. What you buy and why? 
Therefore... coupe was a nice choice.
C5 or Z06?
Melting Slicks
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From: Macomb MI
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I had the same dilemma almost two yrs ago. Gladly gave up 55hp for the open air. 
I haven't regretted once. And I could of gotten the Z06 cheaper then what I paid for my new Vert
I haven't regretted once. And I could of gotten the Z06 cheaper then what I paid for my new Vert
Race Director
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From: Vancouver
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10
That's really personal preference. I originally wanted the FRC but it didn't have the options that I wanted so I bought the Vert. And haven't regretted it at all.
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From: ================== Houston, Texas www.englandgreen.com ================== Necessary Evil™ __________
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14
I wanted a Z06, but with a slushbox (yes, yes, I know already!!). I liked the look of the vert with the top down (d@mn, it's 
) but NOT with the top up.
- so I bought a coupe instead. Topless or hardtop, I can have both (sorta)
EG
) but NOT with the top up.- so I bought a coupe instead. Topless or hardtop, I can have both (sorta)
EG
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Burning Brakes
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From: Drive for Five N.J.
The ZO6 is nice, but I love my vert. I bought my vert new before the ZO6 came about. and if I had to do it again today, I would still get a vert. That's what the vette is all about. For a few extra bucks you can get up to the same HP. But that's just my opinion, go with your gut...you can't loose.
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From: Woodlake,The hill is without the king, California
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i always dreamed of the Z06,my problem was $$$$$ 
so i bought my coupe C5 and im still living the dream but without the Z06 
so i bought my coupe C5 and im still living the dream but without the Z06
Last edited by 01yellowc5; Jan 28, 2005 at 08:18 PM.
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When I decided to buy a new Vette, there was never any question about it. Droptop all the way. And I haven't had the first second of regret.
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From: Piedmont, SC Currently Own: 99 Nassau blue FRC. Previously Owned: 84,95,98 Indy Pace,01 Z06
I had a vert, and then traded it in on a Z06. I haven't looked back! Don't get me wrong I loved the Pace Car, but I love the way the Z handles, I like the safer feeling, and as compared to the vert, I don't have to worry about replacing faded tops or the rear glass falling out. I guess there are issues with both, but I'm glad I went with a Z. Besides, if I decide to go back with a vert, I will just do a convertible conversion on the Z06.
Drifting
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From: Oshawa Ontario
It depends whether you want style, or power?
I'm in the SAME BOAT myself.....looking at a C5, but do I settle on a coupe (so I keep the open roof feel that my Z28 has) or do I go for the power? *Personally*, I'm leaning to the power side, since that's what is lacking from my Z28 at the moment, and a C5 coupe won't have anymore than I've already got, so I might as well up the ante, and get a Z06
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Again though, it's all about personal preference, and what you'd rather sacrifice.
I'm in the SAME BOAT myself.....looking at a C5, but do I settle on a coupe (so I keep the open roof feel that my Z28 has) or do I go for the power?
*Personally*, I'm leaning to the power side, since that's what is lacking from my Z28 at the moment, and a C5 coupe won't have anymore than I've already got, so I might as well up the ante, and get a Z06.Again though, it's all about personal preference, and what you'd rather sacrifice
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Team Owner
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From the owner of a coupe, and a vert before that, get the Z06.
Riding around with the top down is vastly overrated. The Z06, in stock trim, is one of the most powerful automobiles in the world. There is very little that you will run up against, or see on the road, stock for stock which can hold a candle to it.
Riding around with the top down is vastly overrated. The Z06, in stock trim, is one of the most powerful automobiles in the world. There is very little that you will run up against, or see on the road, stock for stock which can hold a candle to it.
Last edited by '06 Quicksilver Z06; Jan 28, 2005 at 09:25 PM.
Melting Slicks
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From: Wichita Falls Tx
I'm just a newbie so what the heck do I know. I bought an 02 vert this week. I knew what ever I bought it had to have an automatic trans. That made my decison pretty easy.
My biggest fear with the vert is someone cutting the top.
My biggest fear with the vert is someone cutting the top.
