What to do
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What to do
ok i have 24,000 to spend on a vette but i dont know what year to buy.
i want 2002 to 2004 vette but i dont know what year is the best for the money and idk if i should just get a zo6 or just a normal one can someone help me out here.
i want 2002 to 2004 vette but i dont know what year is the best for the money and idk if i should just get a zo6 or just a normal one can someone help me out here.
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2002-2004 for sure, The newer with less miles you can find, As far as Z06 or Coupe it is up to you, I have a Coupe and love it, I travel a lot and the extra room is a plus.
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Not to mention the roof comes off on the coupe 
Just search around and try to get your best bang for the buck. It's a buyer's market so take advantage of it.
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See my response in your other thread on this topic. 
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You really need to get out and drive the different versions and decide for yourself. You need to ask:
- Six speed vs. Automatic?
- Vert vs. Z06 vs. Targa
- Performance mods vs. strictly stock?
Pricewise, the Z06 and verts are more money (maybe $3K or so) than a targa coupe the same year and mileage. So, if you are looking for a DD, with $24K you might be able to get an '04 coupe with aftermarket wheels, maybe an intake and exhaust, and reasonably low mileage. A Z06 is a "hard core" DD and you might have to step back a year or 2 and add some miles with your budget. Same with the vert but few folks use them as DD's. Automatics seem to run $1K or so cheaper than the 6-speeds also.
Have fun!
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I would get out and drive an example of each.....coupe, vert, and frc/Z...and then go from there. Decide what this vette will do for you: racer, cruiser, show car, driver....etc and that can help you make some decisions. Then decide on colors and options. I don't agree that you need to go 02-04......early C5's are just as nice and at great prices. You could spend in the mid teens and get a nice 98-99 coupe and still have 8-10k to mod it. That's probably how I would go...get an earlier model at a cheaper price...then have some $$$ to mod it the way you want it!!
You could also find a vette w/some mods done to it already.
You could also find a vette w/some mods done to it already.
