Well Wesley, how do you want to look at this? You like the 1978 body style but to much money to get her in shape? How much will you spend on the 2003? The work on 1978 will be repairing neglect from the past owner. That will be fun and put you close to your car. replacing the clock, working on the air lines to repair the lights, some things may be done in the shop. Look what you will have when complete. Your insurance for the 78 will be way cheaper then the new one, because of the age , classic, antique. I dont know your financial position so hard to say. I will say it's all based on your cash flow and what your heart says to you about being a Corvette owner. You talk about power, that will cost you all the way around, fuel, insurance, maintenance, tires and so on. The 1978 has more than enough power to keep up with traffic, no, it has more power than needed to pass traffic. It's your choice my friend..Terry

thanks........ ill prob. jus end up keepin my 78. ive jus been thinkin bout finally driving something without having to worry about it. thats where the 03 would come in. i just love my 78 and all its personality.  its a hard decision to make. well.........for me anyway.  but i appreciate the help. thank you

Well, the C5's don't have the BEST electrical system.  Chevy has always had some problems with electrical.  Then ya got that computer in it.  The darn things do everything for you.

I would love a 50th Annie too, but not at the risk of loosing my C3. I am greedy. If I can't afford both, I'll keep the C3.

Keep the C3.

I agree with Ron. If it's a C3 it don't need to be red to get looks. My stock 78 goes plenty fast enough for me. I'd have a tough time parting with it. They make new ones every day, but no more C3's.
If you want the other side of the story you ain't gonna get it here, this is C3 land.
Jeffm2007-11-11 20:42:13

I faced the same choice when I recently bought my car- After looking at all factors, the 78 seemed the way to go- newer isn't always better- the sheer number of 03's made will keep it from retaining and gaining value as the older vettes have.  Plus, as someone else said- I can fix my car when something goes wrong- there's no way I would even attempt to work on a new one!!