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Old Mar 16, 2006 | 04:26 PM
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My friend with the C6 was in town for spring break so we washed the cars in the garage and snapped a few pics... Rain spoiled our plans for an afternoon cruise though

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Old Mar 16, 2006 | 04:29 PM
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Nice pics, lookin great
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Old Mar 16, 2006 | 04:31 PM
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Cool! Which one do you like best.
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very cool!! The C5 still looks better.
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Old Mar 16, 2006 | 04:42 PM
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Old Mar 16, 2006 | 04:44 PM
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Old Mar 16, 2006 | 04:52 PM
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Old Mar 16, 2006 | 04:58 PM
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very cool!! The C5 still looks better.


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Old Mar 16, 2006 | 05:07 PM
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That is awesome. You are one lucky fella...

It is rare that we get to see a good comparison pic like that.
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I think the C6 looks Japanese (pardon my saying so) - its just not smooth enough, though I wouldnt mind buying a new Z06!
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Sure, sucks that it rained, but better rain than snow.
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I think the C6 looks Japanese (pardon my saying so) - its just not smooth enough, though I wouldnt mind buying a new Z06!
The new Z06's look wicked hot. I saw one at the drag strip the other day and got a little aroused.
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Don't forget to wipe your chin!!

(We can see that dirty middle air dam under there!)
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Nice pair of Vettes there.
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Old Mar 16, 2006 | 06:50 PM
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Damn, those C6s are UGLY! Are you sure that's not a Nissan 400Z next to your gorgeous car?
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