C6 Z06 Encounter...wow
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From: Wilmington DE, Drive it like you stole it, 68 327 4 speed coupe
Originally Posted by fotyfobravo
I agree with all the good stuff about the Z06 ... but I just have a "hang up" with the omission of pop up headlights.
Vettes are "suppose" to have them !
most people forget that
Racer
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From: NJ
Originally Posted by Z-man
I like the performance of the Z06, but the styling and overall looks are disappointing. Where is the outrageous, ultra cool design that embodies everything that Vettes used to stand for? The design of the first C3s literally made people stop in their tracks and stare when they were first on the streets. That design gave Vettes a soul. You don't get that from a C6 Vette. In fact, it's hard to tell a Viper from a C6 when looking from the side. They are too much like a bar of soap...
Also, the C3 made people stop in their tracks alot more because there was WAY less to compare it to, or distract you from noticing it back then.....
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From: Sick of these TOOLS & AZZHATS in DC
Originally Posted by jr9170
As he pulled away and that rumble came out of that exhaust all my 11 year old son,already in awe,( a huge corvette guy already),could say was ....WOW...JERRY
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From: Wilmington DE, Drive it like you stole it, 68 327 4 speed coupe
Originally Posted by 77BuffaloVet
I saw a yellow one yesterday sitting all by its self in the back of a parking lot...I said wow as I slowly drove around it...
Whats up buffalo ..... rochester here
Melting Slicks
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From: New Castle DE
I don't really like the C6 styling but i do like the Z06 version. Still wouldn't give up the c2 or even c3 for it. Just something about cruising in a nice old Vette. Now a nice used C5 Z06 parked next to a C2 and C3 would be a very nice thing 
Melting Slicks
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From: Madison Alabama
The guy I bought my Z16 from has a black on black C6 Z06...incredible car. He's even "blacked" it out - wheels, lights - looks very menacing.
I agree with others on the C6 styling, miss the pop-up headlights but the curves are back baby…on the front fenders anyway.
However, I like the C5 Z06 stance/FRC styling better than the fastback look of the C6 Z06…having said that, my first love will remain the C3 styling…nothing short of a work of art!
I agree with others on the C6 styling, miss the pop-up headlights but the curves are back baby…on the front fenders anyway.
However, I like the C5 Z06 stance/FRC styling better than the fastback look of the C6 Z06…having said that, my first love will remain the C3 styling…nothing short of a work of art!
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From: YANKEES UNIVERSE 70 454-LS5 500 ft-lbs Torque
Originally Posted by TSAGG
I don't know...I think the C6 has quite a bit of the C3 style in it, especially the tall front fenders. Maybe I'm nuts, but i can see alot of C3 in the C6 when i see it.
Also, the C3 made people stop in their tracks alot more because there was WAY less to compare it to, or distract you from noticing it back then.....
Also, the C3 made people stop in their tracks alot more because there was WAY less to compare it to, or distract you from noticing it back then.....
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Originally Posted by fotyfobravo
I agree with all the good stuff about the Z06 ... but I just have a "hang up" with the omission of pop up headlights.
Vettes are "suppose" to have them !