stefank Posted June 11, 2007 Report Share Posted June 11, 2007 Hello fellow enthusiasts, I was looking for an affordable Corvette for some time, and bought one last weekend over the phone. It is located in Spain (about 1200 mls from us) and I will fly there on friday, return most probably on Saturday by plane having the car transported or drive it up here (less likely). It is a '93 LT1 in Quasar Blue, I like that colour! Is there a message board for Corvettes which you'd recommend? Would love to find one with people as nice as here! Thanks for any hints Stefan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BodybyFisher Posted June 11, 2007 Report Share Posted June 11, 2007 I will post later with the site my friend belongs to. I can't imagine what it would be like on your highways with the Corvette, good luck with it! Mike Pre-1995 - DTC codes OBD1 >> 1996 and newer - DTC codes OBD2 >> https://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/gm/obd_codes.htm How to check for codes Caddyinfo How To Technical Archive >> http://www.caddyinfo.com/wordpress/cadillac-how-to-faq/ Cadillac History & Specifications Year by Year http://www.motorera.com/cadillac/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadillac Jim Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 When I was living in Austin TX with my 1966 427 Vette, I just drove around in low and second, and once a week I took it out on the Interstate for 15 minutes of cruise at 70 mph to keep the plugs clear. -- Click Here for CaddyInfo page on "How To" Read Your OBD Codes-- Click Here for my personal page to download my OBD code list as an Excel file, plus other Cadillac data -- See my CaddyInfo car blogs: 2011 CTS-V, 1997 ETC Yes, I was Jims_97_ETC before I changed cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Nunnally Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 I don't know much about the communities (people) involved, but http://www.digitalcorvettes.com/ tends to have interesting rumors on new models. I think that http://www.corvetteforum.com/ is somehow related to Troy Roberts' XLR forum http://www.xlrforum.com/ but I am not clear on how. Bruce 2023 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing Follow me on: Twitter Instagram Youtube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BodybyFisher Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 Stefan, the www.corvetteforum.com was the site I was going to tell you about, my friend has an 06 and likes the site. Is the Corvette common by you? I am curious how you like it on the Autobahn.. Do you still have the Seville? Let us know how you like the Corvette, Mike Pre-1995 - DTC codes OBD1 >> 1996 and newer - DTC codes OBD2 >> https://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/gm/obd_codes.htm How to check for codes Caddyinfo How To Technical Archive >> http://www.caddyinfo.com/wordpress/cadillac-how-to-faq/ Cadillac History & Specifications Year by Year http://www.motorera.com/cadillac/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefank Posted June 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 Hello, thanks for the tips! I still have the Seville, and will keep it. The Corvette is just for some fun driving. I'm really excited to see the car on friday, I hope it is in good shape. I'll share pix when I return. I'm a bit hesitant to have it shipped, it might be damaged or even stolen. Mike, Corvettes are not uncommon here, but you don't see them often. They have a bit of a pimp image here, b/c some of these drove Corvettes in the seventies. I don't care for that kind of stuff, thou. Thanks again Stefan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenJ Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 I'll share pix when I return. Stefan, Good luck with the new ride. We'll be looking for those photos! regards, Warren There is no means of avoiding the final collapse of a boom brought about by credit expansion. The alternative is only whether the crisis should come sooner as the result of a voluntary abandonment of further credit expansion, or later as a final and total catastrophe of the currency system involved. - Ludwig von Mises Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BodybyFisher Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 Hello, thanks for the tips! I still have the Seville, and will keep it. The Corvette is just for some fun driving. I'm really excited to see the car on friday, I hope it is in good shape. I'll share pix when I return. I'm a bit hesitant to have it shipped, it might be damaged or even stolen. Mike, Corvettes are not uncommon here, but you don't see them often. They have a bit of a pimp image here, b/c some of these drove Corvettes in the seventies. I don't care for that kind of stuff, thou. Thanks again Stefan Cool Stefan. By the way, I am not sure of you know this, but, the Cadillac at times has been associated with the pimp image here. Its usually a Cadillac that is tacky looking, that you wouldn't be caught dead in..... Enjoy the ride home with your new toy, Mike Here is me with my friends 06, by the way, the house behind me is a good reason to keep a fire extinguisher in your garage, it started with a cigerette in a back porch. The flames were 3 feet high off a couch on the porch. I ran across the street to tell my wife to call the fire company, by the time I got back, the flames had engulfed the roof as it started the vinyl screening on fire. And I sprinted. both ways Three minutes later we broke the front door down and the smoke was so thick you needed to get on your belly... the smoke was a foot off the floor. The fire was out of control very fast.. Pre-1995 - DTC codes OBD1 >> 1996 and newer - DTC codes OBD2 >> https://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/gm/obd_codes.htm How to check for codes Caddyinfo How To Technical Archive >> http://www.caddyinfo.com/wordpress/cadillac-how-to-faq/ Cadillac History & Specifications Year by Year http://www.motorera.com/cadillac/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted tcb Posted June 16, 2007 Report Share Posted June 16, 2007 It looks like a nice, quiet, street. Judging by the condition of the lawn, that pic must've been taken soon after the snow melted. Mike, I'm curious .... can you actually be comfortable in your buddy's vette ... you tower over it! 1989 FWD Fleetwood, Silver 1995 STS Crimson Pearl on Black leather 1997 STS Diamond White 1999 STS Crimson Pearl 2001 STS Silver 2003 STS, Crimson Pearl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BodybyFisher Posted June 16, 2007 Report Share Posted June 16, 2007 The neighborhood is changing fast, houses are being gutted all over. The homes were built in 1960. Its a really nice street, that picture was taken when it was still cold out probably February. The Corvette is suprisingly big inside with plenty of leg room for my 6' 4" legs Pre-1995 - DTC codes OBD1 >> 1996 and newer - DTC codes OBD2 >> https://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/gm/obd_codes.htm How to check for codes Caddyinfo How To Technical Archive >> http://www.caddyinfo.com/wordpress/cadillac-how-to-faq/ Cadillac History & Specifications Year by Year http://www.motorera.com/cadillac/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickster Posted June 16, 2007 Report Share Posted June 16, 2007 Jeepers Mike. I thought you were a grumpy old man. LOL It's funny how you picture people when all you have is words typed on a keyboard. Lookin good Mike. Have a great weekend. 2001 STS Mettalic Otter Grey, Black Leather, 213,000 kilometers - miles - ? Still running strong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BodybyFisher Posted June 16, 2007 Report Share Posted June 16, 2007 Jeepers Mike. I thought you were a grumpy old man. LOL It's funny how you picture people when all you have is words typed on a keyboard. Lookin good Mike. Have a great weekend. I am a grumpy old man Thanks! I look much better over here however (thanks to the Hooter's waitress) at the Cadillac get together, see Page 2, "Mike and Lyndsey", Marika took the photos: http://s80.photobucket.com/albums/j162/girlperson1/Hooters/ Pre-1995 - DTC codes OBD1 >> 1996 and newer - DTC codes OBD2 >> https://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/gm/obd_codes.htm How to check for codes Caddyinfo How To Technical Archive >> http://www.caddyinfo.com/wordpress/cadillac-how-to-faq/ Cadillac History & Specifications Year by Year http://www.motorera.com/cadillac/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickster Posted June 17, 2007 Report Share Posted June 17, 2007 Don't see any hooters....just a grumpy old man. 2001 STS Mettalic Otter Grey, Black Leather, 213,000 kilometers - miles - ? Still running strong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickster Posted June 17, 2007 Report Share Posted June 17, 2007 Opps....sorry. Now I see hooters and a happy old man. 2001 STS Mettalic Otter Grey, Black Leather, 213,000 kilometers - miles - ? Still running strong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BodybyFisher Posted June 17, 2007 Report Share Posted June 17, 2007 Opps....sorry. Now I see hooters and a happy old man. It was a fun day meeting other members Pre-1995 - DTC codes OBD1 >> 1996 and newer - DTC codes OBD2 >> https://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/gm/obd_codes.htm How to check for codes Caddyinfo How To Technical Archive >> http://www.caddyinfo.com/wordpress/cadillac-how-to-faq/ Cadillac History & Specifications Year by Year http://www.motorera.com/cadillac/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefank Posted June 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2007 Hello friends, now I'm back from Spain where I bought the Corvette yesterday. It's quite a nice car, not perfect (ever seen a used car being perfect?) but drives fine and seems to be well kept. Some maintenance history comes with the car as well as some books. It will be shipped here by truck within the next three weeks, at least that's the plan...I hope everything works out. See the pix below! Thanks for your assistance, best regards from Germany Stefan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BodybyFisher Posted June 18, 2007 Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 Very nice looking Stefan, good luck with it... I guess shipping it is cheaper than driving it? Pre-1995 - DTC codes OBD1 >> 1996 and newer - DTC codes OBD2 >> https://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/gm/obd_codes.htm How to check for codes Caddyinfo How To Technical Archive >> http://www.caddyinfo.com/wordpress/cadillac-how-to-faq/ Cadillac History & Specifications Year by Year http://www.motorera.com/cadillac/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefank Posted June 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2007 Hi Mike, thanks. Well, it's approximateley the same, if you consider, fuel, road toll in southern Europe, one night in a hotel, and insurance. And I had a nice day in Spain at the sea instead of driving and within two hours I was back home. The car will be here beginning of July, the shipping company has confirmed this today. Best Stefan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadillac Jim Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 First thing I would do is have the tires and suspension checked out and take it for a Sunday drive on the Autobahn. You will be truly amazed at the gas mileage it gets in 6th gear (ratio 0.5 -- double overdrive!). -- Click Here for CaddyInfo page on "How To" Read Your OBD Codes-- Click Here for my personal page to download my OBD code list as an Excel file, plus other Cadillac data -- See my CaddyInfo car blogs: 2011 CTS-V, 1997 ETC Yes, I was Jims_97_ETC before I changed cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefank Posted July 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 Hello friends, it took quite a long time to get the car here, but yesterday my Vette arrived from Spain. I've never dealt with such unprofessional companies before; if you ever plan to ship a car anywhere pick the shipper carefully! Of course they did some damage during transport, they scratched the rear bumper. Right now I'm discussing this issue with the company, on my contract it says it's insured, but you know how insurance companies are. However, here are some pix taken today: Did some driving on country roads, runs well. No high speed driving as of yet, haven't had her up on my hoist yet to check everything. Best regards from Germany Stefan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick7997 Posted July 26, 2007 Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 That's a nice C4... looks to be in good shape. Enjoy!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Nunnally Posted July 26, 2007 Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 Looks like a fun car. I like targa or removeable tops, as you get the best of both worlds. Bruce 2023 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing Follow me on: Twitter Instagram Youtube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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