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Old Oct 17, 2013 | 10:24 AM
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I'm jumping forums. I've been a forum member for several years and have been helped by many in the C4 section who have patiently answered my questions about my '89 coupe. Well, yesterday I traded in my C4 and bought a beautiful low mileage (34K) black 2002 Z06. It looks like I'll be bothering people in the C5 section from now on with questions about my new (to me) car. I'll try to post some photos in the next few days. Now I'm off to find some narrower shoes. My wide sandals make keeping my foot off of the gas while braking a delicate chore. My C4 was an auto so this new 6 speed manual will take a little getting used to.

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Old Oct 17, 2013 | 10:28 AM
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Congrats on the new Z - -can't wait to see photos when you've got her all cleaned up!

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Old Oct 17, 2013 | 10:55 AM
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Congrats on the new ride and welcome to the C5 fray
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Old Oct 17, 2013 | 11:19 AM
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As you have already discovered, the difference between a C4 and a C5 is an order of magnitude.

Congrats!
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Old Oct 17, 2013 | 11:20 AM
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Welcome to the dark side, I am sure you are going to love the C5...
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Old Oct 17, 2013 | 11:21 AM
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Congrats bro!
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Old Oct 17, 2013 | 11:29 AM
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Nice upgrade even without pics yet.
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Old Oct 17, 2013 | 12:39 PM
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Congrats!

Curious to what swayed you away from a vert?
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Old Oct 17, 2013 | 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Red rag
Congrats!

Curious to what swayed you away from a vert?
Congrats on your new Z06!
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Old Oct 17, 2013 | 01:08 PM
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Congrats on the new Z im sure youll love it more and more each day ! BTW Rio Vista your about 40 min away from where im at !
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Old Oct 17, 2013 | 01:50 PM
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Congrats on your new Z06!
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...questions.html

There is a reason I asked! I wanted a Z myself, but the hard top alone pursuaded toward a vert. I'm simply curious what the reason is here.
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Old Oct 17, 2013 | 02:54 PM
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Congrats on your new '02 Z06. I imagine it won't take too long to realize, if you havn't already that the C5 is an all around superior platform. Good luck and welcome to the 5th floor.
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Old Oct 17, 2013 | 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Red rag
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...questions.html

There is a reason I asked! I wanted a Z myself, but the hard top alone pursuaded toward a vert. I'm simply curious what the reason is here.
I can't quote you to ask the same?
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Old Oct 17, 2013 | 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by tbrent
I can't quote you to ask the same?
My apologies. I took your comment the wrong way after reading a lot of the other smart azz comments on the forum
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Old Oct 17, 2013 | 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Red rag
Congrats!

Curious to what swayed you away from a vert?
I went down to our local dealer yesterday hoping to look at some C5 roadsters. I saw this Z06 in the lot and fell in love. I've always liked the look of the hard top, probably because it has lines similar to the vert with the top up. The wind blows hard all summer long where I live and made driving with the Targa off of my coupe less than enjoyable. I just figured I could forego the wind and cow flatulence in my hair for a nice cozy and stylish ride in my new black-on-black beast.

Thanks to all who responded to my vert questions on my other thread here.

Kim
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Old Oct 17, 2013 | 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Red rag
My apologies. I took your comment the wrong way after reading a lot of the other smart azz comments on the forum
NP... It's very easy to not know what someone means on here
Originally Posted by ragged claws
I went down to our local dealer yesterday hoping to look at some C5 roadsters. I saw this Z06 in the lot and fell in love. I've always liked the look of the hard top, probably because it has lines similar to the vert with the top up. The wind blows hard all summer long where I live and made driving with the Targa off of my coupe less than enjoyable. I just figured I could forego the wind and cow flatulence in my hair for a nice cozy and stylish ride in my new black-on-black beast.

Thanks to all who responded to my vert questions on my other thread here.

Kim
Very cool to get some more background on how you got to where you are

And if you start to want some more air you can always convert to a targa Z
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Old Oct 17, 2013 | 03:20 PM
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Thanks for the welcome to C5 land, guys. I just received some great news. My lovely wife just informed me that she is buying this car for me as a present for my up-coming birthday. Now I'll have some money for some cup holders and fuzzy dice.

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Originally Posted by ragged claws
I went down to our local dealer yesterday hoping to look at some C5 roadsters. I saw this Z06 in the lot and fell in love. I've always liked the look of the hard top, probably because it has lines similar to the vert with the top up. The wind blows hard all summer long where I live and made driving with the Targa off of my coupe less than enjoyable. I just figured I could forego the wind and cow flatulence in my hair for a nice cozy and stylish ride in my new black-on-black beast.

Thanks to all who responded to my vert questions on my other thread here.

Kim
Excellent, makes perfect sense to me. Congratulations one more time, I'll be glad to drop the top for you, wait it's already down
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Old Oct 17, 2013 | 05:35 PM
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Welcome to the C5 forum. I really like to drive my Z with Sperry Topsiders.
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