ioneabee Posted August 5, 2013 Posted August 5, 2013 love it as well - shame its LHD.....................now there's a project => turn it into a RHD Quote
marzman Posted August 5, 2013 Posted August 5, 2013 Absolutely love it... but not in this country, sadly. This would have to be my 3rd car that i only wheel out for shows and such, rather than a second car which the zed is currently for me. However if i lived over the water then i'd have one of these, a mustang, a camaro and a viper in a second. Quote
Will370z Posted August 5, 2013 Posted August 5, 2013 Wellllll its certainly different and unique. Bet it sounds lovely though Quote
LRF4N Posted August 5, 2013 Posted August 5, 2013 Jay we've discussed your next car at length.... Some you've suggested Iv laughed at, some Iv suggested you've laughed at..... But THIS was never mentioned! I can't believe your asking! Remember I know where you live if you don't buy this now I will come over to slap you repeatedly with a fish 1 Quote
The G Man Posted August 5, 2013 Posted August 5, 2013 Can't help but agreeing with an earlier poster, not for this country mate. Will be almost undriveable in central Scotland. Would have to think twice if it was a daily For a V8 itch, it would have to be M3 (truly awesome) VXR8 with the exhaust valve thingy, or if you really want something different, a Maserati (then you can create and transport babies ) Your dosh buddy Quote
KyleR Posted August 5, 2013 Posted August 5, 2013 Only £13k :O Buy this immediately! Would the guy take your 70 in exchange with a few quid going your way? If not, **** it, straight swap Quote
DoogyRev Posted August 6, 2013 Posted August 6, 2013 I see a fair few over here. ..... And the ones I see generally look hideous. Horrid body kits, some weird rear thing going on but that one is a stunner. Mmmm Side winder Zorsts For 13k that's not too shabby a price, it will of course drink like a fish, you will keep forgetting and keep getting in the passenger side . . . And everyone will be looking It's not to bad in the RAM as I just slide over the bench seat I think also you can get some 'upgrades' to assist in not going straight on at the first corner. If it ticks your box then Do It !! Quote
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted August 6, 2013 Posted August 6, 2013 Jay we've discussed your next car at length.... Some you've suggested Iv laughed at, some Iv suggested you've laughed at..... But THIS was never mentioned! I can't believe your asking! Remember I know where you live if you don't buy this now I will come over to slap you repeatedly with a fish Quote
JohnUKVetteNut Posted August 6, 2013 Posted August 6, 2013 Hi Buy it...very good price if its "right" with history/matching numbers. So many are a mix of donor engines/transmissions and interiors. Should it be a mix of components then a reduced price would still be acceptable for the year/mileage. Compared to a Z its as fast in a straight line ( dependant on engine model) not all C3's had the same engine, it WILL not go round corners or stop anywhere as well as a Z Maintenance will be easy but parts sourced from UK will be expensive , if you have friend in USA then parts are reasonable even with shipping and import duty. Worrking on them is OK if you have the skill of a basic mechanic. I had 2 x C4 Corvettes over a 20 year period and did all work myself and never came across anything I could not handle and I was a plumber!!.MPG is about same around town but with a heavy right foot you will struggle around 15/16 mpg or 10mpg track days! Driving is pleasure......t tops off and listen to a far better exhaust note than my 2005 Z (Fairlady)!! Insurance should be far cheaper than a same value Z. Corvettes dont get stolen very often! JohnUKVetteNut Quote
Lexx Posted August 6, 2013 Posted August 6, 2013 If you're wanting a good C3 Jay, then buy one freshly imported. EMC Performance are the guys to speak too. I nearly bought an immaculate 1989 airdam C3 from them a few months back. Then the wife decided we are moving house so that plan got thrown out. Anyway, the cars he imports are immaculate. A good 80/81 C3 from him will be just shy of £11k. Quote
Jay Posted August 6, 2013 Author Posted August 6, 2013 Jay we've discussed your next car at length.... Some you've suggested Iv laughed at, some Iv suggested you've laughed at..... But THIS was never mentioned! I can't believe your asking! Remember I know where you live if you don't buy this now I will come over to slap you repeatedly with a fish Need to sell my 370z first mate, then if its still there.... I will buy it Quote
Ekona Posted August 6, 2013 Posted August 6, 2013 That's very cheap for £13K. I'd ask myself why first of all. Assuming it's straight, and you could flog it on for the same price in a couple of months if you got bored, then why not? Quote
Jay Posted August 6, 2013 Author Posted August 6, 2013 Its a family friend who has it dan and I checked on a few sites last night and the price is about right. Yeh they hardly depreciate so thats what I was thinking, scratch the itch just now and then flog it on for something else in a year or so. Quote
Lexx Posted August 6, 2013 Posted August 6, 2013 It's an itch I still want to scratch. Have a look on CCCUK. There are some good buyers guides 1 Quote
evilscorp Posted August 6, 2013 Posted August 6, 2013 Couldnt live with the wheel on the wrong side but I would hire one for a month or two if I could! Why not ask the guy to swap cars for a weekend to see if you like it? (shouldnt b hard if he is a friend and 370z ainy too bad a swap!) Quote
Jay Posted August 6, 2013 Author Posted August 6, 2013 Its a garage so he buys cars and sells them on. He has a mustang shelby 13 plate and a dodge challanger in there.......... I nearly wet myself when I went into the garage, but yeh asking for a weekend or even a night in the car sounds like a good idea! Quote
sidewayz350z Posted August 6, 2013 Posted August 6, 2013 My neighbour has a one and its bright red and he calls it "Jessica Rabbit" he says the car and Jessica rabbit have the same curves and even has a rabbit number plate but he is old so I just nod and say mmmm ok Quote
LRF4N Posted August 6, 2013 Posted August 6, 2013 Now your talking mate If you do get it for a night and you don't bring it up to show me il still be going to asda for some fresh salmon Quote
StevoD Posted August 6, 2013 Posted August 6, 2013 there is one of these sat behind my house rusting away Quote
Lexx Posted August 6, 2013 Posted August 6, 2013 http://m.emcperformance.com/1981-airdam-new-stock.html This is the one I was gonna buy. It's utterly spotless and has a history folder as thick SMD,s Ska vinyl collection. I see the one you like has Hookers fitted. (Look like XS Power). The quality is rubbish if they are. And the bodywork is often bastardised to make them fit. I'd get a custom system with electric cut outs fitted (like you heard on my VXR8). 1 Quote
Jay Posted August 6, 2013 Author Posted August 6, 2013 Nice looking stinger....... I love the seal grey and black in the c3's tho. It does have hookers fitted, I am unsure of the make but i checked all of the bodwork and had it up on the ramps etc to see underneath and honestly you will not get a car in better nick than this. The paint is virtually flawless, one slight dent on the bonnet but we are talking tiny. I loved the sound of your r8 but IF i get the vette, I want it to be loud all the time Quote
Ricey Posted August 6, 2013 Posted August 6, 2013 there is one of these sat behind my house rusting away Tell them I'll give them 500 quid to take it away ;-) 1 Quote
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