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Old Sep 7, 2009 | 09:46 PM
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...I admit it, both to the C5 forum and my C5Z .

I am guilty of not only thinking about it but I actually made inquiries. I'm talking about jumping ship to the C6. I know, I know...sad but true .

Last month when the 0% was available on remaining 08's, I contacted a couple of dealers around the Southeast that had 08Z06's left on their lots.

And then, GM announced 0% on remaining 09's for September. So, I sheepishly inquired on a Z51 or two. ain't it!

What was I thinking...
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Old Sep 7, 2009 | 09:49 PM
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Do what ever you feel that you have to do, doesn't matter to me!
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I have one of each generation and can not be happier, just put about 2500 miles on the 09 in the last week
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Old Sep 7, 2009 | 09:51 PM
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I have one of each generation and can not be happier, just put about 2500 miles on the 09 in the last week
That's the master plan, a stable full of Z06's through the generations !
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Old Sep 7, 2009 | 09:52 PM
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Not a thing wrong with looking at the C6s - they are very nice rides. It's not like you are looking at a Ford Focus.
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Originally Posted by Hatchet
...I admit it, both to the C5 forum and my C5Z .

I am guilty of not only thinking about it but I actually made inquiries. I'm talking about jumping ship to the C6. I know, I know...sad but true .

Last month when the 0% was available on remaining 08's, I contacted a couple of dealers around the Southeast that had 08Z06's left on their lots.

And then, GM announced 0% on remaining 09's for September. So, I sheepishly inquired on a Z51 or two. ain't it!

What was I thinking...
Are you trying to convince us that you did something wrong and are asking forgiveness....or are you trying to convince yourself? Tricky there! Haha, whatever you feel is right man, go for it.
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Do what ever you feel that you have to do, doesn't matter to me!
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Old Sep 8, 2009 | 02:43 PM
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That's the master plan, a stable full of Z06's through the generations !
Good luck getting a '63 Z06.
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I did the switch not to long ago...

I personally LOVE both cars...

Just 2 different animals.

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[I]YOU WHAT?[I]

You dirty low down #@&$%*!

Just kidding
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Do what drives you good luck with your decision
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Thanks for all the support...

Really, I have no intentions of getting rid of the Z. The Corvette bug seems to bite about this time every year when GM is clearing out the old models to make way for the new. One day I plan to have two, or three, maybe more, who knows. The wife is going to have to have her C3 before we add another vette to the garage. Then I can seek out a C6Z.

Until then, I'm going to drive this one like I stole it !
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Originally Posted by Hatchet
...I admit it, both to the C5 forum and my C5Z .

I am guilty of not only thinking about it but I actually made inquiries. I'm talking about jumping ship to the C6. I know, I know...sad but true .

Last month when the 0% was available on remaining 08's, I contacted a couple of dealers around the Southeast that had 08Z06's left on their lots.

And then, GM announced 0% on remaining 09's for September. So, I sheepishly inquired on a Z51 or two. ain't it!

What was I thinking...
As long as you keep it in the family. Even with 0% financing, make sure you drive the cost as low as possible on any leftover 08' models. The moment you take delivery and drive off the lot, you are now driving a 2-year old used car, even though it is sold as new.

Good luck!
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