"JR1" (type35bugatti)
12/19/2016 at 20:32 • Filed to: Corvette
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"JR1" (type35bugatti)
12/19/2016 at 20:32 • Filed to: Corvette | 3
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I bet you can’t
https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/chevrolet/corvette/1866908.html
E90M3
> JR1
12/19/2016 at 20:35 |
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Frank W. Doom
> JR1
12/19/2016 at 20:45 |
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listing says the 427 is gone. and that is *a lot* of blue
LongbowMkII
> JR1
12/19/2016 at 20:52 |
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C5 Z06.
djmt1
> JR1
12/19/2016 at 20:59 |
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shop-teacher
> JR1
12/19/2016 at 21:01 |
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I cannot. All these other people are wrong. This car would go for way more if it had the original 427 engine.
crowmolly
> JR1
12/19/2016 at 21:06 |
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You can’t. That’s a NP all day long.
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JR1
> E90M3
12/19/2016 at 21:21 |
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So you pay 20k for the privilege to repair an old BMW every week
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JR1
> Frank W. Doom
12/19/2016 at 21:22 |
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Still has a spicy 327
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JR1
> LongbowMkII
12/19/2016 at 21:22 |
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Maybe but it doesn’t have the character
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JR1
> djmt1
12/19/2016 at 21:23 |
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TVRs are certifiably insane
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E90M3
> JR1
12/19/2016 at 21:23 |
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Every other week, it takes time for the parts to come from Germany.
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JR1
> shop-teacher
12/19/2016 at 21:23 |
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I agree but a 327 isn’t exactly horrible
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JR1
> E90M3
12/19/2016 at 21:24 |
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The sound of the V10 makes it all worth it
G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
> JR1
12/19/2016 at 21:44 |
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2003 SL55
in Firemist Red over Ash, Carfax certified 1 owner and no accidents, 88k miles and the proper multispoke wheels. Job done.
gergey - Wishes vette was Datsun
> JR1
12/19/2016 at 21:48 |
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$9800 CAD, $7300 USD, for a 1974, numbers matching, 4 speed, with a heavily worked over 350... and it came with all the original engine bits if having it be 100% original ever mattered
theloudmouth
> JR1
12/19/2016 at 21:49 |
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I don’t even like Corvette’s and can’t argue with you.
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LongbowMkII
> JR1
12/19/2016 at 22:04 |
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You’d need a C2 for character.
Autofixation
> JR1
12/19/2016 at 22:46 |
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https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/654855942/overview/?aff=aol&CMP=aol
IanZ - limited-slip indifferential
> JR1
12/19/2016 at 23:19 |
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Hot Taek: C3 Corvettes are absolutely hideous.
2003 Jaguar XKR Convertible. Complete with a fabulous supercharged V8, luxurious interior, and beautiful British body that most importantly doesn’t look like a C3 Corvette. $18,900
1960 Jaguar MK2 3.8L Sedan. Classic British non-C3 Corvette excellence, yours for only $18,750.
1998 BMW Z3 M Roadster. $18,900. BRG with white go-faster stripes, the I6 from the M3, and an interior that didn’t come out of a C3 Corvette.
camaroboy68ss
> JR1
12/19/2016 at 23:47 |
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not a bad car, love all the blue. side pipes need to see a dumpster. I would start piecing a 435hp 427ci for it. Also I want to see paperwork for proof of factory 427. I think these cars are as hard to prove originality of a big block like a Camaro of the same year.
rb1971 ARGQF+CayenneTurbo+E9+328GTS+R90S
> JR1
12/19/2016 at 23:49 |
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The Chrysler I just bought plus 10k give or take for a crate motor and blower. But then again I’m not really a Vette guy...
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camaroboy68ss
> JR1
12/19/2016 at 23:50 |
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love the 327. great motor (might be biased as my 68 camaro has one), also 68 was the last year of them. Fun fact is that the 68 327 is a oddball one year only block.
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camaroboy68ss
> crowmolly
12/19/2016 at 23:50 |
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depending on the condition of the bird cage.
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camaroboy68ss
> gergey - Wishes vette was Datsun
12/19/2016 at 23:51 |
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but thats for a rubber bumper vette. those are still on the low side. the chrome bumpers were just plain sexier.
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gergey - Wishes vette was Datsun
> camaroboy68ss
12/20/2016 at 03:18 |
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shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.
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JR1
> G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
12/20/2016 at 07:07 |
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Oh that is tempting. Does it come with the horrible ABC suspension?
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JR1
> gergey - Wishes vette was Datsun
12/20/2016 at 07:08 |
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Go fast goodies are there if only it was as sexy
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JR1
> LongbowMkII
12/20/2016 at 07:10 |
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Totally disagree. I prefer the early C3 to all for pure character
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JR1
> Autofixation
12/20/2016 at 07:10 |
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Link is not working what is it
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JR1
> IanZ - limited-slip indifferential
12/20/2016 at 07:11 |
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I don’t understand how anyone hates the C3
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JR1
> camaroboy68ss
12/20/2016 at 07:12 |
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Really? I did not know that
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Autofixation
> JR1
12/20/2016 at 09:08 |
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E46 M3
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crowmolly
> camaroboy68ss
12/20/2016 at 09:16 |
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Well, yea. Frame too. Standard disclaimers do apply.
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camaroboy68ss
> JR1
12/20/2016 at 09:51 |
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Yeah 68 is the only 327 large journal block and it’s the only 327 that’s not set up for a draft tube out the back, instead has the PCV system.
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G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3
> JR1
12/20/2016 at 11:09 |
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The ABC pump for the R230 is typically around $1500 for the part, and $1k for dealer labor. Not too terribly bad, and they do ride like no other 2 seater convertible on the planet.
CaptDale - is secretly British
> JR1
12/20/2016 at 17:06 |
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Here, this makes much more sense $3k
add this motor $10k
And still have $7k-ish to play with.
BeaterGT
> JR1
12/24/2016 at 15:18 |
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A Z06 without character, now that’s a laugh!
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BeaterGT
> IanZ - limited-slip indifferential
12/24/2016 at 15:19 |
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Says C3 is ugly...proceeds to post ugliest Jaguars produced.
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IanZ - limited-slip indifferential
> BeaterGT
12/24/2016 at 15:25 |
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Well I think it’s important to respect everyone’s opinion, even if they are wrong.
RT
> JR1
05/10/2017 at 12:29 |
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I can find 10 better ways. :)
https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/tvr/griffith/griffith-400-good-opportunity/6922412
TVR Griffith
Mazda FD RX-7
https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/alfa-romeo/spider/alfa-romeo-1750/7146951
Alfa Romeo Spider
https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/lotus/esprit/lotus-esprit-turbo/7168095
Lotus Esprit Turbo
https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/maserati/3200/maserati-3200-gt-v8-2001/6764755
Maserati 3200GT
Porsche Cayman
BMW E46 M3
Subaru Impreza P1
Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG
Audi RS6 Avant
Etc…
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JR1
> RT
05/10/2017 at 12:54 |
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Only a few cars on this list have a solid argument. The SL55 is one of them. I love those.
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RT
> JR1
05/10/2017 at 13:04 |
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I prefer all of the cars I listed over the Corvette, and a couple over the SL55 too (Griffith, 3200GT etc), so it’s more a matter of personal preference I guess.
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JR1
> RT
05/10/2017 at 13:47 |
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It is really. The 3200GT has a lot of passion but the looks just aren’t there
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RT
> JR1
05/11/2017 at 04:00 |
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But yeah, you can get a much better driving experience than the ‘Vette for $20k. A old car designed to look good and go fast in a straight line would be nothing compared to something like the Impreza P1 or M3.
Though if it’s style you’re after, then whatever has your fancy will be the best. That’s where the Corvette really shines, if it’s your kind of thing.
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JR1
> RT
05/11/2017 at 07:28 |
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The driving experience in an old C3 would be a lot more raw. You’d smell the florcarbons, hear the deep wallop of the cams in the OHV V8, and with the tires being so far behind in tech you could light them up at every line.
As for driving experience in corners you can find a good C6 for this price. I would probably get one of those.
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RT
> JR1
05/11/2017 at 09:29 |
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Just, from my personal standards, I don’t really understand why it’s worth choosing the Corvette over its rivals. You get a good looking body (C3) or lots of bang for your buck (C6), but they’re still huge and unwieldy cars - they’re full of cheap materials everywhere, chug petrol and have horrible ride quality. Basically, they’re a one trick pony.
Something like a M3 or Subie can do everyday car things a lot better, and still be just as rewarding to drive - and they’re usually a lot more fun in the corners, which is how I like it. If you want a more focused and raw sports car, then I’d take the TVR or Lotus route, because you get the best looks and handling for your money. The ‘Vettes do have some appeal to them though, they’re just not my cup of tea.
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JR1
> RT
05/11/2017 at 12:49 |
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There are numerous benefits to the Corvette. I’ve been in several C6 Vettes I can’t speak to the ride of a Sub or M3 but with the magnetic ride I think the Corvette is quite comfortable. The LS engine can easily get north of 26mpg on the highway so it doesn’t suck gas (compared to by GX470 the Vette is a Prius). Also every Corvette is a targa top so you get the beauties of top down motoring. And I’ve driven a truck or SUV all my life so to me the Vette isn’t large it’s pretty small but has a nice trunk for road trips. As for the interior materials C6 isn’t bad C5 is a joke I will admit but so where most 90s cars. You also get 400hp stock and the LS is endlessly customizable and easy and cheap to modify reliabiliy.
I’d love a Lotus Elsie but it has almost 150 less horsepower.
We don’t have TVR state side I have kinda always wanted a Tuscan they seem cool.
A Sub is awd and not being able to do burnouts would make me sad. The M3 is great but from what I gather far more expensive to maintain than a Vette.
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RT
> JR1
05/11/2017 at 13:28 |
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Yep, on newer models you can at least get a quality ride and improved economy - the LS is a great engine too. That’s fixed a lot of problems already. Still not entirely on board, because at that price these newer models are approaching Porsche territory, but they have ironed out the Corvette’s shortcomings for sure.
The only thing holding me back are my own preferences really. I don’t really care too much about displacement or power at the crank, my biggest priorities are chuckable handling and good delivery, plus I have a thing for interiors and over-the-top engineering. That’s just me.
Thanks for explaining yourself properly and staying cool in these replies btw, nice to have a decent debate on the internet for once. :)
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JR1
> RT
05/11/2017 at 13:53 |
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For 50k new in the US I would take the NA Vette or a Shelby GT350. What kills me most about the Europeans is they are all going Turbo and I miss the sound of the high revving NA motors Porsche and BMW used to offer.
But that’s the price you pay for clean air I suppose...
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RT
> JR1
05/11/2017 at 14:27 |
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I prefer NA engines too, but you can always buy used BMWs and Porsche instead. Best of both worlds lol.