What Should I do?
Drifting
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From: Sparta NJ
Originally Posted by georgec114
Plus, this 02 is loaded...F55 suspension, dual tops, 6 sp., polished
wheels, HUD, etc. Those tempting <$40K cars from dealers are base units.
wheels, HUD, etc. Those tempting <$40K cars from dealers are base units.
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If you can get it for that difference, then go for it.
But, before you do, check what kind of deal you can get on an '04. They are offering lots off right now.
But, before you do, check what kind of deal you can get on an '04. They are offering lots off right now.
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From: NJ
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Well George you know what I just got and after driving both the Auto and the 6M the 6M was much more exciting to drive. So I waited and waited until the right one came along.
Looks like your right one has come along....
Your car is in great shape though and you know what you have done to it (just something to think about).
Good luck - whatever the decision you still own a VETTE!
Looks like your right one has come along....
Your car is in great shape though and you know what you have done to it (just something to think about).
Good luck - whatever the decision you still own a VETTE!
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From: PA
Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
If you can get it for that difference, then go for it.
But, before you do, check what kind of deal you can get on an '04. They are offering lots off right now.
But, before you do, check what kind of deal you can get on an '04. They are offering lots off right now.
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Melting Slicks
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From: NC
Originally Posted by Tenderfoot
You should be aware the F55 suspension was not available until the 2003 model year. Are you sure its not the F45. If you really want the M6 and the $ difference makes sense, then go for it.
Fat finger typing...Yes...F45.
Well George you know what I just got and after driving both the Auto and the 6M the 6M was much more exciting to drive. So I waited and waited until the right one came along.
Looks like your right one has come along....
Your car is in great shape though and you know what you have done to it (just something to think about).
Good luck - whatever the decision you still own a VETTE!
Looks like your right one has come along....
Your car is in great shape though and you know what you have done to it (just something to think about).
Good luck - whatever the decision you still own a VETTE!
Yeah thanks Bob...That's what got me started thinking seriously about
an upgrade. Your MY 6speed got me thinking.
Let you know how it goes.
...George
Drifting
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From: Springfield MO
St. Jude Donor '05
In Missouri, you can still get the sales tax break even if you sell your car privately. Just make up a bill of sale, get it notoraized and then take it with you when you register your new car. You only have to pay sales tax on the difference just like if you traded it in at a dealer. I've done this several times.
You should check with NJ to see how they handle this situation. Just trying to sane you some $.
You should check with NJ to see how they handle this situation. Just trying to sane you some $.
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From: Aurora IL
You are at the plate, you might as well take a swing at it, either you hit a homer and go home with a 6 speed or you stay on base with a A4. Either way you are still in the game and you lose nothing.