Looking for 1st corvette
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Looking for 1st corvette
Hi all... I am a new member to this forum and I am looking at buying my first Corvette! Presently with budget considerations the C6 is the Corvette generation that I loooking at. I would appreciate any help and advice that you could give me! Thanks!
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[QUOTE=Dhoehl;1595069493]Sure. If you really want a C6, hang out and read threads in the C6 General Section of the forum.
If you aren't quite sure which generation Vette you want, go to dealerships and drive a C6 and drive a C5. There are pros and cons to both generations, but if you can afford a C6, then you can certainly afford a C5. I would not focus on a C6 just because I could afford one, you may find that you like the differences in the C5 better.
If you aren't quite sure which generation Vette you want, go to dealerships and drive a C6 and drive a C5. There are pros and cons to both generations, but if you can afford a C6, then you can certainly afford a C5. I would not focus on a C6 just because I could afford one, you may find that you like the differences in the C5 better.
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Sure. If you really want a C6, hang out and read threads in the C6 General Section of the forum.
If you aren't quite sure which generation Vette you want, go to dealerships and drive a C6 and drive a C5. There are pros and cons to both generations, but if you can afford a C6, then you can certainly afford a C5. I would not focus on a C6 just because I could afford one, you may find that you like the differences in the C5 better.
Sure. If you really want a C6, hang out and read threads in the C6 General Section of the forum.
If you aren't quite sure which generation Vette you want, go to dealerships and drive a C6 and drive a C5. There are pros and cons to both generations, but if you can afford a C6, then you can certainly afford a C5. I would not focus on a C6 just because I could afford one, you may find that you like the differences in the C5 better.
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As said earlier - the C6 sections of the forum will have a lot of valuable info for you to use in your search for your car.
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Welcome to the forum!
Good luck in your search!
Be sure to check out both the C5 and C6 areas for information, both are now reaching reasonable, affordable pricing for many prospective new owners.
Good luck in your search!
Be sure to check out both the C5 and C6 areas for information, both are now reaching reasonable, affordable pricing for many prospective new owners.
