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Old 11-10-2006, 04:15 PM
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Earlier this year I was in the same EXACT boat. I had $40K in the bank for my new toy and I thought the same thing. Sig says it all
Old 11-10-2006, 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by darrensls1
I vote C6. C5 + 15K will destroy a C6 in performance however I think the C6's look soooo much cooler. I would go C6 and mod it slowly over time just so I would never look back with any regrets.

Good luck.
So you'd go for looks over speed? Are you a ricer?

Originally Posted by Starz T/A 17
Id get a C5 Zo6 and put like 6 grand in it, just a blower or turbo, that way it will still be VERY streetable and quicker then a C6
You're not going to get a (new) blower on your car for $6k. The complete D1SC package is $8,600, and that doesn't include install or tuning.
Old 11-10-2006, 06:25 PM
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i'd go with the c6. you can get a low miles 05 for a decent price. my bro bought one about 6 weeks ago with barely over 5k miles for 38k out the door!!! as beautiful as the c5 is, imo the c6 is twice as hot. either way, you can't go wrong, just wanted to let you know that you don't have to spend $50k for a c6.
Old 11-10-2006, 06:52 PM
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c5 z06. Looks the best, its the lightest, and would be a bitch modded.
Old 11-10-2006, 11:55 PM
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c5 for sure!!
Old 11-12-2006, 09:25 PM
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Here's where I'm at. A friend of mine is selling his '99 vette with high (120K) miles on it for about $17k. Despite the miles, it's in very good shape (he works at a dealership in the area) I figure by the time the engine bites it, the L92 strokers will be tried and true and reasonably priced. Price is a concern but a C6 convertible is really what gives me a chubby ~!
Old 11-12-2006, 09:26 PM
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PS, Super nice job, Teddyca!
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C5 zo6 and mod the hell out of it. i just love the sound of a cam and or supercharger!!!
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Originally Posted by the_hunterWS6
c5 with HEAVY mods!
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Old 11-15-2006, 07:35 PM
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C6 i think the flip up head lights is super ugly No offense i just dont like flip up head lights if they took that off it would look sweet, but in my opinion i like the C6 more




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