Need Someones opinion...Please
Pro
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From: Cave Creek Arizona
Are they both the same color? If not, do you like one color over the other. I don't disagree with anything that has been said from both sides of this fence.
I personally like a stock car with low miles but these are not major mods and 4,500 miles is not a lot of miles.
So, with that said go with the one (color/interior/options) that you like the best and let us know which one you picked.
Good luck
I personally like a stock car with low miles but these are not major mods and 4,500 miles is not a lot of miles.
So, with that said go with the one (color/interior/options) that you like the best and let us know which one you picked.
Good luck
Instructor
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From: Santa Clara CA
Originally Posted by TPR492
.... One has about $7,000.00 in mods (rotors, calipers, wheels, exhaust are the major ones) and has 4500 miles on it. (all original parts come with the car)
Given your description, I'd lean towards the modded car... to me I'd consider both cars to be low mileage, and the mods you listed as "major" don't seem have much to do with the engine itself, which would be my biggest concern.
If you like the mods and were planning on doing the same exact ones yourself, looks like you might have a good deal there.
$.02
Pro
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From: Jacksonville FL
Originally Posted by slik_z06
Given your description, I'd lean towards the modded car... to me I'd consider both cars to be low mileage, and the mods you listed as "major" don't seem have much to do with the engine itself, which would be my biggest concern.
If you like the mods and were planning on doing the same exact ones yourself, looks like you might have a good deal there.
$.02
If you like the mods and were planning on doing the same exact ones yourself, looks like you might have a good deal there.
$.02
I was leaning towards the low miles but having now seen the mods it is a tough call. If there is anything you don't like about the modded car, go with the low miles, it's new..... otherwise go modded..... good luck
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Racer
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From: VA
St. Jude Donor '06
I actually was leaning toward the modded one.
One major difference I forgot to mention is that the modded car is a 6 speed and the other is auto.
One major thing that worries me is the warranty being voided.
Does anyone out there know if the mods listed would void it?
One major difference I forgot to mention is that the modded car is a 6 speed and the other is auto.
One major thing that worries me is the warranty being voided.
Does anyone out there know if the mods listed would void it?
Instructor
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From: Santa Clara CA
Originally Posted by TPR492
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One major difference I forgot to mention is that the modded car is a 6 speed and the other is auto...
One major difference I forgot to mention is that the modded car is a 6 speed and the other is auto...
don't know about the warranty... but I'm sure gm will sqeeze out a few reasons to void the warranty.
Le Mans Master
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From: Twilight zone
St. Jude Donor '05-'06
Mods are O.K.!!
These are not engine or drivetrain mods,I don't see anything there to affect warranty,,,,,If you like these mods...GO FOR IT! ( of course a test drive to make sure all functions perform nicely)Besides,it's a 6-speed!
This is a low mileage car even if it's a 2004!
I say no brainer......
Be sure to post up some pics..
( If these were heads,cam,tune,supercharger,tq,rear end...I would be singing another tune!)
This is a low mileage car even if it's a 2004!
I say no brainer......
Be sure to post up some pics..( If these were heads,cam,tune,supercharger,tq,rear end...I would be singing another tune!)
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From: Central Ma
It really is a tough call. The following would sway me. I would definitely want the 6 spd. Color of each? Do you like the exhaut of the modded one? Personally, I don't put a lot of worth in a lot of the mods done, but that's just me. How much are the cars? If you aren't happy with either one, keep looking, there are more out there. I have a "limited edition" 04 ce Vert. I love it, but it's no collectors item. I know all of that is probably no help, but good luck anyway.
Racer
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From: Smith Tenn
Originally Posted by ptdrummer54
If you look at it from the perspective that a car will last 100k miles, then both of them sound like low mileage to me. If the mods are ones you like, and everything else is about equal, why wouldn't you go for the one with the mods - you're only talking about 3000 miles difference, not 30,000...
$.02 given
$.02 given
i agree unless you don't like what's been done.
Go with the MN6 
Drifting
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Originally Posted by TPR492
I actually was leaning toward the modded one.
One major difference I forgot to mention is that the modded car is a 6 speed and the other is auto.
One major thing that worries me is the warranty being voided.
Does anyone out there know if the mods listed would void it?
One major difference I forgot to mention is that the modded car is a 6 speed and the other is auto.
One major thing that worries me is the warranty being voided.
Does anyone out there know if the mods listed would void it?
Safety Car
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From: Dardenne Prairie Mo.
I would go with the modded yellow one if you like the 6 speed but if you are not into shifting all of the time then the auto will make you much happer but just be prepard to do the moddes that the yellow one has because if your on this site very long you will get the ich to do moddes all of the time are when you can come up with the $$$$$ if you know what i mean and dont forget the corvette taxs on everything you buy for it.
But which ever one you buy please post some pics so we all can see and good luck and welcome to the forum.
But which ever one you buy please post some pics so we all can see and good luck and welcome to the forum.
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From: Reston VA
I don't think changing the tires says much except that you want different tires. How many people on this forum have changed tires just to get rid of the run-flats.
Unless you've seen a wear pattern or the tires talk...
Personally, an 04 with 4500 is nothing (considering I have almost 30K on mine -- daily driver). If you like the mods -- all of them (or at least can get rid of the ones you don't), then I'd personally go for the modded car. Plus I personally wouldn't want an automatic Vette.
But that's just me....
Unless you've seen a wear pattern or the tires talk...
Personally, an 04 with 4500 is nothing (considering I have almost 30K on mine -- daily driver). If you like the mods -- all of them (or at least can get rid of the ones you don't), then I'd personally go for the modded car. Plus I personally wouldn't want an automatic Vette.
But that's just me....
Pro
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From: Mesquite, The Republic of Texas
Originally Posted by StephenT
Take the one with the mods, if you don't like them you said you are getting the original parts. Take the modded part, sell it and replace it with the original.
Burning Brakes
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From: East of SF Ca.
Originally Posted by TPR492
I actually was leaning toward the modded one.
One major difference I forgot to mention is that the modded car is a 6 speed and the other is auto.
One major thing that worries me is the warranty being voided.
Does anyone out there know if the mods listed would void it?
One major difference I forgot to mention is that the modded car is a 6 speed and the other is auto.
One major thing that worries me is the warranty being voided.
Does anyone out there know if the mods listed would void it?
I would buy the mod car if color or trans was not a issue
I know I have spent more than $6000. on mods to my stock vert and I am not even close to being done
It is called "Mod Fever" may your
help once it startsDan