Old Vette or New Cobra

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Originally Posted by JiminVirginia

Great question. I've always wanted a Cobra but in recent years have owned a couple of Corvette Z06s--a 2004 C5 and a 2008 C6. I simply found it easier and less risky to acquire new Corvettes than to find just the right Cobra to my tastes. I bought both Corvettes at deep discounts, which made them hard to resist. Still have the C5 Z06, though it is up for sale.

I would replace the C5 Z06 with a Cobra if I found the right one, no question. (Which is why I read these boards.)

I'm keeping the 2008 C6 Z06 for sure, though. It's the other end of the spectrum from the Cobra in terms of refinement--a complement to a Cobra rather than a substitute. The C5 Z06 is arguably closer to the Cobra in rawness.

A C5 Z06 Corvette may be "closer" in rawness to a Cobra than a C6 Z06 Corvette. However, a Cobra and a modern-day Corvette (including the C5) are miles apart in terms of rawness. There's really not much comparison--they are dramatically different cars.