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Z28 and bike or Z06??

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Old 08-07-2005, 02:22 AM
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Default Z28 and bike or c5 Z06??

Im in a huge debate, and I would like to hear some of your opinions...

I currently own a mildly modded 98 z28. I have recently gotten a much better job and am able to completely pay my car off and do one of the following....get a sport bike keep the Z28 as well and save some gas, and have 2 awesome vehicles. Or trade my car in/sell and get my dream car, ( c5 z06). My Z28 and the bike would be cheaper, but a Z06 is a Z06. So if you were in my situation, what would YOU do?

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If I were in your situation I would get the sport bike and pay off your Z28. I would rather have two badass rides and not go into even more debt, than have an awesome Z06. There will be a day when you can easily afford a Z06, sport bike, as well as whatever else you want, so there is no rush. I would personally rather have some extra money for other interests and things such trips, or a down payment on a house than have all of my increase in income be going to my Z06. Just my opinion. Good Luck.
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a z06 would be fun...but its still not the thrill u get from riding a bike... and when u have a bike and a car u got the best of both worlds...let one of ur friends lend u there bike for the day then ur hooked like i was haha
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Yep the bike is kick ***...and having the car too is a bonus. Plus you have more money for mods ;-)
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Id go for the Z06....wait a minute...
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Originally Posted by 2MuchRiceMakesMeSick
Id go for the Z06....wait a minute...
.....you did go for the Z06


i say pay off the Z as to be free of debt, but get a different toy. bikes are dangerous. flame on!
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I was in the same situation as you and went for the bike. After too many close calls on the bike (due to people not seeing me) over the period of 9 months. I sold it, bought a house and got two cars instead.
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C5 or C6 z06?
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Originally Posted by ULTIMATEORANGESS
C5 or C6 z06?
That's what I was thinking...need this info before voting in the poll!
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I voted z06 either way but if your looking at the c6
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Get the ZO6.
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oh sorry, im looking at a C5 z06! Thanks for all the replys!
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if the Z06 is your dream car and you can afford it.... then why are you even askin?

You get ONE shot at this game.... When the BIG MAN says gameover you dont get any do overs...
Live your dream
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how about a Z28 and wait a while for the prices to come down on the C5 Z06's so you dont feel ripped off after you buy
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Z06 thats a easy one!
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if the Z06 is your dream car and you can afford it, i say go for it
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i'd say keep the z28 if you were getting a harley, but get a z06 since it isnt a harley..

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Dream car!!!!
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Z28 + 32mpg bike + money saved on gas riding the bike for mods = sweet!

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Save for a year or 2 (just keep the Z) and buy a C6 Z06 !
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i was pondering the same thing and am now the proud owner of a 2005 red & black busa. bikes are very dangerous but what fun they can be. good luck whatever route you decide.
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