You are missing a golden opportunity here. Srsly, bet him $100 it isn't a Z06. Collect the money, go out for dinner.
[Z06] A fake z06
Racer
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Sheesh just tell the guy straight up. If he is honestly mistaken he should have some integrity and be thankful for the information instead of getting butthurt. It's not like you're outing his car infront of onlookers at a show or something. In my short time I've seen quite a few of these fakes.. but this is California after all.
Safety Car
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From: shavertown Pa.
I wonder if some used car dealer scammed him, it wouldn't be the first time some dealer squeezed someone for the most he could get out of a used car.
Back in the day dealers turned regular plymouth satellites into satellite plus cars, as well as regular impala's into SS cars and so on.
All done with a trip to the junk yard, with a few simple hand tools, for parts you could take for free.
Back in the day dealers turned regular plymouth satellites into satellite plus cars, as well as regular impala's into SS cars and so on.
All done with a trip to the junk yard, with a few simple hand tools, for parts you could take for free.
Safety Car
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From: Sunniest city on Earth
If he gets butthurt, oh freakin' well
Point out the rear brake scoops and say "hey, that's weird, there's no ducts going to your brakes... that's fake, let's check the VIN"
When it clearly doesn't contain an "S", say "Well that makes sense, it isn't actually a Z06"
It makes it easy to prove it with yours, too, since you can easily show him all the factory brake ducts
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I didn't tell him. Another odd think was that his rear ducts were actually there. I looked!
But his dash gauges didn't say zo6' his seats didn't say zo6, but I didn't want to ruin his day. He was a really nice guy. He will figure it out soon enough. He's had the car for 5 months now.
It's got an after market hood, slotted rotors with zo6 brakes, vents, headlight kit, monza (or something) exhaust, led rear lights, HUD (in an 01?) 55k on the clock, custom dash to fit a double din kenwood, 5 spoke chromes, heavy tint, like every aftermarket thing ever made...
He claimed a cammed rebuilt engine too...
Fastback and auto.... Somebody went to a lot of effort to make the car cool as they thought possible. I didn't want to be the one to say, "oh, by the way".... Your car isn't a real blond.....
But his dash gauges didn't say zo6' his seats didn't say zo6, but I didn't want to ruin his day. He was a really nice guy. He will figure it out soon enough. He's had the car for 5 months now.
It's got an after market hood, slotted rotors with zo6 brakes, vents, headlight kit, monza (or something) exhaust, led rear lights, HUD (in an 01?) 55k on the clock, custom dash to fit a double din kenwood, 5 spoke chromes, heavy tint, like every aftermarket thing ever made...
He claimed a cammed rebuilt engine too...
Fastback and auto.... Somebody went to a lot of effort to make the car cool as they thought possible. I didn't want to be the one to say, "oh, by the way".... Your car isn't a real blond.....
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From: Sunniest city on Earth
I didn't tell him. Another odd think was that his rear ducts were actually there. I looked!
But his dash gauges didn't say zo6' his seats didn't say zo6, but I didn't want to ruin his day. He was a really nice guy. He will figure it out soon enough. He's had the car for 5 months now.
It's got an after market hood, slotted rotors with zo6 brakes, vents, headlight kit, monza (or something) exhaust, led rear lights, HUD (in an 01?) 55k on the clock, custom dash to fit a double din kenwood, 5 spoke chromes, heavy tint, like every aftermarket thing ever made...
He claimed a cammed rebuilt engine too...
Fastback and auto.... Somebody went to a lot of effort to make the car cool as they thought possible. I didn't want to be the one to say, "oh, by the way".... Your car isn't a real blond.....
But his dash gauges didn't say zo6' his seats didn't say zo6, but I didn't want to ruin his day. He was a really nice guy. He will figure it out soon enough. He's had the car for 5 months now.
It's got an after market hood, slotted rotors with zo6 brakes, vents, headlight kit, monza (or something) exhaust, led rear lights, HUD (in an 01?) 55k on the clock, custom dash to fit a double din kenwood, 5 spoke chromes, heavy tint, like every aftermarket thing ever made...
He claimed a cammed rebuilt engine too...
Fastback and auto.... Somebody went to a lot of effort to make the car cool as they thought possible. I didn't want to be the one to say, "oh, by the way".... Your car isn't a real blond.....
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I didn't tell him. Another odd think was that his rear ducts were actually there. I looked!
But his dash gauges didn't say zo6' his seats didn't say zo6, but I didn't want to ruin his day. He was a really nice guy. He will figure it out soon enough. He's had the car for 5 months now.
It's got an after market hood, slotted rotors with zo6 brakes, vents, headlight kit, monza (or something) exhaust, led rear lights, HUD (in an 01?) 55k on the clock, custom dash to fit a double din kenwood, 5 spoke chromes, heavy tint, like every aftermarket thing ever made...
He claimed a cammed rebuilt engine too...
Fastback and auto.... Somebody went to a lot of effort to make the car cool as they thought possible. I didn't want to be the one to say, "oh, by the way".... Your car isn't a real blond.....
But his dash gauges didn't say zo6' his seats didn't say zo6, but I didn't want to ruin his day. He was a really nice guy. He will figure it out soon enough. He's had the car for 5 months now.
It's got an after market hood, slotted rotors with zo6 brakes, vents, headlight kit, monza (or something) exhaust, led rear lights, HUD (in an 01?) 55k on the clock, custom dash to fit a double din kenwood, 5 spoke chromes, heavy tint, like every aftermarket thing ever made...
He claimed a cammed rebuilt engine too...
Fastback and auto.... Somebody went to a lot of effort to make the car cool as they thought possible. I didn't want to be the one to say, "oh, by the way".... Your car isn't a real blond.....
Well, I know one particular forum member here who has an FRC and subsequently put the fake ducts on it and Z06 badges...can you say "poser?" Well, after catching a lot of crap from others he finally wised up and removed the badges...it is, what it is.
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Racer
Joined: Nov 2009
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From: Cartersville GA
So this guy I met told me he had an o1 z, and I said cool, me too. So I went to his shop and saw his fastback 01' with fender badges. Then I looked at his rear brake vents, and saw they were stick on!
He was so proud that he "stole" the car for $13k, and expressed sorrow when I told him I paid 17 for mine.
Would you tell him or not? I didn't, but still have a little business with him, so I'll see him one more time. Part of me want to tell him just so he knows, and the other half of me says let it be.
He was so proud that he "stole" the car for $13k, and expressed sorrow when I told him I paid 17 for mine.
Would you tell him or not? I didn't, but still have a little business with him, so I'll see him one more time. Part of me want to tell him just so he knows, and the other half of me says let it be.
I would tell him for sure, before he embarrass's himself even more in public/car shows etc
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From: Rochester Hills MI
So this guy I met told me he had an o1 z, and I said cool, me too. So I went to his shop and saw his fastback 01' with fender badges. Then I looked at his rear brake vents, and saw they were stick on!
He was so proud that he "stole" the car for $13k, and expressed sorrow when I told him I paid 17 for mine.
Would you tell him or not? I didn't, but still have a little business with him, so I'll see him one more time. Part of me want to tell him just so he knows, and the other half of me says let it be.
He was so proud that he "stole" the car for $13k, and expressed sorrow when I told him I paid 17 for mine.
Would you tell him or not? I didn't, but still have a little business with him, so I'll see him one more time. Part of me want to tell him just so he knows, and the other half of me says let it be.
What's the point of raining on his parade? Whether he's arrogant or not, there isn't any good reason to pop his bubble. Let him think what he wants. If he's happy, fine. If he isn't, it isn't your problem. No matter what else, I'd leave it alone.
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Joined: Dec 2012
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From: Charleston South Carolina
I would rather know the truth than be allowed to keep making an *** of myself by thinking otherwise...you would have done him a favor but tastefully checking VIN and showing him without making him feel like idiot. If he bought from dealer then he would have reason to get money back.....or anyone else if it was sold as Z and he still has bill of sale.
Safety Car
Joined: Dec 2011
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From: Chode, Az
I would have told him right off the bat... no hard top, no z.
He's either oblivious and needs to know before making an *** of himself or he thinks he's clever and needed to be called out on it.
I recently meet a guy with a wide body c5 who told me he had a rare version with a 300mph speedometer... I just laughed and said, you mean a Canadian model? He knew what it was, he just thought he was getting over on people
He's either oblivious and needs to know before making an *** of himself or he thinks he's clever and needed to be called out on it.
I recently meet a guy with a wide body c5 who told me he had a rare version with a 300mph speedometer... I just laughed and said, you mean a Canadian model? He knew what it was, he just thought he was getting over on people
Melting Slicks
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From: Atlanta GA
If he doesn't really know, first time he meets up with other Corvette owners, he is going to wonder why they snicker at him and quickly move away when he tries to engage them.
Sounds like a really nice car with some nice upgrades.
Why not just be proud of what it is?
Sounds like a really nice car with some nice upgrades.
Why not just be proud of what it is?