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Old Mar 29, 2006 | 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by kwest2u
what attracted you to your baby (Vette that is)
A. The design
B. The power
very hard to answer that question but i think maybe a little of both design and power and its a vette.
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Old Mar 31, 2006 | 12:50 AM
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Come on already. 350 hp isn't anything to write home about. It's OK, but you can hardly count the cars with over 300 hp anymore. Now as far as the looks. The C5 has to be the best looking car under $100K, and it still looks better than most cars over $100K. It's just incredibe in the looks department without a doubt. Handline is right at the top.

Now for power, that's the easiest thing to make better. A few bucks, and bang... Instant 400 hp, 500hp. A big big bang, and there's 600 hp.

Looks looks looks. Damn it's hot!
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Old Mar 31, 2006 | 05:56 AM
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because it gives me wood everytime i drive it or look at it
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Old Mar 31, 2006 | 06:44 AM
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I wanted a Corvette since I was about 5 or 6 and realized that even though all cars have four wheels and an engine they aren't all the same. I've had my Z06 for almost two weeks now and I still have a stupid grin on my face all the time.
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Old Mar 31, 2006 | 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Y2Kvert4me
Coulda had the same power in a Camaro or Firebird. I never, even for a second, considered buying one.

But I wanted a C5 since the first time I ever saw one.



I selected power, but I guess it was more the look, since I actually do own a '01 Camaro. Should have added history/cultural status as a choice.
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Old Mar 31, 2006 | 07:34 AM
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The design attracted me first and the power sure does't hurt.
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Old Mar 31, 2006 | 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by mph1972
BOTH and the tradition behind it all!


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