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Old Jun 24, 2007 | 01:08 PM
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My 04 Z06 is getting ready to go in for supercharger/headers/alcy and clutch.My problem is last minute feelings keep telling me to just buy a 08 Z06. I really love the C5 Z body style and it only has 8500 miles on it.Overall value and technology is my concern.WHAT WOULD YOU DO?
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Old Jun 24, 2007 | 01:17 PM
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Yeah Dave that car has one foot in the grave with that kind of mileage!
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Old Jun 24, 2007 | 01:20 PM
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Go ahead and supercharge the 04 for a beast of a toy, then buy an 08 for for peace of mind!!
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Old Jun 24, 2007 | 01:35 PM
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If it didn't bother me to spend 80k on a car, I'd get the '08. Of course, I'd still want to at least do headers, and a cam, and then.......
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Old Jun 24, 2007 | 01:37 PM
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Old Jun 24, 2007 | 01:39 PM
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Get the blower there is nothing like being blowin every time you drive
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Old Jun 24, 2007 | 01:45 PM
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i faced the same decision two summers ago. i decided to mod my car and gain the same perf. for a fraction of the price of replacement w/c6z. now i will wait for the next gen and reconsider....
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Get the blower there is nothing like being blowin every time you drive
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Stay with the 04 and add the goodies. The new Vettes look
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Old Jun 24, 2007 | 01:51 PM
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If overall value is your concern, the mods would be cheaper in long run. However, I have always heard that if you go to resell, you probably won't get near the $ for $ spent on resell though.
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