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Just found this place searching the web, trying to find a good deal on a cheap (sub 3k lol) vette. Maybe i can join the ranks of you C4 owners soon enough :D!
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Posted on: 2007/8/9 23:19
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brut | RE:New member looking for a good deal | ||
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Wow...3K could buy you a good project car...maybe needing paint or or something. I have not seen too many C4s inthat price range in good condition, but I am sure they are out there. I will keep an eye out for you
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Posted on: 2007/8/9 23:27
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Running is my main goal, driving even better. Look of interior or paintjob, nah. As long as i'm not dealing with lots of rot (do corvettes even rust?).
I'm a college student and i plan to use this as a hobby car. I figure with all the C4 fans here someone might know of something in my range that's not all the way across the country (I'm located on the IN/KY boarder 5 minutes north of louisville, KY). :thumbleft: |
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Posted on: 2007/8/10 3:46
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welcome aboard!
my only concern... a $3k C4 = one thing - MONEY PIT. |
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Posted on: 2007/8/10 4:32
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Posted on: 2007/8/10 4:51
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brut | RE:New member looking for a good deal | ||
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Dang man!!!! I live in Georgetown! Small world I guess. I would consider letting my C4 go, but not for 3K. I have considered selling it before to make money for my C3.
I will keep an eye out for you, esp. since I know your so close. |
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Posted on: 2007/8/10 9:10
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Dang man!!!! I live in Georgetown! Small world I guess. I would consider letting my C4 go, but not for 3K. I have considered selling it before to make money for my C3. Wow your close. Got any pictures of your C4? I've been up that way a few times, love the drive-in! Right now i'm chasing a few leads (no C4's). Did have one guy was gonna upgrade to a '96 and sell me his DD '87 for $2500, but deal fell through on the '96 and he kept his '87. Side question: What year did true 6 speed manuals start? |
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Posted on: 2007/8/10 18:50
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I am in Corydon. I will watch for a bargain. Welcome. |
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Posted on: 2007/8/11 3:45
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Has a computer issue? http://lexington.craigslist.org/car/392998537.html
Didn't know how hard something like that would be to fix, or if it would only be worth a few grand before fixed. I haven't gotten a good read on vette prices yet... |
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Posted on: 2007/8/11 17:38
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brut | RE:New member looking for a good deal | ||
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ECMs are about $400 if I remember correctly. How does this person know that that is what the problem really is? Why does he not fix the problem and then try to sell it for more(atleast the price of the unit).
I would do a little research on what it is you really want. If you wanted a manual tranny car, then get that. There is nothing like regretting it later. It costs about $2000 to convert to manual from an automatic. Anyway, there is a really nice one down on 131 past Autozone. Its red white A-Molds. It a later body style one too. There is also one at a car dealer in New Albany on Vincennes St by the White Castle. He usually sells cars pretty cheap there. It is an older one..probably 85-87 or so. |
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Posted on: 2007/8/11 23:28
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There is also a C3 looks to be 75-77 up on Hwy 62 near the fairgrounds.
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Posted on: 2007/8/11 23:29
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ECMs are about $400 if I remember correctly. How does this person know that that is what the problem really is? Why does he not fix the problem and then try to sell it for more(atleast the price of the unit). Quote: I would do a little research on what it is you really want. If you wanted a manual tranny car, then get that. There is nothing like regretting it later. It costs about $2000 to convert to manual from an automatic. Quote: Anyway, there is a really nice one down on 131 past Autozone. Its red white A-Molds. It a later body style one too. Quote: There is also one at a car dealer in New Albany on Vincennes St by the White Castle. He usually sells cars pretty cheap there. It is an older one..probably 85-87 or so. It's kinda depressing to have that pointed out sometimes, but it's saved me from making an expensive mistake. |
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Posted on: 2007/8/12 0:13
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There is also a C3 looks to be 75-77 up on Hwy 62 near the fairgrounds. |
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Posted on: 2007/8/12 0:15
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brut | RE:New member looking for a good deal | ||
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Yeah...like a cream colored. I didn't see inside of it, just drove by.
Are you going to the car show tomorrow at the Charlestown 4-H fairgrounds? SHould be nice. I think they are also having a burn out contest too. |
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Posted on: 2007/8/12 0:21
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Yeah...like a cream colored. I didn't see inside of it, just drove by. |
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Posted on: 2007/8/12 0:32
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brut | RE:New member looking for a good deal | ||
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Its for the Charlestown Police reserves. Registration starts at 8am. I am at work all night so I probably won't be over until noon-ish myself.
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Posted on: 2007/8/12 0:39
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This is what i got back on that craigslist vette:
Quote: I think its the ecm because when i start it Thoughts? |
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Posted on: 2007/8/12 2:39
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Its for the Charlestown Police reserves. Registration starts at 8am. I am at work all night so I probably won't be over until noon-ish myself. |
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Posted on: 2007/8/12 2:42
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Hahahaha I like that "If I fix it, it will be worth a lot more"....funny...then fix it you moron!!! Geez for only $75 bucks.
Sounds like the VATS if it won't start and then it will 20 minutes later. Could be a fuel pump on the stuttering problem. As far as dash flickering, could be a bad ground connection, very common. SOunds fishy to me. PLus its in OHIO? |
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Posted on: 2007/8/12 2:45
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brut | RE:New member looking for a good deal | ||
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Oh yeah, anyone can come to the car show..open to the public.
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Posted on: 2007/8/12 2:46
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Hahahaha I like that "If I fix it, it will be worth a lot more"....funny...then fix it you moron!!! Geez for only $75 bucks. Think it would be worth fixing? I know dropping the tank to do a fuel pump is a PITA on my cavy, but is it as bad on a vette? |
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Posted on: 2007/8/12 2:56
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brut | RE:New member looking for a good deal | ||
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I didn't catch how much $$$ he wanted?
You don't drop the tank in the vette...you just pull the pump up from the gas lid area just behind the rear glass. Piece-o-cake |
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Posted on: 2007/8/12 4:16
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I didn't catch how much $$$ he wanted? What's the VATS you said it might be? And he didn't list a price, i e-mailed him back asking though. Also asked him miles. You think it's out of my price range? I'm not sure, but if they guy honestly thought he could fix it for $75 he prbly would have, so i'm sure i can talk him down somewhat from what one would ask fully working. |
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Posted on: 2007/8/12 5:26
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Info back on price and milage:
Quote: 149,000....I paid 4500 for this 2 months ago and i put |
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Posted on: 2007/8/12 16:04
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brut | RE:New member looking for a good deal | ||
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Hmm Intersting. You may be able to talk him down to $3500 or so. Are you sure you want RED interior and an auto?
If he accepts an offer of yours, make sure he has a CLEAN title. Just plan on doing some research and using some elbow grease to get it running right. Since I am close, I can help you in any way I can...but I am no expert and Andy lives in Cali...LOL. |
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Posted on: 2007/8/12 23:14
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Hmm Intersting. You may be able to talk him down to $3500 or so. Are you sure you want RED interior and an auto? And that color combo is fine, least it's not red on red. I also looked for the vette on 131, couldn't find it. The one by WC was a '84, auto and $5900 on the window. |
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Posted on: 2007/8/13 0:01
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brut | RE:New member looking for a good deal | ||
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Ewww...a stock 84 would have a hard time getting $5900 in my opinion unless its in mint condition. Remember the '84 has the cross-fire injection which a lot of people do not like due to issues.
An auto can be fun, my 88 is an auto. I rebuilt the tranny and put in a shift kit and it launches hard, and chirps the tires into second and sometimes into third even with 315's out back. I forgot to respond to your question about VATS. Its the theft deterant system. Each key is coded with a little "microchip" that tells the car its ok to start it when inserted. If it does not read it, it will not start and you have to wait 4 minutes to try again. However, it will not turn over at all when it detects a possible attempt to steal it. Its pretty common for this to happen. Mine does it every once in a while. There is a bypass you can buy if its a major headache. |
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Posted on: 2007/8/13 2:15
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Ewww...a stock 84 would have a hard time getting $5900 in my opinion unless its in mint condition. Remember the '84 has the cross-fire injection which a lot of people do not like due to issues. What all have you done to your car? And that VATS doesn't sound like too bad an issue, how much does it normally cost to bypass it? Sounds like it's just worn out. Also: why is this site so slow at times? Just seems like it has a delay before anything happens. |
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Posted on: 2007/8/13 19:05
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I spoke kinda soon: http://stlouis.craigslist.org/car/376485305.html <-thoughts? i contacted them for more info and to see if they still had the car.
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Posted on: 2007/8/13 19:24
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Also, i've been getting this error lately:
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Posted on: 2007/8/13 19:25
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