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Old 06-30-2013, 10:32 PM
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I'm in the market for a used Z06. Looking at an '09. Any reason to avoid an '09? If so, what year should I buy?
Old 06-30-2013, 11:21 PM
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Buy the newest, lowest milage one you can afford. Good luck.
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This is cut and pasted from another post, not from me:
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here are some advantages in the yrs of Z
06-lightest
07-1st yr Chrome rim option
08-TR60, Anniversary Edition
09-Bluetooth, Dry Sump, Spyders
10/11/12-Carbon Edition, Launch Control, Crystal Red Color Option
13-D wheel, 427 edition
fix (guides, dual springs and SS valves)
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Old 07-01-2013, 09:20 AM
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Prior to those made before 2-11-11 supposedly had valve guide problems. I would get a 2012 or 2013. Unless you can find an older that has been fixed.
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Originally Posted by MudZ06
Buy the newest, lowest milage one you can afford. Good luck.
and plan on doing the heads, at some point.
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'11 has best sound due to X pipe, ZR1 mufflers, and dual cats vs later 4 cat. Most HP as well.
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Lol
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Originally Posted by bamawrx
'11 has best sound due to X pipe, ZR1 mufflers, and dual cats vs later 4 cat. Most HP as well.
Ahh, very good point!

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