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Pro
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From: Reno, NV
It may be difficult for others to know exactly what you are asking. Are you asking for a good source of information regarding the options available on past C6 Corvettes or are you asking for any and all recommendations?
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search using that word above in red band. go to advanced. plug in key words on left top line auto, c6. etc. limit time to last 3, 6, mos. read threads.
Safety Car
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From: Cary NC
Read the C6 FAQ pinned to the top of the forum. That will familiarize you with the year-to-year differences, the recalls, and the various options available in each year and model.
If we knew your budget we might be more specific, but any choice you make will be a blast.
If we knew your budget we might be more specific, but any choice you make will be a blast.
Burning Brakes
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From: Fairfield County Connecticut
You may want to read "Corvette the great American sports car" and pick up the Corvette Black Book. They provide information on a year by year basis. This is a good start. In general buy the newest corvette in the best possible condition with the options you want that is in your price range. Condition is key. Paint, trim, or mechanical issues tend to cost alot more than you would think to fix.
Safety Car
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From: Danbury CT
The other factor is your budget, that will help allow you to target a certain model year vicinity. Once you have narrowed it down you certainly won't have a problem finding a car, there are plenty of fine vehicles for sale here on this forum as well as through other ads!
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If you are just going to drive the car I wouldnt bat an eye at any car from 06+. The LS2 and LS3 both respond well to mods, the head/intake on the LS3 are quite an improvement over the LS2 but both can be made in to all out beasts.
Dont be afraid of one that was driven either and has some miles on it.
Dont be afraid of one that was driven either and has some miles on it.
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3rd Gear
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c6 shopping list
Great suggestions! My budget is the mid 20K range. I would love a coupe with paddle shift/auto, from what I have read and heard, the "magnetic" suspension is a must-have. Where best to look for a car like that?
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Melting Slicks
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For starters, at $25K the newest vette you can likely get is a higher-mileage 2008 with base package 1LT and minimal options. 2008 is the 1st year of LS3, along with some other refinements. Or you can likely get an average-or-lower mileage nicely optioned `06. An `07 will fall in the middle, average milage lower-optioned car, that idea.
The auto trans got better each year, '06 is first year for paddles & six gears, so '05 is not an option for you. Vette prices vary by region, in some areas you will not find much if anything decent in your price range (you're on the low end, price-wise), so shop around and widen your search area if you can. Do you home work and get yourself a vette
Drifting
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From: O'Fallon Illinois - Currently own a 2016 Z06 1LZ A8 Coupe
You'll need to invest some time reviewing all the info available about option packages and year-to-year changes to understand what you want and what its worth, what to look for proper maintenance. there are no quick answers here that can give you broad knowledge.
For starters, at $25K the newest vette you can likely get is a higher-mileage 2008 with base package 1LT and minimal options. 2008 is the 1st year of LS3, along with some other refinements. Or you can likely get an average-or-lower mileage nicely optioned `06. An `07 will fall in the middle, average milage lower-optioned car, that idea.
The auto trans got better each year, '06 is first year for paddles & six gears, so '05 is not an option for you. Vette prices vary by region, in some areas you will not find much if anything decent in your price range (you're on the low end, price-wise), so shop around and widen your search area if you can. Do you home work and get yourself a vette
For starters, at $25K the newest vette you can likely get is a higher-mileage 2008 with base package 1LT and minimal options. 2008 is the 1st year of LS3, along with some other refinements. Or you can likely get an average-or-lower mileage nicely optioned `06. An `07 will fall in the middle, average milage lower-optioned car, that idea.
The auto trans got better each year, '06 is first year for paddles & six gears, so '05 is not an option for you. Vette prices vary by region, in some areas you will not find much if anything decent in your price range (you're on the low end, price-wise), so shop around and widen your search area if you can. Do you home work and get yourself a vette
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