Wyatt_Earp
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Hi Everyone,
For as long as I can remember, I've wanted to own a Corvette. I'm 28 yrs. old now and have the means to do it. (and I got the green light from the wife ) So, I come to the experts for some advice on what to check for, links to resources, questions to ask the seller, and any other great advice you might bestow on a first time vette owner.
This Corvette will be my second car, so it will stay in the garage in inclement weather. I drive around 15000 miles per year, and I expect the Corvette to take up a litle less than half of it, so I will probably drive it for somewhere around 6-7k miles a year.
I'm thinking about getting a C4, although if the price is right, I wouldn't turn down a C5 or C3. So, after much research, I've found a few cars online, and in my area, that could be candidates. Any advice would be appreciated.
C4s:
1992 Chevrolet Corvette, $11,500 - Cars.com
1992 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1, $12,000 - Cars.com - One thing that concerns me about this car is the fact that it is advertised as a ZR-1, yet the VIN number says it has the LT1 engine. Am I missing something?
1996 LT4 Hatchback Coupe:
Cars for Sale: 1996 Chevrolet Corvette in Pataskala, OH 43062: Hatchback Details - 268222733 - AutoTrader.com
1994 LT1 Convertible:
Cars for Sale: 1994 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible in Columbus, OH 43228: Convertible Details - 268399403 - AutoTrader.com
1995 LT1 Hatchback Coupe:
Cars for Sale: 1995 Chevrolet Corvette Hard Top in Akron, OH 44319: Hatchback Details - 266879442 - AutoTrader.com
1996 LT4 (most likely) Coupe:
Cars for Sale: 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe in AKRON , OH 44320: Coupe Details - 264959350 - AutoTrader.com
C3:
1978 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe, $10,000 - Cars.com
C5s
1998 LS1 Convertible
Cars for Sale: 1998 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible in Liberty Township, OH 45015: Convertible Details - 252227586 - AutoTrader.com
1999 LS1 Hatchback Coupe
Cars for Sale: 1999 Chevrolet Corvette in Hamilton, OH 45011: Hatchback Details - 266538448 - AutoTrader.com
So, again, thanks to anyone who takes the time to offer any advice.
For as long as I can remember, I've wanted to own a Corvette. I'm 28 yrs. old now and have the means to do it. (and I got the green light from the wife ) So, I come to the experts for some advice on what to check for, links to resources, questions to ask the seller, and any other great advice you might bestow on a first time vette owner.
This Corvette will be my second car, so it will stay in the garage in inclement weather. I drive around 15000 miles per year, and I expect the Corvette to take up a litle less than half of it, so I will probably drive it for somewhere around 6-7k miles a year.
I'm thinking about getting a C4, although if the price is right, I wouldn't turn down a C5 or C3. So, after much research, I've found a few cars online, and in my area, that could be candidates. Any advice would be appreciated.
C4s:
1992 Chevrolet Corvette, $11,500 - Cars.com
1992 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1, $12,000 - Cars.com - One thing that concerns me about this car is the fact that it is advertised as a ZR-1, yet the VIN number says it has the LT1 engine. Am I missing something?
1996 LT4 Hatchback Coupe:
Cars for Sale: 1996 Chevrolet Corvette in Pataskala, OH 43062: Hatchback Details - 268222733 - AutoTrader.com
1994 LT1 Convertible:
Cars for Sale: 1994 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible in Columbus, OH 43228: Convertible Details - 268399403 - AutoTrader.com
1995 LT1 Hatchback Coupe:
Cars for Sale: 1995 Chevrolet Corvette Hard Top in Akron, OH 44319: Hatchback Details - 266879442 - AutoTrader.com
1996 LT4 (most likely) Coupe:
Cars for Sale: 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe in AKRON , OH 44320: Coupe Details - 264959350 - AutoTrader.com
C3:
1978 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe, $10,000 - Cars.com
C5s
1998 LS1 Convertible
Cars for Sale: 1998 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible in Liberty Township, OH 45015: Convertible Details - 252227586 - AutoTrader.com
1999 LS1 Hatchback Coupe
Cars for Sale: 1999 Chevrolet Corvette in Hamilton, OH 45011: Hatchback Details - 266538448 - AutoTrader.com
So, again, thanks to anyone who takes the time to offer any advice.