JohnRogers Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 I'm 98.8% sure I'm buying this tomorrow. http://www.contes.com/components/com_autostand/files/img_cars/00b2c6c80e40dfa105bd3288c88d2ed9.jpg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That One Guy Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 I'm 98.8% sure I'm buying this tomorrow. http://www.contes.com/components/com_autostand/files/img_cars/00b2c6c80e40dfa105bd3288c88d2ed9.jpg1.2% chance you veer into a Jeep dealership and pick up a new Wrangler JL; Rubicon trim I presume? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordgalaxy Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 I'm 98.8% sure I'm buying this tomorrow.http://www.contes.com/components/com_autostand/files/img_cars/00b2c6c80e40dfa105bd3288c88d2ed9.jpg1.2% chance you veer into a Jeep dealership and pick up a new Wrangler JL; Rubicon trim I presume? That would be a huge downgrade. YUUUGE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ILSnwdog Posted March 30, 2018 Author Share Posted March 30, 2018 I Have Finally Driven a C3...and it wasn't good I really want a C3. Prior to this afternoon I never drove one. I owned a 96 Corvette LT4 and have driven a C5. I seem to feel the 1982 will be the best fit for me, as I find the Collector's Edition attractive that is what I'm looking at. Today at a Jaguar dealer I finally drove one. Driver quality paint and supposedly 32,000 miles. The rear hatch wouldn't stay up, chalked that up to age. I found entering the car takes effort, short fit people probably don't complain. Close the door and I find you don't enter the C3, you wear it like a snug sweater. Seat all the way down and sent rearward my head no longer hits the T-top. Now its making an electronic sound with slight thumping, the power seat? Dang it doesn't start, yet I overheard the dealer say someone drove it today. Give it a jump, twist the key and the Cross-Fire barely comes to life. We let it idle after goosing the gas peddle a few times. The idle doesn't inspire confidence, tap the gas the Cross-Fire roars I'm almost impressed with the sound. We let it idle some more, what seems like forever doesn't help the situation. Time to drive Plastic Fantastic we don't have all day, 45 degrees BTW. In drive it feels like it will stall any second now, Cross-Fire technology keeps the Chevy small block running. Whoa, peddle feel is non-existent, peddle travel is a lengthy trek. As I pull out into traffic I'm convinced the car will stall or not stop when needed, either way I'm crashing a car I don't own. Extra careful, driving defensively and a little luck no such mishaps occur. The car stumbles and hesitates but when you hit 40 mph the Corvette roars to life, I'm almost enjoying this. Crap I need to slow down for a light. Green! Off we stumble, bumble, fumbling around, hit 40 mph and the good times roll again. I'm cutting this test drive short. I explain my concerns. The salesmen babbles about cold weather. He inquires about my interest in the car which is listed at $20K. I politely tell him I wouldn't buy it for five. I'm thinking this isn't a 82 Corvette problem as designed and manufactured by GM. Just a bad example with issues. This isn't the typical Cross-Fire experience, right? https://www.cargurus....ting=187994547 $20,000 for an 82 Corvette? I just bought a 2002 Z06 with 24,300 miles for $22,000. The C5 is still a bitch to get in and out of, but The LS6 is a f***ing beast. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordgalaxy Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Love that blue and nice looking German Shepherd Dog too. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnRogers Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 I Have Finally Driven a C3...and it wasn't good I really want a C3. Prior to this afternoon I never drove one. I owned a 96 Corvette LT4 and have driven a C5. I seem to feel the 1982 will be the best fit for me, as I find the Collector's Edition attractive that is what I'm looking at. Today at a Jaguar dealer I finally drove one. Driver quality paint and supposedly 32,000 miles. The rear hatch wouldn't stay up, chalked that up to age. I found entering the car takes effort, short fit people probably don't complain. Close the door and I find you don't enter the C3, you wear it like a snug sweater. Seat all the way down and sent rearward my head no longer hits the T-top. Now its making an electronic sound with slight thumping, the power seat? Dang it doesn't start, yet I overheard the dealer say someone drove it today. Give it a jump, twist the key and the Cross-Fire barely comes to life. We let it idle after goosing the gas peddle a few times. The idle doesn't inspire confidence, tap the gas the Cross-Fire roars I'm almost impressed with the sound. We let it idle some more, what seems like forever doesn't help the situation. Time to drive Plastic Fantastic we don't have all day, 45 degrees BTW. In drive it feels like it will stall any second now, Cross-Fire technology keeps the Chevy small block running. Whoa, peddle feel is non-existent, peddle travel is a lengthy trek. As I pull out into traffic I'm convinced the car will stall or not stop when needed, either way I'm crashing a car I don't own. Extra careful, driving defensively and a little luck no such mishaps occur. The car stumbles and hesitates but when you hit 40 mph the Corvette roars to life, I'm almost enjoying this. Crap I need to slow down for a light. Green! Off we stumble, bumble, fumbling around, hit 40 mph and the good times roll again. I'm cutting this test drive short. I explain my concerns. The salesmen babbles about cold weather. He inquires about my interest in the car which is listed at $20K. I politely tell him I wouldn't buy it for five. I'm thinking this isn't a 82 Corvette problem as designed and manufactured by GM. Just a bad example with issues. This isn't the typical Cross-Fire experience, right? https://www.cargurus....ting=187994547 $20,000 for an 82 Corvette? I just bought a 2002 Z06 with 24,300 miles for $22,000. The C5 is still a bitch to get in and out of, but The LS6 is a f***ing beast.Nice. The C5 Z06 is probably the smartest sports car bargain going right now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILSnwdog Posted March 30, 2018 Author Share Posted March 30, 2018 I Have Finally Driven a C3...and it wasn't good I really want a C3. Prior to this afternoon I never drove one. I owned a 96 Corvette LT4 and have driven a C5. I seem to feel the 1982 will be the best fit for me, as I find the Collector's Edition attractive that is what I'm looking at. Today at a Jaguar dealer I finally drove one. Driver quality paint and supposedly 32,000 miles. The rear hatch wouldn't stay up, chalked that up to age. I found entering the car takes effort, short fit people probably don't complain. Close the door and I find you don't enter the C3, you wear it like a snug sweater. Seat all the way down and sent rearward my head no longer hits the T-top. Now its making an electronic sound with slight thumping, the power seat? Dang it doesn't start, yet I overheard the dealer say someone drove it today. Give it a jump, twist the key and the Cross-Fire barely comes to life. We let it idle after goosing the gas peddle a few times. The idle doesn't inspire confidence, tap the gas the Cross-Fire roars I'm almost impressed with the sound. We let it idle some more, what seems like forever doesn't help the situation. Time to drive Plastic Fantastic we don't have all day, 45 degrees BTW. In drive it feels like it will stall any second now, Cross-Fire technology keeps the Chevy small block running. Whoa, peddle feel is non-existent, peddle travel is a lengthy trek. As I pull out into traffic I'm convinced the car will stall or not stop when needed, either way I'm crashing a car I don't own. Extra careful, driving defensively and a little luck no such mishaps occur. The car stumbles and hesitates but when you hit 40 mph the Corvette roars to life, I'm almost enjoying this. Crap I need to slow down for a light. Green! Off we stumble, bumble, fumbling around, hit 40 mph and the good times roll again. I'm cutting this test drive short. I explain my concerns. The salesmen babbles about cold weather. He inquires about my interest in the car which is listed at $20K. I politely tell him I wouldn't buy it for five. I'm thinking this isn't a 82 Corvette problem as designed and manufactured by GM. Just a bad example with issues. This isn't the typical Cross-Fire experience, right? https://www.cargurus....ting=187994547 $20,000 for an 82 Corvette? I just bought a 2002 Z06 with 24,300 miles for $22,000. The C5 is still a bitch to get in and out of, but The LS6 is a f***ing beast.Nice. The C5 Z06 is probably the smartest sports car bargain going right now.Did you ever get your C3? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-0-0-1-0-0-1 Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 The early '70s Road Runners might have my favorite nose out of any of the muscle cars from that era. Of course the '69 Camaro is up on that list, but I might like the nose of the late '60s Firebirds better. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 yeah !!! Congrats SnwDog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnRogers Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 I'm flying out to California tomorrow morning. I'm buying a 1978 Super Coupe then driving cross country to bring it home. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnRogers Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueschica Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 Sweet! I like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnRogers Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 Sweet! I like it!Thanks, I’ll be out your way in July for the annual Chrysler shindig. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueschica Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 (edited) Sweet! I like it!Thanks, I’ll be out your way in July for the annual Chrysler shindig. That should be a good one; I like the individual shows throughout the summer better than the big Spring and Fall ones. Let me know if you want to grab a beer; I'm not sure what will be going on since it is shortly before The Princess gets married but it would be fun ( for me anyway lol. ). Edited May 23, 2018 by blueschica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnRogers Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 (edited) Some experimenting with the photos Jasen took, I'll be going for the vintage ad and brochure look. Far from the finished thing. Brochure style spread. Edited September 24, 2018 by JohnRogers 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldRUSHfan Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Funny, but I don't remember anything about this model of Dodge from back in the day.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnRogers Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 Funny, but I don't remember anything about this model of Dodge from back in the day....The one year only Super Coupe was pretty rare even when new. Dodge built 531, Plymouth built 494, it’s estimated under 100 exist today. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldRUSHfan Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 At this time I was too interested in Trans Ams, LTD IIs, and Porche 928s...oh, and Lamborghini Countachs... I ended up getting a Mustang Cobra with Turbo in June of '79. Yup. The 4 banger beat the SHTUFF out of a 1980 Indy 500 pace car Mustang a year later. He pulled up, revving his 302 V 8, and dared me to race him at a stop light. I beat him by two car lengths to the next light. HA HAAAAAA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnRogers Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 I agree with Motor Week. https://www.powerper...erformance-car/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldRUSHfan Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 (edited) You Having trouble posting pics? Oh, btw, this is a White version of my Mustang, Mine was silver with red and orange markings, A 1.8L four banger with a Turbo, beat the CRAP out of a 1980 Indy Pace Car V8 the next summer in 1980 in Ann Arbor. It had a neat removable moon roof too! I also had a Blaupunkt stereo in it with 4 Tri-axial speakers in it with a 40 Watt power booster in there! Edited February 15, 2019 by OldRUSHfan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That One Guy Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Funny, but I don't remember anything about this model of Dodge from back in the day....The one year only Super Coupe was pretty rare even when new. Dodge built 531, Plymouth built 494, it’s estimated under 100 exist today.One model year??? That is rare. Enjoy what appears to be your attainable dream car :) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnRogers Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Funny, but I don't remember anything about this model of Dodge from back in the day....The one year only Super Coupe was pretty rare even when new. Dodge built 531, Plymouth built 494, it’s estimated under 100 exist today.One model year??? That is rare. Enjoy what appears to be your attainable dream car :)I have cycles. I go classic for a few years then something modern, then back again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnRogers Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 The Trans Am Screaming Chicken story has never been told. Here it is...http://www.autowp.ru/pictures/pontiac/firebird/autowp.ru_pontiac_firebird_trans_am_t_a_6.6_l78_10th_anniversary_4.jpg https://www.hagerty.com/articles-videos/articles/2019/02/19/trans-am-screaming-chicken-history Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldRUSHfan Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 (edited) I first wanted an LTD II in silver grey, later I looked at a '79 model Firebird Trans Am in traditional Black, and finally looked at a Porsch 928. Finally settled on the '79 Mustang Cobra turbo. It was the first Brand New vehicle I ever bought and paid for entirely by myself! Here's what it looked like exactly. Edited February 24, 2019 by OldRUSHfan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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