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GNC Rick
post Apr 8 2017, 11:04 PM
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Would like some input. Trying to decide whether my money is better spent on a basically race ready 4th gen LS car or for the same money...$12k...or a super high mileage c5 z06. I'm not racing or time trialing. I want a fun low maintenance track car to do HPDE weekends. Which would be more fun in, which might be faster. My closest track is the world reknown VIR. I have lots of seat time on that track, full course. Street driving is no concern of mine, I trailer my cars. Any input would be appreciated ! Thanks
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post Apr 9 2017, 02:29 AM
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C5 Z06's are still north o $10k?!?
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post May 5 2017, 02:35 PM
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QUOTE (CrashTestDummy @ Apr 8 2017, 10:29 PM) *
C5 Z06's are still north o $10k?!?


If they weren't, I'd have one LOL

It seems $15k-$20k gets you a nice, unmolested C5Z

I've been on the fence about this too. I know the C5Z will be much more capable mod for mod. But each mod will be more money than a 4th Gen. And I'm like to OP, just want a fun reliable car to rip around in. No serious racing goals...yet.

So my latest brilliant idea is to go ape shit on my 95 Z28 (built motor w/ E85 and every suspension part I can, fairly gutted interior and some aero) and drop money on a newer 4 door 4x4 diesel truck. Gives my wife and I room to grow in terms of me getting an enclosed car trailer and her a bigger horse trailer. Truck would be my DD.

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GNC Rick   AI ready camaro vs. high mileage C5z06   Apr 8 2017, 11:04 PM
trackbird   The Z06 will be the faster track car. But HDPE is ...   Apr 8 2017, 11:34 PM
Shortcutsleeping   QUOTE (trackbird @ Apr 8 2017, 06:34 PM) ...   Apr 9 2017, 01:20 AM
CrashTestDummy   Price out new shocks and a bushing replacement for...   Apr 9 2017, 12:26 AM
trackbird   I'm leaning towards a C5Z for my next toy. But...   Apr 9 2017, 12:57 AM
CrashTestDummy   C5 Z06's are still north o $10k?!?   Apr 9 2017, 02:29 AM
Smitty2919   QUOTE (CrashTestDummy @ Apr 8 2017, 10:29...   May 5 2017, 02:35 PM
GNC Rick   My goal is to have fun. I can time myself. Don...   Apr 9 2017, 03:29 PM
CrashTestDummy   Well, on the plus side, you could probably drive t...   May 5 2017, 03:40 PM
Smitty2919   OP if you are not out to win any races and want ch...   May 5 2017, 08:08 PM
mikedamageinc   Why not a base c5? It's a middle ground that w...   May 6 2017, 01:35 PM

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