Mastersorbet

I'm definitely pulling the triggeron getting a z06. I got two i have in mind for sure. I like their prices their conditions. I just want read the z06 experienced owners' opinions on each and the why's. I'm trying to make the most educated decision.

The toss up is between the following.:

A 2006 z06, red, 2lz with 87000 miles. Bone stock car. Heads have not been addressed to the knowledge of the seller. Looks clean and car fax check out. Price is $27k

A 2008 z06, black, 2lz with 61000 miles. Bone stock as well, no knowledge of heads being addressed. Looks clean and good carfax. Price is $30k.

Thanks in advance

MTBSully

2008. Better tr6060 among a few other things, almost 30k less miles

Both should have the heads addressed ASAP

CorsoZ06

2008. An extra $3k for two years newer and 30k less miles is a no brainer. Transmission is moot, IMO.

Sean_C

get the '06 and use the $3k saved and get the heads fixed and enjoy the hell outta the car while u figure out which route u wanna go with mods.

reasonable suspicion

Which color do you like better

MickVette

If you plan on reselling the car down the road I'd go for less mileage. Mileage kills or helps a cars resale value a lot.

Durien512

08 for sure...

LMB-Z

Makes no difference, really. 2008 has TR6060 tranny, 06 has T56. I don't have a problem with my T56. 08 has upgraded interior parts over 06, but still not a big deal to me. Which one is in better shape, all over, interior, exterior, tires, more paperwork, and which one do you like best?
Color? As was said earlier, you could take the $3000 and address the heads.

Unreal

Buy the color you want.

$3k fixes the heads and any other issues 06 may have.

6060 is not a better tranny, so don't fall for that trap.

Mastersorbet

Quick update:

I finally got the vin of the 2006 red car and ran a carfax (instead of just going by what the seller told me) and discovered 6 previous owners, a minor accident in 2009 and the clutch replaced back in September. I'm not sure how to feel about it but six owners makes me a bit nervous.

geezel

6 Owners would make me nervous too. The more owners, the bigger the chance one didn't properly maintain the car. When purchasing a used vehicle my priorities are always mileage and history. Just for reference, I recently purchase a 07 3LZ with 28,000 miles from the original owner, with all records, for $34,000 (Heads not addressed).

injfuel

Don't buy that one , and for the price your paying your gonna have to sacrifice a few negative aspects of each car you look at , just take your time and you'll find the "right" car for your $27-30k budget

Silver Bullet C6

Would you be interested in a H/C/I (ported FAST & NW102)? Car is Yellow with black OEM wheels, 2008, 40K miles
And a new twin disc clutch.
I am next door to Dallas.

LMB-Z

I personally, would not be too concerned about 6 previous owners. Some folks buy these cars, either don't drive them, or find out they are too much for them and sell them. My car had 5 previous owners, but I could not find any damage to the car whatsoever. Just look them over, inside and out, top and bottom. Any paperwork is a plus.

DWRAT

2008 hands down.
Baffled oil tank is another major improvement on the 2008 if your into tracking your car.

Mastersorbet

PM me!

Silver Bullet C6

PM sent with details

itomh

08, fewer miles, fewer owners, 2 years newer. I may be partial as I just purchased an 08 over the weekend, I also need to address the heads.

Z0SIS

Also understand that one of the owners could have been a dealer who stupidly registered the car. So owners for 20 days or 2 months are likely dealers who did that and don't really count towards ownership. I would be much more interested in service history than # of owners.

Mastersorbet

I discarded both of those cars. I'm now torn between these two :

http://m.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?listingId=419442437

http://www.gtechmotorsport.com/inventory/view/9763925/2006-Chevrolet-Corvette-Z06-Coupe-Manual%21-CCW-Wheels-345-30-R19-Tires%21-DALLAS-TX.

A 2006 black z06 FULLY built for 1000RWHP+ with boost but without the powe adder installed and unknown current hp; and a 2007 silver Z06, fully built for NA making 578rwhp. I like them both almost the same and I'm trying to decide by friday. The silver one i negotiated a lower price but it's still slightly more than the black one. The black one, is non negotiable. They both check out with carfax and all kinds of paperwork for the builds.