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Old Feb 8, 2005 | 01:36 AM
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Okay, here is the deal. I want a corvette for handling purposes and overall driving enjoyment. Not out of the ordinary I know. Appearences aside, I can't decide which to get. What handles better, 02-04 Z06, or the new C6? I'm debating as to which to get. Handling only. Thanks.
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Old Feb 8, 2005 | 05:20 AM
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Okay, here is the deal. I want a corvette for handling purposes and overall driving enjoyment. Not out of the ordinary I know. Appearences aside, I can't decide which to get. What handles better, 02-04 Z06, or the new C6? I'm debating as to which to get. Handling only. Thanks.
The C6 is a bit softer and certainly does not handle better than a Z. A C6 with firmer shocks is probably equal. The C6 is more refined in many ways and will make more mod hp in time.
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Old Feb 12, 2005 | 05:27 PM
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Okay, here is the deal. I want a corvette for handling purposes and overall driving enjoyment. Not out of the ordinary I know. Appearences aside, I can't decide which to get. What handles better, 02-04 Z06, or the new C6? I'm debating as to which to get. Handling only. Thanks.

Get the used 06 and save a bunch of dollars. They are almost identical from 2002 up. They are lighter and with more ridged body structure. Weight is king when it comes to handling other items being similar and second a solid platform.
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Old Feb 14, 2005 | 08:36 PM
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I would imagine the C6 with the Z51 would be way up there
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