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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 08:13 PM
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I am realy thinking of trading my 99 Transam in on a C5 zo6, or do I just build a monster motor for it . SO WHAT WOULD DO ?
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 08:45 PM
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z06 all the way!!!!! Hopefully I'll be upgrading to a C5 or a C5 Z06 by the end of the year myself....vette=sex
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Old Mar 30, 2009 | 09:48 PM
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It depends, how much do you owe on your ws6?
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 12:50 AM
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do you own the trans am outright? I mean... if you do, then just build the engine, and beat the **** out of stock z06's... if you owe money and can get out of it for what you owe or more then definately get the z06.
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 04:41 AM
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f-body that is faster than a corvette will always be my favorite. Ok kids, wave bye to the Vette...
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 07:11 AM
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I doubt I would give up my T/A for C5 and payments but I sure as hell would for a z06 or FRC C5.

I like the c5 alot but the look of the z06 and frc is sweet and lighter then a c5
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 12:30 PM
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just do what i did and beat them muahahahah
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 12:36 PM
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The Vette gets 'em wet
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by GRN ENVY
The Vette gets 'em wet
mmm i cant fight back to tht one your right. a vette is a vette baby PERIOD!
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 02:23 PM
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Everyone would do something different. Do what you want.
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 02:24 PM
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Just sold my mint, modded SS.

I'm getting a C5 ZO6. Can't wait.
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 07:08 PM
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youll prolly find a pretty good deal on a vette these days.
that is a tough choice tho.
Z06's are sweet. i guess if i were in your shoes i would sell the f-body outright instead of trading in. dealerships will screw you on trade ins.
BUT then again it would be kinda cool owning a f-body that eats Z06's for lunch
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 10:23 PM
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Bad idea to finance a car that will loose value, then dump a bunch of money in it. If your F-Bod is payed off build a motor for it.
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 07:44 AM
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If you like Vettes more, then that's what you should drive.

If you like F-body's more, then that's what you should drive...

Doesn't matter which is faster to me.


I'd never give up my Trans Ams because I love them.

... No matter how many Vettes beat me.
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 11:56 AM
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For a hot rod drag racer I'll take the camaro/trans am any day, for pure non-modified or lightly modified street car Z06 hands down.
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 12:54 PM
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For the ***** a zo6!
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by grn envy
the vette gets 'em wet:d
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 03:55 PM
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Ive had them all and I would get the C-5 Z06, FRC, or C-6 Z06 only. If you want to just do bolt ons get the vette but if you plan on drag racing the vette your wallet will thank you for the F-body.
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by GRN ENVY
The Vette gets 'em wet
This is damn well said... +1

I had the choice between a 97-98 C5 or an 02 SS. The only reason I went with the Camaro is because I couldnt afford a C5 of those years with low enough miles paying cash (I could do it if I were to finance it, but in these times, I refuse to make payments for the next 4-5yrs).

I am happy with my Camaro though. For my purposes it's great.

I will get a C5 in a few years assuming that the wife allows
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Old Apr 6, 2009 | 08:12 AM
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When I bought my Z, I actually was going to buy a Vette. Wife convinced me that the Camaro was better due to the back seat, and that way my kid, wife and I could all fit. Wife has been in the car twice, kid maybe 5 times. Do I regret the decision, a little, but--------If I had the choice again, I would buy the Vette.
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