Multiple personalities ?
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Drifting
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Multiple personalities ?
I have been looking for a C5 for a few weeks. I think I have come to the conclusion that the C5 has multiple personalities.
One is a brute force performer....Z06 MANUAL
One is an everyday cruiser that can be everything to anyone....coupe/targa MANUAL or AUTO
One is a "mild" mannered boulevard cruiser.....convertible AUTO
Am I onto something here ? Or am I missing something ?
One is a brute force performer....Z06 MANUAL
One is an everyday cruiser that can be everything to anyone....coupe/targa MANUAL or AUTO
One is a "mild" mannered boulevard cruiser.....convertible AUTO
Am I onto something here ? Or am I missing something ?
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yes and no..any of the three can be tame when driven right..and any of the three can be used as a daily driver if one wants too..they are really amazing cars, and i would suggest trying to drive each one before you buy one so you get which one you like the most
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Any of the three body styles are great for DD use and for just cruising around. Heck, even when you want to go to the track, they all perform well. Yes the Z06 has a HP and handling advantage, but the coupe/vert can be modded very nicely to be much more capable.
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It too can be a horsepower and handling monster if you want it to be!!!!!
It all depends on your motivation, the depth of your pockets, and your vision of your PERFECT Corvette.
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I'll bet there are some verts on this site that has some hp. I drove one last year in central IL. that was an animal. Was TOO much for me for a DD. The verts have the performance handling package too. They do make roll bars for verts so they can be tracked too, if a fellow wants.
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I'm on a road trip with my auto coupe as I type this. Put about 600 miles on it in less than 24 hours. Great road manners in town, and she will stretch her legs on the highway when asked.
I am sure that in the right hands, the track would be another place it would shine.
I have used it as a rain or shine DD since day one.
I am sure that in the right hands, the track would be another place it would shine.
I have used it as a rain or shine DD since day one.
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I'm on a road trip with my auto coupe as I type this. Put about 600 miles on it in less than 24 hours. Great road manners in town, and she will stretch her legs on the highway when asked.
I am sure that in the right hands, the track would be another place it would shine.
I have used it as a rain or shine DD since day one.
I am sure that in the right hands, the track would be another place it would shine.
I have used it as a rain or shine DD since day one.
When I walk out to go somewhere, even work, how could I want to drive anything other than my 'Vette?!?!?!?!?
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