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Hey, I basically found a buyer for my E55 amg, If everything goes right the guy is flying here from chicago next week.

 

Therefore, I need to buy a new car.

Well, I was thinking about going back to Subaru, or at least along those line.

 

But, I've always wanted a Vette, been looking at C5z s for a while, now I changed the direction to C6. I'm newb to domestics, so anything to watch out for? ,

 

How about this one,

 

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-corvettes-for-sale/2832720-2005-corvette-z51-six-speed.html

 

Also, I'm open with other car choices. ! I don't want to spend more than 25,000$ as of right now. my other thoughts are ( another STI (04~07), Evo, E46, E9x )

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What are your plans for the next car? (DD, weekend cruiser, any racing?)

 

Well, I don't think I'm going to road race anymore, maybe once, twice per year let's say

 

So, My needs are daily, fun to drive, reliable

 

I have another daily for now so it doesn't have to be a Ultimate(all-season) daily.

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I'd suggest a base 05-06 C6 over a C5Z then just based on the interior alone and the amount of time you'll be spending in it. I hate the interior on my C5, feels like I'm driving a Grand Prix when I take it out. lol

 

There isn't really any big issues to look out for on C6's. I see you're already searching corvetteforum, which is you're best source for good deals on enthusiast owned vettes. It's pretty much common sense on them. The ones with a decent amount of performance mods tend to be owned by younger guys who have enjoyed them so they may have a few rock chips here and there and more miles but are reasonably priced, and the lower milage stock ones are the geezers who treat them more like a show car than a driver, but they are usually overpriced.

 

I'd suggest deciding what you'd like to do to one if you get one, then look for one that already has most of the stuff done. Aftermarket stuff for them is expensive after the Corvette tax is added in, so if you have to pay just a bit more for one that already has what you're planning on doing it's well worth it.

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So what do you think about the one I posted, I think the price is pretty reasonable with bolt ons, "from the "pics"" the car looked really clean

 

 

 

I'd suggest a base 05-06 C6 over a C5Z then just based on the interior alone and the amount of time you'll be spending in it. I hate the interior on my C5, feels like I'm driving a Grand Prix when I take it out. lol

 

There isn't really any big issues to look out for on C6's. I see you're already searching corvetteforum, which is you're best source for good deals on enthusiast owned vettes. It's pretty much common sense on them. The ones with a decent amount of performance mods tend to be owned by younger guys who have enjoyed them so they may have a few rock chips here and there and more miles but are reasonably priced, and the lower milage stock ones are the geezers who treat them more like a show car than a driver, but they are usually overpriced.

 

I'd suggest deciding what you'd like to do to one if you get one, then look for one that already has most of the stuff done. Aftermarket stuff for them is expensive after the Corvette tax is added in, so if you have to pay just a bit more for one that already has what you're planning on doing it's well worth it.

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These are some of the pics he sent

http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr119/Yongchankim/2005_Corvette_z51_020.jpg

http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr119/Yongchankim/2005_Corvette_z51_015.jpg

http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr119/Yongchankim/2005_Corvette_z51_005.jpg

http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr119/Yongchankim/2005_Corvette_z51_001.jpg

http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr119/Yongchankim/2005_Corvette_z51_013.jpg

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Nice! haha

 

That vette looks nice too, seat looks like it's pretty worn for such a new vehicle.

 

What I figured with all the vettes ( or domestics perheps) seats get worn really easy I dno why. I hate worn interiors but Oh well. I will probably get it reconditioned if I do get it

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This, except not in a gay ass automatic

 

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...standard=false

That's not even a good price for that car. I saw a similar one (years/mileage/auto) without the Aero kit go for 16k. Manuals of that vintage/options/mileage go for high teens.

 

That said, a 996 Carrera would get waxed badly by a C6. IMO an N/A 996 makes a good daily driver due to not being nearly as mod friendly (so you won't be as tempted to mod it), and does have a back seat, though only useful for small children or putting items back there.

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Im not Willing to go higher than 25,000$ i might just have to go back to Sti then.. Well i know 05 has weaker readend and all that but im not trying to make crazy hp or not going to track. Theres a 06 sti with 29,000miles withsome

Basic bolt ons for 22,500$ obo

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