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Re: Value??? Opinions???
From: "Birdy" <none(at)nothing.net>
Subject: Re: Value??? Opinions???
Date: Sun, 28 Sep 2003 11:08:34 -0400
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I`ve had a 96 CE, LT4 for a little over three years with a 60k+ miles on it
now and it has been the most trouble free car I`ve ever owned, just regular
maintained that I do myself with the help of the service manual. M&R cost
have been almost nothing compared to any of the fast European cars.
"Trey Swanson" <corvettetrey(at)cox.net> wrote in message
news:vnbjkb9h1gfjdd(at)corp.supernews.com...
> all 96 corvettes that had the LT4 were all 6 speeds so if its a automatic
> its a LT1
> computer controlled cars are not that hard to work on....best thing to do
is
> get you a factory service manual...cost about $100 and the best thing you
> can buy...the books explain it all and have troubleshooting flowcharts
that
> make diagnosis a breeze.
>
> 76k miles is nothing...my 96 has 93k miles and has had less problems than
my
> brothers 96 CE with 40k miles.
> my brother and I have had a couple vettes with 160k+ miles and still going
> strong.
>
>
> "Robotron Tom" <usa1(at)nospamiei.net> wrote in message
> news:Xns940364198831CRobotronTom(at)129.250.170.85...
> > "Flasher" <sonnyh(at)arn.net> started a controversy when he said in
> > news:hKGdnZ_Y0aXhhOiiU-KYgw(at)arn.net:
> >
> > > Didn`t mention whether it is a convertible or not, the ragtop is about
> > > $1500 higher. I agree with the fact that vettes are cheap especially
> > > this time of year. As far as the engine problems sounds like
> > > electronics and is probably not major, Can and do you do your own
> > > work? Or at least have a handle on a good mechanic, that is vette
> > > savvey? The 96 was a great car and the silver collector edition was
> > > the best of all, well, except the grand sport! See if you can get him
> > > down to a reasonable price, after you get the problems checked out. I
> > > wouldn`t be scared off at anything under $15000. Been looking for one
> > > myself, to go with the 84 and 78 PC. LOL Good luck!
> > >
> > >
> >
> > It`s a coupe. I do my own work (former drag racer/engine builder), but
> > these computer controlled cars can easily stump me. I need to look under
> > the hood again and see whether it was a LT4 engine. I saw on the
internet
> > that the LT4 has a red/orange powder coated intake manifold.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > --
> > Robotron Tom *remove nospam to email*
> >
> > Flashback Arcade Sales at: http:// www.arcadeguy.net
> >
> > "The U.S.A. will remain the home of the free only so long as it remains
> > the home of the brave"
> > -Elmer Davis
>
>
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SUBJECT: Re: Value??? Opinions???
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From: bikefixr(at)aol.com (Bikefixr)
Date: 08 Oct 2003 04:00:14 GMT
Subject: Re: Value??? Opinions???
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Mileage is high, waaaay high for a `96. Idle problems could be a huge
headache...I wouldn`t pay more than 6k for a car with problems and high
mileage. My `96 Conv, loaded with 22k was only $13k...there are better cars
out there. Look for one.
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From: bikefixr(at)aol.com (Bikefixr)
Date: 08 Oct 2003 04:00:14 GMT
Subject: Re: Value??? Opinions???
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Mileage is high, waaaay high for a `96. Idle problems could be a huge
headache...I wouldn`t pay more than 6k for a car with problems and high
mileage. My `96 Conv, loaded with 22k was only $13k...there are better cars
out there. Look for one.
From: "cruiser" <surf(at)forum.dk>
Subject: Valve at exhaust manifold, + or - ?
Date: Thu, 9 Oct 2003 01:47:30 +0200
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I´m trying to figure out the mysteries of my C3, and at the right hand side
exhaust manifold, there is some sort of valve with a counterweight, at the
bottom end of the manifold, and with rising RPM it will open for a larger
flow. I know similar but more advanced valves from motorcycle engines, where
they give more bottom torque, but is that also the function here, or just
for noise reduction ?, and will I lose low end torque and gain top end hp if
I remove the valve, (and why only one at the right hand side ??)
Bjarne
Last "Cars" Post on Wordpress:
Title: Renault upholds French auto tradition
Date: Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:48:33 +0000
Author: Kevin Dietrich
The French automaking industry has long had a reputation for turning out vehicles that appear to be built completely from scratch, as though there was not a single other car in the world from which to turn for inspiration.
Renault upholds that tradition with a couple of its prototype electric cars: the Twizy, shown above, and the Zoe, which not only have ridiculous names but are among the ugliest vehicles ever produced anywhere. Renault unveiled the concept cars last week at the Frankfurt Autoshow.
The Twizy, which looks like it has square wheels, is expected to go into production in the second half of 2011 and the Zoe in mid 2012.
As The Coyote Blog puts it: “Combine 40% French design and engineering, 40% political correctness, 10% Hello Kitty and 10% of WTF to get this new electric concept car from Renault with square wheels called the Twizy.”
Indeed, the Twizy looks like it would come out on the short end of a battle with a Big Wheel.
Of course, there’s no accounting for European tastes in general when it comes to vehicles – it’s apparently either all (Mercedes, BMW or high-performance expensive sports cars) or nothing (Yugo, Citroen or pretty much anything built behind the Iron Curtain). More on: http://southcarolina1670.wordpress.com/2009/09/25/renault-upholds-french-auto-tradition/
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Title: I want one. Date: Sat, 26 Sep 2009 09:55:47 +0000 Author: jase010
More on: http://shootandcut.wordpress.com/2009/09/26/i-want-one/
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