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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 01:50 PM
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i have an opportunity to buy a 99 frc atlantic white corvette z06 clone with black int. w/ 57k on the odometer for $21,500. the only problem is I would have to trade my car in or try to sell it outright and then get the vette. Should i do it?
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 04:02 PM
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Drive it first and then make up your mind. I had 5 F-bods before I got my vette and dont regret trading my last comaro in one bit. Once I drove the vette I knew I had to have it.

Also the FRC is a pretty rare vette, especially in Artic White or Nassau Blue. Plus they they look the best IMO.

Try to talk the owner down to 20k even...its almost fall and corvette season is over.
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 04:14 PM
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hey chris. this is sean( NBM SS ). i would say if u can get the frc, go for it. my roommate has a 00 frc same color and he luvs it. it looks so sweet going down the road. you wont regret it.
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 05:12 PM
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hey chris. this is sean( NBM SS ). i would say if u can get the frc, go for it. my roommate has a 00 frc same color and he luvs it. it looks so sweet going down the road. you wont regret it.
whats up sean, yeah i am definitely trying to get one, maybe not this one, depends on how fast i can get rid of the z. hey you know anybody who wants a z28? haha! are we still gonna meet up on sat?
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 05:34 PM
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I got a 99 FRC a few months ago...I paid 17.5 for it with 77k on the clock. So I think you can get them to go down a little on the price.

I bought it before I sold my Formula. I had both for about 2 months....it took me awhile to sell my Formula. Hopefully you can sell yours a little quicker.
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 05:50 PM
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i actually am in the process of getting rid of my 00 Z28 NBM because i just bought a torch red FRC... IMHO... the vette is miles better then the fbody.. i love the vette so much... i just miss the cam lumpy in the camaro.... that'll change soon enough.
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 11:39 PM
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I came over from f-bodies as well. Although I started with an older vette and then progressed to the new ones.
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FRC's are awesome.. I might get another one... Link us to this FRC..
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I've always wanted to get an FRC, I'd go for it if you can. Bob
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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 07:26 AM
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whats up sean, yeah i am definitely trying to get one, maybe not this one, depends on how fast i can get rid of the z. hey you know anybody who wants a z28? haha! are we still gonna meet up on sat?
how much you thinking baout selling it for? im not able to go this weekend. me and chris( guy with the 99 formula ) are going to florida for the weekend, ill be back for the next weekend though. we can meet up then.
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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 07:58 AM
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I bought mine a year ago with 28K for $21,500.00. See if you can get them down a little. Other than that, you'll never regret it! It's just an awesome and rare car. Too bad they already did the Z06 clone though. Never was a big fan of that (why turn a rare car into one that's not?).

Good luck!
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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 05:59 PM
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how much you thinking baout selling it for? im not able to go this weekend. me and chris( guy with the 99 formula ) are going to florida for the weekend, ill be back for the next weekend though. we can meet up then.

i was thinking like 12K for my z. i wont be there the next weekend i will be floating.
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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 06:04 PM
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I bought mine a year ago with 28K for $21,500.00. See if you can get them down a little. Other than that, you'll never regret it! It's just an awesome and rare car. Too bad they already did the Z06 clone though. Never was a big fan of that (why turn a rare car into one that's not?).

Good luck!

yeah if I end up buying it, i would definitely take off the badges, i think i might leave the ducts and the rims though. i dont know if i will have time to sell my z in time and get before i go on deployment though. i sure would hate to pass it up though.
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FRCs are sweet and I do love my C6 but I couldn't bear parting with my beloved F-body.
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I've had both, not an expert but here's my $.02

F-Body: Cheaper parts and just as fast in a strait line
Corvette: Costs significantly more... but it says Corvette on the back of it!!

Bottom line, it just comes down to what kind of driving you enjoy. If you like modding cars, drag racing, etc... F-Body all the way. If you like to feel like a million bucks rolling down the road even if you get beat by a F-Body, a Corvette might be just what you're looking for.

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Old Sep 3, 2006 | 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Z28FORSALE
I've had both, not an expert but here's my $.02

F-Body: Cheaper parts and just as fast in a strait line
Corvette: Costs significantly more... but it says Corvette on the back of it!!

Bottom line, it just comes down to what kind of driving you enjoy. If you like modding cars, drag racing, etc... F-Body all the way. If you like to feel like a million bucks rolling down the road even if you get beat by a F-Body, a Corvette might be just what you're looking for.

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There is no way i can get that vette now, yours looks exactly how i would want mine to look hahaha! I like everything about it the gs stripes and all. I am surprised I haven't seen you driving around in it.
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Old Sep 3, 2006 | 07:05 PM
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I try to leave it in the garage as much as possible but she see's a little sunlight on the weekends as long as the weather cooperates. I appreciate the props, unfortunately it looks like I might not be the only local white FRC in the near future. Either way, good luck with your decesion.

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Old Sep 3, 2006 | 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Z28FORSALE
I try to leave it in the garage as much as possible but she see's a little sunlight on the weekends as long as the weather cooperates. I appreciate the props, unfortunately it looks like I might not be the only local white FRC in the near future. Either way, good luck with your decesion.

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yeah i have made up my mind to get it but i gotta sell the camaro first. i gotta think of some rim ideas now cause i don't want there to be 2 either. i had the same problem with the z i had polished zo6s since late 02 and now all over the place everyone has them on there camaro and ta. Is yours lowered?

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Old Sep 7, 2006 | 12:07 PM
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My pops picked up a 99 FRC black on black chrome wheels 44k on the clock for 19k.
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