Missing my Vette
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2001
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From: North Carolina
Missing my Vette
Well, my son graduates from college this spring and I've really been missing my C5. I was talking to my wife and thinking about buying a used C5 coupe or perhaps waiting until the end of the summer and going for a new C6. The price of a low mileage C5 (2002 or newer) with under 30,000 mikes on the clock is going to cost me between $30k and $35k. The way I figure it for another $6k I can get a 2006 left over or a 2007. I haven't had a chance to test drive a C6 yet. 
Since many of you have had C5's, I'd be interested if folks would give me a feel for the differences between the two generations (pros and cons). I've been checking out the Kerbeck web site and it looks as if there are some good deals out there. If you would provide other dealerships towards the eastern part of the US, I would appreciate it.
Thanks!
-Thor
Since many of you have had C5's, I'd be interested if folks would give me a feel for the differences between the two generations (pros and cons). I've been checking out the Kerbeck web site and it looks as if there are some good deals out there. If you would provide other dealerships towards the eastern part of the US, I would appreciate it.
Thanks!
-Thor
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2005
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From: Prepare yourself, for a pride obliterating bich smack. Fairfax, VA
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dood, mine's been gone for 3 days and i cant stand it! i am not sure how you've gone so long without it. what else is in the stable? what has gotten you through?
either C5 or C6 is awesome, just get yourself back into a vette man damn!
either C5 or C6 is awesome, just get yourself back into a vette man damn!
Instructor
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Edmonds Wash.
Originally Posted by Sniper168gr
Well, my son graduates from college this spring and I've really been missing my C5. I was talking to my wife and thinking about buying a used C5 coupe or perhaps waiting until the end of the summer and going for a new C6. The price of a low mileage C5 (2002 or newer) with under 30,000 mikes on the clock is going to cost me between $30k and $35k. The way I figure it for another $6k I can get a 2006 left over or a 2007. I haven't had a chance to test drive a C6 yet.
Since many of you have had C5's, I'd be interested if folks would give me a feel for the differences between the two generations (pros and cons). I've been checking out the Kerbeck web site and it looks as if there are some good deals out there. If you would provide other dealerships towards the eastern part of the US, I would appreciate it.
Thanks!
-Thor
Since many of you have had C5's, I'd be interested if folks would give me a feel for the differences between the two generations (pros and cons). I've been checking out the Kerbeck web site and it looks as if there are some good deals out there. If you would provide other dealerships towards the eastern part of the US, I would appreciate it.
Thanks!
-Thor
Team Owner
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From: Eastern PA
2021 C6 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
I put 2 girls thru college, then 2 weddings. Waited a year then did a museum delivery last Nov. I still have 2 more for college and a wedding, but I've got 6 more years before that to have fun.
Racer
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: SF Bay Area California
I haven't been seen my car for 2 months and I'm going completely bonkers. I've been circulating between my G35, M3 and Prelude and it's just not the same.
When my car comes back, (mods) it will be a monster so the wait will be worth it
When my car comes back, (mods) it will be a monster so the wait will be worth it
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