Which C5 should I buy?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2010
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From: west bloomfield michigan
Hey Guys,
So I am going to be getting a corvette really soon but I'm not sure which one to get. These are my options right now:
http://wwwa.autotrader.ca/a/Chevrole...howcpo=ShowCPO
http://wwwa.autotrader.ca/a/Chevrole...howcpo=ShowCPO
I've talked with the guy that owns the Z06 and I've been able to talk him down to 24500, and the Z51 I can get for 19000. Both the cars are in perfect condition, I had the z06 up on a lift and you could literally eat off the bottom of it. Absolutely no issues with either of them. I just need to decide if the ls6 and other z06 related improvements are worth it. I am going to be tracking the car but I am not too too concerned with the lack of power, I'm more concerned with the breaks and suspension and I think the fact that the other corvette has the z51 package and Z06 wheels does a lot to close the gap but may be mistaken.
Anyway any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
So I am going to be getting a corvette really soon but I'm not sure which one to get. These are my options right now:
http://wwwa.autotrader.ca/a/Chevrole...howcpo=ShowCPO
http://wwwa.autotrader.ca/a/Chevrole...howcpo=ShowCPO
I've talked with the guy that owns the Z06 and I've been able to talk him down to 24500, and the Z51 I can get for 19000. Both the cars are in perfect condition, I had the z06 up on a lift and you could literally eat off the bottom of it. Absolutely no issues with either of them. I just need to decide if the ls6 and other z06 related improvements are worth it. I am going to be tracking the car but I am not too too concerned with the lack of power, I'm more concerned with the breaks and suspension and I think the fact that the other corvette has the z51 package and Z06 wheels does a lot to close the gap but may be mistaken.
Anyway any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
Race Director
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Everywhere and Nowhere at all
WTF ever... I get so tired of these ridiculous statements... 01's w oil, 02-04's w valve springs..
.My 01 wasn't an oil burner... I know guys w 02's, 03's, 04's that have not had issues w valve springs...
Back to OP... I am a fan of the MY C5z's... My second fav color.
I think if you shop around you can find a better price... Those seem pretty high to me...
.My 01 wasn't an oil burner... I know guys w 02's, 03's, 04's that have not had issues w valve springs...Back to OP... I am a fan of the MY C5z's... My second fav color.
I think if you shop around you can find a better price... Those seem pretty high to me...
Last edited by TXGS507; Mar 24, 2014 at 09:15 AM.
Pro
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Augusta, Michigan
St. Jude Donor '09
WTF ever... I get so tired of these ridiculous statements... 01's w oil, 02-04's w valve springs...My 01 wasn't an oil burner... I know guys w 02's, 03's, 04's that have not had issues w valve springs...
Back to OP... I am a fan of the MY C5z's... My second fav color.
I think if you shop around you can find a better price... Those seem pretty high to me...
.My 01 wasn't an oil burner... I know guys w 02's, 03's, 04's that have not had issues w valve springs...Back to OP... I am a fan of the MY C5z's... My second fav color.
I think if you shop around you can find a better price... Those seem pretty high to me...
Racer
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 355
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From: Killeen Texas
Lots of factors, I personally like being able to take off my hood. Plus if you factor in the price difference between the C5 and the Z, you could use that money saved and mod it to outperform the Z easy.
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From: Killeen Texas
Drifting
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From: San Gabriel Valley California
St. Jude Donor '14-'15
I'm partial to silver. But in this case, if both are in excellent shape, and you have the $$$, I'd go with the Z, only because it's a newer model car.
I wouldn't let a 'few' miles sway me, either way. But two years newer model is an important consideration. Updates and improvements were made, each year throughout the run of C5 (form 97 thru 04). This it true with every generation of Corvette.
Slap an A&A supercharger on either, and you can now run with the big boys, in what is already a world class car, which will be a head turner for many many years.
If you get the Z, lose the BSM's. (body side moldings) (IMHO)
But also, you can shop around. Be patient. Don't limit yourself to just these two, unless one is perfect for you!
Don
I wouldn't let a 'few' miles sway me, either way. But two years newer model is an important consideration. Updates and improvements were made, each year throughout the run of C5 (form 97 thru 04). This it true with every generation of Corvette.
Slap an A&A supercharger on either, and you can now run with the big boys, in what is already a world class car, which will be a head turner for many many years.
If you get the Z, lose the BSM's. (body side moldings) (IMHO)
But also, you can shop around. Be patient. Don't limit yourself to just these two, unless one is perfect for you!
Don
Last edited by donald4972; Mar 24, 2014 at 06:53 PM. Reason: added thought
Racer
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From: New Hope Pennsylvania
Safety Car
Joined: Feb 2013
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From: Greensboro Nc
You guys are all wrong, there are so many differences. Everything is lighter, different engine, different clutch, different transmission, different exhaust, intake, wheels, tires, even the glass is lighter. Go with what you like, after riding in a coupe with more power than a z, I opted for a z because I liked it more.
