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07-05-2017, 10:35 AM
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Posted By Patrick Ritchie

That's a sweet looking vette and a great price,...

That's a sweet looking vette and a great price, congrats!
07-03-2017, 11:09 PM
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Posted By Patrick Ritchie

Good point, thanks...

Good point, thanks...
07-03-2017, 11:09 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,642
Posted By Patrick Ritchie

Tempting, but I honestly wouldn't have time to...

Tempting, but I honestly wouldn't have time to drive the 'vette much on weekends and selling it frees up cash to drive something fun during the week.

Besides, been training the kids since they...
07-03-2017, 12:37 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,642
Posted By Patrick Ritchie

Speaking from experience? Recommending for...

Speaking from experience? Recommending for simplicity or price?
07-03-2017, 11:14 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,642
Posted By Patrick Ritchie

Thanks folks, slowstang was right on, dealers are...

Thanks folks, slowstang was right on, dealers are offering 15k-16k. Taxes here are 6.25% so that saves me a grand... nada says "clean" trade-in is $18,500.

Will admit am leaning towards private...
07-03-2017, 12:43 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,642
Posted By Patrick Ritchie

Time to sell the vette... feeler thread

Alas, it is time for me to sell by beloved 05 Z51. The car has 58k miles and is in great shape, no accidents, clear title etc... I've driven it daily since I bought it 4 years ago with and it's been...
01-30-2014, 04:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,053
Posted By Patrick Ritchie

Damn, sorry about the C5... but that sure is a...

Damn, sorry about the C5... but that sure is a beautiful GS!
08-25-2013, 01:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 629
Posted By Patrick Ritchie

I would have to check the invoice to be sure, but...

I would have to check the invoice to be sure, but once you get all the core charges refunded it's ~$400 + 1 hour labor.

In my case my center console had some holes drilled into it by a previos...
08-25-2013, 12:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 629
Posted By Patrick Ritchie

Thanks all, really hard to take pics that do it...

Thanks all, really hard to take pics that do it justice though :confused2:
08-24-2013, 07:25 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,538
Posted By Patrick Ritchie

Beautiful car, enjoy it!

Beautiful car, enjoy it!
08-24-2013, 07:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 629
Posted By Patrick Ritchie

2005 carbon dash w/ PICS

Just got my new dash pieces installed from autodynamics west.

http://autodynamicswest.com/C6.html

It's the Monaco pattern.

I'm really happy with how it turned out, much better than the stock...
08-01-2013, 09:22 PM
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Views: 6,986
Posted By Patrick Ritchie

Bought my first 05 C6 Z51 a week and a half ago,...

Bought my first 05 C6 Z51 a week and a half ago, I'm 33 :D
07-25-2013, 10:10 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,587
Posted By Patrick Ritchie

Hah! Somewhat embarrassed I didn't notice that,...

Hah! Somewhat embarrassed I didn't notice that, probably would have taken the first wash. :shrug:

Just checked and they charge $200 for those things! I do like the color, maybe I could get the...
07-25-2013, 01:05 PM
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Views: 1,587
Posted By Patrick Ritchie

The red ones? Why?

The red ones? Why?
07-24-2013, 10:51 PM
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Views: 1,587
Posted By Patrick Ritchie

Thanks! As a wise man once told me: we never...

Thanks!

As a wise man once told me: we never stop playing with toys... they just get bigger and more expensive :D
07-24-2013, 10:50 PM
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Views: 125,680
Posted By Patrick Ritchie

New baby's first day home... ...

New baby's first day home...

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-IyaMCOE9fwg/Ue86Lw_XPQI/AAAAAAAABCU/k5p373SmV4M/w955-h716-no/IMG_2581.JPG
07-24-2013, 10:29 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,587
Posted By Patrick Ritchie

Thanks, after yellow I presume?

Thanks, after yellow I presume?
07-24-2013, 10:06 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,587
Posted By Patrick Ritchie

Thanks y'all. :cheers:

Thanks y'all. :cheers:
07-24-2013, 09:07 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,587
Posted By Patrick Ritchie

Bought my first vette

2005 1SB Z51

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-q-xx1o09XBw/Ue86Jd9Fz5I/AAAAAAAABCE/NlxsiKB9r5Y/w955-h716-no/IMG_2580.JPG
07-24-2013, 09:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,272
Posted By Patrick Ritchie

Looks great! :thumbs: Any product tips?

Looks great! :thumbs:

Any product tips?
07-22-2013, 01:25 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,913
Posted By Patrick Ritchie

Just ran this exercise. For similarly...

Just ran this exercise.

For similarly optioned cars I got the following results on AutoTrader.

18 or so M6 2005s w/ 1sb and Z51 and less than 50k miles.

Average price $30,123.
Low: $25,995...
07-20-2013, 12:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 707
Posted By Patrick Ritchie

pre weekend bump!

pre weekend bump!
07-19-2013, 11:44 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,913
Posted By Patrick Ritchie

Great answer, this is exactly what I was looking...

Great answer, this is exactly what I was looking for and really gives me some things to look & listen for. I'm going to go see the '05 tomorrow morning, will let you know how it goes!
07-19-2013, 01:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 672
Posted By Patrick Ritchie

I don't even own one yet, but on my first test...

I don't even own one yet, but on my first test drive I spun up the rear wheels from 50mph to what felt like 70... what a blast.

Can't wait to own one :D
07-19-2013, 12:22 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,913
Posted By Patrick Ritchie

Could you guys elaborate a bit on the 2005...

Could you guys elaborate a bit on the 2005 issues? I've heard others mention it and searched a bit. I came up with 1 recall and some column issues. Anything else?
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