6SpeedTA95

2004 z06, 62k miles, borla catback, short throw shifter, been dropped about an inch...overall the car is in very good condition. Interior is great, drivers seat has some wrinkles but no tears or rips. The car drives well, has plenty of power.

Negatives are that borla can be a bit loud. It's pretty low to the ground and someone went a little crazy with a buffer on the trunk and minor swirls on roof...but it's not terrible, just needs a little TLC in that regard.

Figured since it was 70 miles from home I could afford to pay bit more for convenience...

bluestreak63

Looks pretty clean with 62k on the clock...nice...

6SpeedTA95

Thanks it is indeed and it was 70 miles from my house which helped justify going over budget. I know I didn't get a "good" deal but it was fair.

dangerz

Looks awesome! Welcome to the club :]

danziger

Looks nice! Hope you have a great C5Z experience!

6SpeedTA95

Couple of questions for you guys...what oil temp is appropriate for WOT? I waited till 185* which took a surprisingly long time to hit.

Anything in particular I need to be aware of? Allt he fluids were checked or changed by the dealer. Do I need to change the coolant? I've read some issues with GM coolant, but not sure ti impacts these cars?

TEXHAWK0

Never understood why people take the stock titanium exhaust off to replace with an aftermarket exhaust that just makes it louder. As you say, some even make it unbearable at highway speed.
It has a short throw shifter, but still has the stock ****?
I went retro Hurst on mine..



I have always heard that oil temp of 160 deg. is sufficient.
Even though Dexcool is supposed to be good for 5 years, I do not let coolant go over 2-3 years without changing.
I usually don't try to flush the whole system, just drain what I can from the radiator drain plug, and refill with 50/50 Dexcool.
I have had problems with Dexcool on other cars, but not the Corvette. It may depend on how air tight the system is.

RedZMonte

Clean car! im glad to see it has all black interior, alot of guys like the "Mod Red".. not my cup of tea.. esp on a red car, its just too much. Look like Borla Singer exhaust (small muffler=loud exhaust)

latenightlarry

really nice ! if the borlas get to you pm me as i have an extra catback that is to quiet for me. it has 200 miles on it made by magnaflow. again nice! Larry

latenightlarry

one more thing, drop it 1/2 to 1 inch get your wheels polished (cheaper )than replacing them with after market then just drive and enjoy. its an amazing car. i also have a lo mileage 04 z06 and love it can't beat gas mileage , power, handling , looks, etc etc. if you have, and you will , any questions the forum is a great resource. very smart people here. larry

hifi875

I'd just lower it a touch. Competition gray wheels are a lot up to date than polishing. If anything go black rims and not flat black.

Paul 75 L82

Very, very nice. Looks like a great buy.

6SpeedTA95

Already lowered an inch or so front/rear don't want it any lower on OK roads.

Laser Guided

You still got a decent deal on a nice/clean relatively unmolested z06. Looking very nice, welcome to the club!

skyavonee

You'll receive varying opinions, but I personally baby my car until the oil gets up to the 130-140 neighborhood, and I don't hit WOT until 180+. If you search online, you can find charts of oil viscosity as a function of temperature. IIRC, there's still a pretty big change in viscosity that occurs between 160 and the full operating temp of 200+. But by 180 you're already most of the way there.

If the coolant was indeed flushed recently, you shouldn't have anything to worry about. But if it was just "checked" or topped off, and you don't know the real age of the fluid, then I would have it flushed.

marty mar

Awesome car man. Worth every penny. I love torch red!

Black 03 Z06

Looks really nice. Like the red. Looks like somebody took care of the car and I wish you luck with your new ride.

6SpeedTA95

Yes I think so. Mechanically it seems perfect (knock on wood). The paint needs a bit of TLC there's some "spider web" effect (my term I guess) from someone who went a bit crazy with a buffer. But I know a guy who's fantastic at detailing cars and will help me out.

6SpeedTA95

Any recommendations on brake fluid that will stand up to some track driving? Also what coolant and slave cylinder fluid would you guys recommend? I may have all the fluids changed out in a week or two. They all seem ok to me, no burned smell from any of them, oil is brand new so I probably won't do it.

envyz06

paint looks really nice too, welcome to the club!