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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 05:57 PM
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I have owned both but I had the most fun at the track with the C5 ZO6
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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 10:08 PM
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C5Z is raw and fun. I sold my '02 Z06 because at the end of they day, I enjoyed it for the two years I had it, but I don't like the front end of the C5Z all that much. But it's an awesome car.
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Old May 6, 2009 | 12:10 PM
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^ me too.

I like the entire car except the front bumper design. Too bad there's only the Tiger Shark (not my fav) to choose from.
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Old May 9, 2009 | 10:47 PM
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I like the auto so that makes my decision. I do like the rear end of the C5 better and its oval tail lights than the C6. Otherwise, I like the looks of the C6 better.
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Old May 10, 2009 | 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by ~JOSHUA
^ me too.

I like the entire car except the front bumper design. Too bad there's only the Tiger Shark (not my fav) to choose from.
there is a company that is making the C6Z06 front bumper work on a C5, among other panels! It is on the corvette forum. Looks pretty sweet, imo.
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Old May 10, 2009 | 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by scramblerman
there is a company that is making the C6Z06 front bumper work on a C5, among other panels! It is on the corvette forum. Looks pretty sweet, imo.
the front doesn't bother me but Id like to see a link for that
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Old May 14, 2009 | 06:32 AM
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[QUOTE=Superman09;9849378]C5 Z06 vs C6 base

Post up which you'd rather have and why! Thanks![/ c5z bcause c6s r slow
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Old May 14, 2009 | 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Ego Killer
the front doesn't bother me but Id like to see a link for that
found it for you guys
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-p...ssible-gb.html
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def. c5 z06
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I made this decision before the 2008/LS3 was out, but I don't think it would have swayed me much. The C5Z feels much more raw, racy and involved. The C6 is most definitely the overall better platform, but the C5Z fit me better figuratively and literally.
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