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Old 08-01-2008, 05:21 PM
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C5 Z06 vs C6 base

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C6--Looks better..its new..and you can mod it-- LS3.
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You're going to go from a 666rwhp monster to a C6 and be disappointed. Same thing is true with the C5Z but at least the Z feels more "racy" IMO. Oh and the sexy bodyline of the Z06/FRC doesn't hurt!
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You're going to go from a 666rwhp monster to a C6 and be disappointed. Same thing is true with the C5Z but at least the Z feels more "racy" IMO. Oh and the sexy bodyline of the Z06/FRC doesn't hurt!
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Originally Posted by Red99TA
You're going to go from a 666rwhp monster to a C6 and be disappointed. Same thing is true with the C5Z but at least the Z feels more "racy" IMO. Oh and the sexy bodyline of the Z06/FRC doesn't hurt!
Id say C5 Z but I agree with above
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Originally Posted by NHRAMAN
C6--Looks better..its new..and you can mod it-- LS3.
He just Said C6 base Could be Ls2 05-07. Ls3 is 08+
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After owning a high hp F-Body, a C5Z, and now a C6Z, I would definately go with the C5Z on this one. I have driven a few base C6's, and I would take a C5Z over a base C6 any day! I'm not saying anything bad about the C6, it's a great car. But I love the way the C5Z looks and feels.
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He just Said C6 base Could be Ls2 05-07. Ls3 is 08+
YES--I KNOW..I mean a NEW one.
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C5Z... Had a high HP F-body looked at the C6's and fell in love with the C5Z and now I am modding the crap out of it.
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what year C6?
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i pick the base C6, only if it's an ls3
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I think it would be a much more difficult decision if you're comparing an '08 LS3 to the C5Z. The new motor has such great potential to make power but the price difference is pretty big b/w an '08 and the typical low-medium mileage C5Z. I'm not talking about the C5Z's with like 5K miles that go for like $35K but the typical ones that go for less than $30K.
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C5Z06 ......C6's are ulgy
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Had both a C5Z and now a C6Z51. I actually had 7 C5's before. The C5 is an awesome car but I do think the C6 is better.

I love the door actuators
HID headlights are a huge improvement
3Lt seats are a lot better.
Ls2 is a better motor to build on since it has alot of the newer technolgy stuff
Interior is a big improvement + double din availability for aftermarket
For now the resale is better

One big pro for the C5 Z is there are alot less of them on the road
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Originally Posted by rzuff
Had both a C5Z and now a C6Z51. I actually had 7 C5's before. The C5 is an awesome car but I do think the C6 is better.
Does the Z51 have the same gear ratios as the C5Z?
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Thanks guys. It would be an LS2 C6, an LS3 is out of my range. Most likely either car will see full exhaust/cam and appearance mods ~450 rwhp
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i love my c6
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Originally Posted by 99FRCTorchRed
C5Z06 ......C6's are ulgy

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Originally Posted by 2001stripper
i pick the base C6, only if it's an ls3


This LS3 is unreal with under $3K in mods you can make a lot of power and still have a pimp ride. I loved my 500+rwhp SS and this C6 is just as fun and probably just as fast after bolt-ons and a cam.
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Originally Posted by Red99TA
Does the Z51 have the same gear ratios as the C5Z?
yes


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