[Z06] PICS from under. Need advice.
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Burning Brakes
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PICS from under. Need advice.
Im looking into buying this Z06. It has 16,000miles on it. Its had 3 owners. I had the dealer put it on a lift and take some pictures. Im new to these cars, and this would be my first vette. Are the scrapes from under the car normal, or should I be cautious about this Z?
Heel & Toe
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From: houston tx
Those bumpers all get beat up,Worry more about the looks of the front and rear control arms rear trans/rear end cradle etc. From these pics it doesn't look to bad. Don't forget the CARFAX, it looks like a black one which is what I have and those bumpers look like mine did when I bought it and overall I have had zero problems to date showing 29500. Just don't pull these cars too far forward and be careful parking against curbs.
Good Luck 4ltrfred
Good Luck 4ltrfred
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When I bought my car, my skid bars look about the same as those although by bumper was perfect. I just bought these at a local Corvette show and so far I love 'em.
Here's a link;
http://www.saccitycorvette.com/Fangs.html
Here's a link;
http://www.saccitycorvette.com/Fangs.html
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Common.
Those are low speed encounters with parking curbs.
I've seen thousands of C5's come though the shop for prep/repairs before sale and that is on the vast majority of cars that aren't garage queens. (and people here like to insult garage queens as having issues
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Those are low speed encounters with parking curbs.
I've seen thousands of C5's come though the shop for prep/repairs before sale and that is on the vast majority of cars that aren't garage queens. (and people here like to insult garage queens as having issues
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Plan on tires! Mine (stock GY Supercars) were pretty much shot after 17,000 miles (when I got my Z). Carfax won't tell you sh#t if front end collision was not reported to insurance, so look inside open hood to paint on bumper frame. Inspect for any mismatched fasteners on fenders.
If you have a friend at a Chevy Dealer you can have them run the V.I.N. and give you a list of all warranty repairs ever done and existing warranty end dates (if any still exist).
If you have a friend at a Chevy Dealer you can have them run the V.I.N. and give you a list of all warranty repairs ever done and existing warranty end dates (if any still exist).
Last edited by MrHiPerf; Jun 29, 2010 at 08:42 PM.
Burning Brakes
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Overall, the first and probably 2nd (and 3rd) owners did not daily drive it anyway.
OP, if all checks out with service records, carfax, and your and a professional inspection--go for it. Get a col. lock bypass soon after. Good luck.
Last edited by Texan1Z06; Jun 30, 2010 at 12:33 AM.
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[QUOTE=Vette C5;1574317400]Im looking into buying this Z06. It has 16,000miles on it. Its had 3 owners. I had the dealer put it on a lift and take some pictures. Im new to these cars, and this would be my first vette. Are the scrapes from under the car normal, or should I be cautious about this Z?
If you get this Zo6 put some Fangs on those skid bars right away so they won't get any worse.
http://www.saccitycorvette.com/Fangs.html
If you get this Zo6 put some Fangs on those skid bars right away so they won't get any worse.
http://www.saccitycorvette.com/Fangs.html