Would you do this ?
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Originally Posted by timd38
You must not be a Corvette owner, because my 1st 2006 Corvette was towed in more than all of the other cars combined that I have purchased since 1971.....
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Originally Posted by timd38
You must not be a Corvette owner, because my 1st 2006 Corvette was towed in more than all of the other cars combined that I have purchased since 1971.....
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Originally Posted by vette1003
Hope he likes visiting the dealer a lot. Both have a history of breaking down a lot.
I hate Dodges, They break down to much. Hope he likes to put out money. He will with those. 
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Originally Posted by smoothridec5
I hate Dodges, They break down to much. Hope he likes to put out money. He will with those. Don't misunderstand, I love my Corvette, but it has already spent more time in the shop than all of my Chrysler vehicles combined. Now true, a lot of that time was due to dealership incompetence, but that's part of owning a Chevy.
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From: Waldorf Maryland
Originally Posted by 4 MY EGO
I met a person this afternoon that, after complementing me on my C6 vert, told me that he had just traded his Z06 for a new, never driven Dodge '04 Viper convertible and an '04 Viper Dodge pick up. He drives the Viper, his wife the pick up. When I asked why, he said that he enjoyed having a 500 hp vert and his wife liked the p/u. Somehow, I think he got the short end of the stick.
am I missing something here? He traded a new Z06 for an '04 viper AND an '04 SRT10?? Ummmmmmm, does this friend need any real estate in sunny south florida? I could sell him some prime everglade property for real cheap ;-)
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Economically he may have made off well, if:
The Viper was $55k (mark down)
The truck was $45k
The Z06 was $85 (mark up)
SO - assumin ghte above he did ok.
If the retail was $125k (as it should be) for the Dodges, he made out even better.
Also, he can still order the '07 Z, and be back with the crowd, plus two other vehiicles
The Viper was $55k (mark down)
The truck was $45k
The Z06 was $85 (mark up)
SO - assumin ghte above he did ok.
If the retail was $125k (as it should be) for the Dodges, he made out even better.
Also, he can still order the '07 Z, and be back with the crowd, plus two other vehiicles
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The Viper GTS, IMO, is the nicest American performance car. It's definately the purest with its lack of driver aids (just my opinion; I still went vette shopping today 
).Chevy has been chasing them for years and they fianally caught'em. However, there is no replacement for displacement, and I suspect the Viper will again be on top. Doesn't seem like there's much room left for the small block to get much bigger (unless these 1960's horsepower-wars continue 
). So either his 405HP Z is making 80+HP less than both vehicles, or his 505HP Z is even in HP ratings. Either way, sounds good to me. Two v10's adding up to more than 1000HP....and one can carry stuff !
).Chevy has been chasing them for years and they fianally caught'em. However, there is no replacement for displacement, and I suspect the Viper will again be on top. Doesn't seem like there's much room left for the small block to get much bigger (unless these 1960's horsepower-wars continue ). So either his 405HP Z is making 80+HP less than both vehicles, or his 505HP Z is even in HP ratings. Either way, sounds good to me. Two v10's adding up to more than 1000HP....and one can carry stuff !
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From: Ridgeland MS
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Originally Posted by shopdog
He got $125,000 worth of Dodges for a $79,000 Chevy. He did Ok.
The value of the Dodges may have been $125,000 when new but with the Market premium for a new Z06 and ther rapid depreciation of the Dodges, I am not sure that he did all that well!! My 2c. Bill
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Originally Posted by own2vettes
I get the distinct feeling that this was NOT a new Z06. I know the post indicated that it was, but my gut tells me otherwise. What do you guys think?
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I've owned a Viper. It was an 04. Pure muscle, and uncomfortable as H**L to drive. Runs to hot to drive with the top down because of the side pipes, and the heat from the console. No, the A/C really doean't completely help. Definately not a daily driver, or a comfortable car. Racing suspension helps you feel every pebble you ride over.
Having said all that, it's a beautiful car, and one to be respected. Did our friend get a good deal? If he thinks he did, and he's happy, that's what it's all about
Having said all that, it's a beautiful car, and one to be respected. Did our friend get a good deal? If he thinks he did, and he's happy, that's what it's all about
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From: Ellicott City Maryland
Originally Posted by shopdog
He got $125,000 worth of Dodges for a $79,000 Chevy. He did Ok.