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Old Jan 20, 2013 | 08:57 PM
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Alright, This is going to be my first Corvette and I am super excited to own one. I've always dreamed about owning a corvette and now heres the chance. I've came across a 1997 Black Corvette 6speed with only 28k miles on it. Asking price is 20k.

Should I pull the trigger?
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Old Jan 20, 2013 | 09:12 PM
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Please one at a time people. Lets not do it all at once. LOL
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Old Jan 20, 2013 | 11:25 PM
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You can get an 04 Z with around the same miles for that....

I'd keep looking....
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Old Jan 20, 2013 | 11:51 PM
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That's high for the year. You can pick up a Z06 for that, I'm not sure about an 04 with 28k on it, but none the less, you can pickup a Z06 for that money. Not sure what you are looking for, but know that the older the Vette, the more likely you are to have the little issues "pop up". For instance, the 97-00 have a PIA TPMS sensor that can cause issues with your entire traction control system and active handling. Just one example of something that can and will go wrong with time. Vettes are awesome, I own a 02Z myself, but be aware, like most women, they can love you right, and leave you broke.
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Old Jan 20, 2013 | 11:55 PM
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I agree with the guys above me.
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Old Jan 21, 2013 | 10:15 AM
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I probably checked out over a dozen Z06's before i settled for mine. I agree with the people above. Be patient. Whenever you find exactly what you want you will know.
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Old Jan 22, 2013 | 10:08 PM
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All good advice above,... nothing I could help you with.
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Old Jan 23, 2013 | 01:15 AM
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nope that one doesnt have a couple of things that the newer 02 vettes have . wait it out
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Who has the car, is it a dealer? If you go over to CF there are a lot of cars for sale there and many are original owners. I would look for an 02 or newer myself to get the later piston design, later rings and likely an LS6 block.
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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 03:22 AM
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Agreed with the guys above. Keep looking. I picked up my 03 a little over 3 years ago with 32k miles for $17k.
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