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I have looked at an '82 CE. No longer a numbers matching car (not important to me), it has a

350/330 horse GM crate engine and a 700R4 crate transmission, both with about
4,000 miles on them. It has a MI salvage title, but I've seen pictures and documentation that show that there was no frame damage. It has a new exhaust system and new stainless brake calipers. Interior is in good shape for a 28 year old car. New Goodyear Eagles on the CE wheels. 88,000 miles on odometer. I can get it for $7200. Good deal or not?

NapalmHeart · Accepted Answer

me), it has a 4,000 miles on them. that there was no Interior is in good miles on odometer.  I Also has a new set of Bilsteins.KO(55-117 A.D.)

NapalmHeart · Answer

Thanks for your response.Ken

NapalmHeart · Answer

I really do want a C3.KO

Speaker of the Truth · Answer

Wouldn't do it.1) Salvage Title2) Number don't match...is that important this year?3) Rubber Bumper cars (74-82) don't have a lot of collectibility4) 80-82 was one of the biggest wiring harness fiasco years. I know my 81 isa nightmare electrical systemSave up a little more and get a 92-96. Much better car. Remember to tap outthe drain hole on the water pump on those years and run a drain hose faraway from the coil pack....

Speaker of the Truth · Answer

If you want a C3 then get as old a one as you can afford. Chrome bumpers arethe best. 75-82 were some of the worst Corvettes made of that style. Alsothe 84-91 were ones not worth writing home about either. Rattle boxes withleaks.97 they started to get real good and fast too! starting in 97 they got ridof the rattles, the leaks, they handle good and ride good too. Much bettervalue than same year Ferrari. Remeber the 2 happiest days in a Ferrariowners life. The day you buy it and the day you sell it.

Clams Canino · Answer

4-speed and hopefully chrome bumper too.The '82 only has a "last of its kind" going for it.  But overall it'snothing special at all.-W

Clams Canino · Answer

-W

tww1491 · Answer

Wish I still had my 71 454 roadster with the 4spd. Even though they detuned the engine in 71 (365 hp gross), the car had great torque and was quite reliable and easy to keep up. Of course, like most Vettes of the time, when you bought it you spent the first several months of ownership getting it through final assembly at the dealer. But, once the new car bugs were solved, mine was a great car.

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