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Old 04-16-2006 | 12:52 AM
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would you trade your rx8 for a new vette?

Hey guys ...I'm in the process of purchasing a brand new victory red 2006 Z51 corvette coupe.. and trading in my 2004 titanium grey rx8...

gonna miss the rx8 .. justing wandering if u guys would trade your rx8 in for a brand new corvette
Old 04-16-2006 | 12:53 AM
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Old 04-16-2006 | 12:54 AM
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Old 04-16-2006 | 12:56 AM
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for a Z06 corvette, yes if I could afford it. Great car for what it's built for.
Old 04-16-2006 | 12:57 AM
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In a heartbeat!!

The ONLY american I will ever buy is the C6. For the price and performance, it's the best value for the money...heck and it's even more economical than the RX8 (gas mileage) and with almost 3 times the power!!!

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Old 04-16-2006 | 12:58 AM
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would i trade my 8 in for a vette? no

would i get one along side my 8? yes
Old 04-16-2006 | 01:05 AM
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Me too, I'm too attached to my 8. I don't think I'll ever get rid of it...
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Old 04-16-2006 | 01:23 AM
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the price tag is 51,000 on the vette.. just fell in love with the power and the ride.... getting a trade in value on my 2004 rx8 with 21,000 miles on it of about $20,500. I have vette for weekend and finish the paperwork on monday.. already put 100 miles on it ..
Old 04-16-2006 | 01:29 AM
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Yeah, I love my 8, however that Z06, holy cats, man... That thing is comfortable and runs like a bat outta you know where... sheesh... so, I'd probably get the vette if I had the bread floating around, burning a hole in my pocket, just itching to drive faster... haha.
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Congrats on the new ride...post some pics..
Old 04-16-2006 | 01:46 AM
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The interior design on most GM cars don't appeal to me. A friend had a C5, then a 04 Z06 and even though I respected the power and overall car, the interior designed sucked.

Would I trade in the 8 for a vette, nah...not enough to the vette to make me want to pick up the higher monthly payment compared to the fun the 8 delivers at it's price.

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Originally Posted by rx8philly
Hey guys ...I'm in the process of purchasing a brand new victory red 2006 Z51 corvette coupe.. and trading in my 2004 titanium grey rx8...

gonna miss the rx8 .. justing wandering if u guys would trade your rx8 in for a brand new corvette
Wow, that's a tough one.
See, I own a Three-Top Z06 and a 8, both black.
I treat the Vette like a show car and the 8 is my daily driver.
The 8 gets similar gas mileage, both city and highway.
I couldn't see a Corvette as a daily driver with the 8 being so nimble and light.
The 8 even catches more stares.

I think you'll enjoy the Vette, but you'll miss the 8 badly.

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Old 04-16-2006 | 01:58 AM
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Old 04-16-2006 | 02:10 AM
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well, if someone would take my rx8 for their vette (even trade, no assumptions of leasing or financing, though not very likely nor possible) yes, I would take a Z06. Other than that, I don't think i can afford one nor is it practical enough for me.
Old 04-16-2006 | 02:24 AM
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I could use the 8 as an everyday car. I couldnt use the vette for that.
If however you used the 8 as your secondary car which you only drove on the weekends, etc... and would use vette for the same purpose.
Then hellz yea I would trade.
You already had the pleasure of driving the 8, why not try a vette?
Old 04-16-2006 | 04:22 AM
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No way. I test drove a vette before I bought the 8, and I didn't like it that much. Even at even money, I probably liked the 8 better. Nice car, but it failed to enrapt me.
Old 04-16-2006 | 04:35 AM
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yes, i would buy a vette, it has new body style, very comfortable, powerful and fun to drive. But if you are asking me if i would trade it over my rx8, hell no, i am gonna have 1000 whp, but over a stock rx8, yess corvette in a heart beat. Good choice though man, have fun with the vette.
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What do you think? Keep both of them!

Old 04-16-2006 | 09:08 AM
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Nope, no back seats. I would have bought a 350z if I wanted more power and I could have stayed in the same price range.
Old 04-16-2006 | 09:21 AM
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Thumbs up

Not too bad buying and brand new Vette for $31K or so. (after trade-in for $20K for the 8). I also too think the only GM product I would ever own would have the Vette symbol on it :D


Would I trade in my 8 for a new Vette; yes, but my practical side would be saying what in the hell will you drive in the winter? The 8 goes great in the snow with the proper tires, no way would I attempt that in a Vette.

As Flyingleggs mentioned, if I wanted a 2-seater with more HP and in the same price range, I would have picked up a 350Z.
Old 04-16-2006 | 11:15 AM
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Speaking of Vette's I had a question.
My father is thinking of getting one in a year or so.
From my understanding there are 2 models,
One for about $45,000 and one for about $65,000.
The one for 65 g's has the better engine etc...
It also has the front bumper/ hood with the air intake built in.
He likes the one with the air intake built in, but doesnt want to blow the extra 20 grand on it.
My question to any1 who might know is can you get the $45,000 vette with the hood intake, or does the higher model of vette only come with it?
Old 04-16-2006 | 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by SSJ 909
Speaking of Vette's I had a question.
My father is thinking of getting one in a year or so.
From my understanding there are 2 models,
One for about $45,000 and one for about $65,000.
The one for 65 g's has the better engine etc...
It also has the front bumper/ hood with the air intake built in.
He likes the one with the air intake built in, but doesnt want to blow the extra 20 grand on it.
My question to any1 who might know is can you get the $45,000 vette with the hood intake, or does the higher model of vette only come with it?

It only comes with the Z06 version.
Old 04-16-2006 | 12:20 PM
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when i got my rx8, local chevy dealer had plain c6's on sale for 36K... I almost bought one...

the 8 still won me over...

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