Just bought a 1996 Corvette

Executioner · Post by **Executioner** » Fri Mar 06, 2009 8:33 pm

I've always wanted a Corvette, and finally I have one. It's not a new one, as I can't see spending tons of money on a car, but this was a good deal. The dealer had it priced at $14,500. On my first day, I offered $13,000 which he said he would accept. I came back 3 days later, and offered them $12,000 which they finally accepted after some haggling. I put down $2,500, and have a 3 year car payment of $329.00.

I'll post some pics later this weekend. What really surprised me during my research on this car, was the gas mileage. On the open road, you can get ~27 miles per gallon. Driving it home on a road with a 55 mph speed, it was getting almost 30 mpg.

The car has 81,000 miles and the color is white, which I prefer due to living in the hot desert. I already have a black Ford F150 Crew Cab, and that sucker gets really hot in the summer.

nexus_7 · Post by **nexus_7** » Fri Mar 06, 2009 8:44 pm

yea, they really get amazing gas mileage...no one seems to realize it.

Greg

darcy · Post by **darcy** » Fri Mar 06, 2009 11:08 pm

whoa! congrats, Exec!

normalicy · Post by **normalicy** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 12:40 am

Yeah, they have tall gearing & an engine that can handle it. My Firebird was great on trips.

eGoCeNTRoNiX · Post by **eGoCeNTRoNiX** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 10:11 am

Very Cool

90% of the Corvettes are beautiful cars

There are some ugly ones, but not many. If I could "fit" a corvette comfortably, I'd have bought an 70s-80s model a long time ago. I don't want one with all the computers, I want one that's straight motor so I can work on it lol Enjoy you're new toy!

eGo

TheSovereign · Post by **TheSovereign** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 10:57 am

Executioner · Post by **Executioner** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 8:58 pm

Here are 3 pics:

Forgot to take pics of the interior, but its just as clean as the outside. I also did a car fax report, so I know the care was well maintained.

darcy · Post by **darcy** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 9:19 pm

i luv it!

mile

nitro237 · Post by **nitro237** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 9:23 pm

wow, really clean. Very nice!!

normalicy · Post by **normalicy** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 10:10 pm

Very nice indeed! One of my favorite Corvettes personally (well, I do like the current ones, but they are way out of my budget).

nexus_7 · Post by **nexus_7** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 11:38 pm

you gana get those aftermarket headlights? they look cool. slight clear buldges but have projectors in them...an very good look I think.

Great looking car as is though also, for sure!

Greg

EvilHorace · Post by **EvilHorace** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 8:59 am

Nice, next time I'm in the area, you'll have to give me a ride

renovation · Post by **renovation** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 10:20 am

very nice toy ! you going to overclock it

DaMaN · Post by **DaMaN** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 12:03 pm

nitro237 wrote:wow, really clean. Very nice!!

What an understatement, it looks gosh darn sanitary

mile

Key Keeper · Post by **Key Keeper** » Sun Mar 08, 2009 5:50 pm

My question is...can you kick your feet out without knocking the neighbors tv over? Lol j/k, sweet ride...