Z06 purchasing question
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Z06 purchasing question
Hi guys, I'm ready to get back into a C5 after being out of mine for two years...
Looking at a few C5Z, silver, between 40k-60k miles in the southwest.
Here's my question: All else being equal, would you choose a 01 with 40k miles or an 03 with 60k?
Thanks all - I'm appreciative of your insight, you guys have always given great advice.
Looking at a few C5Z, silver, between 40k-60k miles in the southwest.
Here's my question: All else being equal, would you choose a 01 with 40k miles or an 03 with 60k?
Thanks all - I'm appreciative of your insight, you guys have always given great advice.
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I would go for the '03. As said, 20K miles is not a lot - plus you'll be getting a two year newer car with 405 hp instead of 385.
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It depends on how you are going to drive the car and how long you intend on keeping it. If you plan to keep it a long time and only use it a couple thousand miles per year then the '03 would be my suggestion but if you will daily drive and mod the car and keep it for only a few years then I would suggest getting the '01 since it will give you 20K more miles of driving.
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Makes a lot of sense, tho' I lean towards the '03 because of the extra ponies.
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Please let us know your choice (with photos)
