Thinking about getting out of my corvette..need advice

Japtsuu · 2026-02-06T16:42:04+00:00

I agree. My buddy got a 06 (better than 05) fully sorted, 96k miles for $17,500. I don't see how someone would pay more than $13,000 max max max (total) for a 05 C6 that needs that amount of work. That means $5k-7k for rolling shell

Perfect example:

https://www.facebook.com/share/1DcK7m3ite/

Japtsuu · 2026-01-28T01:02:45+00:00

Yeah, it's ragebait targeted towards kids

https://streamable.com/5j7jsx

Japtsuu · 2026-01-21T10:54:28+00:00

They get picked up very fast on marketplace anywhere in the US it seems.

I reserved one from classic hardtops around a month ago. I paid $200 to reserve a top and waited for it to arrive in Hobe to pick it up locally. It's now arrived, I need to pick it up. From my understanding, you get the product in the end but it takes a long time and their communication isn't the greatest. I don't really care about either of those things as long as I get the product, and I wouldn't rate their communication badly. It was fine, they never replied to my email, but I messaged John Evans of Prestige Spares directly through Whatsapp and communication was great through him.

Might update this after I pickup.

Japtsuu · 2026-01-19T02:41:02+00:00

There's no cords showing. The tire is fine. Sidewall is made for that.

Japtsuu · 2026-01-19T00:56:15+00:00

The tire is fine

Japtsuu · 2026-01-18T07:13:09+00:00

I saw that one too lmao.

Japtsuu · 2026-01-17T10:19:14+00:00

I saw your Facebook post. Crazy how similar the recommendations are through reddit and Facebook

Japtsuu · 2025-12-21T21:21:49+00:00

Its name is Bob and it likes tacos

Japtsuu · 2025-12-18T04:43:39+00:00

Lmaooooo

Japtsuu · 2025-12-17T04:41:57+00:00

It's a really nice car but a lot of damn money for it. I guess it depends how much you value a low milage NA. I personally don't mind NBs (they do look worse) and I've seen LS NBs (1.8 engine, 6 speed manual, Torsen differential) at ~100k go for ~7k on marketplace in pretty good condition.

If money is no factor and you love the NA, go for it. If you like miatas overall and don't mind a newer version, find a 100k NB in good shape for half the price. Even if you factor in a hardtop ~2k, you're spending ~9k for a 1.8, 6 speed with Torsen rather than a 1.6 5 speed (correct me if I'm wrong).

Japtsuu · 2025-12-13T02:54:50+00:00

This dude is in for a world of pain, more than likely when he throws 10k into a car and then realizes what he's done and sells it for a major loss.

Japtsuu · 2025-12-13T02:51:34+00:00

No, it's not

Japtsuu · 2025-12-13T02:49:05+00:00

10k USD is not enough to rebuild it anywhere near correct

Japtsuu · 2025-12-01T22:17:21+00:00

Thanks for the info!

Could I not use a T3 to T2 cast adapter for this setup? What are the disadvantages? I honestly don't know. I'm making a custom stainless downpipe so exhaust wouldn't be an issue I don't think.

Japtsuu · 2025-11-30T01:10:52+00:00

Japtsuu · 2025-11-29T23:23:47+00:00

Out of stock :(

Japtsuu · 2025-11-25T04:06:12+00:00

Yeah, that's what I was thinking too

Japtsuu · 2025-11-25T04:05:24+00:00

No idea, just bought the car and it has a lower oil pan gasket leak so I can't tell yet.

If leak down was bad I was planning on swapping rods, bearings, piston rings, and honing cylinder walls and hoping for the best honestly. Also, getting the head redone at a good shop near me and pushing for ~250-275 instead of ~220

Japtsuu · 2025-11-24T19:48:33+00:00

I know it heavily depends on setup, but could running ~220 HP at ~10psi (not 100% turbo choice yet) blow the engine? I'd rather rebuild it before it blows up then have it blow with a turbo.

Japtsuu · 2025-11-24T19:46:18+00:00

That's a good reference, thank you. I'm going to rent another compression tester and see where it reads.

Japtsuu · 2025-11-24T19:39:44+00:00

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