That's the best argument to talk me out of it yet.
Car Purchase-talk me out of it
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Have any pictures of the new car yet??? 
Seriously though, I much prefer the look of the C6 to the C5's, but I think the C5's are good at their current price point. I'd also do a vert, but you already are having that struggle.
Seriously though, I much prefer the look of the C6 to the C5's, but I think the C5's are good at their current price point. I'd also do a vert, but you already are having that struggle.
I have no desire to talk you out of it, just want to make sure you have the basics covered first:
Don't forget about the socks/sandal option, preferably black.I have no desire to talk you out of it, just want to make sure you have the basics covered first:
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Also, if you like car shows, I hope you like the 50s. A lot.
If you're in the metro area there is a dark blue 04 I think in Ankeny East of 69 on 47th street. Convertible tan top. I think it said $22,000 but not sure the miles.
with flames on it (thumbs down) chrome tubesteps chrome roll bar and god knows what else on it. horrible jeep.
i know several people who got rid of their viper because it freaked them out. One very well known dsm car dealership owner who frequently drives supercars said it scared the crap out of him. My dad got rid of a street legal drag 56 chevy because it had to much power and you couldnt drive it. In fact I know lots of people with classic cars who traded big motors and trans for a nice 350 and auto for drivability purposes. Also dont be one of those jackwagon vette owners that cant drive their car and go sideways out of a stoplight and smash a few cars as shown on youtube a billion times.
Those are usually Mustang owners. Corvette owners tend to be a little conservative. I can't remember the last time I saw a vette actually break the law.
Had a fun experience in a Mustang, side-by-side with a V10 Viper on an empty Madison, Wisconsin freeway one Saturday night many years ago. I thought the Mustang had power, and that Viper did indeed freak me out. Amazing top-end power and speed- gone in a flash.
That Jeep looks awful. Nobody should treat a CJ like that. Of course I've abused every one of them I've owned (which is a lot) but I used them for their purpose. I need another one...
Yeah, had a buddy with one of those. He changed out the cam and had a turbo in the thing. Drove on the interstate with him once, and when he punched it, it seemed like everyone ahead of us had gone full-throttle reverse. Scary-fast.
If you want one now, buy it now--don't say "when I'm older." My dad had an original '66 new and it probably didn't stick around long once he got married 3 years later. Then when he was in his 50's he bought a '66 again for nostalgia's sake that got used occasionally in the summers. Eventually sold it. Now he is 76 and wanted a fun car again, but with two replaced hips there is no getting in and out of a Corvette anymore.
Update...(and thanks for all the "advice"). I found a 2003 50th anniversary edition 6 speed coupe (burgundy, not red) with 12,000 miles in Georgia. My wife and I flew 1 way to pick it up/drive it back last weekend.
I love the car. Power, but not too much power. The ride is much better than I expected. I kept asking my wife if she was ready to stop for the day, but we were both happy with the ride. We ended up driving 12 hours the first day, only 4 the second. 29 mpg @ 79 mph, with a couple of traffic jams mixed in. (Atlanta...ugh). But as someone mentioned, I HAVE to order the bypass switch so that I'm not forced to shift 1-4 @ low rpms.
Now for my personalized ISU plates...
I love the car. Power, but not too much power. The ride is much better than I expected. I kept asking my wife if she was ready to stop for the day, but we were both happy with the ride. We ended up driving 12 hours the first day, only 4 the second. 29 mpg @ 79 mph, with a couple of traffic jams mixed in. (Atlanta...ugh). But as someone mentioned, I HAVE to order the bypass switch so that I'm not forced to shift 1-4 @ low rpms.
Now for my personalized ISU plates...
Glad you found something that you like. I'm sure driving it half way across the country was probably pretty fun.
