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Old Dec 5, 2004 | 03:51 PM
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Believe me I love my car but, I would get a Z, these guys are right. They come out of the box as a high performance racing machine. They also have the " cat like reflex " handling option mine does not. good choice. I like to think of my FRC as the prelude to the ZO6.
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Old Dec 5, 2004 | 04:03 PM
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Buy the Z06 and spend $5k on the Carvaggio Targa top conversion and have the best of both worlds.
It will take at least $5k to make a coupe the all around performer
that a Z06 is. How important is the convertible option to you?
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Old Dec 5, 2004 | 04:09 PM
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I'd get the Z06. I like reliability, and I can never trust the blown coupes or verts for daily driving (at least without a deep pocket).
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Old Dec 5, 2004 | 04:45 PM
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I walked away from the Z because it was a hardtop. Yeah, the extra performance goodies would have been nice but I love that removable roof panel on my coupe.
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Old Dec 5, 2004 | 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by okaythen
thanks guys..that was pretty helpful


hmm how about 2001 z06? what's the fastest it had ever gotten...20 hp less then other z's...
and 2001 z had some problems? minor I think........any recall or anything with c5s? I will race it some hehe
I checked out a few Z06s, but the money I had to spend was less than you have. You have the money, so go with an 02' Z06 if you want a Z. Lots o' changes in 02. Revised valves, camshaft, MAF sensor and air cleaner. Pup converters are deleted. Improved clutch. Lighter wheels. HUD standard. Badging obviously... The resale value dropped drastically due to the launch of the C6, so an 02 in excellent condition with low miles should fit in your budget if you are willing to go private party and have some time to shop around. In addition to budget issues, I happen to prefer the hatchback and magride suspension options not available with a Z though, but you can play with both and decide for yourself. The Z badge is nice to have though for 'street cred' heh, but I'll still spank you if you keep it stock. :p
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