Guys/Gals:
Just a question for you all to get your opinion.
I should be able to put together 50K by the end of the year (If it all works out). I am considering 2 Options.
1.) 2001 Z06 (about 30K) and get the Lengenfelter Darton Sleeve 427 Upgrade (20K). 21'st Century Musclecars is local to me here in Dallas.
2.) 2000-2001 Viper GTS (about 50K)
I can't afford a new Viper, or don't like the new Corvette Design, so there out of my option list.
I am extremely busy with work, and will only be able to have time to drive the car 3000 ish miles a year. I also have kids on the way. Wife wants me to get my dream car so she is OK with this (THANK GOODNESS !). She tells me that I better choose the car I REALLY want because We both agree I will not be able to afford another for a very long time (paying off house, 2 trucks, college funds etc...)
Some factors/concernsI have on both.
1.) Is the LPE package emissions legal? I don't want to have to worry about that now or 10 years from now.
2.) Reliablity of either car.
3.) Cost of ownership
There is a Viper Club, and a few Corvette Clubs local here in Dallas that both appear to be good to get into.
I'm looking for something special that will be just as attractive, and fun to drive today as it will be 10 years from now. Neither car is intended to be an "investment". I plan to drive when I get time.
Which car is faster or has more power is not really a concern of mine. I know the 427 Z06 would be faster obviously.
Which car would you want 10 years from now ? (be honest)
Any comments welcome.
Toque
Just a question for you all to get your opinion.
I should be able to put together 50K by the end of the year (If it all works out). I am considering 2 Options.
1.) 2001 Z06 (about 30K) and get the Lengenfelter Darton Sleeve 427 Upgrade (20K). 21'st Century Musclecars is local to me here in Dallas.
2.) 2000-2001 Viper GTS (about 50K)
I can't afford a new Viper, or don't like the new Corvette Design, so there out of my option list.
I am extremely busy with work, and will only be able to have time to drive the car 3000 ish miles a year. I also have kids on the way. Wife wants me to get my dream car so she is OK with this (THANK GOODNESS !). She tells me that I better choose the car I REALLY want because We both agree I will not be able to afford another for a very long time (paying off house, 2 trucks, college funds etc...)
Some factors/concernsI have on both.
1.) Is the LPE package emissions legal? I don't want to have to worry about that now or 10 years from now.
2.) Reliablity of either car.
3.) Cost of ownership
There is a Viper Club, and a few Corvette Clubs local here in Dallas that both appear to be good to get into.
I'm looking for something special that will be just as attractive, and fun to drive today as it will be 10 years from now. Neither car is intended to be an "investment". I plan to drive when I get time.
Which car is faster or has more power is not really a concern of mine. I know the 427 Z06 would be faster obviously.
Which car would you want 10 years from now ? (be honest)
Any comments welcome.
Toque