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Old Dec 27, 2008 | 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by VetteDriven
My cousin is looking at 2 corvettes that a friend is selling.

One is a 1996 Red Coupe. 17k miles automatic coupe. 300hp. LT1

The other 2004 Red Coupe. 25k miles automatic. 350hp.

Price not being a factor, which one would you buy?

Has it ever occured to you to ask him which one he likes, especially since he'll be driving it??
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Old Dec 27, 2008 | 08:56 PM
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Well said. C5 is your best choice.
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