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1) stay away from the crossfire vettes, they can have gremlins, TPI vettes are a good reliable vehicle, cant think of any major points of concern off the top of my head.
2) the cost of repairs depends on what breaks. The TPI vettes have the same running gear as the camaros, if someone tries to charge you what you think may be too much, as for the price of the camaro part. not much different between the cost of a 283 and 302 crank, or a 396 and 427 crank, the latter always costs much more, even though its exactly the same as the prior.
3) no more than other cars of the same year. just do your best to find one that was well taken care of, instead of one owned by a shade tree mechanic.
4) 16, male, and a corvette????? insurance companys are going to have a field day with you.
5) not sure exactly what years came with the digi display.