
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How this movie didn't win the Oscar for Best Picture in 1978 is beyond me. But if you buy a Corvette, watching this is a requirement.
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Had to read "All Corvettes are Red" by James Schefter for one of my engineering classes this semester. Pretty cool book I'd recommend to anyone who's into vettes. Made me want a C5 really bad.
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I think Mark Hamill was coming off the success of Star Wars. The producers must have thought that his popularity at the time would help carry the movie. It's definitely worth watching, for the unintentional comedy factor. |
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yeah, one night a few of us (this was like 20 years ago) were getting drunk, and smoking.....stuff....and stumbled on it at like 2am. we ended up watching the entire damn thing lol |
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Is it 99 when the newer bodystyle came out?
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i believe so
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I was pumped to get it because I had to grease palms to get on the list and then as I recall, I had to pull a few favors for the dealer too. Free tix, etc. But in the end it was anticlimactic. I took a big loss on the resale, but I don't regret it. That car was a vortex during the years I owned it -- my first wife loved it. She drove it some and had traffic tickets in abundance. Of course, she didn't pay them herself. It was "my fault". |
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Nope, 97 for the c5, 98 c5 convertible, 99 c5 fixed roof couple c1 - 1953-1962 - Even though 53-55 are dramatically different. c2 - 1963-1967 - Big blocks and big power. 63 is the split window c3 - 1968-1982 - Early years kicked ass, later years (73 -up) dampened by oil embargo. c4 - 1984-1996 - Excellent handling, made the body style too long. ZR1 from 90 to 95. c5 - 1997-2004 - Ride handling improved greatly. c6 - 2005-2013 - Some people called it c5.5, they didn't think there was enough dramatic improvement over c4. c7 - 2014 - It will be unveiled in Jan., but there are some sketches out there that are probably really close. I like the front end and side, hate the back end (at least in sketches) - appears to have square taillights. |
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Stock they are SLOWWWWW, so please don't buy one thinking its going to be fast.
Not a bad platform though, especially if your going to throw an LS based built motor and some spray or turbo at it. If your going to build an lt1 though, be prepared to spend more money, get less, and ultimately an lt1 will leave you wanting. (or it would me anyway) me likey LS 408 thrown in one mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm |
Also, take my post with a grain of salt. They ARE balls slow (to me) running maybe a 15 second run stock. But for some people, that might be fast. I know it was for me when I very first got into cars at a young age. Just don't expect to beat anything modern or modified in a race.
And if you just want to cruise and look/sound good that is achievable fairly cheap. |
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I am a huge fan of LT1's and LS1's some of the best chevy put out |
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i did not think made any 30 anniversary vettes at all, was the year I graduated high school loved vettes until I figured out I would never afford one I love mid 60's late 50's ettes |
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Just my take but the C5 was a major improvement and still does not look dated. If they are near your budget you may consider waiting it out for a good deal.
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I'm a sucker for the 1968-73 ones
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevr...6adec0d2#v4-48 though, i like t-tops better than convertible |
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I've always wanted a Vette (no matter the year) so it's more of just to own and drive around when I'm home every once in a while. |
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If I stretch for one, then it leaves me with little play money or to get it to the way I'm looking to have it. Not to mention insurance, inspection etc. |
C5 or bust lsx is where its at! Never had a vette but ive had an 00 ws6 with the ls1, 06 trailblazer ss with the ls2 and the wifes currently driving an 08 g8 gt with a bastardized detuned 6.0. Ive got a cousin with a c4 for sale in topeka roughly 120k and fresh paint job. I was gonna buy it and convert it for my lq4 408 stroker and make a sleeper but dont have the change.
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