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40th annaversary, or 08 vette

this choice has been killing me for atleast a month now....i test drove both, i love the torque and acceleration of the vette but all my preivous cars have been

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Old 06-28-2012, 03:28 PM   #1 (permalink)
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this choice has been killing me for atleast a month now....i test drove both, i love the torque and acceleration of the vette but all my preivous cars have been z's ( 350z primarily) and i love the zcars


2010 40th for 32.6k with 30k miles


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08 vette 26k miles z51 package, cf interior trim, cf hood, unique "crimson" color aftermarket z06 wheels for 33k

i understand this is a z forum so it will be abit biased, but i am still interested in what the good people of the forum have to say

which would you choose
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Old 06-28-2012, 03:34 PM   #2 (permalink)
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It's close, i would probably go for the vette just for the torque aspect
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Not interested....i wouldn't be caught dead in one...lol


They are good performance wise but...looks wise they don't do it for me.
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Not interested....i wouldn't be caught dead in one...lol


They are good performance wise but...looks wise they don't do it for me.
good answer. i think you will enjoy the 40th. GL!
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you can't go wrong either way, imo.
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IMHO, the miles are just a tad high for my liking on the vette. I dont like buying used if a car is over 15K
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I often toy with the idea of a 'vette. The Z is better to me for my lifestyle, but I have always wanted the American sports car.
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If you were to go vette, definitely get the Z51 package! It's phenomenal.

You can't go wrong with either.
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You should be able to bring the price of the 40th down with those miles. Also, my friend just got a 05 vette and it's pretty sick. If I was in your shoes I'd go with the z. Not because I have one but just because it'll last longer. If you want a vette get it new. Foreign>American all day. 2 of my other friends drive a new Camaro and mustang and the z beats them in looks all day long.
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Since it has the Z51 pkg and all the other extras go with the Vette.
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You should be able to bring the price of the 40th down with those miles. Also, my friend just got a 05 vette and it's pretty sick. If I was in your shoes I'd go with the z. Not because I have one but just because it'll last longer. If you want a vette get it new. Foreign>American all day. 2 of my other friends drive a new Camaro and mustang and the z beats them in looks all day long.
The vette would last just as long as the Z. LS motors are bullet proof and american quality isn't subpar. I hate when people still blabber about this like its an issue still.

Pisses me off when people make blind statements... ignorance
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The vette would last just as long as the Z. LS motors are bullet proof and american quality isn't subpar. I hate when people still blabber about this like its an issue still.

Pisses me off when people make blind statements... ignorance
Tell that to my friend who had to unload a C6 Z06 with a hole in the block...

The Z51 package is really nice... I considered one myself... the 40th (heck the 370z) is pretty rare so they stand out a bit more... that being said the power difference is huge.

I agree a 40th with 30k should be priced around 30k... there was just one on ebay in the teens I believe for 29k.

Either way you will be happy.

EDIT: Found the ebay listing... what a sick deal... 7k miles for 29k. Heck you could even get it for 27.5 if no one bids on it in 16 hours.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Nissa...#ht_500wt_1182
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