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Old 12-20-2009, 07:06 PM
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Well, the Z was finally delivered to the house, but then came the new snow. I guess I won't know for a while longer...
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Only about 100 horses.
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Dramatic differences! Congrats and enjoy!
Old 12-20-2009, 07:40 PM
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The biggest difference isn't something you'll likely notice - an enlarged ego
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The biggest difference isn't something you'll likely notice - an enlarged ego
I do notice that I've been smiling a lot more.
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Many diffrences, and about $20+.
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Originally Posted by PeterM
Well, the Z was finally delivered to the house, but then came the new snow. I guess I won't know for a while longer...


Well, in a few words...OH HELL YES!!!

Your new Z is a BEAST!!!

Enjoy...
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A question your right foot will answer for you, congratulations and enjoy.
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Congrats!
I'd say the difference amounts to:
1) $20,000
2) about 70 hp
3) much better suspension
4) a real badge!
5) Viagra for the ego!
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Once you drive it you will know the difference, I went from an 02 Z to a 08 c-6, I love the c6 for what it is, but it's no Z.

You will also see the difference when it comes time to sell it, you paid more but you got way more.
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Are you being serious?
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I wonder how many of your neighbors you'll have to explain to that the Z is in fact a "different" Corvette than you previously had.
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Originally Posted by c5vett
I wonder how many of your neighbors you'll have to explain to that the Z is in fact a "different" Corvette than you previously had.
The most important person that will need to know the difference is you. Traded a C6 man coupe for mine .Like night and day and by the way my Wife , kids,and profession inflate MY ego, the Z is just the icing on lifes cake!
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Originally Posted by QUAKEJAKE
The most important person that will need to know the difference is you. Traded a C6 man coupe for mine .Like night and day and by the way my Wife , kids,and profession inflate MY ego, the Z is just the icing on lifes cake!
Old 12-21-2009, 07:27 AM
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After the snow melts please let us know the difference...Your opinion matters

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Old 12-22-2009, 02:04 PM
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Beautiful.

Do you now own two red corvettes?

Thats awesome.

Are you selling the coupe? Is it an automatic or manual z51?
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No, not much at all.
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When comparing my '09 Z06 to my '08 Z51 convertible the biggest difference I feel is the weight. The Z just feels much more nimble all around. They are both powerful cars for sure, the Z just feels more like a racecar.

The vert is definitely a more relaxing car to drive, doesn't feel like it is going to bite you in the *** at any given moment like the Z (especially in this cold weather).


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