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My Next Corvette

Posted: 5/1/09 7:52am Message 11 of 20
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Oak Creek, WI - USA
Joined: 5/21/2008
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Vette(s): 1981 Great White Shark. Red Interior, 350/190 hp. PS, PB (SS), A/C CC, T-Tops. Served three years in Active Duty Army, then Retired Air Force after 34 years! Badger State Vettes Car Club. 175,000 Original miles!! Now own a 1998 C-5!
[QUOTE=cj5nutz]I had something in mind , but I forgot Wink
 
 
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I guess Scott got CRS????  Rolling On The Floor Laughing


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My Next Corvette

Posted: 5/1/09 10:38am Message 12 of 20
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South Milwaukee, WI - USA
Joined: 6/3/2008
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Vette(s): 1978 L82 4spd coupe/3.73:1 Differential Ratio /Black with Yellow Pinstripes and Black Interior/AC/Tilt/AM FM Stereo/Pretty Much Stock
Not a C4 Marshall... anything but a C4.


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Posted: 5/1/09 10:56am Message 13 of 20
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C5..........all the way.............


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Posted: 5/1/09 11:45am Message 14 of 20
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Dorr, MI - USA
Joined: 8/21/2002
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Vette(s): 71 Colonnade Hardtop Coupe Torch Red with black interior originally L48 built to push around 360hp
I did drive both. Personally there was no comparison in the ride between the two. The C5 just molded to my body like a shoe. Plus 0-60 in a heartbeat. Actually I would take either one.. Dead As far as Vettes go, I luv em all.
 
Oh, and Scott. I'm startin ta worry bout ya. Wacko



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Posted: 5/1/09 6:38pm Message 15 of 20
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Irving, TX - USA
Joined: 8/21/2004
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Vette(s): #1 -1969 Corvette Coupe Riverside Gold, black interior,MN,A/C,350/350,PS,PB,window cranks. #2 -2000 C5, black/black, 6 sp, Bose system & lots of buttons.
Marshall, trust me.........................C5 all the way, dude!


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Posted: 5/2/09 8:58am Message 16 of 20
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Fox Island, WA - USA
Joined: 6/20/2005
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Vette(s): 1978 Indy Pace Car 4851 of 6502, Auto, L-48
Marshall, I just test drove a Black 06 C6, GD what a car.  First off I've never been a fan of the C6 (mainly due to the headlights) but I'm begining to come around.  That car was so comfortable to drive, so fast, and has all the new gadgits Thumbs Up  I have no clue what your wallet can handle but the prices on the C6's (certified used w/warrenty) are coming down, this one was 33k.  I can handle another car payment right now that my house in GA and my son's higher education loans are paid off.  But I stuck to my guns, I wanted nothing down, no trade, and less then $500 a month payment.  They got close, $535 but I wasn't going for it.  So long story short, if you can afford it, drive a newer Vette that may still have a warrenty and is comfortable to drive and not much to worry about.  Just my .02 cents. cilrah2009-05-02 08:59:05


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Posted: 5/2/09 9:01am Message 17 of 20
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Fox Island, WA - USA
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Vette(s): 1978 Indy Pace Car 4851 of 6502, Auto, L-48
Oh ya sorry, please buy anything but a C4 LOL cilrah2009-05-02 09:01:49


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Posted: 5/2/09 9:08am Message 18 of 20
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Indianapolis, IN - USA
Joined: 9/3/2006
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Vette(s): Silver 1974 Convertible - L82 4 speed Low miles (was only 8,900 when I bought it in March 2006) - Now 54K miles. Original owner bought it as an investment for son's college expenses. 2008 Jetstream Blue Convertible
I have been seeing C6's as low as $32K.  I don't think I'm ready for that yet.
 
Something else to keep in mind here folks - this will be a daily driver year-round in the midwest.  Other than the cringes that some of you (and for right now, me as well) have with the idea of driving a Corvette in the rain (and snow, and salt), do any of you have concerns with a C4, 5 or 6 as a year round daily driver? 
 
I followed Norsky's advice and have been reading my back issues of Corvette Magazine.  They suggested that the drive train on the C4's can last for a long time, and actually seems to improve with more regular use.
 
The other thing that I need to seriously consider is - can a 8-15 year old Corvette really make a reliable daily driver and last under those circumstances for 5+ years?  I've been spoiled with my current Daily Driver, my 12 year old Dodge truck with over 260K miles on it.  I figure the only way to get another Vette right now is to make it the daily one (assuming the truck ever gives out), but I just don't know how practical that is.



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Posted: 5/3/09 9:29am Message 19 of 20
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Suffern, NY - USA
Joined: 3/16/2005
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Vette(s): 1976 restored,new interior,custom paint(purple),body kit,rebuilt engine,trans,upgraded sound system
Definitely go for c5,you can get some great buys right now.  I'm looking for a c5 myself, got my eye on a 2000 black convertible,black top, with oak interior, with 31,000 miles


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Posted: 5/6/09 10:36am Message 20 of 20
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DUNEDIN, FL - USA
Joined: 10/22/2004
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Vette(s): 1969 COUPE CORTEZ SILVER, BRIGHT BLUE INTERIOR 383 cu. in. 512 HP. Hooker headers w/ side pipes PS PS AC AM FM STEREO. 68,000.MILES C5 5oth Anniversary Coupe , auto.350hp
TRY TO STAY AS NEW AS POSSILBLE IF YOU WANT A DAILY DRIVER. C5`S ARE MUCH MORE COMFY THAN A C4. PERFORMANCE IS A DREAM.


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