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Jan 13, 2012 | 02:22 PM

toyotabike

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Any C6 regrets?

Anyone here with a C6 corvette and wish they had bought a C5 Z06 instead?

The prices for the two are comparable and I am still undecided which one I should go with. I do like the looks of C6 better, but the Z06 seems to perform better. Please let me know your inputs.

Thanks

Jan 13, 2012 | 02:24 PM

Racer

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I own/ed both, be really surprised if anybody picks the C5Z over the C6.

Jan 13, 2012 | 02:26 PM

EVRose

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The C6 is a better car in every way. IMO.

Jan 13, 2012 | 02:33 PM

2toys

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Had a C5, great car. Why buy old technology when the 6.0 ltr has 400hp and the 6.2 ltr puts out 430 and you can get an A6 if you want to paddle shift. Should I get a Ford Model A or go for the newer Model B.... advise please.

Jan 13, 2012 | 02:56 PM

johnodrake

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I had a C5 and have a C6 - go back - no thanks.

Jan 13, 2012 | 02:59 PM

Stan0324

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My C5 was a great car but my C6 is much better.

I only look forward and rarely back.

Jan 13, 2012 | 03:06 PM

jackhall99

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Originally Posted by Racer

.... be really surprised if anybody picks the C5Z over the C6.

Jan 13, 2012 | 03:22 PM

Mach2

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C6, newer technology and, well...................newer.

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I bought 4 C5's and they were great cars but they don't even come close to my C6

Jan 13, 2012 | 04:02 PM

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vetdude

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Own(ed) both, in Z06 and standard models. Different cars in just about everyway. The C5Z seemed to be easier to toss around. The C6Z is more of a beast. I like both for different reasons. But, I will say the C6 is screwed together better.

Jan 13, 2012 | 04:33 PM

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had a 2002 Z06, old technology, my 09 base coupe with manual trans is light years ahead in build quality except for that clutch slave location!!

Jan 13, 2012 | 04:35 PM

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toyotabike

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I am asking because the the C5 is a Z06 and the C6 is just the regular corvette. It is like comparing a E46 M3 and a E92 335i.

I do like the design and looks of the C6 more. I am leaning towards the C6.