If you were going to buy a corvette, lets say between 2000-2009, what year would you NOT buy? And why?
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If you were going to buy a corvette, lets say between 2000-2009, what year would you NOT buy? And why?
I wouldn't buy any 2000-2005. The interior isn't great. The value isn't as good. The dollar for dollar horsepower isn't as good. I prefer the C6 and will be buying one for my 25th birthday.Quote:
Originally Posted by twodogs
06+ zo6. I would own one right now but the wife thinks vettes are old man cars LOL.
I'm 23 and just bought one lol (drive it like an old man and mostly sits under a car cover lol) but from a value standpoint 08 and up LS3 is the way to go and as fore mentioned the interior on the 05-07 isn't all that great and remember low miles to us in the truck world is outrageous miles in the vette world, make sure to check rocker panels and bumpers for improper lifting shops are known for cracking them plus the targa tops were known for separating up through 07 before they were revised and I think a lot of the LS7's were having valve train issues up to 08ish as well oh and if you haven't looked make sure you realize that vette parts are like triple just because, greedy bastards =\Quote:
Originally Posted by SLO TRUCK
08 and up is the only way to go. Better interior and a 6060.Quote:
Originally Posted by conekiller01
What I found is an 04 with 45,000 on it, haven't seen it in person yet, might see it this weekend. What is wrong with the interiors? And if they're for old men I need one!
boost or spray can make up for lack of horsepower :thumb:Quote:
Originally Posted by twodogs
If I want power I'll drive my truck!!! Just always wanted one, and I'm sure you'll agree I'd look damn good in one!
My problem with owning a vette is the insurance cost...almost bought one when I was 19 but the insurance was 2x what the payment was going to be and is still WAY higher than the insurance on my SS.
Interesting..... I'm just 23 and although I have a squeaky clean record (thank god for defensive driving) my insurance on my vette is lower than it was on my Camaro and even my truck! You have to think that not a lot of young people have vettes they are less ticketed than mustangs and fbodies so insurance is a little better I have full coverage on my cherokee and my vette for under 120/monthQuote:
Originally Posted by ss454327
Oh and another FYI although highly debatable on corvette forums a base model LS3 vette (08+) will outrun a C5 Z06 and can be had for the same price or less than a low mileage C5Z