Z06 worth it?
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Z06 worth it?
I am finally in them market for a C5, i've been shopping for just over a week now and have found a few pretty good deals. The best deal i have found in my mind is a 2001 red Z06 13k miles for 26,900. I know this is a smoking deal, but i am not sure if i need the Z06. What my father and i want (we're sharing the car, as it is going to just be a toy) out of the car is too be able to take it on trips, cruise around town, hit the drag strip and basically it'll be replacing my fbodies i have had in the past and my bikes. So my questions are:
Whats the ride like in the Z? is it going too be uncomfortable for lets say a quick trip too go to a hockey game 2.5 hours away?
Is the power difference really that noticeable?
As we want to keep it for awhile is the value going to hold better than a coupe?
Whats the average mpg?
Thanks guys i really appreciate it, i've never even ridden in a C5 so i am in the dark. My dad currently owns a C4 and i love it, we'll be keeping both so don't worry.
Whats the ride like in the Z? is it going too be uncomfortable for lets say a quick trip too go to a hockey game 2.5 hours away?
Is the power difference really that noticeable?
As we want to keep it for awhile is the value going to hold better than a coupe?
Whats the average mpg?
Thanks guys i really appreciate it, i've never even ridden in a C5 so i am in the dark. My dad currently owns a C4 and i love it, we'll be keeping both so don't worry.
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From: ~The DARKSIDE Group~
The Z06 is a great car, good ride and the combination of weight to HP and gearing make it a outstanding performer. For what you want I think it would be a great fit.
I too owned a '95 C4, the Z06 is light years ahead.
Good luck!
I too owned a '95 C4, the Z06 is light years ahead.
Good luck!
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Z06s kick ***, and they usually go for much less than the standard Vettes (atleast in San Diego). In my area they go for around $10-15k less. 
The only reason I didn't get a Z06 was because I had to be able to take the top off, and I found one with Z51 and the better gear ratio. 
The only reason I didn't get a Z06 was because I had to be able to take the top off, and I found one with Z51 and the better gear ratio.
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I too came from a F-body. I have a 95 Procharged Z28 in my driveway putting 425hp to the wheels. I bought my Z06 and will never regret it. The best I can say is that the car is ALL there! Power every gear, comfortable travel, corners like an animal! I'd do it, you will not regret the Z06. Oh, and my Z06 is faster than my Z28.
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this is probably something that every coupe owner wonders. i'm an a4 guy but i drove a manual for 20 years. the z06 just seems a bit nastier. we also like the top off gig in the summer----although the vert deal here in the northeast is not what we want to do. now if they made a z06 coupe, i could see whole crowd of us moving in that direction....if, we don't start to move into the c6 gig.....bottom line, ain't no bad deal owning a c5! bub
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From: Virginia Beach VA...originally Burtonsville, MD
get the Z. its a whole nother car. took my buddy with a C5 vert for a ride in my Z, he almost frickin pee'd himself. great highway ride. itll blow the doors off a stock c5 at the dragstrip. looks better for a weekend cruise. and u can still fit a hockey bag in the back (dunno about the sticks though). Z all the way!
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From: Cumming, GA
Originally Posted by GixSix
I am finally in them market for a C5, i've been shopping for just over a week now and have found a few pretty good deals. The best deal i have found in my mind is a 2001 red Z06 13k miles for 26,900. I know this is a smoking deal, but i am not sure if i need the Z06. What my father and i want (we're sharing the car, as it is going to just be a toy) out of the car is too be able to take it on trips, cruise around town, hit the drag strip and basically it'll be replacing my fbodies i have had in the past and my bikes. So my questions are:
Whats the ride like in the Z? is it going too be uncomfortable for lets say a quick trip too go to a hockey game 2.5 hours away?
Is the power difference really that noticeable?
As we want to keep it for awhile is the value going to hold better than a coupe?
Whats the average mpg?
Thanks guys i really appreciate it, i've never even ridden in a C5 so i am in the dark. My dad currently owns a C4 and i love it, we'll be keeping both so don't worry.
Whats the ride like in the Z? is it going too be uncomfortable for lets say a quick trip too go to a hockey game 2.5 hours away?
Is the power difference really that noticeable?
As we want to keep it for awhile is the value going to hold better than a coupe?
Whats the average mpg?
Thanks guys i really appreciate it, i've never even ridden in a C5 so i am in the dark. My dad currently owns a C4 and i love it, we'll be keeping both so don't worry.
The ride is great, the handling is great, the down side to some folks is the top doesn't come off. Everyone likes something different.
IF your objective is to buy a Vette and not mod the hell out of it to equal the power and handling of the Z06, then this is the car for you. The Z rocks out of the box.
Oh yeah, great price, miles, nad color! Remember, all Corvetts are Red... well except the balc and Lemans Blue ones!
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From: washington d.c. DC
Originally Posted by saniterium92128
Z06s kick ***, and they usually go for much less than the standard Vettes (atleast in San Diego). In my area they go for around $10-15k less. The only reason I didn't get a Z06 was because I had to be able to take the top off, and I found one with Z51 and the better gear ratio.
The only reason I didn't get a Z06 was because I had to be able to take the top off, and I found one with Z51 and the better gear ratio. 
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From: was Brookline MA but now San Antonio TX
Originally Posted by GixSix
Whats the ride like in the Z? is it going too be uncomfortable for lets say a quick trip too go to a hockey game 2.5 hours away?
Originally Posted by GixSix
Is the power difference really that noticeable?
Originally Posted by GixSix
As we want to keep it for awhile is the value going to hold better than a coupe?
Originally Posted by GixSix
Whats the average mpg?
I'd say get the Z, though what can I say I'm biased......
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From: washington d.c. DC
haha- i've noticed he makes alot of very outlandish claims about many things. who knows thou- he may be right. that's a huge market for a dealer that's willing to buy and export to that area then import out..
Burning Brakes
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From: San Diego CA
St. Jude Donor '05
Originally Posted by saniterium92128
Z06s kick ***, and they usually go for much less than the standard Vettes (atleast in San Diego). In my area they go for around $10-15k less. The only reason I didn't get a Z06 was because I had to be able to take the top off, and I found one with Z51 and the better gear ratio.
The only reason I didn't get a Z06 was because I had to be able to take the top off, and I found one with Z51 and the better gear ratio. I dunno.. I live in San Diego and Z06's are still more expensive than base C5's.... actually, most I've seen cost about as much as a vert would.
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From: Punta Gorda, FL
Well worth the $$ if you want a manual trans, and the fastest and sportiest Vette. Great track car. But the roof doesn't come off, you can't get an auto, and is not a vert. Depends on what you want, but a bargain if that's what you want.