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Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-05-2016, 11:34 PM
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Posted By jacobsed

No, but I think your confused.

No, but I think your confused.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-05-2016, 11:17 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,199
Posted By jacobsed

I get what you're saying but Duesenbergs and...

I get what you're saying but Duesenbergs and Corvettes are so far apart that your analogy doesn't really work.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-05-2016, 11:07 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,199
Posted By jacobsed

I'm not interested in paying for the car then...

I'm not interested in paying for the car then paying again for an "experience" to make it right.

I wasn't into the Replica idea either until I actually looked at the good ones and educated...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-05-2016, 10:56 PM
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Posted By jacobsed

Very cool!

Very cool!
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-05-2016, 10:47 PM
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Posted By jacobsed

My ideal car is: 65 - 67 Big block Coupe. ...

My ideal car is:

65 - 67
Big block Coupe. Real big block car, don't care if the numbers match
Milano Maroon (65 - 66) or Marlboro Maroon (67)
Sidepipes
knock off wheels
4sp
Not particular...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-05-2016, 10:32 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,199
Posted By jacobsed

Trust me.....you would make room for the...

Trust me.....you would make room for the Superformance Cobra I have now if I gave it to you. Its sweet.

I'll take a free C2 if you have one to give me! I'll even park my BMW in the driveway for...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-05-2016, 10:29 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,199
Posted By jacobsed

Honestly the whole experience of trying to find...

Honestly the whole experience of trying to find one pisses me off. I was hoping to announce I got sweet C2 for a fair price. But instead I found out what you get for what you have to pay is crap. ...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-05-2016, 10:24 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,199
Posted By jacobsed

Midyear refers to the midyear corvettes from 63 -...

Midyear refers to the midyear corvettes from 63 - 67 only.

Funny how that works because now the new vettes don't wave at me in my C3 :rofl:
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-05-2016, 10:05 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,199
Posted By jacobsed

If I die young my family will be set for life...

If I die young my family will be set for life with all the life insurance that's on me.

I don't know if Martin Shkreli drives a Cobra replica or not. I'm sure there are plenty of *******s who...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-05-2016, 09:58 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,199
Posted By jacobsed

Yup, many of the top Replicas are superior to...

Yup, many of the top Replicas are superior to what the originals ever were. And they are mean SOB's!
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-05-2016, 09:57 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,199
Posted By jacobsed

They say its all about the passion anyway :)

They say its all about the passion anyway :)
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-05-2016, 09:43 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,199
Posted By jacobsed

How are you defining passion? Spend whatever just...

How are you defining passion? Spend whatever just to get one?

I don't lack the passion. I simply decided the market pricing for what you get and my passion don't align on midyears after having...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-05-2016, 09:36 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,199
Posted By jacobsed

Wow, I upset some people by making old and dying...

Wow, I upset some people by making old and dying references but you come right out and compare a base Camry to a classic vette!!!! That should really ruffle some feathers!!! :)

The C2's aren't...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-05-2016, 12:18 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,199
Posted By jacobsed

I get that and apologize. I'm not cheering or...

I get that and apologize. I'm not cheering or targeting but only trying to make a point that the older generation values these cars higher than a younger generation (or will be anyway.) They'll...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-05-2016, 12:09 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,199
Posted By jacobsed

I found far more mid year vettes for sale than I...

I found far more mid year vettes for sale than I did Superformance Cobras over the last year or so.
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-05-2016, 12:06 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,199
Posted By jacobsed

Yes, they are as practical as a motorcycle. ...

Yes, they are as practical as a motorcycle. There are some nice factory five and backdraft cars but the quality is hit an miss due to the "kit" nature of them. The Superformance cars are all...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-05-2016, 12:01 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,199
Posted By jacobsed

I never asked for advice in this thread. Yes, I...

I never asked for advice in this thread. Yes, I am an educated person and learned all about guns and butter economics. I predict the midyear prices will fall when a bunch come onto the market from...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-05-2016, 11:50 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,199
Posted By jacobsed

Let me backup a little and say I do love a nice...

Let me backup a little and say I do love a nice midyear and has always been a dream car for me. But so has a Cobra. I had never actually considered a real Cobra (no multi hundred thousand dollar...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-05-2016, 11:38 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,199
Posted By jacobsed

I have plenty of funds and passion. I just don't...

I have plenty of funds and passion. I just don't think these mid years are actually worth what is being asked for them. You find a nice one and they are asking the moon, you find one that seems...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-05-2016, 11:00 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,199
Posted By jacobsed

Yes, very nice factory built replicars. If you...

Yes, very nice factory built replicars. If you see a cobra on the street it is a replica. Real ones don't get driven on the street unless you're Lynn Park aka "Mr. Cobra." I think he drives all...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-05-2016, 10:51 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,199
Posted By jacobsed

Exactly, what a great deal buying used! ...

Exactly, what a great deal buying used!

You're in the same boat if not worse trying to restore a 50 year old midyear. Buy some POS for 30 - 40K and have to put 30 - 40K into it and hope it turns...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-05-2016, 10:27 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,199
Posted By jacobsed

The Superformance Cobra's resale in the $50's all...

The Superformance Cobra's resale in the $50's all day and have not ever deviated. That is a nice perk of the Superformance brand. My personal return on the Cobra vs the midyear is far greater with...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-05-2016, 09:53 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,199
Posted By jacobsed

I guess I think the game is overvalued on the...

I guess I think the game is overvalued on the midyear.....hahaha

Have you noticed the millennials could give two craps about cars now days? The collector car hobby will have a big turn down. ...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-05-2016, 09:49 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,199
Posted By jacobsed

I like the Cobra in your avatar. Is that a...

I like the Cobra in your avatar. Is that a Superformance? I just purchased Superformance #705. It is a ton more car and better assembled than any midyear I was looking at for the price. 460...
Forum: C1 & C2 Corvettes
02-05-2016, 09:28 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,199
Posted By jacobsed

I've moved on from midyears

After 1.5 years of looking at midyears for sale I've concluded that what you get for what you pay is not worth it. Don't get me wrong, they are sexy as hell and I love them. I'm sure this bubble...
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