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Oct 12, 2010 | 07:03 PM

02sscamaro

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From: smithtown ny

need some help please?

i dont know if this is the right place for this thread? anyway im leaning towards a 06-08 zo6 if that dont work out next inline is a 03-04 c5 zo6 or a 08 ls3 m6? out of these two cars which one? this will only be a weekend,sunny days, and cruises with that said whos the winner? you guys will make up my mind. thanks

Oct 12, 2010 | 08:07 PM

RicK T

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That is an often asked question here. The answer and choice mostly depends on what you want to do with the car (I know you said cruising) and what you expect from the car. The C5 Z is a great sports car, has that raw feel. The C6 in any form is a much more refined car. An '08 LS3 in most cases will be the equal or the better of the C5 Z in acceleration so my recommendation would be the '08 C6.

Here are some prior discussions for thought:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...or-c5-z06.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...z06-or-c6.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...vs-c5-z06.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...z06-or-c6.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...or-c5-z06.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...r-base-c6.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...r-c6-base.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...nvertible.html

Oct 12, 2010 | 10:10 PM

FrankTank

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Originally Posted by RicK T

OP search is your friend. That topic has been beaten to hell and back here pretty much on a daily basis. We can't decide for you, you have to figure out what you like best.
For example, is a removable top really important to you? If yes, then forget C5 or C6Z.

You really need to think about what YOU want, and what car will meet your needs. They are all great cars IMO, and if I could afford it, I would have one of each of what you mentioned above

Oct 13, 2010 | 04:56 PM

02sscamaro

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From: smithtown ny

i did do a search and got alot of c6-06 or 07 not much on the 08 and up with the ls3 motor. all i care about is power and handling. stock for stock what is faster 03-04 c5z or 08m6 ls3? and which handles better? thats all i need to know. lol thanks

Oct 13, 2010 | 05:24 PM

DriverC6

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From: Olathe KS

Based only on "will only be a weekend,sunny days, and cruises", it seems the 08 LS3 will be the best choice because of removable roof. All of your options are Great cars though.