niphilli2

Leftover base 1LT GS Manual for 42-44K

Or

10K mile 2008 Z06 3LZ for 46-48K

What would you do, and why?

slolane

New beats used all day long its that simple With the GS you get a new better looking car for less money.

Joni Lynn

I like having the warranty.
Otherwise I might look very seriously at the Z.

brooklync5

If the Z still has a warranty it would be a no brainier for me Z all the way. If not than the GS. The Z06 is an amazing car with an enormous amount of power and is everything a corvette should be IMO. I would be scared of the valve drop issue if the cars warranty has expired however.

Grand Sport 13'

I vote new GS....warranty for sure

vatakle

GS all the way unless you will track z06 at all times. 5 year difference is huge when considering warranty, wear and tear.

LFZ

Go with the GS.

seamus2154

I would buy new. I own a '11 Zo6 and it is an insane, great car. I have owned 4 other Z's. BUT...if given the choice you propose I would definitely buy the GS new w/ a new warranty. I have read countless threads of Z owners who bought used and then had serious issues. This is not a car you want w/ no warranty. Many Z's have been modded, abused then cleaned up returned to stock and traded in. Only for an unsuspecting buyer like you to buy an abused Z. Then we read your thread of what a POS it is and how GM refused to warranty your motor and it only has 10K on it???!!! LOL The Z is a great car but I would never buy it unless I knew the owner. Youtube should stop you in your tracks from buying a used Z. I don't care if it has a warranty or is certified. I remember a thread years ago of a new Z owner not being covered on a certified GM car because no one knew it had a tune. Lawsuit yes but who needs the headache?? New GS! Buy an extended warranty and have a great happy experience w/ a new vette! Is the Z great and better in my opinion??....yes. But the downside to a used one is scary !

69L79

An '08 Z06 is running out of warranty. And, that would be a scary thing, for sure. Get the GS.

dvilin

I would opt for the GS.

Wildmanht

There is a person on the Southern California Forums that is selling an Atomic Orange Z06 for $41K in case that is of interest to you.

blkgs

Warranty........ And I love the removable targa top.

niphilli2

Thanks guys, this is exactly where my mind went as well.

The '08 I am looking at is a one owner from a private party but I am leary of owning a Z out of warranty (it only has a few months left of powertrain).

I have driven the GS and it is a great car. I like the new interior, and the LS3 seems to be a rock solid option.

The other thing I have considered is that the available interest rates on the new car are 1-2 percentage points lower, that is annother 2K on top of the price difference.

I have been shotgun in a Z06 and it is a monster no question, but I have to be honest in saying I wonder if it is as fun to drive on the street as the GS? 60MPH in first gear translates to a big risk of getting arrested each time you want to row through the gears. I cant help but wonder if the trans in the GS provides more fun at a lower risk of Incarceration, LoL

Johnny_B_Good

You can't beat new for the warrantee plus the GS has the wide body like the Z. Good luck whichever you decide.

427 Pilot

I went for a super low mile Z and have no regrets! I purchased a 5 year warranty through my dealer so I'm worry free!

jwf

I had the same choice when I was looking. New 11 GS Vert or Used 09 Z06 with 10k. I really wanted the 427 but new won out since I had no idea how the Z had been treated. Luckly they hadn't announced announced the 427 vert yet or the decision would have been even more difficult. Anyway, I'd go (went) GS.

truckplay

the Z may cost you money soon. The GS is bullet proof and under warranty. If you want a race car and are willing to shell out another 2k in order to have the heads done get the Z.

I would get the Z.

Suprpig

GS unless you plan on racing then go Z06. Advantage New Car Warranty, removable (or clear top... my preference) and lots of fun if you want it as a driver, plus you save yourself 2-6K that is a bunch of money at least in my book.

Mikado463

agreed

now .... before you get more folks confussed please explain the 'valve drop' !

AORoads

ordinarily, I'd say the GS because it's new. but I've had 436 for awhile, so I'd probably choose the Z. it sure would be interesting. to me.