The only issue is clutch replacement, the six speed is more fun though, no
argument there...I am on my third Z had a '94 and a '99 and plan to keep this
one since they are no more as of this year...If I were buying a Vette my last
concern would be clutch maintenance...
Chad '72B and 2002 Z28
Kevin & Deana Brown wrote:
> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: Re: I'm Selling my Black Beauty 73 B Roadster
> Date: Mon, 30 Dec 2002 20:43:17 -0600
> From: Kevin & Deana Brown <MGTRAutoXr@sprintmail.com>
> To: Jerry Erbesfield <jerbesfield@mindspring.com>
> CC: MG List <mgs@autox.team.net>
> References: <000001c2ae33$38d678a0$6401a8c0@HOMEDESKTOP>
>
>
>
> Interesting comments that everyone made. I would highly recommend the
> manual transmission Vette over the automatic one. My daily driver (95
> miles per day) is a 2001 Camaro SS (Vette engine with 10 less
> horsepower) with the 6 speed manual transmission. I recently drove a C5
> Convertible with an automatic. The automatic Vette, despite having less
> weight and more horsepower, had nowhere near the "snap" of my Camaro -
> given a choice of those two cars I would pick the Camaro for more
> driving pleasure. I also work with a guy that traded in his 3 year old
> automatic equipped C5 convertible for a new 6 speed convertible and he
> could believe the difference (for the better) that the manual
> transmission made. If they equip the manual transmission Vette with the
> stupid 'skip shift' feature (like on my Camaro) its easy to defeat with
> a $25 plug in part. Plus with the 6-speed you'll be running 28 mpg on
> the highway. Anyway that was my two cents - have fun!
>
> Kevin Brown '56 MGTF 1500 RHD, '71 MGB, '78 MGB V8, '70 Corvette
> (convertible 4-speed of course!), 2001 Camaro SS (6-speed, T-tops)
> Odessa, MO
>
> Jerry Erbesfield wrote:
>
>
>>I've decided to sell my Black Beauty 73 B roadster. Anybody interested or
>>knowing someone that would be interested can see it and learn more about her
>>on my website at:
>>
>>http://jerbesfield.home.mindspring.com/forsale.htm.
>>
>>Its been a great 15 plus years with her. I'm not getting any younger or
>>healthier and want a new model C-5 Vette convertible so bad I can't stand
>>it. No room at the house or time for both. Black Beauty has got to go. I'm
>>also selling my 2000 Isuzu Rodeo 4 Dr 2WD with under 36,000 miles. It's in
>>near perfect condition and has lots of equipment and extras. $13,000. It's
>>posted on my website too.
>>
>>I'd be interested in what anybody might have to think/say about my B and my
>>pricing of it at $7500.00. Price seems to be a popular topic on the list
>>lately. Does that sound like a reasonable price for what she is? The paint
>>is starting to age some, with some spider webbing, some minor cracks and
>>some bad places occurring. None too disastrous or stands out too much
>>though. Still looks good overall. Otherwise she is just about "cherry" for a
>>30 year old car.
>>
>>I will very much appreciate all responses - and I promise to update the list
>>on the results.
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