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GS or Z06?
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From: SCMR Rat Pack'r Charter Member..Great Bend KS
I have no idea...but the OP seems to think so.
Larry
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From: Grand Rapids Mi
GS is a real attention getter but C-5 Z06 are fast and smooth! 
I love the C-4's a lot but as they get older little glitches are part of the owner-ship! 
If I had to pay someone to fix them a newer Vette would soon be in my garage! I can easily understand some owners being ready for a change. 
I love the C-4's a lot but as they get older little glitches are part of the owner-ship! If I had to pay someone to fix them a newer Vette would soon be in my garage! I can easily understand some owners being ready for a change.
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From: Phoenix Arizona
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I would go for the GS.
Even if it has lost some of its value due to modification, it's still a limited edition from a well-known tuner and it really shouldn't depreciate one dime unless you put a butt-ton of miles on it.
I'm assuming this won't be a daily driver, because you'd have to be nuts to daily a Grand Sport.
Assuming you buy the GS at the right price and don't drive it often, it's basically a savings account with 480 horsepower. When you sell it, you'll effectively have owned the thing for free or better.
The C5, however, will depreciate substantially as you hold onto it.
Even if it has lost some of its value due to modification, it's still a limited edition from a well-known tuner and it really shouldn't depreciate one dime unless you put a butt-ton of miles on it.
I'm assuming this won't be a daily driver, because you'd have to be nuts to daily a Grand Sport.
Assuming you buy the GS at the right price and don't drive it often, it's basically a savings account with 480 horsepower. When you sell it, you'll effectively have owned the thing for free or better.
The C5, however, will depreciate substantially as you hold onto it.
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From: Austin TX
St. Jude Donor '07
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Reminds me of a song from the 60's, by the lovin' spoonful if I remember right. Forget the name of the song, but was refering to 2 girls and the chorus went something like "had to choose one and leave the other behind".
Appropriate to the situation?
Don't forget to wave!
Appropriate to the situation?
Don't forget to wave!
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From: SLC Utah
I think this would be a good time for you to sell, if you know what I mean....... I have thought about a C5 Z06 also. Everytime something would go wrong with the GS, I would wish that I had a newer car. I do know one thing though, I sure miss driving a Corvette!! I hope it won't be long until another is in the garage.
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From: MA
I've been wrestling with this decision:
1996 Doug Rippie DRM480 (383, coilovers, gears, etc.) Grand Sport (one of two in existence), 18K miles
or
2003 Z06 head/cam/headers, etc. perfect condition - approx. 25K miles
I presently own the GS, thinking about getting rid of it for the Z. Both cars are of approx equal value.
I've had 3 C4s and am really itching for something newer/better. My wife says do it, but some of my Vette friends say I'm crazy because the GS will retain its value and is within 25 - 30 HP of the modded Z. What would you do?
1996 Doug Rippie DRM480 (383, coilovers, gears, etc.) Grand Sport (one of two in existence), 18K miles
or
2003 Z06 head/cam/headers, etc. perfect condition - approx. 25K miles
I presently own the GS, thinking about getting rid of it for the Z. Both cars are of approx equal value.
I've had 3 C4s and am really itching for something newer/better. My wife says do it, but some of my Vette friends say I'm crazy because the GS will retain its value and is within 25 - 30 HP of the modded Z. What would you do?
Keep the GS
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From: Bergen County NJ
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From: Santa Teresa New Mexico
Man, thats a tough choice, wish it was mine.
A guy I know bought a black Z06, another guy I know bought a speed silver Z06, both really nice cars. But Ive only seen one GS in my life and it was cruzing the beach.
C5's and C6's are everywhere here, C4's not so much, a GS almost never.
Personally I don't care for the Z06, unless its a C6.
A guy I know bought a black Z06, another guy I know bought a speed silver Z06, both really nice cars. But Ive only seen one GS in my life and it was cruzing the beach.
C5's and C6's are everywhere here, C4's not so much, a GS almost never.
Personally I don't care for the Z06, unless its a C6.