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Old 09-05-2005, 12:07 AM
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Default Your thoughts on this potential move from C5 coupe to C5 Z06??

I have stumbled into what i think may be a potential deal:

My mint 99 A4 coupe with all options a Borla Catback and Chrome y2k wheels with 53,000 miles plus $6,000 for a 2001 Red Z06 100% stock with 30,000 miles.

I like my coupe but would love a Z06 only thing i dont like here is that i'd have to buy another exhaust and wheels as the stock ones don't do it for me. Also the interior of the Z is all black which i always found cheap looking.

Is this even a deal or i am getting ahead of myself?? It's midnight and i am getting up at 8am to drive up and maybe make it happen. Let me know what you think. Both cars are mint. I jsut spent 3 hours giving mine the full Pinnacle treatment, it looks better than new. But a Z06 may be too good to not take afvatage of.

Your thoughts??
Old 09-05-2005, 12:57 AM
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2 years newer , lower miles , Z06 ! only 6 grand out of your pocket ! what are you waiting for ?
Old 09-05-2005, 06:18 AM
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And significatly more power in the Z. Go for it.

Old 09-05-2005, 07:11 AM
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Sounds like a no brainer to me. Go for it. the Z is at the bottom of depreciation hit, unlike your 99. You won't regret it.
Old 09-05-2005, 08:12 AM
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I too went from a modded 99 coupe to a mint Z albeit an 03. All I can say is that was the right move for me. There's more to a Z than more power. Try and arrange a test drive. My modded 99 coupe didn't feel as good as the stock Z under any conditions.

BTW I just dyno'd my 03 Z, with just bolt on's 367 RWHP/355 RWTQ.

Good luck

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Originally Posted by AU N EGL
And significatly more power in the Z. Go for it.




Enjoy your new ZZZZZZZZ
Old 09-05-2005, 12:55 PM
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I just bought a 2001 Z06 this weekend. I had been test driving six speed coupes because I didn't think I could afford a Z06. Well the right deal fell into my lap and when I first drove the Z06, it was like driving a different car compared to the coupes.
Remember, it's lighter, has more HP and most significantly it has a 3:42 rear end gear with more aggressive gearing in the tranny. It's awesome
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I bought it. But i had to come up and pay 8k extra. Still it was a deal. It had a nice exhaust on it afterall so all that is missing is chrom wheels. Brand new pilot sports are on it all around.

I think the coupe looked nicer but man is this thing fun to drive

I have to agree 100% i cant believe the difference in handling. I notice that even more than the power
Old 09-05-2005, 02:26 PM
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Originally I was intending to buy a standard coupe...tr with oak int. I couldn't find one that was as I'd like it....and My Dad suggested I try a Z06. That's all it took and I threw the idea of the coupe out the window. I love the styling of the "Z" and everything that comes with it.

Don't hesitate and get the "Z" "IF" you like it!
Old 09-05-2005, 02:48 PM
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Get the Z. Nothing like it
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Congrats on the new car... they handle better than the go fast... and they go very fast
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Robert
I just picked up a 2004 CE Zo6 with 3400 miles on Friday. I traded my 04 CE coupe in and I can,t stop smiling. This
car is a real animal. The seats are not as conforable as the
sports seats other wise its great. I put 350 miles on in 3 days

Jerry
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A couple years ago I test drove a 2003 coupe (6 speed) and it was a fantastic ride, but it didn't "grab me" and make me want to buy one just yet.

Then a month later I test drove a 2001 Z06 at Tom Jumper. The car surprised me at how quick it was, more than the 30hp difference would suggest. It felt much lighter on its feet, more nimble. I decided that I *had* to have a Z06 and soon.

I didn't get that particular one but I held out and found a low mileage 2002 in my favorite color.
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GET THAT "SKIP SHIFT" DEFEATED ASAP- YOU'LL LIKE IT EVEN MORE
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Now for the mods!!!! A nice mild cam and a tune will add a shot of adrenaline to the LS6. Congrats on your Z
Old 09-06-2005, 02:13 AM
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You'll be glad in the long run that you got the Z06. It is such a great car and offers incredible performance in so many ways and yet can be a docile daily driver.

The mods can come later...you now have the most important part!

Congrats...
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No mods for me. I go through cars too quick to do that. I'm happy and will be happy with the stock performance. I drove it a lot yesterday and it's more power than you can need anywhere.
Old 09-06-2005, 08:22 AM
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Most definitely do it! You won't regret it for a second.

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