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Jun 15, 2016 | 05:31 PM

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RoninC5

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Same here... Started with looking at a 99 911. Then a C5. Went with C5 Coupe. Wanted more so looked at C5/C6. There is not a lot I can say that has not been posted but my "gut" and my "a$$ dyno" told me C5Z was the upgrade. And heck, it looks like this and that's just purdy in my book.... Good luck- good dilemma to have...

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Jun 15, 2016 | 05:38 PM

#22

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Every base C6 I drove before buying my C5Z felt meh. The moment I drove a C5Z I knew I had to have one.

Jun 15, 2016 | 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Black 02

Every base C6 I drove before buying my C5Z felt meh. The moment I drove a C5Z I knew I had to have one.

What he said

Jun 15, 2016 | 10:04 PM

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I would probably go with a C5Z based on the price and upgraded parts used in the car, but for the right money an '08+ C6 wouldn't be a bad buy.

Jun 15, 2016 | 10:50 PM

#25

moekluse

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Every time i see a c6 im like eh its nice. Everytime i see a c5z im like

I can never get over seeing a c5z. Just something about them.

Jun 15, 2016 | 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 93 lt1 vette

C5 LS6 6speed only with all potental issues that face the C5 line.

C6 LS2 or LS3 auto or 6 speed with all the potental issues facing the C6.

C6 is more refined, has a faster top speed, is quicker in the quarter. But don't like the look of the base model and tires are more expensive. Lol

When and under which conditions is a base C6 quicker in the 1/4 than a C5 Z06?

C5 Z06= 0-60 3.9 seconds, 1/4 mile: 12.4 seconds 117 MPH

2008 and up C6 Base 0-60 4.1 seconds 1/4 mile: 12.4 116 MPH

If anything, the C5 Z06 is a little quicker and faster (but only a tick so). I agree with the rest of the post.

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Jun 16, 2016 | 12:03 AM

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WildRide357

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I've been looking hard at C5z's but love my slight mods c5 coupe a lot. I think only a c6 LS3 Z51 would warrant a purchase. But the cheapest one around here is 24k and just sold. Twice the value I can sell my coupe for. I have a feeling unless a 08 Z51 pops up cheap, I'll continue to daily drive and upgrade my coupe.

I drove a base c6 and it was a very neat car. More comfy driver

Jun 16, 2016 | 01:12 AM

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1Willy1

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Not being bias id honestly go with the c5Z

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Jul 15, 2016 | 02:36 PM

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Well ended up not getting a corvette. We traded in my wifes corolla for a 2015 chevy ss. Hers for weekdays mine for the weekend.

Jul 15, 2016 | 02:47 PM

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Way to kill a thread... j/k I do like those Holdens, too. Nice comfy car that still has some stones.

Jul 15, 2016 | 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by asd_srt

So I'm in the market for a new car. Imy having trouble deciding on to get a C5z or a c6 base model 08+. My last car was a 05 ctsv with a small cam and a nitrous outlet plate kit on a 100 shot. If I get a corvette it'll be a weekend track/street car and I'll drive it to work on occasion. My daily driver is a 2009 dodge 2500. What are the pros and cons for a C5z and a c6 base model? Any advice would be appreciated.

DON'T buy a 2015 Chevy SS

Jul 15, 2016 | 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by zeevette

Way to kill a thread... j/k I do like those Holdens, too. Nice comfy car that still has some stones.

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Jul 15, 2016 | 03:09 PM

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asd_srt

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I'm still in the market for a vette. Just for the time being I have this to drive.

Jul 15, 2016 | 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by asd_srt

I'm still in the market for a vette. Just for the time being I have this to drive.

Jul 15, 2016 | 06:18 PM

#35

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drive them both and let that help guide you. That being said...the C5 is such a great value for the $$$. Also...don't forget about FRC....in 99 and 00 this was the precursor to the Z06....hardtop in those two years....you can find some great deals on these and if you are gonna mod it and track it some anyway...then that's more $$ for modding!

Aug 6, 2016 | 06:11 PM

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Well I test drove a c5z and a c6 a6 with some mods and we can see which one I ended up getting. Plus the c5 owner started playing games with me, and my wife wasn't a fan of the frc look.