[Z06] NEW HERE Help please???
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Racer
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: miami fl
NEW HERE Help please???
hello there im new to this forum im planning on buying a 2002 z06 with 35000 miles what are somethings i should look at or go over when buying the car. Also are these cars dependable and what are some problems a may incounter?? Also when i purchase the car what are somthings i can do in the maintance departmet Like fuel filter, air filter oil..... any others. any input will help and thank you very much guys I soon hope to join the corvette family 
sorry for all the questions
sorry for all the questions
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 1,560
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From: Syracuse NY
I have a 2002 bought new, only problems I have had with the car
1.) Column lock recall
2.) Fuel guage sensor malfunction (replaced under warranty)
Maintainance costs:
1.) two oil changes a year= 150$
2.) New tires (firehawl oval)= 850$ including installation
3.) upgraded to 04 shocks= I think around $500 including installation (I may be off on this)
4.) Alignment (after shocks and tires) $80
Elective stuff:
1.) Ipod adapter- 200$
2.) Halltech stinger air intake -250$
I have had it over 4 years and it has been very good/reliable to me
Good luck!
1.) Column lock recall
2.) Fuel guage sensor malfunction (replaced under warranty)
Maintainance costs:
1.) two oil changes a year= 150$
2.) New tires (firehawl oval)= 850$ including installation
3.) upgraded to 04 shocks= I think around $500 including installation (I may be off on this)
4.) Alignment (after shocks and tires) $80
Elective stuff:
1.) Ipod adapter- 200$
2.) Halltech stinger air intake -250$
I have had it over 4 years and it has been very good/reliable to me
Good luck!
Safety Car
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 3,904
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From: Vancouver Washington
C5s are very dependable cars and you can do 99% of the repairs and maintenance yourself. Keep reading the forum and you'll soon see these guys either know how to do whatever it is you want or they know where to get the information .
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 2,094
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From: The 7th layer of hell - Western Washington
Some things I would recommend right from the start:
- oil/filter change
- new trans and dif fluid
- wouldn't hurt to replace brake fluid, PS fluid, and coolant - but not really necessary either
- check the codes and see what (if any) are current, and what are in history - investigate any you find
- column lock bypass is a good idea
- CAGS bypass was a must have for me
- catch-can is a good idea if you are going to be doing lots of high-RPM driving
things to be careful of:
- the mod bug, it can get damn expensive
all the other stuff I can think of is going to be purely by preference. there is a lot of good information here and many people willing to help with any problems that might arise.
- oil/filter change
- new trans and dif fluid
- wouldn't hurt to replace brake fluid, PS fluid, and coolant - but not really necessary either
- check the codes and see what (if any) are current, and what are in history - investigate any you find
- column lock bypass is a good idea
- CAGS bypass was a must have for me
- catch-can is a good idea if you are going to be doing lots of high-RPM driving
things to be careful of:
- the mod bug, it can get damn expensive
all the other stuff I can think of is going to be purely by preference. there is a lot of good information here and many people willing to help with any problems that might arise.
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 133
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From: Harrisburg PA
2002 Z06
I have a 2002 Z06 since 2002. Love the car. I have had no problems what so ever. Very good brake pad replacement procedures on this forum,
My experience is that it is very easy to work on. I have about 16,000 on mine and intend to keep it.
The posts to your e-mail are very good and should help you.
My experience is that it is very easy to work on. I have about 16,000 on mine and intend to keep it.
The posts to your e-mail are very good and should help you.
Last edited by rpuerzer; Dec 12, 2006 at 04:27 PM. Reason: misspelling
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 1,375
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From: Austin Texas
Questions are fine, and it looks like most of the basics are covered for now. Just driving it on the street, I'd change the oil when the oil life meter tells you, and I'd go on and change the trans fluid, diff oil and brake fluid (to establish a consistent schedule). Make sure the radiator is flushed once a year (dexcool anti-freeze can gel a little). Mine is a reliable car.
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 6,366
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From: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
I have my Z06 3 1/2 years and now have 44,000 miles. It's an '03. I use it for work sometimes, usually at least once a week, several long distance road trips, pleasure driving and even local errands. On the whole, even with a couple of minor repairs, it's been generally a very reliable car. Despite all the mods I made for my own satisfaction, I would still love this car even if it were still stock. To be capable of blowing off almost any car on the road for the price of it new and also get such great gas mileage, have a comfortable ride and carry plenty of luggage, what else could you possibly buy that gives such an unbelievable combo.
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