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3rd Gear
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From: homosassa fl
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At last,newly retired...ken and angela, we do not have a Corvette yet...
We have decided on a 2002 to 04 6spd [a manual trans is a must] Z06 or a convertable...We will appreciate any insight..Ken
We have decided on a 2002 to 04 6spd [a manual trans is a must] Z06 or a convertable...We will appreciate any insight..Ken
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Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Ventura County, Calif
Welcome to the Forum!!!!! 
Congratulations on retirement! '02 - '04 is the C5 generation. Spend time in the C5 General Forum reading and asking any questions you have. The members who own them will guide you. Good luck with your purchase, enjoy the Forums. 
Congratulations on retirement! '02 - '04 is the C5 generation. Spend time in the C5 General Forum reading and asking any questions you have. The members who own them will guide you. Good luck with your purchase, enjoy the Forums.
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Drifting
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Carson City Nevada
Always buy the convertible...you can always put the convertible top up, althought I'm not sure why. And yes, the Z06 is a better performer, but you can always buy performance in bolt on's. Good luck...