Corvette is one of my all time favourites - but you already figured that out as it's in the Koog collection The price of 1100 euros is okay if it's working well and in nice shape. Comparing it with STTNG is rather hard, they are totally different games. Well, there are some parallels: both great layout, both excellent rulesheet, both challenging, both a cool theme. I would buy 'em both (Oh wait, I did)

Make sure the LT5 Engine is working properly. There is a test for it in the tests menu. Look for the usual wear spots. There will be wear around the garage shot (in the center) but this is normal. If it's not too big you can cover it with a protector (I think Cliffy made one for this game). Make sure the right ramp is not broken (near the entrance). And of course: the racetrack. This is the part that breaks down the most. It will be very noisy with the glass removed (that's normal). But make sure the cars both go all the way up and down the track , without hickups. This is a hard-to-find part, so you'll want to have this working.

Final tip: be quick! Corvette is a wanted game and there are not so many for sale in our area (France/Belgium/Netherlands).

Thats unlucky for you Ib45, but it is best to leave it be.
I recently purchased a Corvette, without viewing it first.
When it arrived, i was shocked as to the condition of it.
I asked him to take it straight back, which he did and got my money back.
It was dissapointing, because i really liked the machine and it's theme, and as Robin says, they don't come up to often.

I agree with Leigh better to walk away from that one

Too bad, it's a great pin. But 1100 is too much if it has playfield damage. Plastics, ramps are all rather easily replaced. But a playfield.... Hmm.