oldschool350z

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Even a new 370z is good value. Base at 29k, that's good bang for the $

Jah70

He could even get a used one in the 30,000mileage range for 20k. Couple more bones more than what op's roadster is worth to that dealer.

oldschool350z

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This is true. I looked it up and a decent one with low miles is about 20k. I would take a 370z over a vette anyway

Jennifer 2

What’s wrong with you people! A 350/370Z is an awesome car, but so is a high spec 08 Corvette. OP have fun with your new toy, but don’t forget to check in with your old friends here once in a while.

Things for me to do: (send memo to RMichael et al to stop being such jerks)

Also, Winchman I did research the new Georgia sale tax changes and the trade in value is deducted from the taxable amount of the new car. This along with the new provision to charge tax on private used car sales, means you would need to get a lot more money selling privately to mach the tax advantage of trading in.

Firebase99

An 08 for an 08? Yes the vette is faster in every aspect. More fun? I dunno. I'd never sell an 08 to buy an 08, Ferrari or otherwise. Maybe a Ferrari but doubt it. It means you want a faster, "bling" car but can't afford a BETTER car. Nothing to be ashamed of. I want a c7 or 997 ain't gonna happen. Save for two years, sell the z and buy a c7.

Jah70

OP whatever you do, don't get another automatic for goodness sake lol.

oldschool350z

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First z I test drove was an auto, the seller didn't post a tranny type.

Let's say I was bored on the test drive and didn't buy the z.

chitownpete

OP, no matter what you do some miserable smart *** is going to say you did wrong. Some people just can't accept that not everyone is exactly like their miserable selves. If you want an Automatic, buy it . If you want a Vette, buy it. This is the worst site i've seen if you're looking for an unbiased opinion. I've got a 6mt but dont mind Automatics as long as they have at leat 5 gears and a manumatic option to hold gears for hard cornering. I admit, when I was 20 I used to preach the whole Auto sucks thingy. Then I started hanging out at drag strips.

rorad

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Thanks folks for your comments. I am a middle aged woman who learned her lesson about manual daily drivers in the big city. Bought a new 06 corvette manual. A blast to drive until the school kids started back and traffic increased dramatically. Then my knee started killing me everyday in stop and go traffic. Ever since, I buy automatics with manual shifters. Never regretted it. As to my current situation, I've decided to take the trade in. No drama trying to sell on my own. I love both cars. Each has pluses and minuses. I may never settle down and you'll see me back here again when I trade in the vette for a Z. You just never know. Best wishes to all!

DaBaus

i'd say go for the Vette.

Jah70

Thought this was funny about a lot of old guys getting Corvettes. Op be different, get a Maserati or an Aston Martin. You only live once right? Splurge like a boss.

NismoDude

It's true.

Vette's are "old man" cars.

I didn't realize until I bought a new ZO6. I noticed immediately that corvette owners are very friendly folks, always waving at another corvette owner (kind of like motorcyclists do to each other - except for the dicks on harleys that is - who would never stoop to waving at someone riding a crotch-rocket)

But the other thing I noticed is that the other corvette owners waving at me were all like 20-30 years older than me.

Got rid of that car after just a couple of years.


My theory is that they are the car every red-blooded american kid wants from the time they are a kid, but can't afford them until they are empty nesters with some extra disposeable income and room for a 2-seater.

Jah70

A lot people with older, recent or new Z's do that in my state. Idk about anywhere else but every time I get spotted or I spot another Z regardless if its a old guy or young person in a 240z, 260, 280, 300, 350 or 370 we all flash our lights and wave at each other. I wonder when I reach that age if I would suddenly have the urge to get a corvette too lol.

stuartc323

Idk about you nismo, but i always wanted a corvette and i might be able to buy one in the near future, i aint trpping about it being an old man car, biitches will still be on the d

AroundMyHorn

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Who cares if the vette is a old man car, those things can move and looks pretty good to boot. You can also get z06's these days in the mid 30's, talk about bang for your buck.

NismoDude

Exactly my theory!

EVERY american kid grows up wanting a corvette lol! Just that most can't afford to blow those kind of dollars on a 2 seater until their kids finish college.....


But seriously dude, start paying attention to the drivers of every vette you see, and you will see a pattern. I would say 80% plus of the drivers look like they live in Sun City.........

Also, at least the vette's of the last few years have really upped the ante, especially in terms of the interior. My 2001 Z06 had an interior right out of a fricking chevy cavalier. Plastics looked like the same stuff they make 99 cent toys out of at the .99 cent only store

I've been planning on going to the dealership and wasting the salesman's time with a test drive on one of the new ones.....

Jah70

I guess I'm not too fond of a corvette because I wasn't born in the US. But I would prefer a Dodge/SRT Viper over a Corvette any day. Looks more exotic and that V10 sounds orgasmic compared to the usual V8 sounds. I'd like to see more people getting Vipers or GTRs for a mid life crisis car than a Corvette lol. My goal for a mid life crisis car is an Audi R8, Porsche 911 or Aston Martin DB9. I just have to keep selling pure 100% Colombian coffee beans by the bulk to some suppliers at the port of Miami.

RUNWDVL

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Keeping it stock corvette would be old man to me. If you custom it to your liking is a different ball game. My two pennies.

bloodwings19

We had an '08 C6 when it came out, in the end, we kept the Z and sold the Vette. Never regretted it, the sound is just overbearing. We are not fond of the sound of metal hitting metal. I recently drove the Z with my windows partially down, I felt joy and peace hearing the noise. You should do what makes you happy, damn my car is almost 10 years of owning it.