StevoElSupremo

Would you guys get one? I have a lead on a torch red red 2003, 6Spd manual...owned by a senior the thing LITERALLY only has 10,000Km (6000mi) on it yeah its like new, never seen snow or even water lol.

He's getting old and can't drive it anymore and wants to get rid of it, kicker is he's looking for around $24,000CAD for it... I mean I have it, I could pay it out right.. just ..yeah lol

You guys think thats too much? are the C5's faster than a Turbo SS?

Thing is I see C5 Z06' going for around the same price... granted with like 40,000mi on them though so I'm not sure which one to persue..and yes I know the interiors aren't GM's finest but that aside...

Sharkey

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they arent too bad, imo i like the look of a c5 better than a c6. the ls1 is rated at 350hp, so its quick, but not really fast by todays standards. throw some boost at it and the story changes.

StevoElSupremo

yeah the C5 has really grown on me (exterior lol)

Thing is though think it would be better to hold out for a C5 Z06 for around the same price just with higher mileage?

Also aside from basic bolt ons I dont think I'd be going too crazy with the engine mods.

hawkssoccer11

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I say go for it!!! It's an ls motor man!!! Boost it hahaha

StevoElSupremo

Actually the biggest irony is my insurance would drop by $1000/year and I'd get full coverage

exninja

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I'd get a Z06, but only 6k miles is pretty sweet.

Slowbalt2000

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Thats one of the lightest vetts and with an ls6 they are very quick stock. Light mods on an LS provide big gains.

StevoElSupremo

So I just go accepted an offer, now I dont know which one.

A Guy was asking 27K on a blue 2003 Z06, it's got 48,000Mi, exterior looks mint, interior as well aside from obvious drivers side seat usage.... I offered him 22K cert and etested so my question is would guys take...

2003 Torch red base with 6000Mi for $25,000 as is
Or
2003 Electron Blue, 48,000Mi Z06 for $22,000 Cert/etested

advise

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I'd get it can't beat the good ole ls1
got one for a steal with high miles from a buddy
i have V2 si trim blower on e85 with a big cam making 600 wheel on a very conservative tune

Snail_SS

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I would go z06 you don't have any pics you can post? Also what would be your plans for the balt?

StevoElSupremo

lol I have pics but I forgot how to post pics here.. hold on trying to get back into photobucket

EDIT

Here's the Z06...which I just noticed now has a cracked rear bumper by the licence plate, I'll be running a car proof







Just noticed these cracks.. these cars are made of fiberglass? no Bueno :/




And the red one? well I dont have a pic, but my dad has known this guy forever...its a torch red corvette thats sat under a car cover for the last year and has barely been driven... basically looks like this stock photo



Also... no clue what I'd do with the Cobalt, it's been having electrical gremlins and has been pissing me off lately ...though thats not the reason I want something else, I'm just bored and want V8 RWD but the problems I'v been having compound that lol .... Will probably keep it anyways though it's at 141,000Mi right now so God knows whats gonna go soon cant wait for my engine to eat the turbo

exninja

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Those tail pipes on the Z06 are not stock either. I'd stay away from it, especially at that price.

StevoElSupremo

You're right, OEM are 2 pipes spaced apart ...And thats why I come to you guys to ask car questions I know for certain the red car is 100% stock owned by an old accountant who bought it then got Arthritis and couldn't drive it ...sad yes

63 Nova SS

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I would get the lower mileage one personally. Just remember that stuff for vetted is more expensive. My buddy just put new run flats on his car and I think they averaged close to $380 per tire.
A stock c5 can run the 1/4 at 13 flat. So if you are modded it won't be much quicker if any, but you can get big power out of them by modding them.

StevoElSupremo

I'll be taking a look at the red one this weds and will snap some pics.

It's funny because I wasn't even considering a c5 before as I thought they were the shitty gen... but after looking into it I'm liking them more and more

Ugh seller of this blue car is being a total douche I asked him if he'd give me a car proof or give me his VIN... he got all pissy and defensive...then I asked if those were cracks on his rear bumper and he told me to get my eyes checked lol...then he went on about how he may change his mind on the price blah blah blah so I just said "GLWS"

63 Nova SS

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I used to not like them as much either but they have grown on me. Just remember the interior is a bit dated being older.

Snail_SS

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They don't seem like cracks to me, more like when you wash the car and water drains after you clean it and leaves those white marks. I could be wrong tho. But yeah I think I would just go for the low mile c5 now that I look at them a bit better

StevoElSupremo

yeah the interior is kinda bleh, but I love the rest of it, only think I like more about the z06 is how the rear window goes almost straight down, looks very aggressive.
EXACTLY RIGHT could be wrong... all I did was ask him about what looked like cracks and he got all bent out of shape... thing is this guys a 3 hour drive from me so I wanted to clear some simple stuff up before I waste my time and he's getting all uptight. If you're selling your car online you need to be prepared for all kinds of questions

I'll deff post some pics here of the red C5 after I look at it weds, appreciate the help guys I love car shopping hehe

heeter_33

That's what I thought as well. If they were to actually crack like that it would have likely been hit and there would be some other obvious signs between the cracks. But if he's acting uptight that's kind of sketchy.

Snail_SS

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Yeah I agree about that no point in getting uptight if the car has no damage

07MetallicSC

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I hate how long the trunks are on the c5. Looks like a midget el camino. lol

user 72239

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c6 or bust

Super stingerSS1311

dont pay 27k for the 03 z06 thats way to expensive especially with the crack in the bumper. i bought an 04 torch red z06 with 22k miles for 25k at a dealer. and i wouldnt buy a base model ls6 is beast mode the z06 is still a fast car for todays car keeping up with z51 c7s and is faster then 5.0s and camaros ss easy.

63 Nova SS

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Stock z06's (500hp) can run high 11's in the quarter verses the 350hp c5 being 13.0.

T-Man

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If you plan to mod the car, go with the 03 C5. Better transmission gearing and once you swap the heads/cam/intake, LS1 vs LS6 no longer matters. I'd definitely talk him down on price though

Best of luck man!