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Jul 20, 2015 | 11:03 PM

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What to do?

Can trade my 99 auto plus my motorcycle for an 05 C6 six speed.. Both are equally in excellent condition. To trade or not to trade?

Jul 20, 2015 | 11:19 PM

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Need more info - options on each car, mileage, what type of motorcycle.

Good luck with whatever you decide.

Jul 21, 2015 | 07:52 AM

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Keep what you have,imho.

Jul 21, 2015 | 08:11 AM

allred

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102K on a very base 05 C6................no way, keep what you have.

Jul 21, 2015 | 08:38 AM

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If you sold your C5 and your bike, would you be in the market for a 05 C6 with 102K on the clock? If yes, then do the deal. If no, then you have your answer.
I wouldn't do the deal just because it's there.

Jul 21, 2015 | 09:19 AM

sfc rick

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Your C5 is the faster car, plus the R1 how could you even?

Jul 21, 2015 | 09:25 AM

Phanni

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How is an automatic 99 (345 HP) faster?

Jul 21, 2015 | 10:04 AM

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No way

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Jul 21, 2015 | 11:12 AM

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Value-wise probably close to a wash . . . performance is irrelevant.

If its an easy way to get rid of a bike you don't use and gets you into a clean C6-- sure- if its in good shape, no codes and doesn't need tires.

Jul 21, 2015 | 12:07 PM

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torchredmadness

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I say go for it. But only if the C6 is really clean.

Jul 21, 2015 | 12:11 PM

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imlowr2

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I'd stay away from the trade. You can always sell your Vette and the bike, take that money and buy a C6 if that's what you want. There are plenty out there for sale with lower mileage, and actually some really good deals. You might end up with a nice Vette and a handful of cash for modifications.

Last edited by imlowr2; Jul 21, 2015 at 12:14 PM.

Jul 21, 2015 | 03:30 PM

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Value wise definitely not. Maybe if yours had 102k and his had 82k. Even still I'm not big on the c6, but I do like the 6 speed over the auto car. Tough call, do what feels right.