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Old 05-25-2018, 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by BLEKVET
I would sell the Camaro and find a ‘10+ Grand Sport that has been lowered, supercharged, with full bolt-ons This can be had for 35-40k. You will have a minimum of 550 at the wheels which, in a Vette will blow that 535 Camaro away.

But, if you are bent on keeping the pony car, you can find a heavily modded C5Z for 21k. Or, as others have said, bump it up a few K and get into an LS3 coupe (08+). Either way, I bet that Camaro will start collecting dust.

Good luck - all the best in your decision.
I want to keep the Camaro because it has a back seat for family drives. We have two kids. I keep moving my all in budget. 26k and yes I want the LS3. do you think that will get me into a nice one?
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I want to keep the Camaro because it has a back seat for family drives. We have two kids. I keep moving my all in budget. 26k and yes I want the LS3. do you think that will get me into a nice one?
LS3....its going to be a long search. Good luck!
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Well made a deal today for a very low miles 08 black for 26k. Literally looked brand new and the seller backed out. Said he just couldn't see it go. I was on the way when he called. Ugh I understood.
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I've seen LS3s in the low 20s. You should be able to find and 08 or 09 for 22k to 24k.
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Originally Posted by BLEKVET
I would sell the Camaro and find a ‘10+ Grand Sport that has been lowered, supercharged, with full bolt-ons This can be had for 35-40k. You will have a minimum of 550 at the wheels which, in a Vette will blow that 535 Camaro away.

But, if you are bent on keeping the pony car, you can find a heavily modded C5Z for 21k. Or, as others have said, bump it up a few K and get into an LS3 coupe (08+). Either way, I bet that Camaro will start collecting dust.

Good luck - all the best in your decision.
Well I took your advice kinda........looked at a grand sport and got hooked. Kept the Camaro and bought a bone stock 2012 Cyber Grey auto. 20K miles. Im sure the camaro will collect a little dust for the next few weeks.
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Congratulations, let’s see some pic’s...
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Originally Posted by mellojoe
  • 2005 has a different automatic transmission. For manual transmission, no difference (i believe).
2005-07: T56
2008-13: Tr6060

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Originally Posted by pauly1119
Well I took your advice kinda........looked at a grand sport and got hooked. Kept the Camaro and bought a bone stock 2012 Cyber Grey auto. 20K miles. Im sure the camaro will collect a little dust for the next few weeks.
You can't come in here saying that and not post some pictures!

Congratulations on your purchase!

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upgraded to the top bunk. Sorry for the bad pics but its raining.
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upgraded to the top bunk. Sorry for the bad pics but its raining.
Cyber Gray is a beautiful and really pops in the sun. Nice move!
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Cyber Gray is a beautiful and really pops in the sun. Nice move!
Honestly I absolutely love the car. I think the body lines and the way it drives are perfect. This is my first C6. Always dreamed about them but finally took some forum advice.
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Great looking car, but needs some new wheels.



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