Hey Steve, Welcome to the Corvette Forum!! 
New guy from Texas
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Cruising
Joined: Jan 2009
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From: San Antonio Texas!
New guy from Texas
Hey there!
Wanted to introduce myself to the forum.
Name is Steve, I'm 23 and reside in San Antonio, Texas!
"long" time owner and fan of P*rsche, and am wanting to pick up a 'vette soon.
Wasn't sure where to post this question so I'll try it here in my intro thread... What is the difference between all the different models? I tried googling and even searching the forum but it's all over the place...
There's one I am looking at right now that is listed as a "Vehicle: 2004 Corvette Coupe"
I know it is probably not a Z06, but how can I confirm what type of model it is (engine size, hp, etc..)
here is a pic (hopefully i can post links)
thanks for any info gentlemen/(ladies here?)
Look forward to joining the family soon!!
Wanted to introduce myself to the forum.
Name is Steve, I'm 23 and reside in San Antonio, Texas!
"long" time owner and fan of P*rsche, and am wanting to pick up a 'vette soon.
Wasn't sure where to post this question so I'll try it here in my intro thread... What is the difference between all the different models? I tried googling and even searching the forum but it's all over the place...
There's one I am looking at right now that is listed as a "Vehicle: 2004 Corvette Coupe"
I know it is probably not a Z06, but how can I confirm what type of model it is (engine size, hp, etc..)
here is a pic (hopefully i can post links)
thanks for any info gentlemen/(ladies here?)
Look forward to joining the family soon!!
Burning Brakes
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From: The Woodlands TX
Welcome to the forum. You will know it's a ZO6 if it's a 2002-2004 because it is a fixed roof coupe (non hatchback) and will say ZO6. it will also have a 405 hp motor instead of the 350 hp motor the coupe (hatchback) comes with. If it's a coupe it can be a base model or a have the Z51 package which is upgraded suspension and brakes. That car you are looking at appears to be a base coupe. It's a nice looking ride.
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Cruising
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From: San Antonio Texas!
awesome, great info!
thanks for the welcome!!
it has ~54,000 miles and is pretty clean
asking price is $18,900, this about right?
I am going to go look at it tomorrow since the lot is closed and i'll be able to poke around a bit.. is there anything in particular i should look for? (special "drips", body damage that may reveal something else, other hidden things only an experienced 'vette owner would know about)
thanks!
-Steve
thanks for the welcome!!
it has ~54,000 miles and is pretty clean
asking price is $18,900, this about right?
I am going to go look at it tomorrow since the lot is closed and i'll be able to poke around a bit.. is there anything in particular i should look for? (special "drips", body damage that may reveal something else, other hidden things only an experienced 'vette owner would know about)
thanks!
-Steve
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Welcome to the forum Steve Just a thought, you might go to the C5 General section, open a thread and ask if there is anyone in the area that would have the time to go with you and check out the new car. A long time C5 owner would know what to look for and may give you some negotiating leverage if they spot anything unusual about the car. Good Luck!!!
Last edited by LMH4C5; Jan 4, 2009 at 08:56 AM.
