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dpanzerman writes:
1981 Chevrolet Corvette Review
ProsBeatiful curves, timeless styling....she'll be your best friend ConsDon't drive if you are shy, and don't want to talk to people or be stared at longingly! 
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1981 Corvette — Sharks are the BEST! Cost of ownership is low, these cars are reliable...and every single nut and bolt is available Fun factor is off the charts, you get more stares and longling glances is a Shark...that you will ever get in 99% of the cars out there. Quality of the car itself matters...anything between $17000- 25000 these cars wont let you down...buy a $4000 beater...well its gonna be expensive, but gorgeous when you restore it. Performance...stock not so great....good news...its a chevy small block.....it's cheap and easy to make it stupid fast. Also, the chassis and engine bay was designed for a big block...yeah you can go that route too! A multitude of performance parts are available, race tuned suspensions, upgrade brakes, everything. The only cars with more tuning stuff available (and then its a tie) are Camaros and Mustangs.
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Chris10974 writes:
1981 Chevrolet Corvette Review
Prosamazing looks, handling and quality Consnot good on gas
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Amazing Car — this car is a gorgeus car and its performance was allmost amazing, the turning was almost on a dime,the acceleration was the best i have ever seen. the quality on the car was good its an almost solid car, it was vary fun to drive. this car is not that grate on gas. | ||
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Moe writes:
1981 Chevrolet Corvette Base Review
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My First And Not My Last Corvette — After wrecking up my dependable 1991 Miata I decided to buy a newer and larger car. That promise lasted until I saw this beautiful 1981 Corvette. It was all yellow (one of only a few thousand made that year) it had a stick and looked almost new. I bought it a few days later and I still find reasons to drive it every day. It has been in ths shop often however. I warn all new buyers 'origional parts' may sound good in the sales speach but when you are buying an old car that means parts means some slouch didn't bother with regular service and saftey issues. All of those nice origional parts will be worn and will need replacing quickly. For me it was u joints, front and rear brakes and a master cyl. The power window motor is shot, that is small but pricey. The shocks are qustionable and I have a leak in my windsheild and the idol races between stall speed and light speed and nowhere in between. But as each repair gets done we all know I am getting one step closer to having a collecter's car that could still out race the new Mustangs and could out shine any car built today. It is my first Vette and if I ever do get rid of it I know it won't be my ast Vette. It's a beauty eh? Owner for 1 years, 3 months Miles Driven per Year:2,000 | ||
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Neil writes:
1981 Chevrolet Corvette Base Review
ProsPower and handling. ConsGas guzzler!
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Get One If You Can Afford One Now. — Classic Power, handling, and torque. Limited capaciity and leg room, but a "Chick magnet"! One of Chevy's best models for the time. Best value for price. Definately a fun can to drive and comfortable for the driver and one passenger. Primary Use: Commuting to work | ||
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Rob2736 writes:
1981 Chevrolet Corvette Base Review
ProsShe's just so sleak! ConsShe's a bit short on power.
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81 Corvette — Performance - I love that it's carb... but it's a bit low on acceleration. Build Quality - Most are pretty impressed with how it rides. Appearance - Nothing beats the 81 look. Gas Mileage - It's a Corvette.. are you really worried about gas mileage? Is this car FUN? It's a Corvette... DAMN STRAIGHT IT IS!!! | ||
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Dave writes:
1981 Chevrolet Corvette Review
ProsGreat power, Killer looks, and it's a Vette! ConsSeems to always be needing something. It'll cost you a lot if you can't repair it yourself.
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You're 18 And Drive A Corvette? — This car all in all is a great car. I bought the car for $6000 in 07, and I've probably got about that much into it, putting me right at about $12,000. Since then, I've put in a new 350 crate engine, put on a new hood, rear bumper, quarter panel, transmission, 2 different exhausts, new suspension parts, and a bunch of other goodies. It runs like all hell. It's got a .30 over 350 (355), 10.1 compression, good flowing heads, aluminum intake, 750cfm carb, and longtube headers into sidepipes. It moves damn well. It has independent rear suspension and coils up front, so it handles nicely, too. It does seem, however, that I'm always fixing something, but then again, it is 27 years old. | ||
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johnguy81 writes:
1981 Chevrolet Corvette Base Review
ProsObviously good looks. Fun to drive. Nice sound ConsVery low, avoid speedbumps, sharp inclines 
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Fun To Drive. Looks Great — I do enjoy driving this car, and the way it handles and looks. I have not owned this car too long but I plan on driving it in the summer lots and taking it to some local shows. It does seem to handle quite well. Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.) | ||
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mike7171956 writes:
1981 Chevrolet Corvette Base Review
Prosfun to drive 
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Kamran writes:
1981 Chevrolet Corvette Base Review
ProsIts really fun to drive ConsNohing
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Good — 430 HP 450 ft/lbs of torque. This car overall has a good build quality and is reliable (if stock). It doesn't have the best gas mileage but it is also is corvette not a prius. Very fun car to drive. Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.) | ||
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Kelsey writes:
1981 Chevrolet Corvette Review
Prosclassic Consonce you break the body its trash
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Very Nice Looking Car — fast car, the A/C doesnt work. has T tops. sticks right to the road on fast corners. my mom has had it sense 85. does great donuts and surges =p ha great to pass cars also. shouldnt be made out of pexi-glass Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.) |
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