[Z06] It was bound to happen but I didn't think it would take almost 26,000 miles.
11-10-2008, 08:46 AM
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No doubt, but I think I'm okay with the mileage penalty if the car performs as we have seen. I never quite made the EPA rating in my Z06 either.
Now, it'll be interesting to see if your car actually does get built this week. GM has yet to release EPA fuel mileage numbers on these cars. That's a requirement for sale. Further, as far as I know, GM hasn't actually released official MSRP numbers on all the options (rather, estimates in various press releases).
jas
jas
You may be right, I guess we'll soon see. Even if there are no hold ups, I'm sure there will be an audit for QC until the first ones are set free.
11-10-2008, 09:03 AM
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2) You have been scaring far more than 3 people at a time all along my friend!
Hope you really enjoy the new car!
11-10-2008, 10:39 AM
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11-10-2008, 10:57 AM
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11-10-2008, 01:43 PM
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As many of you know, my Z06 posed as both a daily driver and track toy. I ran the car bone stock for 3 months before I began my upgrades one at a time.
I was honored to be the first lab rat to discover the carbon emission patch in my throttle body.
The fix was no big deal, keep the oil no higher than the center hole on the dip stick.
Because of the brutal braking demands at Autobahn, I threw on Brembos at all 4 corners. Never had a soft pedal in 3 years.
My only additional expenses beyond normal maintenance over the 3 year period were consumables...mainly countless sets of brake pads and tires due to tracking the car.
I will no longer be driving my beloved Z06 as I traded it in last week. I have a perpetual sickness that does not allow me to keep cars very long. Winter has never been an asset for a sports car owner in Chicago. I purchased a CTS-V that will be built this week and hopefully delivered by Month's end.
I have owned many cars over the years and the Z06 is my favorite. I saved it for nothing and drove it every chance I could. I drove the snot out of the car on track and it held up flawlessly. I was very meticulous with maintenance so perhaps that helped. I must admit I avoided rain many times, not for fear it would melt, but because I didn't want to wash it constantly.
Given our bright economic situation which has reduced our depreciating Z06's (as well as all cars) far more than what would have been expected, low mileage appears far less important than one would think in preserving value.
The Moral:
Get out there and drive these things, if you want something pretty to look at, buy a piece of art for the wall.
I will not be Vetteless long as the ZR-1 arrives in March and once Spring arrives maybe I'll buy back my Z06 from the dealer for 10K less.
Once I have had a few miles with the CTS-V, I will write up a comparison vs. the Z06......and why I miss it so much!
I honestly can't see myself without a Z06 for very long.
Mike
I was honored to be the first lab rat to discover the carbon emission patch in my throttle body.
The fix was no big deal, keep the oil no higher than the center hole on the dip stick.Because of the brutal braking demands at Autobahn, I threw on Brembos at all 4 corners. Never had a soft pedal in 3 years.
My only additional expenses beyond normal maintenance over the 3 year period were consumables...mainly countless sets of brake pads and tires due to tracking the car.
I will no longer be driving my beloved Z06 as I traded it in last week. I have a perpetual sickness that does not allow me to keep cars very long. Winter has never been an asset for a sports car owner in Chicago. I purchased a CTS-V that will be built this week and hopefully delivered by Month's end.
I have owned many cars over the years and the Z06 is my favorite. I saved it for nothing and drove it every chance I could. I drove the snot out of the car on track and it held up flawlessly. I was very meticulous with maintenance so perhaps that helped. I must admit I avoided rain many times, not for fear it would melt, but because I didn't want to wash it constantly.
Given our bright economic situation which has reduced our depreciating Z06's (as well as all cars) far more than what would have been expected, low mileage appears far less important than one would think in preserving value.
The Moral:
Get out there and drive these things, if you want something pretty to look at, buy a piece of art for the wall.
I will not be Vetteless long as the ZR-1 arrives in March and once Spring arrives maybe I'll buy back my Z06 from the dealer for 10K less.
Once I have had a few miles with the CTS-V, I will write up a comparison vs. the Z06......and why I miss it so much!
I honestly can't see myself without a Z06 for very long.
Mike
11-10-2008, 02:25 PM
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11-10-2008, 03:38 PM
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11-10-2008, 04:17 PM
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11-10-2008, 10:11 PM
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11-11-2008, 08:32 AM
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11-11-2008, 04:38 PM
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Grats....I hear the new CTS-V is a beast!
Did you order the car with the Recaros,as I heard they're on restraint already.
Did you order the car with the Recaros,as I heard they're on restraint already.
11-11-2008, 04:43 PM
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He sold them. We'll make sure to get some new ones on your car though before TA09. 
11-11-2008, 04:53 PM
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