New Z06 Owner
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New Z06 Owner
Well after going back and forth on it and looking at several cars I finally got rid of my SRT8 Challenger and found a C5Z for myself. I managed to find a 2004 Z06 with 5300 (nope, not a typo, 5300 haha) miles on it, and the price was right to boot. This car is in amazing condition, it still even smells like a new car. The best thing is I recouped some of the mod money on the Challenger and actually made money on the deal haha. At first I was really afraid of regretting getting rid of the Challenger, but the drive home in my new Z has taken away any apprehension. This car is amazing!!! I still have a thing for Mopars, but I think I'll always also have a Corvette now, for the same reason I got interested in them in the first place. I can't look past a 3000lb American car with a V8, that's just awesome haha. 
I also can't wait to take this thing on the road course, I'm sure it will be a lot more fun than the 4100 lb Challenger 
I also can't wait to take this thing on the road course, I'm sure it will be a lot more fun than the 4100 lb Challenger
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You have only just begun to understand, grasshopper!!!!! 
My first car was a '69 Charger RT 440 Magnum 4 speed car so I understand the Mopar connection.
DSTURBD
My first car was a '69 Charger RT 440 Magnum 4 speed car so I understand the Mopar connection.
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CONGRATULATIONS! I love seeing you guys posting up your first time vettes. I just got mine as well but have driven my fathers many times before. C5Z06 The best choice for anyone with a small peepee that wants to go fast, look good, handle tight, and impress the neighbors! Good luck with it and don't worry about keeping those miles so far down, enjoy that bad boy!
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Welcome to our corner of the world remember if you dont respect the CAR it will bite you back and remember the faster you go the more BRAKES you need. Enjoy the heck out of it 
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Congrats on your Z - what a find you made. Beautiful car.
