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DietPepsi0219

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id love to know a little bit more about this corvette, the website i found it on says its a "1990 2 door coupe" can anybody help me out?

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thanks guys!
 
The 1990 corvette was the first model year of the new ZR-1 design, which set a number of performance records.
Technical information: http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/specs/c4/1990/index.html

Basics
Wheelbase: 96.2
Curb weight: 3330 (6-speed)
3284 (Auto.)
250 hp @ 4,400 rpm (coupe)
Bore: 4.00
Stroke: 3.48
Displacement: 5733cc
Compression ratio: 10.25:1
Torque: 350 lb-ft @ 3,200 rpm (coupe)

ABS Power-assist vented discs
Automatic is 4-speed
Manual is 6-speed
 
Personaly Id e-mail them and get the vin number then you'll know what model it is and I think it'll tell you what model package it was.
 
DietPepsi0219 said:
ive got the VIN 1G1YY238XL5117660 where would i enter it to find out more info?
Ive always used carfax
http://www.carfax.com/

This is what it got for me and its nothing that Captain Slug didnt already provide.Carfax has a more detailed report but thats $15.Ive found them to reliable Ive used them for 3 diff vehicals now.
VIN 1G1YY238XL5117660
Year/Make/Model: 1990 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
Body Style: COUPE
Engine Type: 5.7L V8 TPI OHV
Manufactured In: UNITED STATES
Search Results: 10 records found in our database
 
1G1 = US made

Y = Y body

Y = ZR1 Engine

2= Doors

3 = late model seat belts warning and air bags

8 = Engine type (8 = L98)

X= Randomly generated check digit

L = Model year GM decided to give the car (L = 1990)

5 = Assmebly location ( Bowling Green)

17660 = The born on date, sequence of when it was made. A sequence of 00001 would be highly desirable.

Hope this helps :D
 
Here is your carfax from me:

1990 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
1G1YY238XL5117660
COUPE
5.7L V8 TPI OHV / REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Standard Equipment | Safety Options
CARFAX Safety & Reliability Report

CARFAX Vehicle History - At A Glance
• 4 billion vehicle history events checked from public and private sources
• Qualifies - CARFAX Buyback Guarantee
• Last reported mileage - 54,030 miles

Summary
A CARFAX Vehicle History Report is based only on information supplied to CARFAX. Other information about this vehicle, including problems, may not have been reported to CARFAX. Use this report as one important tool, along with a vehicle inspection and test drive, to make a better decision about your next used car.


Title Problems Title Problems
CARFAX guarantees the information in this section Summary
Salvage | Junk | Rebuilt Guaranteed
No Problem
Fire/Flood | Hail Damage | Buyback/Lemon
This vehicle qualifies for the CARFAX Buyback Guarantee
Guaranteed
No Problem
Not Actual Mileage | Exceeds Mechanical Limits Guaranteed
No Problem
GUARANTEED - None of these major title problems were reported by a state Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). If you find that any of these title problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back.
Register | View Terms



Other Information Other Information
Not all accidents or other issues are reported to CARFAX Summary
Frame Damage Check
No frame damage reported to CARFAX.

No Issues Reported
Airbag Deployment Check
No airbag deployment reported to CARFAX.

No Issues Reported
Odometer Rollback Check
No indication of an odometer rollback.

No Issues Indicated
Accident Check
Accident reported on 07/03/1996.
Accident Indicator <---------
Manufacturer Recall Check
Check with an authorized Chevrolet dealer for any open recalls.

No Recalls Reported
Basic Warranty Check
No data reported to CARFAX.

No Data Reported


Looks like it was in an accident. Thats all the carfax shows, other than that, no problems.
 
You'll want to look into the accident history as a bent frame or in the corvets case I think its unibody would cause it to handle adversly at high speeds.
 
sl4vik said:
...Looks like it was in an accident. Thats all the carfax shows, other than that, no problems.
One thing I learned quick from Carfax is: When I used the free part, ALL the cars I entered looked like they had an accident. Seems they want you to pay something, then when you do, Its fine.
I once entered the VIN from a NEW car, still on a dealer lot, and it had hints of an accident that was reported.
Try that yourself and see what happens. maybe they changed from a couple of years ago...
 
$12000 is a lot to pay for a 16 year old vehicle, even if it's a vette. What's that GTO going for that's right next to it? That's what I'd go for.
 
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