Thats funny the C6 better looking then the C5Z.
[Z06] Need some help: C5Z Vs. Z51 C6
Team Owner
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From: Pensacola FL
The 4.00 bore offers more potential and the C6 has a nicer ride/interior for a DD. However, I chose a C5Z over a C6 because it is a no-nonsense, stripped-down, unique race-car for the street. Shop around and drive both in all conditions, like I did, and see which suits your needs.
Drifting
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From: Edmond OK
For a daily driver, the C6 would be more friendly, and it has the cubic inch advantage. The disadvantage is you could have a hella fast C5 for the same coin.
I love the FRC body style and do not daily drive mine, so the C5 Z06 was a no-brainer for me. Plus, C6s don't come in Electron Blue.
I love the FRC body style and do not daily drive mine, so the C5 Z06 was a no-brainer for me. Plus, C6s don't come in Electron Blue.
Melting Slicks
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well, you are on the c5z forum, so most guys will tell you the c5z because they havent had a c6. But in actual fact, the c5z is way more enjoyable if you like the raw, race car feeling. I had a c6 vert, and really found it boring. By the way, when I looked around at the interior of my c6, I didnt really find it better than the c5z. I actually find it a little more roomy in the c5z. I sold the c6, and purchased a 04c5z commemorative, and then a c6z. Im selling the c6z to buy a gtr. I want to try that out. But, im keeping the commemorative. Car is just sweet, plain and simple.
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From: long Island NY
Safety Car
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From: Bartlett IL
St. Jude Donor '07-'08-'09-'10-'11
The C6 is more forgiving as a DD.
The C5Z will save you coin.
The C6 will have a 100K mile warranty, thats hard to beat.
The C5Z looks better, especially in white
Decisions, decisions, get both
The C5Z will save you coin.
The C6 will have a 100K mile warranty, thats hard to beat.
The C5Z looks better, especially in white
Decisions, decisions, get both
Instructor
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From: Lewistown MT
And then the big dilema will be, "Crap! Should I wait the 100K before doing mods or just void the warranty?"
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From: Durant Oklahoma
IMO, regular or base model Vettes never really impressed me. Before I joined the Vette world I looked at these as just another Vette. Although driving any Vette is a sort of status symbol, it was the Z06 or ZR1 models that really got my attention. I could drive around for 30 minutes and spot a number of Vettes, but very rarely are these a Z06 model. Probably a little different if you lived in a big city though.
Melting Slicks
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From: Merced California
That pretty much sums it up for me. I also test drove a c6z, but I love the raw feeling of the c5z.
Melting Slicks
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From: California USA
I have had my C5Z (2 of them) since Sep 02. I really like the car. Unlike most, I don't care for the pop up headlights. I think for what you are going to pay, I would get a C5Z, then save up for C6Z or newer Z06. It is likely your return will be higher on the C5Z.
Pro
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From: Sacramento CA
I've driven both and to me the C5Z is the winner hands down. The C6 is more of A regular car that has power. The C5Z is A sports car that out breaks, handles, and accelerates the C6 and is known as A world beater 
Melting Slicks
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Racer
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From: Topeka KS
Wow, that's pretty harsh man. I wouldn't say any corvette is a chick's car. With the LS3 the C6 is a serious contender with the C5Z, especially when they get rid of the torque management crap.
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Here's my $0.02 and I've been around here for a long time and heavily researched C6s.
'08 LS3 C6 > C5Z > '05-'07 LS2 C6
The LS2 C6s dnyo less than LS6s as they have a small '01Zish cam and a heavy clutch assembly. They respond very well to a cam and manifold swap.
The LS3 is just nasty... they make 410 rwhp with an intake and a tune, 430+ with headers and 480+ with a cam and bolt-ons.
I'm very deep into my mod project and have had some hiccups... there are days that I wish I had a shiney new JSB '08 with a warranty, some wheels, some mufflers and just drive. But everytime I see pics of a shiney yellow C5Z I keep my eyes on the prize... it's a very unique car.
'08 LS3 C6 > C5Z > '05-'07 LS2 C6
The LS2 C6s dnyo less than LS6s as they have a small '01Zish cam and a heavy clutch assembly. They respond very well to a cam and manifold swap.
The LS3 is just nasty... they make 410 rwhp with an intake and a tune, 430+ with headers and 480+ with a cam and bolt-ons.
I'm very deep into my mod project and have had some hiccups... there are days that I wish I had a shiney new JSB '08 with a warranty, some wheels, some mufflers and just drive. But everytime I see pics of a shiney yellow C5Z I keep my eyes on the prize... it's a very unique car.
Pro
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From: Dallas TX
I think the reaction would be, uh, explosive.
Kinda like when I had a friend's wife tell me, (in the presence of my then fiancee) that I should buy my vette before we got married otherwise I would never get one.
He and I still laugh about the rest of the conversation...I like the body style of both C5 and C6, almost (don't shoot) C6 better. I do have the advantage though of having a wife with opinions. A quote from the other day, "since we have a Z, I don't think we could ever go back."
Have I mentioned how much I love my wife?!?!?
-Ed
Melting Slicks
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From: Woodinville WA
I'm very deep into my mod project and have had some hiccups... there are days that I wish I had a shiney new JSB '08 with a warranty, some wheels, some mufflers and just drive. But everytime I see pics of a shiney yellow C5Z I keep my eyes on the prize... it's a very unique car.
You're lying to yourself if you think you could get an 08 and leave it stock