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Old Jan 17, 2006 | 09:24 AM
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I'd go with the new 2006 Z51.
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Old Jan 17, 2006 | 09:25 AM
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Depends on things like color, options, etc. . I would probably go with the Z06 though. Food for thought, the C6 will be around for some time now. You can always pick one up later. The Z06 on the other hand in a C5 is no longer made. Grab it while you can. You can walk into a dealer and get a C6 for the next few years at least. I actually went to the dealer to buy a C6, then found out they discontinued Spiral . For that reason, I bought the C5. Had to search about 20 dealers and 4 states though. It was the last chance to buy a C5 new! Thats why I did it. I love the car, and can always get a C6 next year. Although I finally read the whole thread and see you had a Z already.

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Old Jan 17, 2006 | 09:30 AM
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Old Jan 17, 2006 | 11:36 AM
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(You are currently vetteless and have the money to buy either a 2003 Z06 or a 2006 Z51 coupe.....which do you buy?????)

if you put it that way than i go with the Z06
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Old Jan 17, 2006 | 11:42 AM
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Old Jan 17, 2006 | 11:47 AM
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And you sold the "02 Z06 because.......??
Just trying to understand the rationale.
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Old Jan 17, 2006 | 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by FLYNAVY30
You are currently vetteless and have the money to buy either a 2003 Z06 or a 2006 Z51 coupe.....which do you buy?????
The one I like best!! Good luck!

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Old Jan 17, 2006 | 01:03 PM
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The one I like best!! Good luck!

And I trust you will get the one you like best.
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Old Jan 17, 2006 | 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by cenzo
And you sold the "02 Z06 because.......??
Just trying to understand the rationale.
sold it over a year ago to pay off some debt.....have recntly gotten the financial situation under control and am looking to get back in a corvette...just cant decide which way to go
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Old Jan 17, 2006 | 03:48 PM
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are they that similar in price to make this an easy choice poll?
i would think the C6 would be considerably higher in price making the choice relatively simple for most people- not sure of your financial decision, so that makes it NOT a simple poll
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Old Jan 17, 2006 | 04:06 PM
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Screw it, buy them both!!!
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Old Jan 17, 2006 | 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Baron138
Screw it, buy them both!!!
this option was not included in the poll
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Old Jan 17, 2006 | 04:57 PM
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ha ha....just went and test drove both back to back.....I dont even come close to fitting in the C6 (see sig pic). Leg room is fine front to back, but side to side Id have to be even skinnier than I already am. Plus theres no chance in hell of me fitting in a C6 with me helmet on for track events. And if you cant run it at the track, whats the point of owning it?? Decison made. 2003 Electron Blue Z06....done and done
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Old Jan 17, 2006 | 05:22 PM
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i'd go with the ZO6
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Old Jan 17, 2006 | 08:07 PM
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06 Z51 and don't look back.
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Old Jan 17, 2006 | 08:21 PM
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Get the z06 have fun
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Old Jan 17, 2006 | 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by JCGRCYA
Given the choices, I'd go with the C6. Either way, you can't go wrong though.

I went with C6...
...but imagine the dollare difference of mods on the 03 Z06
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Old Jan 17, 2006 | 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by FLYNAVY30
ha ha....just went and test drove both back to back.....I dont even come close to fitting in the C6 (see sig pic). Leg room is fine front to back, but side to side Id have to be even skinnier than I already am. Plus theres no chance in hell of me fitting in a C6 with me helmet on for track events. And if you cant run it at the track, whats the point of owning it?? Decison made. 2003 Electron Blue Z06....done and done
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Old Jan 17, 2006 | 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by FLYNAVY30
ha ha....just went and test drove both back to back.....I dont even come close to fitting in the C6 (see sig pic). Leg room is fine front to back, but side to side Id have to be even skinnier than I already am. Plus theres no chance in hell of me fitting in a C6 with me helmet on for track events. And if you cant run it at the track, whats the point of owning it?? Decison made. 2003 Electron Blue Z06....done and done
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Old Jan 18, 2006 | 01:34 AM
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Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
I'd get a 2004 Z06 with the Z16 package - love the looks. Otherwise, probably go with the C6.
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