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Old Jan 10, 2017 | 09:07 PM
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greetings, all... just a noob here, starting "the process" of shopping for a new toy. After a slew of mustangs over the years, I bought a Cobra.




Had it for 8 years... was a blast to drive & to own, but was such a limited-use vehicle that it didn't get driven much. Then, I got a dog...




cute little bugger, but he made significant demands upon my time... and he got bigger...




so Little Red Cobra went bye-bye...

Now, I decided it's time to look for another toy. Have never had a Corvette... so it's time... because WHY NOT!

At this point, I'm just doing my research & narrowing the field. It'll be something in the C5-C6-C7 field... I know... thatsa big field. No absolutes as yet. stumbled onto a sharp C5 '04 Z06. In the C6 arena, I'm wide open... fell in love with a '13 C6 427 anniversary convertible (tho it's priced in C7 territory), but a Grand Sport would be nice too. As for the C7s... would be toward the lower end of the C7 pricing spectrum. Have come across several priced in the upper 30s/low 40s. So, there's about a $22k price spread in asking prices of Corvettes that I've looked at, and I'm trying to decide my "pain threshold" for my latest toy acquisition. The lookin's the fun part... and it doesn't cost anything!

Yes, I am taking this decision seriously... just having some fun for now, til I bite the bullet & fill that empty space in my garage (again). When the right car comes along... I'll know it!
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love that cobra! welcome aboard!
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Man, that is one beautiful Cobra you had. Good luck finding the right Vette for you.
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Man, that is one beautiful Cobra you had. Good luck finding the right Vette for you.
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I looked a few Cobra kit cars, Had a Jamaican kit vw powered 1 ages back.Seen a few with the top option that makes em a tad more versatile.
I decided on a C4 Vert tho.Hope ya find the Vette ya desire.
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Well... negotiated a deal on an '04 Z06 yesterday... pics & details to follow, once the deal is completed...
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Here 'tis... '04 Z06... 8600 miles...


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