What year corvette to get.. 20K to spend?
04-17-2009, 01:48 PM
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What year corvette to get.. 20K to spend?
I am looking to buy my first corvette.. I am looking used because I have only about 20K to spend. I was wondering what the best model years would be to check out? what's the most I can get for my money?
also, would the better deals be had usually by buying a preowned from a dealer or just buying from a private party?
also, would the better deals be had usually by buying a preowned from a dealer or just buying from a private party?
04-17-2009, 01:52 PM
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A nice C5 can be had for $20k....usually better deals are found with private party,but as hungry as dealers are right now I certainly wouldn't write them off as a possibility.
04-17-2009, 01:52 PM
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For 20k you can get a very nice C5 these days... even C5 Z06s go for high teens. C6s are mid 20's for high mileage ones. Most good C6s are still low 30s.
04-17-2009, 01:55 PM
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04-17-2009, 01:56 PM
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but whatever you do, get a pre-buy inspection first, as they are the best at telling you if the cars been tampered with
just my 0.02 cents
04-17-2009, 02:02 PM
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I am looking to buy my first corvette.. I am looking used because I have only about 20K to spend. I was wondering what the best model years would be to check out? what's the most I can get for my money?
also, would the better deals be had usually by buying a preowned from a dealer or just buying from a private party?
also, would the better deals be had usually by buying a preowned from a dealer or just buying from a private party?
That way you're not out your whole 20k at once - just try to find a 0% financing deal.
04-17-2009, 02:08 PM
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04-17-2009, 02:11 PM
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what's the spec differences between the C5's, C5 Z06, C6 and C6 ZO6 ? plus I see some with the Z51 handling package, what's that all about..?
sorry for the newbie questions.. I am more of a Mustang guy but after watching corvettes eat mustangs alive it's time for an upgrade!!!
sorry for the newbie questions.. I am more of a Mustang guy but after watching corvettes eat mustangs alive it's time for an upgrade!!!
04-17-2009, 02:14 PM
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Wow... google all of it and read man.
C5 1997-2004 = 5th generation
C5 Z06 2001-2004 = 5th generation performance model
C6 2005 - present = 6th generation
C6 Z06 2006 - present = 6th generation performance model
Z51 is a performance hadnling packange that was offered on the C5 and C6. However, on the C6 it is more extensive with an oil cooler and a trans cooler; the C5 didn't get these.
Read up man.
C5 1997-2004 = 5th generation
C5 Z06 2001-2004 = 5th generation performance model
C6 2005 - present = 6th generation
C6 Z06 2006 - present = 6th generation performance model
Z51 is a performance hadnling packange that was offered on the C5 and C6. However, on the C6 it is more extensive with an oil cooler and a trans cooler; the C5 didn't get these.
Read up man.
04-17-2009, 02:17 PM
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c6 Zo6 factory race car Ls7
C6 Fast street car Ls2 or 3
c5 Zo6 Fast street car LS1
C5 LS1
the differences between them is massive. all will smoke a stang though
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Russ
C6 Fast street car Ls2 or 3
c5 Zo6 Fast street car LS1
C5 LS1
the differences between them is massive. all will smoke a stang though
!Russ
04-17-2009, 02:21 PM
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so what's the best performance I can get for around 20K ? is it a better idea to look for a 2001-2004 C5 Z06 ?? or should I instead look for a C6 couple/convertbile with the LS2 ?
did the C5 Z06 engine go into the base C6 couple/convertible? I think they are both around 400hp right?
did the C5 Z06 engine go into the base C6 couple/convertible? I think they are both around 400hp right?
04-17-2009, 02:23 PM
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The only c6 you'd get for 20 grand is a higher mileage 05.Z06 in c5 is the higher HP of the generation.Stay away from 01's.
Last edited by not08crmanymore; 04-17-2009 at 02:27 PM.
Yeah because 385 is so much less than 405. Most people getting C5Z06s these days mod them instantly. No reason to discount a 2001.
04-17-2009, 02:27 PM
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04-17-2009, 02:28 PM
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Yeah because 385 is so much less than 405. Most people getting C5Z06s these days mod them instantly. No reason to discount a 2001.
04-17-2009, 02:30 PM
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Not everyone mods their cars. For about the same price I'd take the 20 extra horses. Why not...?? Oh Im sorry, I see that you have the 01. I wasnt trying to offend anyone.