2006 Z06, 24 miles
07-27-2014, 03:42 PM
#21
Burning Brakes
outdated interior.
07-27-2014, 03:58 PM
#22
Le Mans Master
Member Since: Aug 2004
Location: West Michigan crew Mich
Posts: 8,506
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes
on
3 Posts
CI 7-8-9 Veteran
St. Jude Donor '07-'08 & '12
I on the other hand I have had very good luck with mine for over 60,000 miles and have no complaints about the interior. ( looks a lot like the GS inside )
To the op I have a 06Z that I have been very happy with and no problems what so ever!!! Ok maybe one it eats rear tires.
To the guys saying it costs to much lets see them get a Z06 with 24 miles cheaper. Yes, it will need the fluids changed and you would want the run flats gone anyway
Last edited by slolane; 07-27-2014 at 04:12 PM.
07-27-2014, 04:22 PM
#24
Le Mans Master
Member Since: Jan 2006
Location: Down south in Dixie
Posts: 6,801
Received 2,639 Likes
on
1,702 Posts
One thing to consider. The only thing justifying the price is the extremely low mileage. The only way to retain that value would be to store the car immediately. If you purchase the car and begin driving it, that price value is gone immediately.
If you are going to drive the car, wouldn't it be more prudent to purchase a newer car with a warranty for the same or less money?
If you are going to drive the car, wouldn't it be more prudent to purchase a newer car with a warranty for the same or less money?
Some good advise here.
07-27-2014, 05:19 PM
#25
07-27-2014, 05:29 PM
#26
I don't see why people would recommend a 2012 GS. Apples and oranges. I don't think he would be able to get a 2012 GS with 24 miles for that money. Although that is a lot of money for an eight year old car. But it is a Z06. and that seems to make a whole lot of difference in pricing on all year Vettes
Maybe he wants a Z06 and this is all he can lay out for one. Many are thinking he just wants a Corvette and any Vette will do. I am sure the buyer is aware he can get a late model non Z06 for the same or less.
Maybe he wants a Z06 and this is all he can lay out for one. Many are thinking he just wants a Corvette and any Vette will do. I am sure the buyer is aware he can get a late model non Z06 for the same or less.
07-27-2014, 05:36 PM
#27
Moderator
Member Since: Dec 2002
Location: Lakewood Ranch, FL
Posts: 40,066
Received 3,579 Likes
on
1,619 Posts
07-27-2014, 08:30 PM
#29
Burning Brakes
For $49k, I'd just save for a C7. Figure you'll put in another $3k for headwork on the Z06, you'll be at $52k. Again, for an 8 year old car. If you don't intend on driving the car like it's meant to (like 99% of Vette owners), the Z06 performance makes no difference.
But none of what I said should matter, get whatcha want and enjoy it!
But none of what I said should matter, get whatcha want and enjoy it!
07-27-2014, 08:39 PM
#30
Burning Brakes
To the OP, buy the Z, replace the fluids and tires and drive it like you stole it.
07-27-2014, 08:44 PM
#31
For $49k, I'd just save for a C7. Figure you'll put in another $3k for headwork on the Z06, you'll be at $52k. Again, for an 8 year old car. If you don't intend on driving the car like it's meant to (like 99% of Vette owners), the Z06 performance makes no difference.
But none of what I said should matter, get whatcha want and enjoy it!
But none of what I said should matter, get whatcha want and enjoy it!
07-27-2014, 09:00 PM
#32
Racer
If you like it,get the best deal you can squeeze out of them,change tires,battery,and try and get some kind of warranty,you will never find a nicer Z.Why the hell it was put away who knows who cares people do strange things all the time.
07-27-2014, 09:16 PM
#33
Burning Brakes
C7 - not C7 Z06. Sorry if that wasn't clear.
07-27-2014, 09:20 PM
#34
Race Director
I would think the car was stored in a controlled environment. This car is virtually new. I would get a new battery with the deal. You don't have to change fluids and the tires should be fine, they are run flats, inspect them and operate on condition.
07-27-2014, 09:26 PM
#35
Safety Car
07-27-2014, 09:30 PM
#36
Team Owner
What newer tech? Other than the LS3 being newer than the LS7 the Z is a lot more car.
07-27-2014, 11:19 PM
#37
Race Director
Member Since: Sep 2006
Location: (S) Walton County NW FL
Posts: 10,712
Received 1,101 Likes
on
853 Posts
With 50K and just a little more I'd have to do what the Z06 guy did, buy a brand new Vette with less miles than 24 instead of a 8-yr old car out of warranty that's been sitting who knows where and how. Would you buy a brand new car without a warranty?
07-28-2014, 01:24 AM
#38
Drifting
Don't get me wrong folks, I'm all in on the Z.....if I had to pick between a '06 and a new GS I would take the later because of the updates to the seats and interior. Both are fantastic cars and different in their own way. To the OP the price seems decent......as others have recommended, buy it, Chang fluids and tires and drive the crap out of it!
07-28-2014, 06:32 AM
#39
Sitting for that many years it could have been a mouse motel 
It would be nice to know it was occasionally started and brought up to operating temps. Tough call, but like others have stated, new tires and fluids for sure so that adds several more thousand to the price.
And for what it's worth, I personally wouldn't touch a used LS7 out of warranty without having the heads redone.
It would be nice to know it was occasionally started and brought up to operating temps. Tough call, but like others have stated, new tires and fluids for sure so that adds several more thousand to the price.
And for what it's worth, I personally wouldn't touch a used LS7 out of warranty without having the heads redone.
Last edited by R&L's C6; 07-28-2014 at 06:37 AM.
07-28-2014, 07:10 AM
#40
Team Owner
You realize that there are 2 members in the Z06 section that have more miles on their Z than probably the entire C6 base/GS owner's cars combined. Damn that flawed LS7 engineering......