Buyer help!
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Bradenton Florida
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I'd go as new as you can afford, C6 if you can. I was looking for a 04 z o6, but the upgrades to the C6, and basically the same HP as the 04 Z, make this the only choice for me! Good luck!
Safety Car
Joined: Oct 2003
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From: Loveland CO to Central Coast CA
Although, lots more C6's to choose from: 26,708 coupes built in 2005; only 5,683 Z06's built in 2004 (8,635 in 2003).
But 2005 has 1st-year-only issues; weak rear end, DBS, and column-lock come to mind. Things to look-out for: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...w-morning.html
Lots of folks are very happy with their 05. But if you have any plans to track the car, I'd go for an 03/04 Z.
For street-only use, given your budget I'd be more sensitive to price & condition & miles than whether it's a C5Z or 05 C6.
Either way, it's a big step-up from a C4. Enjoy!
Team Owner
Joined: Dec 2003
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From: queensbury ny
The only c6 you're getting for 20 grand is a high mileage 05.I like c6's better then I ever like any c5, but a Z06 may be the way to go.You're only giving up looks,no removable roof, inferior interior and a few other things.
