Got a C6 - Page 2

wwiiavfan · 01-21-2021, 07:17 PM

I just went old school over the holiday. C3, it was my bucket list, ticked all my boxes, and was within 20 minutes of my house. I took it as a sign. 😀
Now my wife can stop worrying about me modding her SS.

Scottyz · 01-21-2021, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by wwiiavfan

I just went old school over the holiday. C3, it was my bucket list, ticked all my boxes, and was within 20 minutes of my house. I took it as a sign. 😀
Now my wife can stop worrying about me modding her SS.

That’s awesome. What engine and transmission?

1hprush · 01-21-2021, 08:26 PM

C6 is the best looking Vette all around. Really enjoyed mine as it was heavily modded.
Enjoy!

GrayLT1 · 01-21-2021, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by wwiiavfan

I just went old school over the holiday. C3, it was my bucket list, ticked all my boxes, and was within 20 minutes of my house. I took it as a sign. 😀
Now my wife can stop worrying about me modding her SS.

Awesome. I had a 72 corvette convertible for about 25 years. My father and I put in the entire drive train (ending/trans/rearend, etc.)..

Very fun car to have.. enjoy

wwiiavfan · 01-21-2021, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Scottyz

That’s awesome. What engine and transmission?

Crate GM Performance 350 and 4-speed. Original numbers matching 270hp 350 came with it. Previous owner put in the crate motor when the original had a serious cam issue.

ariZona28 · 01-21-2021, 09:40 PM

I just recently made a Vette purchase also. '03 Z06 with a 495 HP LS3 crate motor installed by Vengeance Racing for PO. I'm doing a few maintenance items then my plan is a bit of Auto X and a track day or two. Really like the C6s also. I'd like to eventually get a cream puff C6 Z06 to have another LS7 powered machine. Let the record show my Z/28 is my forever keeper.

c4racer · 01-22-2021, 12:00 AM

C6 is a great model no doubt. I owned two Z51 coupes.
But I do like my 2016 SS vert better and my wife likes it for road trips a lot better too.
Always felt claustrophobic in the vettes. I also had a C5z06.

Lately I’ve been jonesing to add a C6Z06 to my line up.
But I would sell my M5 not the SS. For now that’s a keeper for me.

Congrats tho ! C6 is a fantastic car and that was one hell of a deal you worked - the trade especially !

JT58 · 01-22-2021, 09:04 AM

Sounds like I made out just fine. I think the car was babied and that's why the fluids were so clean. I think it needed the trans fluid changed as it shifts a lot better now- I put in Redline D4 fluid. That stuff is really good.

The car is such an upgrade from my Camaro V6. My only complaint is it is not "base" enough. Way too many bells and whistles for me. The memory seats, Nav, leather seats, HUD, auto climate control, is overwhelming. I just want V8, manual transmission- manual AC and even window would have been fine.

But the car is an absolute blast to drive.

My deal was so good and I have no loan on it, I could at any time still trade it for a new LT1. That would be the ONLY car I would want other than this C6. Mainly affordability- I can't see spending over 35K on a car- any car.

craigss50 · 01-22-2021, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by wwiiavfan

I just went old school over the holiday. C3, it was my bucket list, ticked all my boxes, and was within 20 minutes of my house. I took it as a sign. 😀
Now my wife can stop worrying about me modding her SS.

I had a 71 LT1 Elkhart Green Vette convertible. Nice car.

TheRealJA105 · 01-22-2021, 12:23 PM

I sold my 2016 Callaway SS and picked up a 2013 C6Z right before new years!

Number 3 · 01-23-2021, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by ariZona28

I just recently made a Vette purchase also. '03 Z06 with a 495 HP LS3 crate motor installed by Vengeance Racing for PO. I'm doing a few maintenance items then my plan is a bit of Auto X and a track day or two. Really like the C6s also. I'd like to eventually get a cream puff C6 Z06 to have another LS7 powered machine. Let the record show my Z/28 is my forever keeper.

LS7 is my all time favorite.

Scottyz · 01-23-2021, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by TheRealJA105

I sold my 2016 Callaway SS and picked up a 2013 C6Z right before new years!

Nice. Where’s the picks of the Z?

SuthrnSS · 01-25-2021, 02:34 PM

Looks awesome! I've had two c6s in the past, actually just sold my recent 09 coupe 2 months ago, and miss it however when my back would start bothering me I found I didn't drive it and it sat. So now I'm looking for a new camaro 2ss 1LE as they seemed a bit easier to get in and out and fun to drive just like the vettes are!

c4racer · 01-25-2021, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SuthrnSS

Looks awesome! I've had two c6s in the past, actually just sold my recent 09 coupe 2 months ago, and miss it however when my back would start bothering me I found I didn't drive it and it sat. So now I'm looking for a new camaro 2ss 1LE as they seemed a bit easier to get in and out and fun to drive just like the vettes are!

Much better, also easier to park and the doors are not super long which can be a real pain in tight parking lots.
Not really any downside in performance in my experience - heavier cars but the chassis is so stiff and well designed and tuned that you don't honestly notice that at all.

01-21-2021, 07:17 PM	#15
wwiiavfan Drives: 2017 1SS Hyper Blue Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 479	I just went old school over the holiday. C3, it was my bucket list, ticked all my boxes, and was within 20 minutes of my house. I took it as a sign. 😀 Now my wife can stop worrying about me modding her SS. Attached Images

01-21-2021, 08:26 PM	#17
1hprush 2018 ZL1 1LE Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Westfield, IN Posts: 1,010	C6 is the best looking Vette all around. Really enjoyed mine as it was heavily modded. Enjoy! __________________ Current: 2018 ZL1 ZLE Memories: 2017 50th Anniversary Camaro Convertible (Sold) 2003 Dodge Viper (Sold) 2005 Lingenfelter Corvette (Sold) 2004 Mazda RX-8 (Sold)

01-21-2021, 09:40 PM	#20
ariZona28 Give speed a chance Drives: 2015 Camaro 2LS, 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Mesa, Az Posts: 2,856	I just recently made a Vette purchase also. '03 Z06 with a 495 HP LS3 crate motor installed by Vengeance Racing for PO. I'm doing a few maintenance items then my plan is a bit of Auto X and a track day or two. Really like the C6s also. I'd like to eventually get a cream puff C6 Z06 to have another LS7 powered machine. Let the record show my Z/28 is my forever keeper. Attached Images __________________ 2LS: a TREMENDOUS machine. Z/28: it's a BIT MORE POWERFUL, of course.

01-22-2021, 09:04 AM	#22
JT58 Drives: Former 2016 Camaro 1LT Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 760	Sounds like I made out just fine. I think the car was babied and that's why the fluids were so clean. I think it needed the trans fluid changed as it shifts a lot better now- I put in Redline D4 fluid. That stuff is really good. The car is such an upgrade from my Camaro V6. My only complaint is it is not "base" enough. Way too many bells and whistles for me. The memory seats, Nav, leather seats, HUD, auto climate control, is overwhelming. I just want V8, manual transmission- manual AC and even window would have been fine. But the car is an absolute blast to drive. My deal was so good and I have no loan on it, I could at any time still trade it for a new LT1. That would be the ONLY car I would want other than this C6. Mainly affordability- I can't see spending over 35K on a car- any car. __________________ 2006 C6 Corvette Manual, 2019 Silverado, 1997 Jeep Wrangler

01-22-2021, 12:23 PM	#24
TheRealJA105 Drives: 2013 C6Z06 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: PA Posts: 1,577	I sold my 2016 Callaway SS and picked up a 2013 C6Z right before new years! __________________ Old Ride: 2016 Callaway SC630 Camaro SS

01-22-2021, 12:00 AM	#21
c4racer Drives: 2016 SS Convertible Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: California Posts: 1,108	C6 is a great model no doubt. I owned two Z51 coupes. But I do like my 2016 SS vert better and my wife likes it for road trips a lot better too. Always felt claustrophobic in the vettes. I also had a C5z06. Lately I’ve been jonesing to add a C6Z06 to my line up. But I would sell my M5 not the SS. For now that’s a keeper for me. Congrats tho ! C6 is a fantastic car and that was one hell of a deal you worked - the trade especially !

01-25-2021, 02:34 PM	#27
SuthrnSS Drives: 17' Silverado, 09’ C6 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Jax Beach FL Posts: 49	Looks awesome! I've had two c6s in the past, actually just sold my recent 09 coupe 2 months ago, and miss it however when my back would start bothering me I found I didn't drive it and it sat. So now I'm looking for a new camaro 2ss 1LE as they seemed a bit easier to get in and out and fun to drive just like the vettes are!