STALION

Hi guys,

I'm basically having a hard time coming to a decision, just wanted some thoughts of what others who have been in my position might do.

I have a 2001 corvette with 185k on the clock and having a tough time deciding whether I want to trade it in for a C6 or keep it. As it stands I have the car setup the way I want since I do track days and such.






Although there is nothing wrong with the car other then a the oil pan sweating (possible rear or front seal) there is nothing else wrong. If I get a base c6 I will want to mod it to where my car is now.

I found a base 2006 c6 with 88k on the clock that is clean. No mods other then exhaust. With my car trade in the dealer wanted $12500 tax in...thoughts???

HiVoltge

Keep it especially if its modded to where you want it to be.....
I've also modded my car to where I want it and see no reason to
"trade up" for now....maybe if/when the mid engine C8 becomes a reality.

FrankieD

For a trade in value of $12,500, what mods have you done to your car? Depending on the list of mods you can easily part it out or sell privately for more

STALION

Trade in value was my car and I give them $12500 for theirs...theyvput my value at around 14k

doublec4

For me it would come down to if I want to spend more money. You'll have the cost of buying the car and then the modding will begin. If money isn't an issue and you want a new project then why not.

RedZ4me

Follow your gut - newer, lower kms and another car to have fun with and mod is nice too.........by the way, nice DUC !

STALION

Thanks everyone...I've decided to keep it for now and will be looking at doing more body modifications, and possibly some new seats. One step at a time I guess...

slickpete83

is your C5 an automatic ?? , did u have your vette up for sale before on the forum ?

Patman

Keep the C5 a little longer until the prices of used C7s come down and then trade for that!

STALION

I had it up over a year ago...its manual

STALION

I think I would jump on a c6z before a c7. Don't get me wrong I like them but something about the c6 widebody that is timeless

lionelhutz

I'd wait till you can get into a little newer car (2008+) with a LS3 and TR6060 transmission, or the TR6060 behind a LS7 in a C6Z. Apparently, some of the electronics were upgraded or revised around then too.