[rpoz-29]

I'm looking at a 1993 Corvette 6 speed. It's a two owner car, the second owner being an old friend of mine. He passed away in January of 2015, and his sister has decided to sell it. It's black on black with a leather interior, and only 17,000 miles. I can get it pretty cheap, but wondered if there were any well know trouble spots with that year. Not planning to autocross it, just a street ride.

[mr.beachcomber]

Chad basically said it all regarding the 92-93 C4's. Since you're not going to auto-x the car, you should be okay. The Opti-spark is the single major failure point in these Vettes; however, that's with lots of accumulated miles typically 100K+. As long as you don't wash the engine with water (like some waxers did when the opti first came out), you should be okay. The only thing that would make me hesitate on buying the car is the age of the electronics and the need for good electrical skills in chasing down electrical failures (which happen from time to time).

Personally, I like the old LT1's and the 6-speed. It's a fun combination to drive and has enough grunt for some spirited driving. BTW, if you ever need to replace the computer, Zip Corvette can re-flash your original unit which is better than a re-manufactured unit.

Hope this helps!