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Old Feb 4, 2010 | 07:38 AM
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Im in the market for a 07/08 vette. Besides the age differance and horsepower is there any clear options/improvements that would make you make you buy one or the other?
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Old Feb 4, 2010 | 07:59 AM
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Ls2 < ls3
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Old Feb 4, 2010 | 10:51 AM
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Here's a link to the changes between 2007 and 2008, among others.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...69&postcount=5
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Old Feb 4, 2010 | 11:00 AM
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Get the LS3 if you can.
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Old Feb 4, 2010 | 11:42 AM
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i had 07 and 08 , the 08 is way better than 07, both 6 speed manuals.
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Old Feb 4, 2010 | 05:05 PM
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430 hp > 400 hp

All other options are ...well...who cares.

Hell you even get an extra year on warranty...
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Old Feb 4, 2010 | 05:18 PM
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Carefully read the link in JimTN's post. Lots of improvments for 08. And it was the first year for JetStream Blue.

That said, if I was shopping, I would include the 07's... might find a great bargain.

Enjoy the hunt, it's a buyer's market. And welcome to the Forum!
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Old Feb 4, 2010 | 05:22 PM
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get an 08, so you have the ls3, also alot of exhausts that will fit an 08 car, not 09 or 10.
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Old Feb 4, 2010 | 05:29 PM
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Links to info on differences between 2007 and 2008 C6s

2007 model year
http://corvetteactioncenter.com/hist.../08012006.html

2008 Model Year
http://corvetteactioncenter.com/spec...2008press.html
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I have an 07. Test drove the 08. Didn't really get a chance to check the power but the steering and gear shifts certainly were improved in 08. Hands down it's the 08. Sorry I missed the LS3 by 1 yr.
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Originally Posted by peter pan
Get the 08 or newer for the LS3 it is a beast from the factory
In 2005, the LS2 was the beast. And as far as Jet stream blue goes, well you can't get Lemans Blue in 2008. My measly 400 hp will scare the crap out of me, it's all kind of relative. The only thing I would trade my lowly LS2 for would be a 427, but I don't see that happening.eddie
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Old Feb 4, 2010 | 06:35 PM
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whats the right price to pay for a 2007 vs 2008 z51? pound for pound which will get the better deal? im say 07 ? what do you guys think?
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Old Feb 4, 2010 | 07:07 PM
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'08 > '07 (and not just in counting )


As far as price, check out "C6 Dealer Inventory" and "C6's For Sale'' tabs. That's where I did a lot of my research. Learned quite a bit from this website already.

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Steering and transmission were improved on the 08s. As far as the interior I don't see any differences. Unlike the car mags I think the interiors are nice. I had a student who was driving an 09 M3 compliment the interior of my 08Z when I took him around the track. The M3 interior was really bland and basic.

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Old Feb 4, 2010 | 08:49 PM
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There is no right or wrong answer. It's whatever is better for you.

If the 2 cars are identical in terms of options and in the same condition, you will pay about $3k less for the 2007. So, it is up to you if the added 30 HP and the other minor tweaks are worth the additional dollars you will pay for the 2008.
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Old Feb 4, 2010 | 09:48 PM
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Default Go for an 08 with the optional NPP exhaust

By all means go for an for 08 with the NPP exhaust. It makes all the difference in the world. Before you buy I highly recommend you make contact with somebody that has the NPP with the mild to wild switch and experience the difference.
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08 if there's a choice. Many upgrades.
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I have thought about upgrading my '07 to a newer model, however, my two favorite colors are not available after '07....Monterey Red and LeMans Blue.
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