Trying to decide
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Trying to decide
My wife out of the blue on a ride back from visiting my mom mentioned that I should get a newer vette. Having just recently lost my dad I guess our mortality is kicking in. I really would like a 2010 GS but with the economy in the ****ter I think a late model C-5 might be better. I've been looking at 2003 and 2004 ZO6's but it's a hard decision. I'd also like to keep my C-4 but I don't know if she'd go for it.
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My wife out of the blue on a ride back from visiting my mom mentioned that I should get a newer vette. Having just recently lost my dad I guess our mortality is kicking in. I really would like a 2010 GS but with the economy in the ****ter I think a late model C-5 might be better. I've been looking at 2003 and 2004 ZO6's but it's a hard decision. I'd also like to keep my C-4 but I don't know if she'd go for it.
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We've looked around at some C5's...there seem to be a bunch coming on the market locally. Don't think i'd part with my C4 though, just park the newer one next to it. Gonna need a double stack lift if I do though.
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My wife out of the blue on a ride back from visiting my mom mentioned that I should get a newer vette. Having just recently lost my dad I guess our mortality is kicking in. I really would like a 2010 GS but with the economy in the ****ter I think a late model C-5 might be better. I've been looking at 2003 and 2004 ZO6's but it's a hard decision. I'd also like to keep my C-4 but I don't know if she'd go for it.
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Sorry about your loss, and yes you are right mortality kicks in.
If you do really think it's time, I would definitely consider the 04' Z06. They are one of the better models IMO. Dump the C4 if you want and can get a newer one.
If you do really think it's time, I would definitely consider the 04' Z06. They are one of the better models IMO. Dump the C4 if you want and can get a newer one.
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My wife out of the blue on a ride back from visiting my mom mentioned that I should get a newer vette. Having just recently lost my dad I guess our mortality is kicking in. I really would like a 2010 GS but with the economy in the ****ter I think a late model C-5 might be better. I've been looking at 2003 and 2004 ZO6's but it's a hard decision. I'd also like to keep my C-4 but I don't know if she'd go for it.
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...but I do like the look of the C6 and that's the one I'd buy.
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Corvettes are marked with milestone models...the C5 Z06 being one. The next milestone is the C6 Z06...would be my choice if I were to go newer. There are some 06 Z06s out there in the high 30s, low 40s that will be classics as the new CAFE standards come into play.
Just a thought.
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Just a thought.
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I'd would go with the C-6 but I really didn't want to commit to that much money - work for me has been poor at best. Plus we also have her 2007 and some of the C-5 ZO6's have some nice extras added.