fsumach

As a 30th birthday present my boss (aka wife) has agreed to let me get a Vette. I drove a 2003 Z06 and a 2005 Z51 back-to-back today, and I have to say, the Z06 felt much more raw to me, and quite a bit faster (maybe it's just me.) And the sound just about stuck my face in a permanent smile.

I found a decent looking used one at a local dealer (2003) for 23k, but it has 60k miles on it. Is that too much for a Z06? I can spend a little more (maybe 25-6), but most of the lower mileage examples I find are 28-30k. At that price, just due to the newness of the vehicle I am hesitant not to get the C6 (although manuals are nearly impossible to find here in the Northern Virginia/DC area.)

Input/Advice appreciated!

mph1972

Tooooooo much, keep looking. I bought my 2003 ZO6 with under 37K in March for $22.5 here in Hawaii (private seller). This is my third C5 and you just need to keep looking. There are alot of awesome deals out there, so be patience and keep looking. The car will find you.

BTW, Hands down the ZO6 over a 2005 C6.

Micah

kp1

This may not be the optimum point in the calendar to find great deals.

Paul 68

I have a 2002 Z06 Torch Red Z06 with 21k miles for $26k o.b.o. I live in California.

Z0ZICKS

I bought my '02 Z 2.5 years ago for $25,300 with 43K. Asking price was $30,000. Negotiate. I went to dealership with a pre approved financing from my bank. so to them it was like i was paying cash. they didnt have to any paper work.

~Josh

For comparison I'll say the my '01 with 68k miles feels and looks like it did 4 years ago with 43k miles.

C5s age very well. And this forum can help you repair pretty much anything yourself.

Bepratt

03 Z for sure... I went through the same thing a couple/few of years ago. I went with an 03 Z it was the same price as a C6 and you could definitely feel it seat of the pants.

Echo

I'm on my third Corvette. I had a manual C6 with the Z51 package. I've been there, done that and I'm now in a 03 ZO6.

1REDZED

I have to agree with many of the other posts.
It's like during hunting season for hunters... Everyone wants a 4x4.

I think you should hang tough, be patient and keep looking.
Car Fax, paperwork, tires, clutch, wheels... If the one you looked at has some extras? Those weigh in too.

Good luck.

fsumach

Thanks for the advice folks. The one I found is at Carmax, which probably explains the price, but; for like $1800 they offer a 5 year 50k mile warranty covering all mechanical and some other stuff.

There is another one I am going to take a look at tomorrow as well. Same mileage/year, listed at 24,900, but I'm sure they can do much better.

Can't get that exhaust sound out of my head!

PaConehead

I just spend several months looking for an 02-04 Z06 in the southern Pa and northern Virginia area - keep looking you should be able to find one w/less miles. And yes - the z is a entirely different from a regular C-5. Find a nice Z-06 and enjoy.

TXGS507

My 01 is going on 10yrs of age... and like me (i am 45) the car has not aged a bit! GET IT!!

mph1972

Paul 75 L82

But, 60k is not too much miles for the right car. Only you can make that call.

slacker1201

I picked up an 02 Z with approx. 54000 miles for 17k. Keep looking.

BIGBYRD1993

I agree , keep looking . I just bought an '01 Z w/28k , less than $18k and from a Dealer even .

fsumach

10-4 all, and thanks. On the advice of this forum I am skipping on the yellow one with 58k miles as it is overpriced.

jeffnfs40

keep looking....You will find it! I looked for 8 months.

Zidane

Bought my '02 w/ 56k and it's right @ 84k. Doesn't drive any different.

Gamblor03

agree keep looking i bought my 2003 TR z06 with 20k miles on it for 23k on april 2nd