View Poll Results: 1999 C5 CORVETTE OR 01 C5 Z06
A
16
21.05%
B
60
78.95%
Voters: 76. You may not vote on this poll
Poll opinions please 1999 c5 or 01 c5 z06
01-21-2014, 06:42 PM
#43
Burning Brakes
I voted A because if all Vettes were stick shifts, I wouldn't have one. I had my fill of stick shift cars when I was a pup, and wouldn't consider another. I enjoy Driving my Vette top down, with an auto. It's plenty fast enough for me. Even a Vette with an auto can get ya into trouble real quick if you're not careful. I would have voted neither if that was an option, but the coupe has a pretty good price on it.
01-21-2014, 09:28 PM
#44
Melting Slicks
After owning a coupe and my current Z06, no contest. Z wins!
The only thing I miss about my coupe was the targa top. Z rides better, definitely performs better.
The only thing I miss about my coupe was the targa top. Z rides better, definitely performs better.
01-22-2014, 09:37 PM
#45
Drifting
Yup. Do you wanna go fast or do you wanna suck?
4L60E is a wide ratio automatic. Chances are when you floor it, you're not going to be in an ideal gear. With the T56, there's always a good gear for the occasion so yes, the A4 is still a horrible option as long as the T56 exists. Not everyone here is a waxer.
4L60E is a wide ratio automatic. Chances are when you floor it, you're not going to be in an ideal gear. With the T56, there's always a good gear for the occasion so yes, the A4 is still a horrible option as long as the T56 exists. Not everyone here is a waxer.
Your point about the wide ratio is well taken, however. I read somewhere that the new auto in the C7z (yes auto), can shift in .008 seconds. That may change a few minds.
Last edited by bobeast; 01-22-2014 at 09:44 PM.
01-22-2014, 09:47 PM
#46
Race Director
Not sure what you mean by "waxer", but I'm pretty sure it was snide and uncalled for. So you prefer a stick. Good on you. But there is no need to insult the rest of us or our rides.
Your point about the wide ratio is well taken, however. I read somewhere that the new auto in the C7z (yes auto), can shift in .008 seconds. That may change a few minds.
Your point about the wide ratio is well taken, however. I read somewhere that the new auto in the C7z (yes auto), can shift in .008 seconds. That may change a few minds.
they just wash, wax, and cruise them
01-22-2014, 10:25 PM
#47
Burning Brakes
01-22-2014, 11:31 PM
#48
Drifting
Ain't forums fun?
01-23-2014, 09:46 AM
#50
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I would pass on them both. You can find a better deal on a coupe. It may be a few dollars more, but with less miles. Same with the Z.
if I was going to spend 16K and couldn't find a Z in that range, I would look for a newer coupe with fewer miles. You CAN find a newer coupe with fewer miles for 16K.
But don't let the EBCM on the 97-2000 scare you off. Mine is out and other than the lights being on it's a non issue for me. First car I ever had with it actually. So if it doesn't work who gives a ****?
The 01 Z also had oil consumption issues. Not sure what the cause was but if you are concerned about future issues, that would scare me more than an EBCM going out.
Bottom line,
Keep looking in my opinion.
if I was going to spend 16K and couldn't find a Z in that range, I would look for a newer coupe with fewer miles. You CAN find a newer coupe with fewer miles for 16K.
But don't let the EBCM on the 97-2000 scare you off. Mine is out and other than the lights being on it's a non issue for me. First car I ever had with it actually. So if it doesn't work who gives a ****?
The 01 Z also had oil consumption issues. Not sure what the cause was but if you are concerned about future issues, that would scare me more than an EBCM going out.
Bottom line,
Keep looking in my opinion.
02-03-2014, 06:29 PM
#51
Advanced
OKAY GUYS I NEED YOUR OPINIONS, I AM NEW TO THE VETTE WORLD AND LOOKING FOR MY FIRST VETTE TO HAVE AS A WEEKEND TOY. HERE ARE MY OPTIONS THAT I HAVE NARROWED IT DOWN TO. PLEASE CHOOSE BASED ON VEHICLE AND PRICE WHICH ONE IS BEST FOR THE MONEY. INTERIOR IS COMPARABLE THE 99 HAS HUD AND Z06 DOES NOT.I DONT THINK THE AUTO OR STICK WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE I HAVE TEST DRIVEN BOTH AND CANT MAKE A DECISION ON WHICH.
1) OPTION A. Black Leather Interior . COST $9400
Automatic transmission
120,100 miles
Clear Targa-top removable roof (has small chip-see picture)
Heads-Up Display
JVC DVD player w/ factory Bose system
Z06 Wheels
Tinted Windows
Religiously cared for- Full Synthetic oil every 3k miles
Front end painted every 2 years
Always Garaged
Cool Air Intake
Occasionally, tire monitor system and windshield wiper fluid sensor report error that they need to be serviced
OPTION 2. 2001 C5 Z06 PRICE $16000
91K MILES,
MANUAL AS YOU KNOW.
AFTERMARKET RADIO
AFTERMARKET COLD AIR INTAKE
STOCK OTHER THEN THAT SEE PICTURES
1) OPTION A. Black Leather Interior . COST $9400
Automatic transmission
120,100 miles
Clear Targa-top removable roof (has small chip-see picture)
Heads-Up Display
JVC DVD player w/ factory Bose system
Z06 Wheels
Tinted Windows
Religiously cared for- Full Synthetic oil every 3k miles
Front end painted every 2 years
Always Garaged
Cool Air Intake
Occasionally, tire monitor system and windshield wiper fluid sensor report error that they need to be serviced
OPTION 2. 2001 C5 Z06 PRICE $16000
91K MILES,
MANUAL AS YOU KNOW.
AFTERMARKET RADIO
AFTERMARKET COLD AIR INTAKE
STOCK OTHER THEN THAT SEE PICTURES
02-03-2014, 06:33 PM
#52
Advanced
wrt automatic. They get a bad rap because they used to be such dogs. But seriously, they've improved greatly.