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Old Jul 20, 2006 | 01:58 PM
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Hey guys, well the time has finally come for me to have a vet again!!! I use to have a white 99 FRC but had to sell it for a few financial reasons BUT next week I pick up my new 03 EB Z06 and I cannot wait!! I have never been in or driven a C5 Z06 so maybe you guys that have went from the 99-00 FRC’s to the Z06’s can tell me what kind of differences they felt. Thanks guys and I’m happy to be back on the boards.
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Congrats on the return! But I have to ask: You're buying a Z06 that you've never driven?
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Old Jul 20, 2006 | 02:12 PM
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Congrats on the return! But I have to ask: You're buying a Z06 that you've never driven?
I found a really good deal on one that matched exactly what I was looking for. I spoke with the owner many times, saw many pics, and the car has a clean carfax and only 16k miles. Also the vet still has warrenty on it so I trust that the car is pretty mint from what i have seen and heard. I am flying up there this weekend so I hope all works out good. He is a forum member as well so Im sure he takes care of his car
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Congrats on the return! But I have to ask: You're buying a Z06 that you've never driven?

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Old Jul 20, 2006 | 02:17 PM
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STOP YOU GUYS ARE SCARING ME NOW
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STOP YOU GUYS ARE SCARING ME NOW
Inspect and drive before handing over $$$.
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Inspect and drive before handing over $$$.
Yes I plan to
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Old Jul 20, 2006 | 02:32 PM
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Good luck, and welcome back BTW.
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Congrats on the return! But I have to ask: You're buying a Z06 that you've never driven?
I bought mine without driving it and have no regrets. Of course, mine came from a Chevy dealership, clean carFax and the price was right
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z06??? why i believe they're somewhat underpowered & unexciting to drive...................NOT! bub
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Welcome back and good luck with your "Z"!
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And he shall be born again good luck with the purchase
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Congrats on coming back into Vette ownership.
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