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Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2003
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From: Delray Beach FL
When I owned my 01 Z06, I would trade back and forth between it and this: 1986 Monte Carlo SS
Then, due to the pending adoption that my wife and I are finishing now, I traded in the Z06 for this: 2007 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T (#981 of 1400)
and bought a 1986 Corvette, so I still could drive a Vette from time to time:
Then, due to the pending adoption that my wife and I are finishing now, I traded in the Z06 for this: 2007 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T (#981 of 1400)
and bought a 1986 Corvette, so I still could drive a Vette from time to time:
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2003
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From: Plantation Fl
Good idea! Just curious - I've never driven a C4, but I've heard they're quite a different beast from the C5 - less cushy comfort and a harsh, stiff and racey ride. I personally do not care for comfort as I'm still young, and would not mind daily driving a lotus elise. 
So, yeah, what are your impressions on going to an '86 from a C5 Z06?
So, yeah, what are your impressions on going to an '86 from a C5 Z06?
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Racer
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Braselton GA
And I've still got this (rarely drive it these days) left over from 1992. She's done 14.7@95 in the 1/4, and tops out around 145. That was hauling the mail for a family 4 door back in the early 90's
She gets all 3480 lbs around Road Atlanta in 1:46 on race rubber.
Last edited by drivinhard; May 24, 2008 at 05:54 AM.
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 5,362
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From: Delray Beach FL
Good idea! Just curious - I've never driven a C4, but I've heard they're quite a different beast from the C5 - less cushy comfort and a harsh, stiff and racey ride. I personally do not care for comfort as I'm still young, and would not mind daily driving a lotus elise.
So, yeah, what are your impressions on going to an '86 from a C5 Z06?
So, yeah, what are your impressions on going to an '86 from a C5 Z06?
If you see a C4 for sale near by, I would recommend going and taking it for a test drive. They are a lot of fun!
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2000
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From: Texas-out west
drivinhard, I will raise your corolla with my 83 toyota supra with....360,000 miles with original motor in it it is really ratty, but get 23 mpg average and I can park anywhere I want Other dailey driver is wifes 97 camry, my 93 chey silverado (parked currently).
I save the EB 03 Z for weekends and long trips.
it is really ratty, but get 23 mpg average and I can park anywhere I want Other dailey driver is wifes 97 camry, my 93 chey silverado (parked currently).I save the EB 03 Z for weekends and long trips.
Instructor
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 201
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From: Los Angeles CA
drivinhard, I will raise your corolla with my 83 toyota supra with....360,000 miles with original motor in it it is really ratty, but get 23 mpg average and I can park anywhere I want Other dailey driver is wifes 97 camry, my 93 chey silverado (parked currently).
I save the EB 03 Z for weekends and long trips.
it is really ratty, but get 23 mpg average and I can park anywhere I want Other dailey driver is wifes 97 camry, my 93 chey silverado (parked currently).I save the EB 03 Z for weekends and long trips.
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2003
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From: Delray Beach FL
Well...so much for keeping and racing my 86. I just picked this Vette up over the weekend. 2008 Coupe, Jetstream Blue, two tone titanium interior, LS3 motor, 6 speed automatic, Z51, every option available and then some on it:
This is my new daily driver. Gets great gas mileage, too!! And, it is a lot faster than my 01 Z06. I can't wait to see what it will do against a couple of friends that still have all factory 02-04 Z06's.
This is my new daily driver. Gets great gas mileage, too!! And, it is a lot faster than my 01 Z06. I can't wait to see what it will do against a couple of friends that still have all factory 02-04 Z06's.
Tech Contributor
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: Wylie TX --> Less is More, except under the hood !
06 GTI. 2.0 4cyl, 200HP, 210Tq.
I'm getting 30 mpg in the city back and forth to work. I'm not sure what I get on the HW cause I just don't go too far.
Its a BLAST to drive !
I'm getting 30 mpg in the city back and forth to work. I'm not sure what I get on the HW cause I just don't go too far.
Its a BLAST to drive !