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Old Apr 29, 2005 | 02:33 PM
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I like the color combo of the vert and the fact that it is a vert. But the condition is not that of the Z06. The Z06 looks like it just came off the showroom floor. I'm amazed at how big these cars really are on the outside.

Anyway here is the VIN on the Z06- 1G1YY12SX15119266.
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Old Apr 29, 2005 | 02:48 PM
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Z06 all the way!
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Old Apr 29, 2005 | 03:02 PM
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I would go for the vert. Newer, so it won't have the oil consumption problem. And it'll retain value better in the long run, just because it's a vert. Not that I'm biased or anything...
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Old Apr 29, 2005 | 11:06 PM
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If the newer one still has a warranty available, get that one and upgrade for another 3 or 4 years thru Fichtner. These are complicated, expensive cars to fix. Even small things can cost a bunch.

I've had my '02 for 16 months (bought it used) and the extended warranty has paid for itself already.
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