[Z06] Why on earth should anyone buy a used Z06?
07-26-2014, 05:20 PM
#141
The Z06 is a better all around car. It drives totally different, is wider, has better brakes, tires, and the handling is night and day, and don't get me started on the looks. I would NEVER own a standard C6. I actually think they are ugly. If the base C6 were the only vette available, I would not be a Vette owner.
According to your logic, a car is nothing besides a HP number and if that is the case why even buy a Corvette? Just buy a used Mustang and throw a supercharger on it and save yourself $40k. My buddy has a 10 second 1992 mustang and it cost him $15k with car and mods..done!
According to your logic, a car is nothing besides a HP number and if that is the case why even buy a Corvette? Just buy a used Mustang and throw a supercharger on it and save yourself $40k. My buddy has a 10 second 1992 mustang and it cost him $15k with car and mods..done!
07-26-2014, 08:29 PM
#143
Burning Brakes
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I'm not a fan of any blue Corvette color from 2008-2013, while I have a strong preference for LeMans Blue. Had GM offered a LeMans Blue Grand Sport, I'd probably have looked for one of those instead, and just gotten used to the fender gills. Black is the only other Corvette color I like...and my last two cars have been black.
Honestly though, the Z06 was a dream car for me nine years ago...something at the time I didn't think was a realistic goal. Now I can buy one for half the price of new, and replace the heads for quite a bit less than most used Grand Sports are offered for...and not have to settle for a color I don't care for.
Now the conundrum is figuring out the best option for the potential head/valve issue.
Honestly though, the Z06 was a dream car for me nine years ago...something at the time I didn't think was a realistic goal. Now I can buy one for half the price of new, and replace the heads for quite a bit less than most used Grand Sports are offered for...and not have to settle for a color I don't care for.
Now the conundrum is figuring out the best option for the potential head/valve issue.
07-27-2014, 12:23 AM
#144
Burning Brakes
07-27-2014, 05:16 PM
#145
Get the Base Vette OP...way too many Z06s on the road now....
07-27-2014, 09:56 PM
#146
Haha, I bought my Z06 last month, used at 11k miles. 09 and I just got the extended warranty. I am not worried one bit, because I wont be modding the engine at all. come 3 years when my warranty is up....woop there is my down payment for the c7 z06 
...Plus getting used to this horsepower is going to take some time.
...Plus getting used to this horsepower is going to take some time.
07-27-2014, 11:28 PM
#148
Burning Brakes
You know a year ago everyone was saying that these Z06s that were popping or dropping valves or broken this broken that were driver error or just by chance. But you know what there sure seems to be ALOT of Z06s that have gone since last year also.
Why wouldnt someone just buy an LS3 vette and throw a roots blower on it. Or do full bolt ons and mild cam to get around 500rwhp.
This isnt to start a **** storm but Im sure thinking twice about wanting a Z06 now
Why wouldnt someone just buy an LS3 vette and throw a roots blower on it. Or do full bolt ons and mild cam to get around 500rwhp.
This isnt to start a **** storm but Im sure thinking twice about wanting a Z06 now
You really have done NO homework. Just buy your LS3 and move on.
07-28-2014, 12:02 AM
#150
Burning Brakes
07-28-2014, 10:30 AM
#151
Race Director
With all the information out about these cars, the answer is simple. Buy a used Z06 and negotiate 3k off the price of the car if the heads are stock to have them inspected and replaced.....enjoy the Z06.