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Tampa
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Newbie at the whole corvette love fest...went to Miami 2 days ago to look at a 84 corvette with 116,000 miles for $5000.00 Price was right..said to be in decent condition runs well ect ect...
Test drove it for 2 hours, seemed to run ok, little rough at spots. The interior was new, new seats, new carpet. However...I parked the car and would not start again...Called the guy up he came out and was finally able to get it started. Said it was the fuel filter...he changed it right at the shop..no fix...mechanic told me there was rust in it..then said it was the fuel pump. I left at that point(a wasted 5 hour trip from Tampa) He said he would call me today After he replaced the pump. Stating this was definitily the problem for sure.
My question. I am only learning about corvettes now by reading the forum. Is this a really really bad sign and to stay away from this vehicle or is this something to be expected and be glad this was taken care of now (less money from me)
Any thoughts would be nice. I am paying $5,000 but will go up to $7,500 for a vette. Any thoughts from the experienced crew out there would be helpful.
Thanks
Test drove it for 2 hours, seemed to run ok, little rough at spots. The interior was new, new seats, new carpet. However...I parked the car and would not start again...Called the guy up he came out and was finally able to get it started. Said it was the fuel filter...he changed it right at the shop..no fix...mechanic told me there was rust in it..then said it was the fuel pump. I left at that point(a wasted 5 hour trip from Tampa) He said he would call me today After he replaced the pump. Stating this was definitily the problem for sure.
My question. I am only learning about corvettes now by reading the forum. Is this a really really bad sign and to stay away from this vehicle or is this something to be expected and be glad this was taken care of now (less money from me)
Any thoughts would be nice. I am paying $5,000 but will go up to $7,500 for a vette. Any thoughts from the experienced crew out there would be helpful.
Thanks