[Z06] Zo6 (age concerns)
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Intermediate
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 46
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Zo6 (age concerns)
Hey all,
Need a little help with some concerns.
Looking at an Zo6 that is in amazing condition. Climate controlled, garage kept, never seen the elements and low miles (under 30k).
The concern is not maintenace/care but age.
Tires approx 7 years old but great treadlife still?
Belts, hoses, gaskets, rubber deteroration with age?
Timing belt, etc?
Am I overthinking or are these real concerns?
Thanks all !
Need a little help with some concerns.
Looking at an Zo6 that is in amazing condition. Climate controlled, garage kept, never seen the elements and low miles (under 30k).
The concern is not maintenace/care but age.
Tires approx 7 years old but great treadlife still?
Belts, hoses, gaskets, rubber deteroration with age?
Timing belt, etc?
Am I overthinking or are these real concerns?
Thanks all !
Race Director
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 15,866
Likes: 196
From: PA
Bought mine 4 years ago with 36k. Tires were 6-7 years old run flats, rode terrible, replaced them with NT05's, felt like a new car. Only belt I have replaced was the serpentine, all other hoses & gaskets are original and seem fine. LS engines use a timing chain, nothing to worry about. Mine has 46k now.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 9,556
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From: Granbury Texas
The CAR is fine (mine is now 12 years old). However, the TIRES are NOT OK. I would never advise use of 7 year old tires, esp on a performance car. I would also advise changing the hoses and belts, but that is for your convenience, the TIRES are for your safety, and are mandatory.
Team Owner
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 34,124
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From: Pensacola FL
Tires will only be good to get the car home and putt around with until you can get new ones.
The belt(s) are an easy job...no worry there.
Hoses? Some might be cracking or ballooned, but most are relatively easy to replace.
None of those items are anything that would keep me from a purchase...
The belt(s) are an easy job...no worry there.
Hoses? Some might be cracking or ballooned, but most are relatively easy to replace.
None of those items are anything that would keep me from a purchase...
Intermediate
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 41
Likes: 1
From: Sarasota Fl
Hey all,
Need a little help with some concerns.
Looking at an Zo6 that is in amazing condition. Climate controlled, garage kept, never seen the elements and low miles (under 30k).
The concern is not maintenace/care but age.
Tires approx 7 years old but great treadlife still?
Belts, hoses, gaskets, rubber deteroration with age?
Timing belt, etc?
Am I overthinking or are these real concerns?
Thanks all !
Need a little help with some concerns.
Looking at an Zo6 that is in amazing condition. Climate controlled, garage kept, never seen the elements and low miles (under 30k).
The concern is not maintenace/care but age.
Tires approx 7 years old but great treadlife still?
Belts, hoses, gaskets, rubber deteroration with age?
Timing belt, etc?
Am I overthinking or are these real concerns?
Thanks all !
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