Has anyone had their Vert longer than me?
05-05-05, 09:50 PM
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It was the first new car I ever had. I made a deal for one in the showroom, but just as I was about to sign, I noticed a very tiny ding. Just then a truck arrived carrying 3 more. So, I got one off the truck with 0 miles.
It's been the best buy of my life so far, other than my house.
It's been the best buy of my life so far, other than my house.
05-05-05, 10:02 PM
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Thats awesome that its given ya all these years of enjoyment. I was a tike when you got that car too! I would have been 3 or so. I just got my vert about 2 weeks ago and the original owner treated like a baby and its almost perfect. It even still has that nice fresh new car smell to it. I owned 2 fb's and loved them both but theres something about this car that makes me think i wont ever get rid of it. Its the perfect blend of luxury, class and sports car for me whereas the fb's were rough riding and loud and just raw which i like too just not on a daily basis. I envy ya for having her so long. Any pictures?
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05-05-05, 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Therotaryrocket85
Thats awesome that its given ya all these years of enjoyment. I was a tike when you got that car too! I would have been 3 or so. I just got my vert about 2 weeks ago and the original owner treated like a baby and its almost perfect. It even still has that nice fresh new car smell to it. I owned 2 fb's and loved them both but theres something about this car that makes me think i wont ever get rid of it. Its the perfect blend of luxury, class and sports car for me whereas the fb's were rough riding and loud and just raw which i like too just not on a daily basis. I envy ya for having her so long. Any pictures?
Over the years, I have bought and sold other cars. And each time I thought about selling the Vert, I could't pull the trigger.
Right after I purchased my Touring, I went to the store, purchased a sign, and put it on my car in the driveway.
Five minutes later I ripped it up.
That was five years ago.
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05-05-05, 10:35 PM
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First Vert I bought was in 92. It was a nice black 91 model one that I picked up for a steal. My older brother inherited it from me when my car collection got too large to manage.
Second Vert I bought was in 98. It was a 90 Red model that I bought from my buddy who is a used car salesman and new I wanted one if he could get one at auction. My younger brother inherited this one for me when I had to move cross country and couldn't figure out how to move 4 cars and 2 motorcycles in one trip. He still has hte car.
Third Vert I bought February 14,2005 for my wife. It is a red 1991 that has 22,500 miles on it. My new 2004 VW TDI has more mileage than my 91 Vert which is now up to 24,000 miles. This one is a keeper and in exactly 3 years it will receive a Corvette V8 with a six speed tranny and my kid brother will get the engine to replace his with. I want something that gets 30 mpg on the highway and can smoke a honda civic. My Vert has trouble keeping up with mopeds here at 7100 feet in Colorado.
Second Vert I bought was in 98. It was a 90 Red model that I bought from my buddy who is a used car salesman and new I wanted one if he could get one at auction. My younger brother inherited this one for me when I had to move cross country and couldn't figure out how to move 4 cars and 2 motorcycles in one trip. He still has hte car.
Third Vert I bought February 14,2005 for my wife. It is a red 1991 that has 22,500 miles on it. My new 2004 VW TDI has more mileage than my 91 Vert which is now up to 24,000 miles. This one is a keeper and in exactly 3 years it will receive a Corvette V8 with a six speed tranny and my kid brother will get the engine to replace his with. I want something that gets 30 mpg on the highway and can smoke a honda civic. My Vert has trouble keeping up with mopeds here at 7100 feet in Colorado.
05-05-05, 10:41 PM
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That thing is gorgeous especially for having that kind of mileage on it! Mines an 88 with 96k original miles and its bone stock. It still has the stock deck and everything worked, no crackling or anyhting and the cd player still works. Its black with charcoal leather and its mint. I get compliments on it all the time and ive only had it 2 weeks. My only gripe is that my clutch is slipping now but i can handle that. Everything else on the car is 100%. I like urs, those wheels gave it a nice look.
05-05-05, 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Healeyguy
Retired the 88 with 235K for an 89 with 55K miles last summer.
I still see the 79 around town on occasion...
I still see the 79 around town on occasion...
Original Engine?
I'd like to see that longevity... I am close, but since my clutch needs to come out soon, I am thinking about pulling the engine too.
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05-05-05, 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Therotaryrocket85
That thing is gorgeous especially for having that kind of mileage on it! Mines an 88 with 96k original miles and its bone stock. It still has the stock deck and everything worked, no crackling or anyhting and the cd player still works. Its black with charcoal leather and its mint. I get compliments on it all the time and ive only had it 2 weeks. My only gripe is that my clutch is slipping now but i can handle that. Everything else on the car is 100%. I like urs, those wheels gave it a nice look.
I like the wheels, but they are too heavy. But for a car that I only cruze in... they are not too bad (17's)
05-05-05, 10:53 PM
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whoops i wasnt paying attention to who was posting who and i thought the pics of the red one was the car with 235k on it lol. thats why i said the comment i made about the miles. Gorgeous car though none the less....... i have pics on the camara of mine but ill hve to load them up tomorrow. Ill post some tomorrow or something
05-05-05, 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Therotaryrocket85
whoops i wasnt paying attention to who was posting who and i thought the pics of the red one was the car with 235k on it lol. thats why i said the comment i made about the miles. Gorgeous car though none the less....... i have pics on the camara of mine but ill hve to load them up tomorrow. Ill post some tomorrow or something
No, only 200,000 on the one in the pics.
05-05-05, 10:55 PM
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Spring is here, although it is a great year round car. I am looking forward to a nice long trip somewhere.
Enjoy, post your pics when you can.
Later.
Enjoy, post your pics when you can.
Later.
05-05-05, 10:59 PM
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Originally Posted by homebrewer
First Vert I bought was in 92. It was a nice black 91 model one that I picked up for a steal. My older brother inherited it from me when my car collection got too large to manage.
Second Vert I bought was in 98. It was a 90 Red model that I bought from my buddy who is a used car salesman and new I wanted one if he could get one at auction. My younger brother inherited this one for me when I had to move cross country and couldn't figure out how to move 4 cars and 2 motorcycles in one trip. He still has hte car.
Third Vert I bought February 14,2005 for my wife. It is a red 1991 that has 22,500 miles on it. My new 2004 VW TDI has more mileage than my 91 Vert which is now up to 24,000 miles. This one is a keeper and in exactly 3 years it will receive a Corvette V8 with a six speed tranny and my kid brother will get the engine to replace his with. I want something that gets 30 mpg on the highway and can smoke a honda civic. My Vert has trouble keeping up with mopeds here at 7100 feet in Colorado.
Second Vert I bought was in 98. It was a 90 Red model that I bought from my buddy who is a used car salesman and new I wanted one if he could get one at auction. My younger brother inherited this one for me when I had to move cross country and couldn't figure out how to move 4 cars and 2 motorcycles in one trip. He still has hte car.
Third Vert I bought February 14,2005 for my wife. It is a red 1991 that has 22,500 miles on it. My new 2004 VW TDI has more mileage than my 91 Vert which is now up to 24,000 miles. This one is a keeper and in exactly 3 years it will receive a Corvette V8 with a six speed tranny and my kid brother will get the engine to replace his with. I want something that gets 30 mpg on the highway and can smoke a honda civic. My Vert has trouble keeping up with mopeds here at 7100 feet in Colorado.
good work on keeping urs clean like that
05-06-05, 04:49 PM
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Heres a couple pics of mine. Her name is Christine. Named her after the movie cuz shes changin me hehe.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...Picture091.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...Picture081.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...Picture091.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...Picture081.jpg
05-07-05, 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Therotaryrocket85
Heres a couple pics of mine. Her name is Christine. Named her after the movie cuz shes changin me hehe.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...Picture091.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...Picture081.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...Picture091.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...Picture081.jpg
05-07-05, 03:15 PM
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OK, next project...
Had my ninety vert since 98. Had 72k when I bought it, now 115k. Ive done everything I can to it pretty much UNTIL the engine goes, then I may streetport it or do a V8 swap.
05-08-05, 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by BLKTOPTRVL
Sharp! After looking at your interior, I think i need a new carpet - and a bit of fine cleaning.