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Valeo

Valeo

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Hi all! I am new to the website and I have a question or two for perhaps you can guide me through. I do not know much of anything about cars. I turn 18 in a month and I currently drive a depressing 1996 Mazda Protege. So I got to looking around at some vehicles i thought I would like. (Mind you, I have always loved corvettes but it never came into mind) I have been looking at the dodge rams... until now. A couple days ago i was looking on AutoTrader and I thought, what if i was to get an older car and fix it up to look new, my parents are crazy on the whole insurance thing so i thought an older car would be less insurance and perhaps even a project for me... so i started looking at some older classics and such. Well, I came across a 1985 Corvette. I never looked into the older cars 80s-90s because i basically thought they would be crap, most of them are. But I analyzed the 85 corvette for the first time and now I want one. Here are my questions:

1. Will insurance kill me on an 1985 Corvette? - I looked it up and it was more affordable then a 2004 dodge ram. What do you think? (Mind you i am turning 18)

2. Am I getting myself into more then I can handle? - I am willing to pay whatever knowing that I will love the car and such.. but do you think it will be too much $ and hassle at my age? (And the fact i do not know much about cars and finding parts for an older car)

In the meantime I will read the forums and try to suck up all the information I can.:banghead:
 
First off :welcome:

It doesn't cost anything to call different insurance Co.'s and get a quote. Shop around even try brokers, sometimes they can find you the best rates.

Good luck with your search.
 
Im 21 and use esurance for both my vette and f-350. full coverage im paying a little over $300/month. also if you can float an LT-1 (92+) get that.
 
chris308 said:
First off :welcome:

It doesn't cost anything to call different insurance Co.'s and get a quote. Shop around even try brokers, sometimes they can find you the best rates.

Good luck with your search.
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Very good advice and the place to start.87-96 c-4's we're decent cars and are somewhat affordable.

I wish you luck as I'm sure all the people of florida forum do also.Your request for info was well written.:wavey:
 
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Thanks! I will do some investigating on insurance. So how hard is it going to be for me to refurbish an old corvette? :shrug01:
 
Valeo said:
Thanks! I will do some investigating on insurance. So how hard is it going to be for me to refurbish an old corvette? :shrug01:
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I'd hook up with a Corvette mentor at your age.Your address is Florida which is a start.Find a member or two in your area that own a c-4.

Most corvette owners are more than willing to help you.Try going to a few shows and ask questions.Time is cheap.:thumbsup:
 
the parts arent cheap. Its all going to depend on whats wrong with the car and how much you can spend.

What all is wrong with the car youre looking at?
 
Right now I am not looking to buy a car right away. However, I am keeping my eyes open for something good to come around. In a few months (When I Graduate) I will begin to seriously look around. As of now I am just eager to learn and get some opinions until then. Like you own a c4. Why did you chose a c4 out of all the other cars?
 
Your honesty and brevity is refreshing. Your ideal car will show up and when it does, you'll appreciate it more because of your hard work and patience. I will say only from a father's perspective-please respect the power and speed of the vette or you'll end up maimed or dead. Just because the car has got power and performance doesn't mean you drive like a race car driver on every street. I hope you'll take this for what it's worth and I wish you luck on your journey. By the way, :welcome::welcome: to this Forum. This is an excellent place to hang out and collaborate with others. :thumbsup:
 
THOR said:
I will say only from a father's perspective-please respect the power and speed of the vette or you'll end up maimed or dead. Just because the car has got power and performance doesn't mean you drive like a race car driver on every street. I hope you'll take this for what it's worth and I wish you luck on your journey.
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Ditto from another father of a soon to be licensed driver. I'm very apprehensive with the Z06 just tempting him. That much power just begs to be released sometimes. Younger drivers sometimes don't take all the conditions into account and tragedies can happen.

Sounds like you're approaching it the right way though. You don't have to drive it fast for it to be a chick magnet. :thumbsup:
 
Yea, they cant see you if youre flyin down the road lol. But i got my car much the way it was said in an earlier post about "the right car coming to you." I got a good deal on it, everything fell right into place and I love the look of a clean C4 over any other gen. Hopefully the next right car that comes to me will be a '95 ZR-1.

+1 for The corvette shop!
 
I think the advise from the forum is broad and well stated. Take your time looking. Acquire parts catalogs form various companies I.E. Eckler's (their in Titusville,fl) Corvette Central, Mid America Motor Parts and such. With the aid of those you'll be able to begin getting an idea of parts prices. Remember if you have the name "Corvette" on it it's not going to be cheap. Go to any Corvette shows you can find (see the events and happenings section of this forum) and talk to as many folks as you can.

I owned a street rod a few years ago and never meet people as friendly or helpful as Corvette owners are.

I would also suggest that you talk to Shadow here on the forum. He has a C4and he'd be glad to share his insight with you. (He's a great dude but don't tell him I said so he'll get a swelled head:lmao::lmao:). And just a final thought look in the members directory and you'll see who has what generation of vette possibly providing more contacts for you.

Good luck in your hunt and your Corvette is out there just be patient.
 
Thanks for the advice guys and the warm welcome! Don't be surprised if you see a dozen questions coming your way on future posts! I am looking forward to all the site has to offer. (Including its members:yesnod:)
 
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