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[Z06] 2001 C5 Z06 Considerations
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2001 C5 Z06 Considerations
I'm thinking about buying a 2001 Z06, but considering when turning around to sell it will it be harder to sell then the 02 to 04 Z06s. The one I'm considering has a forged 347 ls6 block in it with milled c6 heads, so the 2001 Z06 with lesser power is not an issue on this one. What do you guys think will resale be effected by the year and the mods?
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The only reason the 01's are kinda taboo is because of the ring sealing issues that some had and the lower hp engine. The one youre considering seems to have addressed both situations. I wouldnt worry about resale value anyhow. Some consider mods to be a plus, some dont. The right person will pay the right price for what he considers the better value for him.
Melting Slicks
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I'm thinking about buying a 2001 Z06, but considering when turning around to sell it will it be harder to sell then the 02 to 04 Z06s. The one I'm considering has a forged 347 ls6 block in it with milled c6 heads, so the 2001 Z06 with lesser power is not an issue on this one. What do you guys think will resale be effected by the year and the mods?
Drifting
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Generally, if it would sell for less, then you should buy it for less. The only real issue is the cost over the time you have had it. if the car is to your liking otherwise, and the price reflects what it is, then you should feel comfortable doing it.
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Alcoa and Speedline OEM rim specs..........
Apparently there is no more than 1/2 pound difference between the Alcoa and lighter Speedline OEM Z06 rims ( part numbers are from GM Parts Direct website):
The 2001 and early 2002 M/Y Z06 Alcoa forged OEM rims :
17x9.5 #9593803 & 9593804 fronts weigh 19.6 lbs
18X10.5 #9593805 & 9593806 rears weigh 21.4 lbs
The early/mid 2002-2004 M/Y Z06 Speedline spuncast OEM rims:
17x9.5 #9594808 & 9594809 fronts weigh 19.2 lbs
18x10.5 #9594810 & 9594811 rears weigh 21.0 lbs
Bowling Green continued to install the Alcoa rims onto the 2002 M/Y Z06 till supply ran out.
2004 Z16
The rims that came on the Z16; fronts #9595433, rears #9595434 I could not find recorded weigh.
The 2001 forged Alcoa rims are slightly heavier than the Speedline spuncast rims used from 2002-2004.
My answer to your specific question is that the 2001 Z06 is a milestone car for GM. Even with the stigma of disinformation and urban legend and the fact that the 2002-2004 Z cars are slightly more refined, the 2001 Z06 will hold its own in the market place.
My 2001 Z06 is a great car ( that I have upgraded with 2002 Z06/LS6 parts). I don't plan on selling any of my C5s ( two 2000 FRC and 2001 Z06)ever, so resale isn't a factor for with these C5s.
The 2001 and early 2002 M/Y Z06 Alcoa forged OEM rims :
17x9.5 #9593803 & 9593804 fronts weigh 19.6 lbs
18X10.5 #9593805 & 9593806 rears weigh 21.4 lbs
The early/mid 2002-2004 M/Y Z06 Speedline spuncast OEM rims:
17x9.5 #9594808 & 9594809 fronts weigh 19.2 lbs
18x10.5 #9594810 & 9594811 rears weigh 21.0 lbs
Bowling Green continued to install the Alcoa rims onto the 2002 M/Y Z06 till supply ran out.
2004 Z16
The rims that came on the Z16; fronts #9595433, rears #9595434 I could not find recorded weigh.
The 2001 forged Alcoa rims are slightly heavier than the Speedline spuncast rims used from 2002-2004.
My answer to your specific question is that the 2001 Z06 is a milestone car for GM. Even with the stigma of disinformation and urban legend and the fact that the 2002-2004 Z cars are slightly more refined, the 2001 Z06 will hold its own in the market place.
My 2001 Z06 is a great car ( that I have upgraded with 2002 Z06/LS6 parts). I don't plan on selling any of my C5s ( two 2000 FRC and 2001 Z06)ever, so resale isn't a factor for with these C5s.
Last edited by dieseldave56; Jan 12, 2009 at 04:36 AM.
Racer
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My 02-04 Speedlines coming lighter than virtually all the posted weights, they vary to, but between front to rear they come in generally .7-1 lb lighter. (For instance, the rear 18x10.5" Speedlines are almost as light as the front 17x9.5" Alcoa's)
All that to say, in my experience, the 02-04 Speedlines are closer to 3/4-1 lb lighter per wheel than the Alcoa (which is more than the posted specs I've always seemed).
It would be interesting to know what the actual load ratings are for the forged vs spun cast.
The 01's get a (unjustified IMHO) bad rap, and the prices can/do reflect that in the marketplace, but it's a great way to get into the C5Z06 world and for less $$.
Burning Brakes
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I have an 01 and could not be happier. 01 has Alcoa forged wheels, they are worth some money. They had a screen maf, different badges, and no HUD. You can add HUD for about $450. I did the install myself and it looks factory.
Team Owner
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Exactly. The difference in value between now and the future will pretty much be the same between an '01 and '02-'04. It is worth slightly less now, and will be worth slightly less then. So there is no reason to worry about buying an '01 due to poor resale.
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If anyone is looking for an 01 I seen one at the local chevy dealer near me suppose to be mint with 10K on the clock, I only saw it one time before the weather went bad they put it inside and it is now on e-bay with a starting bid of 22K.
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"The ’02 Z06 wheels are a tiny bit lighter and made by a different supplier using a new process but they carry over the "old" look."
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"We like this because we can get better throughput, which we need to be able to build more Z06es, and we’ve been able to take some mass out. A set of Z06 wheels is .7 kilos (1.5 lbs) lighter than 2001 forged wheels. That’s a tiny amount of mass, but it’s in the right direction. In 2002, the painted (base) wheels and the Z06 wheel will use this cast-spun technology. It really is the next, new technology that’s the best for making a Corvette wheel."