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Evergreen6 · 07-08-2014, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperSport2011

Good math. Go back to grade 1 lol

Word problems are tough, aren't they?

Or, maybe you've never been to a drag strip.

The car only gets flogged going down the strip, not on the way back.

Rockhead · 07-08-2014, 01:41 PM

I've never liked the look of the C5 but it's a Z06 so the fun factor would out weight the aesthetics . Get er' done!

oustaz · 07-08-2014, 02:04 PM

The dealer knows that a newer car will be easier to resell thats why he wants to get rid of the vette.Don't do it, if you want more power, find a nice 2010 ss camaro

alaskacamaro · 07-08-2014, 02:11 PM

I can understand trying to reduce your debt if your between jobs but I'm in agreement with looking for a better option for a DD. Don't wanna sound like "father knows best" but you could be playing Russian roulette with a car that could quickly turn into a black hole for money and suck you in.

On the other hand if you confident the car has a clean bill of health ( have it inspected by a certified vette mechanic, not billy bob) and you can afford the payments, I say go for it. You'll have a massive boost in performance.

c5Legend · 07-08-2014, 02:13 PM

No way, might have better performance but the Camaro is just newer and up to date..

2LS14 · 07-08-2014, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by alaskacamaro

I can understand trying to reduce your debt if your between jobs but I'm in agreement with looking for a better option for a DD. Don't wanna sound like "father knows best" but you could be playing Russian roulette with a car that could quickly turn into a black hole for money and suck you in.

On the other hand if you confident the car has a clean bill of health ( have it inspected by a certified vette mechanic, not billy bob) and you can afford the payments, I say go for it. You'll have a massive boost in performance.

Is the 2010 SS camaro reliable?

McRat · 07-08-2014, 02:21 PM

One interesting sidebar of the Z06, is that it was an accident.

GM designed a Discount Corvette called the FRC. It was the quickest and lightest of the C5's. Nobody would buy them.

So to get rid of the FRC bodies, they put a Track Pack on it with a bump to 385HP, up from 350HP. This was the 2001 Z06. And it would have stopped there if people didn't go nuts over the new Z06. It was such a big hit, they pushed it to 405HP for a second year, and sold them out again. Two more years, and sales started to fall, so 2004 were the last.

All the Corvettes from 1958 to 2015 weigh more than the C5 Z06. Perhaps the last of the lightweight American V8 sportcars?

All years of Viper and Ford GT's weighed significantly more than the Z06 did.

PalmerGA · 07-08-2014, 02:28 PM

So... the dealer is going to give you $1,000 for the trade? Hmmm... the Vette is 11 years OLDER than your Camaro, though the additional fun factor may be worth it. I would never get a LS, so I might do it! Just consider that if you bought the LS for fuel economy and low maintenance (and I can't imagine why else you would get an LS), that is out the window with the Vette.

San2cci · 07-08-2014, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 2LS14

Is the 2010 SS camaro reliable?

Much more reliable than a 2003 Corvette-Z06

2LS14 · 07-08-2014, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by PalmerGA

So... the dealer is going to give you $1,000 for the trade? Hmmm... the Vette is 11 years OLDER than your Camaro, though the additional fun factor may be worth it. I would never get a LS, so I might do it! Just consider that if you bought the LS for fuel economy and low maintenance (and I can't imagine why else you would get an LS), that is out the window with the Vette.

Suprisingly the corvette is more fuel efficient than the the camaro. 19 mpg city vs 17 mpg

alaskacamaro · 07-08-2014, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 2LS14

Is the 2010 SS camaro reliable?

So far most gen 5 cam around have been very reliable as long as they are not abused.

PalmerGA · 07-08-2014, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 2LS14

Suprisingly the corvette is more fuel efficient than the the camaro. 19 mpg city vs 17 mpg

More than a 2LS? I doubt it. It may be close but, if so... I'd say "why bother getting the vette?" It must be a relative dog.

Yes, mpgs are directly related to balls.

hognutz · 07-08-2014, 03:10 PM

it's a faster car but not a nicer car.

the C5 Z06 is quick but the interior is horrible IMO.

oddly enough the 44k is sort of high miles for a corvette Z06 (3500 a year average is what most people would say) ha ha so I would beat them up on the price a bit. that seem like a 20k car to me. it is worth 22k but that is what it is worth. if you could beat them down you could avoid losing resale for a couple years.

if you like speed though it will pull hard, handle better, and they mod easy.

it is a two seater for sure so particaltiy is not there.

look at 2006-2007 corvettes as well. they perfrom pretty well and the interior and looks are better IMO. they are getting down in the 23-25 range.

87GNX · 07-08-2014, 03:13 PM

Op, how long have you had buyer's remorse?

07-08-2014, 01:41 PM	#44
Rockhead Hoser. Drives: 2018 Z06 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Greatest Country in the world. Posts: 1,104	I've never liked the look of the C5 but it's a Z06 so the fun factor would out weight the aesthetics . Get er' done! __________________ Speed is a substitute for clearance.

07-08-2014, 02:13 PM	#47
c5Legend Camaro5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WA Posts: 1,155	No way, might have better performance but the Camaro is just newer and up to date.. __________________ My Build '11 Chrysler 300 Limited / '10 Camaro 2LT

07-08-2014, 02:21 PM	#49
McRat Drives: 2010 ZR1 "Satan" Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Norco, CA Posts: 1,183	One interesting sidebar of the Z06, is that it was an accident. GM designed a Discount Corvette called the FRC. It was the quickest and lightest of the C5's. Nobody would buy them. So to get rid of the FRC bodies, they put a Track Pack on it with a bump to 385HP, up from 350HP. This was the 2001 Z06. And it would have stopped there if people didn't go nuts over the new Z06. It was such a big hit, they pushed it to 405HP for a second year, and sold them out again. Two more years, and sales started to fall, so 2004 were the last. All the Corvettes from 1958 to 2015 weigh more than the C5 Z06. Perhaps the last of the lightweight American V8 sportcars? All years of Viper and Ford GT's weighed significantly more than the Z06 did. __________________ 2002 Z06 "Blue Meanie" 11.36 ET 2003 Z06 in progress 2009 CTS-V "Spooky" 12.36 ET, bone stock at 1600 mi. Rainy day in Sacramento. Sadness. 2010 ZR1 "Satan" no times yet. 2013 Volt SCCA Solo2 #771 HS3. And a bunch of Duramaxes.

07-08-2014, 02:28 PM	#50
PalmerGA Drives: 2013 SIM 1SS/RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southwest GA Posts: 8,755 View My Garage	So... the dealer is going to give you $1,000 for the trade? Hmmm... the Vette is 11 years OLDER than your Camaro, though the additional fun factor may be worth it. I would never get a LS, so I might do it! Just consider that if you bought the LS for fuel economy and low maintenance (and I can't imagine why else you would get an LS), that is out the window with the Vette. __________________ 2013 1SS/RS Coupe L99, Stainless Power Works LT Headers, SCT X4 Custom Tune from RDP, CAI Inc. Air Intake w/ Apex Scoop, VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body, Solo Axle-Back Exhaust w/ J-pipes, Apex Catch Can, Husky Splash Guards, Heritage Grille, 3D Carbon Rear Spoiler, Oracle Chrome Turn Signal Bulbs, GM Reverse Light Trim Billets, Gorilla Black Locking Lugs, Emblem Pros Retro SS Badges/Custom Retro SS Kickplates/Under-hood Bowtie, 35% window Tint, Nitto Motivo Tires (6-8-18)

07-08-2014, 03:10 PM	#55
hognutz Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: tangent or Posts: 2,984	it's a faster car but not a nicer car. the C5 Z06 is quick but the interior is horrible IMO. oddly enough the 44k is sort of high miles for a corvette Z06 (3500 a year average is what most people would say) ha ha so I would beat them up on the price a bit. that seem like a 20k car to me. it is worth 22k but that is what it is worth. if you could beat them down you could avoid losing resale for a couple years. if you like speed though it will pull hard, handle better, and they mod easy. it is a two seater for sure so particaltiy is not there. look at 2006-2007 corvettes as well. they perfrom pretty well and the interior and looks are better IMO. they are getting down in the 23-25 range. __________________ shopping for 2017+1le or zl1 2009 CTS-V -sold 2015 Hellcat-sold 2013 ZL1 -sold 2007 Z06- sold 2014 Chrysler 300 2011 Duramax 8" lift, deleted tuned

07-08-2014, 02:04 PM	#45
oustaz Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 292	The dealer knows that a newer car will be easier to resell thats why he wants to get rid of the vette.Don't do it, if you want more power, find a nice 2010 ss camaro

07-08-2014, 02:11 PM	#46
alaskacamaro Drives: 2012 2SS 45TH Anniversary Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Kentucky Posts: 720	I can understand trying to reduce your debt if your between jobs but I'm in agreement with looking for a better option for a DD. Don't wanna sound like "father knows best" but you could be playing Russian roulette with a car that could quickly turn into a black hole for money and suck you in. On the other hand if you confident the car has a clean bill of health ( have it inspected by a certified vette mechanic, not billy bob) and you can afford the payments, I say go for it. You'll have a massive boost in performance.

07-08-2014, 03:13 PM	#56
87GNX Drives: Alot Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Norcalifas Posts: 1,337	Op, how long have you had buyer's remorse?