orlando Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 Well guys I said screw the new truck idea and will keep my 03 Z-71 suburban that is paid for a couple more years and buy me my first sports car that is wife approved. These used vettes are a real bargain for the performance you get and can be had for under 28,000 for an 02-03. I'm going to hold out untill december-january and see what kind of deals I can find in the winter time when the prices I'm told will be the best. Any corvette owners out there that can give me any advice? I'm thinking with bolt ons and dyno tune I should see mid 12s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurbochargedBerserker Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 You will have a lot of fun. You might look for an 01-03 Z06 (probably close to the same price, and night and day more fun). Are you in Orlando (or named Orlando?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thallent Posted September 30, 2006 Report Share Posted September 30, 2006 (edited) I would check for the rear end. My dad's 04 only has a 2.73 rear and B&B bullet cat back and best we could do so far this year is 13.339 @105.33 with a 2.074 60'. Another guy has simailr car with, i think, cai, full exhaust, and drag radials and a 3.42 rear I forget exactly but it is lower that the 2.73 for sure and when ran against holty he ran a 12.5?. It was nice to see holty's truck right there with the vette. Edited September 30, 2006 by thallent (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orlando Posted September 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2006 Orlando florida is home how about you? The 3.42 gear will be my first modd and then go from there. I'm shooting for 12.70 and about 350hp to the ground and 22mpg on the hyw. Now thats cool. I've been looking forward to buying a new truck for over two years and when putting the numbers together for the new 380 hp GMC deneli and then looking at what my 03 is worth I finaly said screw it I not going to loose my a$$ again on a new truck and payments that 900 a month. So I started to look for used sports cars to fill my need for speed and when I saw the prices on the vettes I was sold. I just don't think theres a better bang for your money then a vette if your looking for performance and power. My buddy called me today from michigan and found an 04 convirtible for 31,000. Thats a smoking deal and these prices aren't all that uncommon. So I have around two month for research to learn the ins and outs befor I buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnblwzd Posted September 30, 2006 Report Share Posted September 30, 2006 You can get the 3:42 gear ratio as factory option G90 (or something like that). Just keep looking until you find one, it's well worth having and much easier if it's already there. However if an AT Vette has the 2:42 ratio, you can install the 3:73's from a 6 speed car which is awesome. Or just get a Z06 like TurboB said, either way a lot of bang for the buck to be had with a C5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilveradoSSobsession Posted October 1, 2006 Report Share Posted October 1, 2006 Dorian Ford on Gratiot Ave. Has a C5 Z06 (01-04) for aboug $31000 Orlando florida is home how about you? The 3.42 gear will be my first modd and then go from there. I'm shooting for 12.70 and about 350hp to the ground and 22mpg on the hyw. Now thats cool. I've been looking forward to buying a new truck for over two years and when putting the numbers together for the new 380 hp GMC deneli and then looking at what my 03 is worth I finaly said screw it I not going to loose my a$$ again on a new truck and payments that 900 a month. So I started to look for used sports cars to fill my need for speed and when I saw the prices on the vettes I was sold. I just don't think theres a better bang for your money then a vette if your looking for performance and power. My buddy called me today from michigan and found an 04 convirtible for 31,000. Thats a smoking deal and these prices aren't all that uncommon. So I have around two month for research to learn the ins and outs befor I buy. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnySlideRR Posted October 1, 2006 Report Share Posted October 1, 2006 Corvette owner here! C4 though.... but I prefer two wheels for fast kick in the pants feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurbochargedBerserker Posted October 1, 2006 Report Share Posted October 1, 2006 Ah nice. I'm in Oviedo. XGMTech is in Sanford ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevySSandChevy8.1 Posted October 2, 2006 Report Share Posted October 2, 2006 You'll love the C5 corvettes they are very nice and there is a huge aftermarket for them. I've had two of them, currently have the 03 ZO6. They are very nice cars and have no complaints with them. I just don't care for the interor of the C5 vette too much, other than that they are awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orlando Posted October 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2006 It looks like I'm going for a convirtible 02-03 with the lowest miles possible that I can find for under 30,000. With a 4speed Auto for my wife and my first modd will be 3.90 gears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montanass Posted October 2, 2006 Report Share Posted October 2, 2006 It looks like I'm going for a convirtible 02-03 with the lowest miles possible that I can find for under 30,000. With a 4speed Auto for my wife and my first modd will be 3.90 gears. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> no no... you gotta get a 6 speed with a short throw and teach your wife to drive the stick.... I think a chick who can bang gears well, is HOT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaGeorge Posted October 2, 2006 Report Share Posted October 2, 2006 With a 4speed Auto for my wife.... you must really love your wife Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS_bnoon_SS Posted October 2, 2006 Report Share Posted October 2, 2006 I've been eye-ing some C5's at the local rebuilder lots. A couple of them have cosmetic work that needs to be done and are well under 10 grand with no frame damage (in writing, so if it needs a frame pull they either pay for it or give a full refund). A couple of them I have priced out with new body work (custom pieces are EVERYWHERE for these vettes) including paint, and adding in a new 408 stroker shortblock for under 15 grand if the work is done by myself. I'd be looking at 450+/- HP in a vette with killer custom hood and nose... get low 12's and pull closer to 25 MPG with the 6 speed... wait a minute... why am I still driving a truck again??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orlando Posted October 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2006 If it was just me driveing a 6 speed z06 would be my choise but do to the wifey I need the auto and the drop top because she can't handle the glass tops. Puting them in and takeing them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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