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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 05:42 PM
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Get a G8, GTO, 2010 Camaro, or a Caddy CTS-V.

If u can't swing the New Camaro, or the Caddy CTS-V, then the G8 might be a good alternative due to $$. I have seen a few up close and they are very nice. GXP model with the 415HP is sweet !

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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 06:33 PM
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Get a CTS-V.
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 07:11 PM
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Camaro?

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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 07:22 PM
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best bet is another car for you and your family
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 07:44 PM
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I did see a 4 seat Corvette at Corvette's at Carlisle (I think it was a C5), but I wasn't able to get a picture of it. It was different, but definitely not my idea of a Vette.

I'm sure you could modify one, and it may even be able to be done safely. But the costs involved would probably be quite high!
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Anthus
I did see a 4 seat Corvette at Corvette's at Carlisle (I think it was a C5), but I wasn't able to get a picture of it. It was different, but definitely not my idea of a Vette.
Last time at Carlisle I saw this one. Not a C5 but it does seat 4.

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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 07:53 PM
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CTS-V 560hp.
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Dudule
This is my second option...I am just about selling the Vette and order a 2010 Camaro.
Or keep the Vette and get a 4th gen Camaro.

I've got one of each and the kids love going for a ride in the Camaro top down. Plus it's got headers and a Borla catback, so with the top down the music from the engine is pretty sweet.
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 05:01 PM
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Thanks for all your replies guys !!!
I've actually already a family car, it's a Trailblazer but I still want to keep a high performance car like the Vette...with enough seats for all my family.
I think this is gonna be a Camaro but I don't know if it handles like a Vette...I need to try one
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 08:22 PM
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 08:27 PM
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2 kids............. 2 Vette's.............. problem solved.



Good excuse to me!!
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 08:29 PM
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No 4 seat Corvette
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 08:31 PM
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A Corvette is not safe to be transporting kids in. My recommendation is a supercharged Hummer H2.
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Dudule
Hi all,

As I have 2 kids I'd like to share my Vette with I was wondering if anybody ever tuned a Corvette into a 4 seater.
Do you know if it is possible to make this conversion on a C5 coupe?
That may sound silly but I don't believe I am the only one having this issue.
Thank you for your info

Greg
There was a company in Pasadena Ca that did them in the late 80's. Not sure where they got the body from but they produced a few.
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Chemdawg99
Listen to the voice of reason....




CTS-V!!

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