Z or vette?
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A brand new Z or a used vette? C'mon that is not even a fair question. 32k miles is quite a bit for a chevy. Plus unless you know how that vette was driven, I would beware. You can customize a Z to beat a vette for not that much money, plus you can say you drive a Z.
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Re: Z or vette?
Originally posted by auburnjosh
I can either get a new Z or I found a 99 corvette with only 32k miles on it for 30k....i know the vette is faster but which one would u get?
I can either get a new Z or I found a 99 corvette with only 32k miles on it for 30k....i know the vette is faster but which one would u get?
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a 99 C5 for 30k isnt a good deal at all
you can get 04's for mid 30k's . there doing anything to give them damn things away
i traded my 99 C5 with 37k miles on for $24k for my Z in november of 02
i was in imaculate condition and had some nice mods
i like my Z so much better. the C5 is just an old all around car. i really loved mine when i forst got it but was happy to trade to a Z
yeah its faster but not enough to invest 30k of your money into an outdated car
go for the Z ive had both
you can get 04's for mid 30k's . there doing anything to give them damn things away
i traded my 99 C5 with 37k miles on for $24k for my Z in november of 02
i was in imaculate condition and had some nice mods
i like my Z so much better. the C5 is just an old all around car. i really loved mine when i forst got it but was happy to trade to a Z
yeah its faster but not enough to invest 30k of your money into an outdated car
go for the Z ive had both
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Originally posted by mc350z
a 99 C5 for 30k isnt a good deal at all
you can get 04's for mid 30k's . there doing anything to give them damn things away
i traded my 99 C5 with 37k miles on for $24k for my Z in november of 02
i was in imaculate condition and had some nice mods
i like my Z so much better. the C5 is just an old all around car. i really loved mine when i forst got it but was happy to trade to a Z
yeah its faster but not enought to invest 30k of your money into an outdated car
go for the Z
a 99 C5 for 30k isnt a good deal at all
you can get 04's for mid 30k's . there doing anything to give them damn things away
i traded my 99 C5 with 37k miles on for $24k for my Z in november of 02
i was in imaculate condition and had some nice mods
i like my Z so much better. the C5 is just an old all around car. i really loved mine when i forst got it but was happy to trade to a Z
yeah its faster but not enought to invest 30k of your money into an outdated car
go for the Z
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yeah i know i heard they sold it for around that. but im compulsive and i had to have the Z that day so i drove it up there and drove the Z home.
i was driving my vette one day in late september, saw a Z and loved it. the next day i went and ordered mine it came in november 6th. i had halfassed tried to sell it for 2 months but when they called and said my Z was in i just said to hell with it and bit the bullet
no regrets
i was driving my vette one day in late september, saw a Z and loved it. the next day i went and ordered mine it came in november 6th. i had halfassed tried to sell it for 2 months but when they called and said my Z was in i just said to hell with it and bit the bullet
no regrets
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I agree... don't waste your time with a normal C5. IN Las Vegas on my trip I saw nothing but Corvettes. I'd say I literally saw around 4 C5's to every 1 Z I saw. Let's put it this way:
Build Quality: 350Z>C5
Acceleration: 350Z<C5
Exterior Looks: 350Z>C5
Aftermarket: 350Z=C5 (probably cheaper parts for the Z, though)
Handling: I hear that both cars are pretty equal in this category
Reliability: Just my guess but I'm going to give the Z a nod here, especially when compared to early C5s.
Now, choosing between a 350Z or a C5 Z06 or C6 is a tougher choice
Build Quality: 350Z>C5
Acceleration: 350Z<C5
Exterior Looks: 350Z>C5
Aftermarket: 350Z=C5 (probably cheaper parts for the Z, though)
Handling: I hear that both cars are pretty equal in this category
Reliability: Just my guess but I'm going to give the Z a nod here, especially when compared to early C5s.
Now, choosing between a 350Z or a C5 Z06 or C6 is a tougher choice
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i agree with most of your comparisons except i would give the handling edge to the Z and say after market parts are "almost" a tie
and styling is purely subjective. although im not sure the C6 looks better than the Z. ill have to see them parked beside on other in my garage first
choosing between a 350z and C6 is tougher cause their not even on par with one another in almost any category.
people say they are the best bang for the buck true sports cars but the C6 can get pricey fast
yeah they start at 44k but if you pay close attention to the options a well equipted one is mid 50k's mine was 55.6k with out tax!
a C6 might not be an option for some one who is looking at Z or a mid 30k's used sports car
and styling is purely subjective. although im not sure the C6 looks better than the Z. ill have to see them parked beside on other in my garage first
choosing between a 350z and C6 is tougher cause their not even on par with one another in almost any category.
people say they are the best bang for the buck true sports cars but the C6 can get pricey fast
yeah they start at 44k but if you pay close attention to the options a well equipted one is mid 50k's mine was 55.6k with out tax!
a C6 might not be an option for some one who is looking at Z or a mid 30k's used sports car
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My next car will be a C6 (well probably C7 or C8 at that time
).....But to answer your question, I, for one, Will NEVER buy a used sports car. EVER. Unless, it had One previous owner, and that owner was a 65+ year old lady.
).....But to answer your question, I, for one, Will NEVER buy a used sports car. EVER. Unless, it had One previous owner, and that owner was a 65+ year old lady.
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Originally posted by KrazY-2K
I agree... don't waste your time with a normal C5. IN Las Vegas on my trip I saw nothing but Corvettes. I'd say I literally saw around 4 C5's to every 1 Z I saw. Let's put it this way:
Build Quality: 350Z>C5
Acceleration: 350Z<C5
Exterior Looks: 350Z>C5
Aftermarket: 350Z=C5 (probably cheaper parts for the Z, though)
Handling: I hear that both cars are pretty equal in this category
Reliability: Just my guess but I'm going to give the Z a nod here, especially when compared to early C5s.
Now, choosing between a 350Z or a C5 Z06 or C6 is a tougher choice
I agree... don't waste your time with a normal C5. IN Las Vegas on my trip I saw nothing but Corvettes. I'd say I literally saw around 4 C5's to every 1 Z I saw. Let's put it this way:
Build Quality: 350Z>C5
Acceleration: 350Z<C5
Exterior Looks: 350Z>C5
Aftermarket: 350Z=C5 (probably cheaper parts for the Z, though)
Handling: I hear that both cars are pretty equal in this category
Reliability: Just my guess but I'm going to give the Z a nod here, especially when compared to early C5s.
Now, choosing between a 350Z or a C5 Z06 or C6 is a tougher choice
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Originally posted by AceJ587
My next car will be a C6 (well probably C7 or C8 at that time ).....But to answer your question, I, for one, Will NEVER buy a used sports car. EVER. Unless, it had One previous owner, and that owner was a 65+ year old lady.
My next car will be a C6 (well probably C7 or C8 at that time
).....But to answer your question, I, for one, Will NEVER buy a used sports car. EVER. Unless, it had One previous owner, and that owner was a 65+ year old lady.
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NEW Z hands down, why would you want a car thats 5 years old when you can have a new one. Especially when it's a new Z.
The vette is going to be an old design in a few weeks.
and as was already mentioned. Do you really want to by a used sports car? I can tell you from experience they get driven hard.
Get the Z and you will have no regrets
The vette is going to be an old design in a few weeks.
and as was already mentioned. Do you really want to by a used sports car? I can tell you from experience they get driven hard.
Get the Z and you will have no regrets