Does anyone want a manual transmission Corvette that drives well for under $3,000?

"JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7" (jayzayeighty) 01/05/2018 at 21:50 • Filed to: None

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Hi Oppo, I am back from lurking to... sell something. Is this still acceptable? Details are below if anyone is, indeed, interested. I am hoping to find a new home for this car before heading off to college on the 11th as it will only sit through good driving weather otherwise. Sorry for the blatant advertisement; I will take it down if it’s unwanted, but I would be happier if this car were to go to someone here and perhaps an Opponaut in the D.C. area feels the same way.

I bought this Z51-package car with some C4 ownership experience in November of 2016 as a bit of a project that I hoped to at least break even on when I was finished. Of course, it didn’t turn out that way, but the responded surprisingly well to making the necessary repairs after its period of sitting for 5 years. The previous owner had replaced many gaskets, the ball joints, the steering rack, and more, but the car had been idled by a bad fuel pump and his two British cars seemed to leave no attention to be bestowed upon the poor C4. I started out by replacing the fuel pump, battery, starter, clutch master cylinder, clutch slave cylinder, clutch fluid line, motor oil, gear oil, and flushing the coolant and PS fluid. It then fired up without issue and ran nicely to my surprise. This car is not perfect after its 105k miles by any means, but could easily be a really fun driver, capable auto-x machine, or perhaps both for someone.

Towing something into my life that I have no room for

At any rate, I’ve said enough without knowing if anyone wants to hear any of it. My absolute bottom line is $2,850 given my current circumstances and I will provide more photos and details if there is demand. Thanks and sorry again if I am being greasier than Randy.

nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 01/05/2018 at 21:59

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Where is this currently located?

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul 01/05/2018 at 22:05

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It is in Alexandria, VA. So on the other end of the state from you IIRC!

interstate366, now In The Industry > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 01/05/2018 at 22:10

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If you had posted this 6 months ago I would have jumped on it.

nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 01/05/2018 at 22:19

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Dammit.... I was really.hoping you were going to say Washington or Ireland or maybe Uzbekistan

citrus > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 01/05/2018 at 22:20

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Man, early z51 for sub 3k

Frickin steal wish I could take it off your hands

smobgirl > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 01/05/2018 at 22:30

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I tried to convince my sis to get it so I could pick it up the next time I’m in Va, but she just made a face at me.

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > interstate366, now In The Industry 01/05/2018 at 22:33

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I wish that I had! Unfortunately I was an unmotivated seller before the sense of urgency kicked in.

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul 01/05/2018 at 22:56

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Ha, well it kind of feels like Siberia right now! But much, much closer...

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > smobgirl 01/05/2018 at 22:57

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That’s the face that all of the uninitiated make about Cross-Fire Injection! I can use questionable statistics to disabuse her of the underlying notions.

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > citrus 01/05/2018 at 23:00

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I couldn’t bring myself to post here until the price sunk to bargain levels... unfortunately that seems to coincide with desperation!

Powershiftmedia-ResidentDSMGuru > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 01/05/2018 at 23:48

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Well you’ve got my attention now!

itranthelasttimeiparkedit > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 01/06/2018 at 00:16

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If this was more local-ly I would have to think hard about saying no...

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > Powershiftmedia-ResidentDSMGuru 01/06/2018 at 00:23

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Well, here is a more comprehensive list of info:

To get the bad out of the way... the car was sitting outside, which is reflected in its partially faded paint. It also has a cracked windshield and needs new tires. The interior carpeting is partially soiled in the rear, under the hatch, and there is a tear on the passenger seat leather. The horn has been jury-rigged with a button on the upper right corner of the dash. Parts of the digital dash filament are faded, but it is legible. The heater works and the AC is weak but also works. The hatch struts are shot. While the OD works, I can’t get the filler plug off the overdrive unit myself, and the fluid is likely in poor condition. The fuel filler door is also a mismatched color as the original was taken as I was replacing fuel pump and I ordered the incorrect color. Perhaps most importantly, I need it out of here before the 11th!

The good:
Car runs, drives, shifts, steers, and stops well
Does not leak or burn anything
New Delphi fuel pump/Bosch strainer
New Interstate battery
New rebuilt OEM starter
New oil pan gasket (Per P.O. receipts provided for all)

New transmission pan gasket (Per P.O.)
New ball joints (Per P.O)
New steering rack (per P.O.)
New ignition parts (per P.O.)
New AC Delco ignition components (per P.O.)

New clutch master cylinder
New clutch slave cylinder
New clutch line
Recent shocks (Gabriel)
Replaced gear oil (Amsoil GL-4)
Fresh oil change (Amsoil 10W40 high zinc)
New wix fuel filter
New AC Delco air filter
Coolant flushed
Fully flushed P/S fluid
Exhaust and frame free of rust
Underside of car looks clean
Replaced headlights, function perfectly
Windows work (passenger side might be loose)
Doug Nash 4+3 MK2 works quietly and smoothly
Cabin is watertight

... and here are some more photos! (Sorry- they aren’t very good ones at all. Also, I was trying to work out the headlamp switch wiring hence the wires)

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > Powershiftmedia-ResidentDSMGuru 01/06/2018 at 00:23

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Well, here is a more comprehensive list of info:

To get the bad out of the way... the car was sitting outside, which is reflected in its partially faded paint. It also has a cracked windshield and needs new tires. The interior carpeting is partially soiled in the rear, under the hatch, and there is a tear on the passenger seat leather. The horn has been jury-rigged with a button on the upper right corner of the dash. Parts of the digital dash filament are faded, but it is legible. The heater works and the AC is weak but also works. The hatch struts are shot. While the OD works, I can’t get the filler plug off the overdrive unit myself, and the fluid is likely in poor condition. The fuel filler door is also a mismatched color as the original was taken as I was replacing fuel pump and I ordered the incorrect color. Perhaps most importantly, I need it out of here before the 11th!

The good:
Car runs, drives, shifts, steers, and stops well
Does not leak or burn anything
New Delphi fuel pump/Bosch strainer
New Interstate battery
New rebuilt OEM starter
New oil pan gasket (Per P.O. receipts provided for all)

New transmission pan gasket (Per P.O.)
New ball joints (Per P.O)
New steering rack (per P.O.)
New ignition parts (per P.O.)
New AC Delco ignition components (per P.O.)

New clutch master cylinder
New clutch slave cylinder
New clutch line
Recent shocks (Gabriel)
Replaced gear oil (Amsoil GL-4)
Fresh oil change (Amsoil 10W40 high zinc)
New wix fuel filter
New AC Delco air filter
Coolant flushed
Fully flushed P/S fluid
Exhaust and frame free of rust
Underside of car looks clean
Replaced headlights, function perfectly
Windows work (passenger side might be loose)
Doug Nash 4+3 MK2 works quietly and smoothly
Cabin is watertight

... and here are some more photos! (Sorry- they aren’t very good ones at all. Also, I was trying to work out the headlamp switch wiring hence the wires)

Khalbali > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 01/06/2018 at 02:24

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NP all day long would love to be in a position to buy it.

AM3R, lost another burner > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 01/06/2018 at 02:28

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Are you still in the dc area? Where do u go to school? This has my attention.

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > AM3R, lost another burner 01/06/2018 at 08:42

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Hey how’s the 3er? I’m still in Alexandria but will be headed to VCU on the 11th, so I must sell before then.

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > Khalbali 01/06/2018 at 08:45

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Thanks, I’d love to be in a position to keep it! Unfortunately my schedule makes it difficult for a lot of prospective buyers to see it, but maybe someone will jump on it at this price.

AM3R, lost another burner > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 01/06/2018 at 09:10

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Great. I have a 335i now. Been lots of fun. My sister goes to vcu. I love Richmond.

Die-Trying > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 01/06/2018 at 18:12

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yikes, that is a nice car......

The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 01/07/2018 at 22:02

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If you were in the Chicago area I would consider it for a winter beater so I could experience C4 goodness year round.

CaptDale - is secretly British > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 01/09/2018 at 15:00

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Damn... I want, but can’t. Good luck with that sell

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > AM3R, lost another burner 01/12/2018 at 00:58

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Sorry for the late reply. It sounds like it’s been a really good ownership experience! Have you tuned it? I just moved in and I like what I hear about Richmond; it should be good to explore a bit while I am here. What is she studying?

AM3R, lost another burner > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 01/12/2018 at 01:52

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I’ve done some minor things to it but haven’t tuned it yet. It honestly is plenty fast. She’s studying pre med right now. I’m actually driving her back down there Sunday.