bwilde86

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Looking for a new to me corvette. Want sticker price to be roughly 30k. How realistic is this to accomplish and what year and trim level should I look for?

2002ss335

I saw this listing over the weekend. A 2004 C5 Z06 under 5k miles. I like the look of those cars.

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...68580102&Log=0

bwilde86

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I like the look of the c6 better. Will I be underwhelmed by the ls3? Or can it be easily upgraded with bolt ons? Don't want f/I at the moment.

justin455

For $30k you can get a nice C6, probably even a lower mileage LS3. As far as being underwhelmed by an LS3, that really depends on what you're used to. Of course it can be upgraded with bolt-ons...it's an LS isn't it?!

ULTIMATEORANGESS

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maybe this will give you an idea.



http://www.cargurus.com/Cars/l-Used-...aidSearchNoZip

MikeWS6

Cam only ls3 corvettes are putting down 470. Throw on a pro charger and your easily in the mid 600's. Motors are just beasts.

nascarnate326

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LS3 is a beast of a motor. And because they are so light, its thats much better than a fbody.

Personally, I would go for a 2006 and spend the "saved" money on mods.
Cammed LS2>stock LS3 IMO.

A.R. Shale Targa

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@ 30K you're kinda right in between picking up a real nice low mileage 05-07 with an LS2; or a bit higher mileage/lower option 08-10 with the LS3. Most of the LS3 cars I've looked at are still in that 33-40 range. The 3LTs bring more money as they have two-tone interior options which are quite neat. The autos usually cost more than the stick cars; and the dual mode exhaust is awesome but is a 1200 dollar option. Plenty of Vette guys keep the axle back and just add longtubes, and simply remove the fuse to open the dual-mode mufflers for a throaty/aftermarket sound. It's real easy to spot this factory echaust on th C6s as the tailpipe tips are a larger diameter and @ close inspection you'll notice the vac-operated valves. Auto trader is probably your best bet to find a nice Vette. I really like the Atomic Orange color and did a quick search and found this one here near your price range.
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...70602166&Log=0

leftysrepsol

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You can find a great c5/c6 for $30k. Obviously miles and mods will effect the price. Check out corvetteforum.com for a large listing of vettes for sale. Cash is king so you can always look at cars price a little higher.

wkeilC5

You can probably get an ls2 c6 or a really nice low mile c5 for 30k

MikeWS6

True buuuut ....... any mod you can do to the LS2, you can do to the LS3 and it will always be faster. I know if I bought an LS2 id kick my self later lol

35th SS

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get what you can afford.or wait and keep looking and get an LS3 if you can.