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Old Sep 19, 2005 | 09:59 PM
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Sold the SS picked this baby up last night. 2003 14K miles $34K.




I really want a 2004 ZO6, but I can only afford and care for two cars. I cant decide which car to get rid of, Im really torn. take a look, be objective and try not to be bias. I know this a chevy site. I have a mixed garage. let me know what you think and help me decide.

http://members.cardomain.com/69cam502hp

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Old Sep 19, 2005 | 10:14 PM
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Those sure are two nice cars you have there! It would be a hard choice for me. I would have to say keep the Cobra. But in the end it comes down to what you like to drive the most. Good luck in your decision.
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Old Sep 19, 2005 | 10:23 PM
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Those sure are two nice cars you have there! It would be a hard choice for me. I would have to say keep the Cobra. But in the end it comes down to what you like to drive the most. Good luck in your decision.
The Vette, is "somewhat" like a super upgraded Camaro. So if you would like 2 entirely different cars, keep the Cobra
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Old Sep 19, 2005 | 10:24 PM
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its a hard choice both cars arent made anymore. and they both are a blast to drive the mileage on both cars is really low (cobra 9100, SS 16,500). i really need to get this figured out.

here's something you might be able to help me with instead. quicksilver or electric blue for the ZO6.
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Old Sep 19, 2005 | 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Tom's_03SVT
here's something you might be able to help me with instead. quicksilver or electric blue for the ZO6.
E B Both are nice but E B is the choice I'd make..
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Old Sep 19, 2005 | 10:29 PM
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i love the blue too, worried about rock chips and scratches. the silver isnt as eye catching but the paint weathers better against abuse...tough, man i cant choose anything for myself..lol.

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Old Sep 19, 2005 | 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Tom's_03SVT
i love the blue too, worried about rock crips and scratches. the silver isnt as eye catching but the paint weathers better against abuse...tough, man i cant choose anything for myself..lol.
Both colors are awesome, but you're right about the Silver!
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Old Sep 19, 2005 | 10:43 PM
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Tough choice... Nice looking Camaro...
toss a coin...
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just got a huge offer on the camaro. guess thats it camaro is gone. thanks guys.

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Old Sep 19, 2005 | 10:49 PM
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I'd keep the Camaro, because it is a Chevy ,
And of course I'd go Blue, but it's the LeMans Blue for 2004, they had the EB for '02 & '03

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I guess that I was a enter button too late, good luck on your sale, and I hope that you find the right Z06

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Old Sep 19, 2005 | 11:04 PM
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thanks for the lesson. i didnt know that....
is one blue different from the other?

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Not a mustang fan, but the cobra is a nice piece of machinery, and wicked fast, keep it.
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Originally Posted by NAVY08
Not a mustang fan, but the cobra is a nice piece of machinery, and wicked fast, keep it.
thanks again for the input guys. looks like the buyer will be paying cash for the camaro "as is" $23.5K.

Thanks again
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Originally Posted by Tom's_03SVT
thanks for the lesson. i didnt know that....
is one blue different from the other?

Tom
The EB is a little lighter in color, the LeMans Blue is the one on the Z16 Comm. package, and is darker that EB, both look good, IMO anyway

Here's a picture of the EB



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Old Sep 20, 2005 | 12:36 AM
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Keep the Ford!
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Old Sep 20, 2005 | 12:36 AM
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I'm glad you ended up keeping the Cobra. Those cars are awesome If I could afford to have both, I absolutely would. You get to have a Ford Vs. Chevy rivalry right in your own garage Good times

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Old Sep 20, 2005 | 01:13 AM
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My choice would be to keep the Chevy
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Good choice. I would have kept the cobra and put a pulley kit on it.
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Old Sep 20, 2005 | 02:09 AM
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My suggestion would have been to keep the Cobra...the Camaro is nice but the Cobra is a different type of car than the Vette and will make for a nice change up every now and then.

Good luck with your Z06 hunt...BTW...go for Black!
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Old Sep 20, 2005 | 02:11 AM
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Keep the Cobra and get one of these>>>>



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