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#1772 of 1905
Determine Vette Value by chuckv
Jan 12, 2008 (8:45 am)
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Hi,
I have an 89 Convertible that I'll probably put up for sale in the spring. I'm trying to establish a sale price but in doing a little research I'm seeing pricing for comparable Vettes that are just all over the place. Can anyone advise a good resource to assist in ascertaining a realistic fair market value ?
 
My Vette is real cherry with only a little over 17,000 miles and has seen no bad weather driving. Photos here: 89 Vette Photos
 
Thanks,
Chuck
#1773 of 1905
Starting problems by vettever
Jan 22, 2008 (10:50 am)
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02 Z06, daily driver,19000 miles with a new battery. Every once in a while when I turn the key it acts like the battery is dead or the clutch isn't on the floor. It starts after several tries but yesterday it took about 20 tries. I'm afraid to take it to the dealer because he'll keep it a week, charge a fortune and find nothing wrong. Any hints? Thanks, Joe.
#1774 of 1905
Re: Starting problems [vettever] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Jan 22, 2008 (11:00 am)
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Replying to: vettever (Jan 22, 2008 10:50 am)

You could temporarily bypass the clutch switch and see if the problem goes away. Also, check your battery terminals for corrosion or looseness; also inspect your wiring at the starter solenoid for looseness or corrosion; otherwise, I'd suspect your ignition key is just worn out at this high mileage.
#1775 of 1905
Re: Starting problems [Mr_Shiftright] by cnw
Jan 22, 2008 (6:35 pm)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jan 22, 2008 11:00 am)

Huh? I tracked with you until "worn out at this high mileage." Since when is 19,000 high mileage?
#1776 of 1905
Re: Starting problems [cnw] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Jan 23, 2008 (8:53 am)
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Replying to: cnw (Jan 22, 2008 6:35 pm)

Oh, LOL! I read it as "119000".
 
Well would you throw rocks at me if I said "worn out as per a GM ignition switch?" (the C5s used to jam a lot IIRC)
 
But seriously, the advice still applies regardless of mileage. Good luck tracking this down.
#1777 of 1905
Re: Starting problems [Mr_Shiftright] by cnw
Jan 24, 2008 (4:01 pm)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jan 23, 2008 8:53 am)

Whew!! I thought you were trying to tell us something. Thanks for the clarification.
Clark
#1778 of 1905
Re: Starting problems [cnw] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Jan 24, 2008 (6:57 pm)
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Replying to: cnw (Jan 24, 2008 4:01 pm)

No worries--a C5 is not a Ferrari. 19K miles is nothin'.
#1779 of 1905
Thanks for the responses! by vettever
Jan 25, 2008 (5:59 am)
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Thanks for the responses, I'm using the other key and keeping my fingers crossed! I'm also hoping to get another 19000 miles out of the old boy!
       Thanks again,
          Joe
#1780 of 1905
Re: Starting problems [Mr_Shiftright] by cnw
Jan 26, 2008 (1:38 pm)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jan 24, 2008 6:57 pm)

Thank goodness none of the 'Vettes are Ferraris. Tempermental and costly to maintain. And they sell it as personality and status. Give me raw, brute torque and horsepower. Besides, there are distinct advantages to American production cars when economies are in turmoil. Clark
#1781 of 1905
Corvette Clubs in Washington State by fwayne1
Jan 26, 2008 (2:52 pm)
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I have a '74 Corvette Stingray and am looking around for a local corvette club in the Washington State area, preferrable Seattle and north. Can anyone help.

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