c5 z06 or t/a?

**allbaugh_04** · 12-21-2009, 03:22 AM

Well i've been looking for a couple weeks now, in no rush. I just dunno which one would be better. I've always wanted the T/A so leaning towards that. Plus, i could put a bit more money in it before i even reach the price of a z06.

Kind of looking at getting a manual, because I've never had one before and my camaro is an auto, so I do know auto's are fun too. I'd like to have one that is already built up somewhat. Might not be the best idea, but it'd save a lot of money for one, and i've already took the pride in working on my Camaro. Kinda torn on this, not sure if I should get a modded one. If i could find on with a build LS2, 408, 9inch etc., that might not be a bad choice.

Clean overall, is the key here.

So this is what i've run across:

1999 T/A, somewhat clean, fikse wheels, 6spd, 9in., 15k

http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/vehicl...57k-miles.html

more pics

http://www.planetlsx.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3136

1999 Firehawk, looks very clean, pretty much stock, 6spd, 14k
http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/vehicl...llic-6spd.html

2001 WS6, SOM, A4, 13k

I'd probably put some ccws on this and do a koni/strano combo on it and make the CETA mod black.
http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/vehicl...miles-13k.html

I haven't really come across any z06s I like a lot yet. I think these guys might be asking a bit much for em, but i'm sure they might budge a thousand or so.

BadBlueBird* · 12-21-2009, 07:40 AM

z06. I was also looking at that SOM ws6 but at the end of the day, youd regret not getting a vette.

**Hi-Po** · 12-21-2009, 07:58 AM

ZO6

Love the fbody, but the C5ZO6 has always had a special place with me.

**SHines-IT** · 12-21-2009, 07:59 AM

Corvette, go ahead and jump the gun.

**third_shift|studios** · 12-21-2009, 08:33 AM

z0fuckin6 FTW!!!!

**Mr. Luos** · 12-21-2009, 08:55 AM

Z06. Hands down.

I have the T/A, and driving Goose's Z06 was much more fun.

**4thGenTA** · 12-21-2009, 12:30 PM

i would go with a zo6!

**Tobynine9** · 12-21-2009, 01:01 PM

I've owned one and driven both. Get the Vette.

**gd1996** · 12-21-2009, 03:14 PM

I prefer ta's over vettes... but if those were my options I'd go with the vette.

**clint195** · 12-21-2009, 03:53 PM

Im gonna say vette but i told you either one is not a bad choice.

**98snowt/a** · 12-21-2009, 04:09 PM

I've driven both a corvette and i have a t/a, but something about that ws6 looks so much meaner than a corvette... Go with the t/a, but still corvettes are pretty sick so either choice is good.

**Mike97dakota** · 12-21-2009, 04:46 PM

ta ftw

**01ws6er** · 12-21-2009, 05:35 PM

That T/A is sweet but Id go with the ZO6

**00LS12LS6Z28** · 12-21-2009, 05:48 PM

Z06, unless you come across a CETA. I've always liked that yellow and black combo. I just wasn't able to afford a WS6, CETA or SS. I have driven a C5 and it is a world of difference. You feel like your a part of the road. You are much lower. The car grips the road much better. The acceleration was a little better, but again it was a C5 and not a Z06. I've always wanted a Vette. Maybe one day...

**PontiacFan** · 12-21-2009, 05:54 PM

How about 'do something different', ...
Everyone & their brother has a Z06 or T/A.

Invest in a classic, where you won't lose half your money as soon as you drive away!!!
1970's Chevelle, 1970's Trans Am, anything, ..., it's a whole 'nother world, ...

Seriously, if I had the funds, I'd buy some classic late 60's to early 70's muscle car again in a minute.
Of course they are harder to attain bank funding, unless you buy from one of the high-priced classics dealers.

**allbaugh_04** · 12-21-2009, 06:28 PM

Originally Posted by PontiacFan

How about 'do something different', ...
Everyone & their brother has a Z06 or T/A.

Invest in a classic, where you won't lose half your money as soon as you drive away!!!
1970's Chevelle, 1970's Trans Am, anything, ..., it's a whole 'nother world, ...

Seriously, if I had the funds, I'd buy some classic late 60's to early 70's muscle car again in a minute.
Of course they are harder to attain bank funding, unless you buy from one of the high-priced classics dealers.

I don't know a lot about older cars and i hear they can be hard to tune. If I were to get an older car, I'd like to get a 1st gen Camaro, Bandit edition Trans Am, or a Charger. I just don't know enough about those cars and gas will be a bitch. I'm not ruling them out, it'll be a while before I make the decision. Maybe I should find one with an LSx swap

I was actually looking at Grand National's, still kind of am. I've just always wanted the T/A.

**allbaugh_04** · 12-21-2009, 06:29 PM

Can some of you say explain a bit more of why the Z06 is better in your opinion?

**CJREX** · 12-21-2009, 06:48 PM

They are 2 different vehicles seeking 2 totally different demographics.

It boils down to:

Do you NEED rear seats?

The vette will always hold its value better and will likely be better taken care of. Plus it is simply in a "ritzier" part of the automotive landscape.

Lookswise, it is a tossup for me anyways. I don't like the looks of the truncated roof on the Z06 and I think the hood of the WS6 is overdone to the point of being garish.

For the price of the Z06, you're not far from a C6. Much better looking IMHO and 6.0 to start with.

Which suits your NEEDS best?