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txg Enthusiast

txg

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hey guys, I have been waiting along time now to be able to buy a corvette, now that i am finally able to i need some help.

 

which one should I get -

   

  1. 2003 Corvette ZO6 - available in approx October

 

        or

 

  2. 2003 50th anniversay edition Corvette convertible, which i         can get from the 2nd week of production so it will be a fairly low numbered car in the 8000 that are being produced.

Zane Senior Enthusiast

Zane

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Its all about what you like best!

The 50th could possibly be a collectable, so then you have to think if you are going to drive it alot!

Then again, the Z06 has 405hp and moves like a sun-of-a...

The 50th is a convertable, which is REALLY nice...

 

The 50th will also be more... almost near $60k...

 

Hard to choose!!  :withstupid:  :rolleyes:

rrsob Enthusiast

rrsob

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I've always thought the enjoyment of the drive was better than what it may be worth someday. IMHO, If ya want to make money invest in the stock market. If ya wanna have fun

Go for the Z06!!!!    Good luck.  Rich :withstupid:  :rolleyes:  :D

gmcjoe Senior Enthusiast

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Personally, I love the out-of-the-box performance numbers on teh Z06, but I need to have a convertible.

 

you'll enjoy either one IMO  :withstupid:

ekonk Enthusiast

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Wish I had this problem :rolleyes:  :D  :P

 

Personally, I'd go Z06.  I've liked the hardtop style since it came out, and the Z06 is really an enthusiast's car.  I wouldn't think the 50th anniversary would be as collectable as one might think, but as rrsob said, cars are generally not good investments.

 

Go with what you want, I'm sure you'll be happy either way :withstupid:

carguru Senior Enthusiast

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Get one of each.  That way you don't have to choose.  :rolleyes: j/k  If I were limited to one, I'd probably would choose the Z06.  The bright colored dash on the 50th might wash out the HUD on sunny days.  Couldn't go wrong either way. :withstupid:

CityTruck Enthusiast

CityTruck

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I'm jumping on the popular bandwagon here:

Z06

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think all the 2003's get 50th anniversary badging (even the Z06).

 

Feel free to buy me one too   :withstupid:

97Z71 Enthusiast

97Z71

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Wow, I am in the same boat... only it is convertible for me all the way.

My big dilemma is to take advantage of the blow out prices of a 2002, or wait for the 03....

I do like the color of the 50th, many do not.

 

Check out this forum.... a lot of great information

Corvette Forum

 

Keep us posted!

txg Enthusiast

txg

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well guys, thanks for the advice,  I went to the dealer this evening and ordered the 50th anniversary convertable. I was leaning toward the ZO6 like everyone said but I choose the 50th because its really a one time shot. The ZO6 will be made every year so if I decide that I don't like the convertible I can always sell it and get the ZO6.

 

thanks again,

MarkD Senior Enthusiast

MarkD

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Congrat's Dude!!

 

It really is hard to go wrong with a 'Vette.

 

Hope you'll post pics here when ya get it.

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