I hate the term "base" for the C6
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If you don’t have a ZR1, or a Z06, or a GS? Then you have a “base” model. Period! Plain and simple, it is what it is! Don’t get your panties in a bunch. You have a CORVETTE!!!
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Actually, that seemed pretty nice. 
I will concede I did no research about the differences between the z51 base coupe and gs. I went off of something I read online. Not a common practice for me.
However, I do stand by my other points. Opinions are opinions.
The LS3 has more power than a LS2. But if I can buy a LS2 for $500 compared to $4,000 for a LS3, is a LS3 better?
If it is going to cost $30k-ish for a GS but I can buy an '07 base for $17k (they're all over the place out there), is the GS better?
Again, I stand by every other point I made in that post.
I will concede I did no research about the differences between the z51 base coupe and gs. I went off of something I read online. Not a common practice for me.
However, I do stand by my other points. Opinions are opinions.
The LS3 has more power than a LS2. But if I can buy a LS2 for $500 compared to $4,000 for a LS3, is a LS3 better?
If it is going to cost $30k-ish for a GS but I can buy an '07 base for $17k (they're all over the place out there), is the GS better?
Again, I stand by every other point I made in that post.
Factually, a GS and a C6 z51 on track with a competent (trained) driver the GS will be hands down faster, and the lap.timemgapmwill grow over time as the Z51 starts to thermal soak where the GS resists it.
That said, you take the average owner, they won't be any faster because both cars are far beyond the capability of an untrained driver.
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The standard coupe or convertible (roadster) is the base model Corvette. 
That is just the way vehicle designations have been done as long as I can remember, which is now getting to be a very long time. I couldn't care less if someone wants to try to be a snob and think their non base model is a better car. I buy what I want for my use and enjoyment.
That is just the way vehicle designations have been done as long as I can remember, which is now getting to be a very long time. I couldn't care less if someone wants to try to be a snob and think their non base model is a better car. I buy what I want for my use and enjoyment.
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Its all about that bass...
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The generations and age groups of Corvette owners are changing. Social media has over hyped the Z-cars. They are the top of the C6 offerings without a doubt but you’ve got people boosting their egos just because the Z on the car. It’s not a true appreciation for Corvettes and the community as a whole. Passing people that wave is also becoming very rare.
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The generations and age groups of Corvette owners are changing. Social media has over hyped the Z-cars. They are the top of the C6 offerings without a doubt but you’ve got people boosting their egos just because the Z on the car. It’s not a true appreciation for Corvettes and the community as a whole. Passing people that wave is also becoming very rare.
The only guys that ever are less than positive are older folks that will look down at my C4 (a beat up looking literal track car) and say one day I'll be able to afford a nicer one like their base red on tam.auto c5. I just laugh at them.
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(pun intended).As for looks everyone has an opinion of what looks best, and that is a great thing. Some like the looks of a narrow body. Some prefer the wide body. This has been argued here on these forums and many other places for a long time.
I remember when the C6 ZR1 was released. Many criticized the hood because of the window to see the sc. However, I think everyone here would agree it is a holy grail car.