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SheltieLover

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35. Find a corvette forum online & ask about auto trannies & any known problems

Reply to littlemissmartypants (Reply #34)

Sat Apr 26, 2025, 12:12 PM

Apr 2025

At the age of this car, seals un tranny could be bad.

I'm sure there are places ghat will rebuild it, if need be, if you are up for that expense.

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Corvette shopping... [View all] littlemissmartypants Apr 2025 OP

All depends on your budget True Dough Apr 2025 #1

Well... littlemissmartypants Apr 2025 #4

There's a guy near me that drives around in a Mercedes convertible with his giant Golden's head leaning out the window. dem4decades Apr 2025 #6

I did see a 2016 BMW i3 Base... littlemissmartypants Apr 2025 #9

I took a photo of the dog in the car but I can't find it. Too bad, it was fun to see, in fact it's always fun to see. dem4decades Apr 2025 #22

The Spyder is a cool car. ... littlemissmartypants Apr 2025 #25

Not to put too fine a point on it bucolic_frolic Apr 2025 #7

Thanks, bf. ... littlemissmartypants Apr 2025 #10

Not sure how many mechanics are around your area True Dough Apr 2025 #8

🌞 👍 littlemissmartypants Apr 2025 #12

Have you checked the frame for signs of decay or rust? Auggie Apr 2025 #24

Forgot to say that there's a Chevy dealership 10 miles away. 🏁 littlemissmartypants Apr 2025 #14

Try Haggerty.... OneBlueDotS-Carolina Apr 2025 #21

Interesting. ... littlemissmartypants Apr 2025 #27

1992 Subaru SVX OneBlueDotS-Carolina Apr 2025 #36

Wow! Does it have a spoiler? It's a nice ride! ❤️ littlemissmartypants Apr 2025 #37

No spoiler, aftermarket wheels... OneBlueDotS-Carolina Apr 2025 #39

That's great. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Apr 2025 #40

It's an automatic, so a hard no for me. cloudbase Apr 2025 #2

Love them. Looks fine in the pics. I live on a gravel road so I won't ask for a ride. IA8IT Apr 2025 #3

Gravel roads are my worst nightmare. ... littlemissmartypants Apr 2025 #5

You are only 90 miles from Carlisle Historic NY Apr 2025 #11

I'm in SE/Cape Fear NC. ... littlemissmartypants Apr 2025 #18

Oh I saw the vette dealership in PA. Historic NY Apr 2025 #41

No doubt much more solidly built than what they're selling today. SheltieLover Apr 2025 #13

Great feedback. ... littlemissmartypants Apr 2025 #15

Awwwww, I'll bet she is a sweetie! SheltieLover Apr 2025 #16

I love her sooooo much. ... littlemissmartypants Apr 2025 #20

Do you have a mechanic who will do an inspection? SheltieLover Apr 2025 #33

Not that far. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Apr 2025 #34

Find a corvette forum online & ask about auto trannies & any known problems SheltieLover Apr 2025 #35

👍 littlemissmartypants Apr 2025 #38

In my early 20s my boss bought a corvette and in the Tadpole Raisin Apr 2025 #17

Great story, TR!! ... littlemissmartypants Apr 2025 #19

Yup, at that moment Wile E Coyote had nothing on me. SPLAT! Tadpole Raisin Apr 2025 #23

It'll look good dweller Apr 2025 #26

You're on my wavelength, friend. 👍 littlemissmartypants Apr 2025 #28

ooh Cool , a Van reference 😊 dweller Apr 2025 #29

👍 Cassette player included. 🎵 littlemissmartypants Apr 2025 #31

I own a C8 Z06 and used to own a C7 Z06 DetroitLegalBeagle Apr 2025 #30

Excellent feedback, DLB! ... littlemissmartypants Apr 2025 #32

Does the insurance still cost more with a sports car? Emile Apr 2025 #42

Many factors influence insurance costs. If it does it's only... littlemissmartypants Apr 2025 #43