Test Drove 2011 GT
08-20-2010, 03:46 PM
#21
Mish-ogynist
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Helena, MT
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Yes, the back seat has come in handy many times.. Tough choice though, but since your option is looking at an LS1 or a 5.0.. I'd say 5.0 wins that decision, better interrior and a tiny bit faster 
if it was an LS3 vette then it would be a much harder choice.. ofcourse, you should be able to find an LS1 vette for well under 20k.. but I dont care for their interior.. and you had the older z06 right? I think you can find those for low 20s.. vs the 30-33k that a 2011 5.0 should cost.. (if they want more than that I wouldn't buy it).. I think those z06s are a bit faster than the new 5.0 aren't they?
Right now.. if i were going to buy a car for 35k or less i'd look at LS3 vettes, 2007-09 GT500s and the new 5.0 but would have a tough time deciding what to get.
if it was an LS3 vette then it would be a much harder choice.. ofcourse, you should be able to find an LS1 vette for well under 20k.. but I dont care for their interior.. and you had the older z06 right? I think you can find those for low 20s.. vs the 30-33k that a 2011 5.0 should cost.. (if they want more than that I wouldn't buy it).. I think those z06s are a bit faster than the new 5.0 aren't they?Right now.. if i were going to buy a car for 35k or less i'd look at LS3 vettes, 2007-09 GT500s and the new 5.0 but would have a tough time deciding what to get.
Last edited by Mishri; 08-20-2010 at 03:50 PM.
08-20-2010, 03:55 PM
#22
2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Ohio
Posts: 166
04-07 CTS-V with low mileage. Has the back seat for the baby seat and (04-05) has the Z06 motor with the 6 speed manual. Best of both worlds and cheaper than the new Mustang. I just sold my 04 V with 25k miles for around $20-21k and it was spotless.
I needed a daily driver (100 mile round trip to work) and that was not for a V. The Mustang is better at that and better mileage.
I needed a daily driver (100 mile round trip to work) and that was not for a V. The Mustang is better at that and better mileage.
08-20-2010, 03:59 PM
#23
Mish-ogynist
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Helena, MT
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He has a charger R/T for 4door stuff.. he is looking for a toy. which.. if he gets a base LS1 in good shape for under 20k and wanted to spend another 10k on it he could have one fast car.. or get a Termi.. saw some 600-800whp ones for sale in the 20k range. I think for me.. I'd actually like an automatic paddle-shifting LS3 vette.
08-20-2010, 04:04 PM
#24
4th Gear Member
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: TEXAS
Posts: 1,491
Has your wife driven the new 5.0? If not, go back to the dealer and take her for a spin in one. It might help sway her towards the 5.0... assuming that's what you want.
What is it about the Vette that she's really drawn too? The Mustang is more practical, is faster, handles nearly as well... and in my opinion looks better than the C5 Vettes.
What is it about the Vette that she's really drawn too? The Mustang is more practical, is faster, handles nearly as well... and in my opinion looks better than the C5 Vettes.
08-20-2010, 05:29 PM
#26
5th Gear Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Oregon
Posts: 2,645
04-07 CTS-V with low mileage. Has the back seat for the baby seat and (04-05) has the Z06 motor with the 6 speed manual. Best of both worlds and cheaper than the new Mustang. I just sold my 04 V with 25k miles for around $20-21k and it was spotless.
I needed a daily driver (100 mile round trip to work) and that was not for a V. The Mustang is better at that and better mileage.
I needed a daily driver (100 mile round trip to work) and that was not for a V. The Mustang is better at that and better mileage.
. Fun car. Not nearly as fast as the Saleen . . .but still great power and with the aftermarket exhaust the sound is sexy.
08-20-2010, 11:28 PM
#28
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 28
Yes, the back seat has come in handy many times.. Tough choice though, but since your option is looking at an LS1 or a 5.0.. I'd say 5.0 wins that decision, better interrior and a tiny bit faster if it was an LS3 vette then it would be a much harder choice.. ofcourse, you should be able to find an LS1 vette for well under 20k.. but I dont care for their interior.. and you had the older z06 right? I think you can find those for low 20s.. vs the 30-33k that a 2011 5.0 should cost.. (if they want more than that I wouldn't buy it).. I think those z06s are a bit faster than the new 5.0 aren't they?
Right now.. if i were going to buy a car for 35k or less i'd look at LS3 vettes, 2007-09 GT500s and the new 5.0 but would have a tough time deciding what to get.
if it was an LS3 vette then it would be a much harder choice.. ofcourse, you should be able to find an LS1 vette for well under 20k.. but I dont care for their interior.. and you had the older z06 right? I think you can find those for low 20s.. vs the 30-33k that a 2011 5.0 should cost.. (if they want more than that I wouldn't buy it).. I think those z06s are a bit faster than the new 5.0 aren't they?Right now.. if i were going to buy a car for 35k or less i'd look at LS3 vettes, 2007-09 GT500s and the new 5.0 but would have a tough time deciding what to get.
08-20-2010, 11:31 PM
#29
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 28
Has your wife driven the new 5.0? If not, go back to the dealer and take her for a spin in one. It might help sway her towards the 5.0... assuming that's what you want.
What is it about the Vette that she's really drawn too? The Mustang is more practical, is faster, handles nearly as well... and in my opinion looks better than the C5 Vettes.
What is it about the Vette that she's really drawn too? The Mustang is more practical, is faster, handles nearly as well... and in my opinion looks better than the C5 Vettes.
08-21-2010, 03:35 AM
#30
3rd Gear Member
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Illinois
Posts: 879
Even if they gave me a Vette right now I'd sell it. Cars are about who you are too me, my car is a symbol of who I am. I'm not a Vette guy I'm a mustang guy and like having a 40k car that will bring it. Even if I hit the lotto tomorrow I wouldn't sell this car.........probably buy a shelby but this baby would stay with me.