[Z06] Thinking about a c5 Z06
Instructor
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From: South O.C. RSM/MV CA
And seriously man, Pull the trigger. You just can't beat American Muscle especially for the price or reliability. This has been the most reliable car I have ever owned. Seriously! I beat the snot out of it and the car almost laughs it off and ask's for more.
Get your Z you won't be disappointed.
Drifting
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you should be able to figure out relative merits of these cars in various auto-x classes by posting that particular question in here: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/auto...roadracing-23/
Instructor
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i am shocked people are even commenting on such a stupid thread.....look at that godamn car and look at any basemodel C5 97 and up (not even a Z06) and you tell me there is something to compare.......that little crap box looks like a golf.......and junior wants to know if he should get a grown ups car......id honestly be pissed if my SON (if i had a son) was driving that car..............................yes junior get a corvette and make your next post something we can all have a serious conversation about
Burning Brakes
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i am shocked people are even commenting on such a stupid thread.....look at that godamn car and look at any basemodel C5 97 and up (not even a Z06) and you tell me there is something to compare.......that little crap box looks like a golf.......and junior wants to know if he should get a grown ups car......id honestly be pissed if my SON (if i had a son) was driving that car..............................yes junior get a corvette and make your next post something we can all have a serious conversation about
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i am shocked people are even commenting on such a stupid thread.....look at that godamn car and look at any basemodel C5 97 and up (not even a Z06) and you tell me there is something to compare.......that little crap box looks like a golf.......and junior wants to know if he should get a grown ups car......id honestly be pissed if my SON (if i had a son) was driving that car..............................yes junior get a corvette and make your next post something we can all have a serious conversation about
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wow your a dick. You are no better than the stupid ricer kids that hate on anything not japanese!!! wtf are you talking about??? The Sti is a badass car, and is no where near the league of crap box you put it in. WTF!
Melting Slicks
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From: Northern VA
How old are you 50th? You act like your 17. Grow up seriously.
STIs are plenty capable on the track and on the street, you have probably never been on a road course to know that though.
I would love an STI wagon for a daily, good little cars with plenty of pep. They handle and brake excellent.
To the OP - I can't imagine the insurance being any higher on a Z06 then what you pay now. Completely different age range, and risk factors. Z06s are great cars, they are a handful if you are not used to the power and RWD be careful whatever you decide. Z06s can be decent daily drivers, but the car you have now is much better for that.
STIs are plenty capable on the track and on the street, you have probably never been on a road course to know that though.
I would love an STI wagon for a daily, good little cars with plenty of pep. They handle and brake excellent.
To the OP - I can't imagine the insurance being any higher on a Z06 then what you pay now. Completely different age range, and risk factors. Z06s are great cars, they are a handful if you are not used to the power and RWD be careful whatever you decide. Z06s can be decent daily drivers, but the car you have now is much better for that.
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Instructor
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STIs are plenty capable on the track and on the street, you have probably never been on a road course to know that though.
I would love an STI wagon for a daily, good little cars with plenty of pep. They handle and brake excellent.
I would love an STI wagon for a daily, good little cars with plenty of pep. They handle and brake excellent.
BTW i said NOthing about pep, braKing or anything about performance outside of that fact that its a 13 second car.........my point is........ITS UGLY AND DONT EVEN COMPARE IT TO EVEN THE MOST BASIC 97 VETTE......THATS ALL IM SAYING.........
Melting Slicks
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From: Northern VA
How does it not compare? What do you think a 97 vette runs in the 1/4? 13s. On a tight track i think the STI would absolutely eat up the vette on crappy runflats.
Oh right you said it was ugly therefore it doesn't compare to a vette. Good point...
Oh right you said it was ugly therefore it doesn't compare to a vette. Good point...
Melting Slicks
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From: KcMo.
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Good luck with the purchase...
As far as insurance... I would look into "collector" car insurance.. Grundy for example. I pay $340 a year full coverage. You have to have another car as your daily driver though.. At your age buying a cheap beater and having liability on it would be cheaper than traditional insurance on a Z maybe
As far as insurance... I would look into "collector" car insurance.. Grundy for example. I pay $340 a year full coverage. You have to have another car as your daily driver though.. At your age buying a cheap beater and having liability on it would be cheaper than traditional insurance on a Z maybe
Instructor
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How does it not compare? What do you think a 97 vette runs in the 1/4? 13s. On a tight track i think the STI would absolutely eat up the vette on crappy runflats.
Drifting
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).As someone already posted, you are really going to notice the difference on a road course. The Vette will force you to be a better driver, and will reward you greatly as you gain experience.
Nice Subbie by the way. One of my freinds has the last gen.
If you start looking around for one be sure to check in here. ALot of us have dealt with the common Vette issues and can provide you some really good advice. 4 Vettes later I still seem to learn something new each time I post on here.
Check out the sticky thread in C5 General that will walk you through C5 basics. It'll open your eyes to some of the things to look for.
Last edited by cjlaw73; Jan 27, 2010 at 04:51 PM.
Le Mans Master
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I think you need to change insurance companies! Im 23 and I pay like $65 a month for full coverage on my 01Z, its not the primary. This is through State Farm. My driving record is clean also.
Melting Slicks
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Melting Slicks
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His car will never see any kind of racing event so he'll never know.
Drifting
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From: Always in my lane.
What he said. Im a car guy and has been for a long time. As far as having a ZO6 im loving it. As far as respecting other cars, youll run across one at some point where you have to. For instance I got spanked once by a pretty modded EVO as well as a pretty sick new Camaro.( Heavily modded of course.)
Melting Slicks
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