Zo6 or coupe
Burning Brakes
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From: casa conejo california: my casa sue's casa
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I like both. I didn't want a vert because I plan on taking my car to the track.
When it came down to choosing which to buy I went with the best value for the money. I have to admit, though, that putting that top in the trunk is nice.
When it came down to choosing which to buy I went with the best value for the money. I have to admit, though, that putting that top in the trunk is nice.
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From: pueblo co
when i got my vette i really did want a coupe..but i also wanted what the Z had to offer...and if you have the money you can have your Z converted to a targra roof..but imo kinda pointless...i ended up with the Z as my vette and to be honest i love it..in my area there are not many around, so it makes people look twice , plus i also perfer the lines of the Z over the coupe as silly as that may sound!
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From: Virginia
i hope you didn't sell it because it leaked so much? i had the same problem but fixed it myself the first week i owned it.
Burning Brakes
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From: MA
I preferred the coupe because I like the lines of the roof. I don't like the notch back of the Z. I also like the coupe because of the storage room and removable top.
You can always mod a coupe to be = to or better than a Z.
You can always mod a coupe to be = to or better than a Z.
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From: Seattle WA
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I like the looks and performance of the Z06's more. It's an all around better car, but you'll pay for it! The only real benefit the coupe has is the price tag. I personally think if you have plans on modding it, you're better off with the coupe also, since chances are, you're going to take the parts that make a Z06, a Z06 out (obviously with the exception of the roof and body). I no longer have the stock LS6 cam, heads, headers, and other performance parts that separated it from the coupes.
All depends on your intentions with the car.
All depends on your intentions with the car.
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From: CT
Burning Brakes
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From: casa conejo california: my casa sue's casa
I actually have read where a couple of members have had issues at the back seams where the fixed roof meets the quarter panel, but never around the windows... until now.
To the OP...When initially looking for a Corvette, I was only looking at coupes and verts because I wanted the medium spiral grey color and did not want to deal with the M6. But after driving all three models with both trannys, it was clear to me that I had to have the Z. Damn, why couldn't chevy offer the Z in MSG.
To sum it all up, I like 'em all for different reasons, but made my choice and never looked back with regrets.
If I'ld chosen any other model, I'm sure I would have been just as content. For cryin' out loud, it's still a corvette.
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It was a good deal for both of us.