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#1822 of 1902 Re: Oil Change [jsouth] by obyone Sep 01, 2008 (11:13 am)
Replying to: jsouth (Sep 01, 2008 10:01 am) That's exactly what I do. And for additional piece of mind you might want to send that oil in for analysis, like an early detection or warning.
#1823 of 1902 Re: Oil Change by toydriver1 Sep 01, 2008 (7:05 pm)
I'm no expert having owned my C6 for just over 1 year. However, I changed the oil "on it's birthday" at around 4800 mi and the oil life data was around 60%. Based on my experience that would result in around 12K miles before the oil life indicator indicated 0%. I read the owners manual and despite the description of following the oil life data on the dash computer, it also says to "change the oil at minimum of once per year". I called 4 dealers in the area and got answers "all over the map". Some said change at 3K intervals, some at 5K, some at 7.5K, some said follow the oil life data. If I could drive the car all year, I'd probably wait till closer to 10K between oil changes, but it will depend upon how you drive. Make sure to use Mobil 1 Synthetic which is the only oil recommended by the manual. It is pricey.
#1824 of 1902 First Corvette purchase by xvzrtgsgl Sep 03, 2008 (7:18 am)
Interested to buy Corvette#1 for under $15k. Buy newest possible? Particular years? What is consensus? The good? the bad? the ugly? What would you buy? Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Sep 04, 2008 7:02 am)
#1825 of 1902 First Corvette purchase by toydriver1 Sep 03, 2008 (6:09 pm)
If I were in your shoes, I would look for a C5 (1997 or newer). You might have to spend a bit more than 15K to get a nice speciman. So many things were improved on the C5 vs. the C4. BTW, C6 models ( 2005 and newer ) are even better yet. Love my C6.    Happy hunting.
#1826 of 1902 Re: First Corvette purchase [xvzrtgsgl] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Sep 04, 2008 (7:02 am)
Replying to: xvzrtgsgl (Sep 03, 2008 7:18 am) You really don't have much choice with those criteria. It would have to be a C4 and some of the C3s from the late 1970s that nobody much wants, that's it for $15K for anything #1.   A C4 can be a pretty cheap good ride, but you must be prepared for the usual reliability issues with this model. I'd certainly buy the newest model year C4 you could afford.
#1827 of 1902 vette wont start by cruizertoo Sep 05, 2008 (5:34 pm)
My 86 vette wont start! I drove up to the garage, shut car off to unlock garage doorand now the car wont start, instrument cluster lites up but starter does nothing, checked vats, resistance reading was the same at key and connection at steering columb base, checked fuses, put car in neutral and park, also interior lights dont come on when doors are open but turn on with lite switch. Anybody have any ideas? Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Sep 05, 2008 7:09 pm)
#1828 of 1902 Re: vette wont start [cruizertoo] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Sep 05, 2008 (7:09 pm)
Replying to: cruizertoo (Sep 05, 2008 5:34 pm) Maybe the neutral safety switch?
#1829 of 1902 First Corvette purchase by hawkerpilot62 Sep 09, 2008 (11:18 pm)
Ladies and Gents, I am in the market for my favorite Vette. I have always loved the L82 model body and I am interested in purchasing one. There are several nice, nice machines available for reasonable prices. My question is: what are the dangers, potential or otherwise, that I need to be aware of?? I thought I remember years ago hearing of "issues" with these year models. Any and all thoughts will be appreciated.   Thanks   Ron Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Sep 10, 2008 6:55 am) bolivar (Sep 10, 2008 10:03 pm)
#1830 of 1902 Re: First Corvette purchase [hawkerpilot62] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Sep 10, 2008 (6:55 am)
Replying to: hawkerpilot62 (Sep 09, 2008 11:18 pm) Not too many issues except that the car itself is kind of an "issue". They are among the less popular of all Corvettes, next to early C4s I mean, and can be bought relatively cheaply. The reason for this is mainly the lack of horsepower, which of course can be corrected with a transplant. Natch the L82 option is better, but it's still nothing to write home about.   They drive pretty well actually. The interior gets very hot due to the position and nature of the catalytic convertible, so without AC you're gonna die in there on a hot day. Some parts are hard to find, too, like heater/AC controls. Also the interior uses lots of cheesy plastic which tends to break.   Best thing for Vettes in these years, IMO, is to inspect for collision repair. Remember, if the paint looks too GOOD, be suspicious and go over that area with your hands, looking for ridges/patches. These cars were painted by hand originally, so any car claiming to be "original" shouldn't look all that good. Also assembly work was in general quite careless, so don't worry about things not fitting. That's the way they are.   Yes they are reasonably priced, as befits the supply and demand equation. You can find decent ones around $10K and really nice cars under $20K last time I looked. I'm sure value with increase as time goes on, but not at a rapid pace.
#1831 of 1902 Re: First Corvette purchase [hawkerpilot62] by bolivar Sep 10, 2008 (10:03 pm)
Replying to: hawkerpilot62 (Sep 09, 2008 11:18 pm) Although I've been interested in Corvette for many years, I'm not exactly sure about what year we are talking about here? L82 started in what, the mid-70's?   You are looking at cars almost 40 years old. Overall, there isn't one thing that should be considered. Everything on something this old could be about to fail, has been heavily modified, has been replaced with non-stock components, etc, etc.   From some limited reading about these older cars in a forum with many, many messages, it appears rust has become a big problem. Even frame rust is something that must be looked at. And, the 'cage' around the driver compartment that runs around the front window is now a problem for rusting out.   I've owned a 1964, 1972, 1981, and now a 2007. Each of these cars is a large jump in overall 'quality' from the older one.   The 'mid-years' of 1963-67 are just beautiful. By 1981 the car had become a great highway cruiser, with larger tires, low profile, and quietness. From 1971 until, what, about mid 1980's they were very underpowered.   My 2007 is a totally different car. By the 2005 C6 model, they got it right.

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