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Old 03-20-2013, 05:12 PM
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Default Thinking of trading in the SS for an 06 vette

Anyone who made the change from a f-body to a vette regret it later?

Old 03-20-2013, 05:13 PM
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SS is heads, cam, etc., 430rwhp 11 sec car
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You wont regret it... Are you planning on getting a 6 speed manual? The autos suck
Old 03-20-2013, 05:52 PM
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I doubt you'll regret it, any plans for mods? or keeping it stock for a while
Even stock I think the vette will feel "quicker" especially in the bends.
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No regrets here.
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let us know what they offer you as for trade....better to sell to a person who will appreciate the car vs a dealer....
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no regrets here! 07 z06!!!!!
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Dude dont ask just go and do it!! I wish i could afford to do that i would jump all over an 06 vette if i had the chance. Have you ever driven a vette before?? its a night and day difference from an f-body that will put a nice smile on your face
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I second thst...if i could afford it i would jump all over a vette...auto or 6speed
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Surprised its taken you this long
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Only regret you will have is the $ you will lose on your car. You selling it outright or trading it in?
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its a 6 speed. Vette feels slow compared to the SS. Going to see what they want to give me for trade in KKB says $6,700 to $7,700 trade value. I have cash to put down. Dont need to get rid of the SS, but I could get a supercharger on the vette for the $ i get for the trade in.
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Tough call for me.

I love the unrefined way the 4th gens are. I'd miss my car for sure, lot of sentimental value too.

But a vette would certainly help

Why not spring or wait for an 08+ Lots of revision in the 08 incuding the LS3.

I'm a big fan of the GS's, its the only vette I think I could do it with no regrets, and something that $ wise its atleast attainable in the future used market. I'd want a targa top and M6.

I still have to see the 14's in person, those could be sick. But the GS has already got me sold.

I'd keep both if I could.
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F-body Is the poor mans corvette.....
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Id rather have a h/c camaro than a stock 06 vette. Then again you could add h/c to the Vette. Its a win / win
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Get an 08+ Vette.

If it was me - Grand sport 6 speed.
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Vette all the way! I never regretted trading up to one. You won't be disappointed!
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Dan, SS has a lot of sentimental value
Don, If I trade the SS, the down payment cash is going for a supercharger

Marcel, I did model my build after your car. and you had far from a stock Vette lol
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Splurge for yourself. The 08+ is the best Vette with the LS3's. Stock 370-380rw. Header/intake 410-420rw, mild cam 460-480rw, blower= the world. LOL
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Cant afford the 08+ this one is $26K


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