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Old Jul 27, 2001 | 07:03 PM
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someone please explain to me whats so important about a backseat in a sports car.i did,nt buy my z06 to haul groceries,i bought it to haul a$$,mine!
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Old Jul 27, 2001 | 07:26 PM
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Who said a back seat was important in a sportscar? I don't think you'll find much support for that opinion here.

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Old Jul 27, 2001 | 07:32 PM
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I believe c5rokit is referring to the choice of the BMW ///M3 (new) over the Z06 in a recent comparo... it WAS TOTAL BS!

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Old Jul 27, 2001 | 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by HarleyB
I believe c5rokit is referring to the choice of the BMW ///M3 (new) over the Z06 in a recent comparo... it WAS TOTAL BS!

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One need only consider the first two letters of BMW to verify your conclusion! BS indeed!
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Old Jul 28, 2001 | 12:58 PM
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We could always tell who's kids in our club grew up riding in the rear of a C2 coupes they always seemed to be hunched over.

"We don't need no stinking back seats"



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Old Jul 29, 2001 | 02:46 PM
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I'm a DINK, so I see no reason for a back seat!!

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Old Jul 31, 2001 | 02:04 PM
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Naturally I am in the minority here, but at 25 years of age...and single (very happy to be single with all the chicks in NYC)...and with alot of friends, I hate the thought of not having a back seat.

It is not that I want a sedan, but for the short trip home from the bar or the club where you just met some chicks, the Camaro was always great. Was it comfortable, hell no...was it nice to have when you are in a pinch....hell yes.

If the 911 wasn't such a wimp I would consider it over the Z06 I am orderding right now b/c you CAN when absolutely NECESSARY squeeze two people in the back.

Now at the cost of add'l performance....hell no. I am also buying a new Avalanche or Tahoe so I can move people around....but it is those days where you want to drive the Vette, but have to bring 2 friends or something that will really kill me.

Now I know this isn't safe, but is it at ALL possible to squeeze another person in the back of a Z06? No flames please....it is just a question.

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Old Jul 31, 2001 | 02:23 PM
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I'm not sure why you would want a backseat when bringing home a chick? Leave your friends with some taxi money and be done with it, they'll only ruin your chances later

BTW - WB6HRO, that picture of yours is simply breathtaking.

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You just have ONE seat so that means you have to pick the FINEST one.
No need to be greedy!
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