07-16-2018, 03:20 PM | #1 |
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Trade in my SS for C6 Grand Sport?
Hi, I've had my ss for 6 years now and while I love it, I'm getting the itch for something different. I drove a friend's c6 z06 and it was awesome. The only thing I don't like about it is no option to remove the roof. The grand sport solves this by having the z06 look but having a targa roof. I would have to put in about 10k. The reason why I'm thinking now might be a good time is I have no reason for a back seat. What are your thoughts on this?
attached is what I'd be looking at
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07-16-2018, 03:26 PM | #2 |
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Just me, but I would if I had the chance.
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07-16-2018, 03:29 PM | #3 |
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Thanks for the feedback!
This is mine right now. It would be very hard for me to give her up but I just really fell in love how the c6 drove. Totally different feeling to me, even with my bolt on mods
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07-16-2018, 03:34 PM | #4 |
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Get the 'Vette, when you need a backseat then get back into a Camaro
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07-16-2018, 03:35 PM | #5 |
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Go for it!!!
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07-16-2018, 03:39 PM | #6 |
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I have had a corvette. They are a different animal. Both are fun cars and I am sure you would enjoy the vette
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07-16-2018, 03:55 PM | #7 |
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I vote yes. Cause I know I want one...
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07-16-2018, 03:58 PM | #8 |
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I guess the only down side would be 2 things let me know what you think..
1. It would already be 8 years old (looking for a 2010+ for ls3 engine) the look while it could be timeless do you think it would look really dated once c8 corvettes come out? 2. Not good in the snow. I live in Connecticut and I've been doing fine with my ss with all seasons. I have a volvo beater that I could use so I guess it's not the end of the world.
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07-16-2018, 04:00 PM | #9 |
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I’d do it. Got my Camaro and my SS sedan.
I know what you mean, Camaro is nice but the Vette like the SS are a totally different beast.
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Yeah the feel is totally different. My dad has a base c5 (2000) and I drove that and it even feels faster then my ss which i doubt it is.
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07-16-2018, 04:07 PM | #11 |
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When I bought my 2011, I was looking at C6's as well. Whatever I bought was going to be the only car. For my budget, it was the 2011 Camaro or a 2005-'07 Corvette with similar mileage.
Love the Camaro, but often wish I had gone for the Vette. I have a year before I see real equity in the Camaro, maybe then. |
07-16-2018, 04:24 PM | #12 |
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You could always upgrade to a ZL1. 580hp vs 438hp with similar performance and have the room necessary for when you start popping out those little kiddies.
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I could but I never felt like I'd want to spend thousands of dollars just to get a different version of my car I have now
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Trust me, it's not just you.
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