[Z06] Should I have waited?
Pro
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From: Dallas Texas
Ya know I have a 03 Z and think the new C6's are incredible looking!
I do not drive my Z06 every day anymore, but I sure seem to see them at almost every stop light these days . So in my opinion I am ready to see something new. Not sure if I can afford the C6/Z06, but I bet those things are are going to be unbeliveable!
I do not drive my Z06 every day anymore, but I sure seem to see them at almost every stop light these days . So in my opinion I am ready to see something new. Not sure if I can afford the C6/Z06, but I bet those things are are going to be unbeliveable!
Intermediate
Joined: Sep 2003
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From: Minnetonka MN
Originally Posted by Fast98
Ibought a 04 Z06 and got a good deal I do not regret it Im not crazy about theC6 it might grow on me but no matter what you say the power of the Z06 and the looks Cant be beat,well the C6 Z06 might be the one ! 
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2003
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From: Augusta GA
St. Jude Donor '05-'06
Good move and screw the C6. I saw them being made at the Z06 FES, and I say it is evalution, and not the revalution some of the media are trying to push. A Z06 will always be a Z06, THE ULTIMATE AMERCIAN sports car. Wait for the C6 Z06 and then get some Z envy... and see how expensive it will be ect... Enjoy your Z and take me to a track 
Dave
Dave
Team Owner
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From: Swansea IL
I paid $39K for an 03 with 4770 miles and over $1500 in great mods. The Z51 C6 is a 4.3 0-60 car, Any Z06 will run 4.1 and some recenct tests have shown 3.9.
The C6 is a great car but it's no Z06. I'm waiting for the C6 Z. Buying the last year of a Corvette generation is always frought with second guessing, but since the C6 is clearly not a Z06 beater I willdrive on knowing all a C6 driver will see are my big quad PRT exhaust tips. To me that's worth what I paid for the car. I'd hate to have to come up with excuses like I have a better interior or NAV system to explain why they aren't as fast.
I have no doubt the C6 version of the C6 will be killer and I will buy one, but for now I have no buyers remorse, and neither should you.
Cheers
Tom
The C6 is a great car but it's no Z06. I'm waiting for the C6 Z. Buying the last year of a Corvette generation is always frought with second guessing, but since the C6 is clearly not a Z06 beater I willdrive on knowing all a C6 driver will see are my big quad PRT exhaust tips. To me that's worth what I paid for the car. I'd hate to have to come up with excuses like I have a better interior or NAV system to explain why they aren't as fast.
I have no doubt the C6 version of the C6 will be killer and I will buy one, but for now I have no buyers remorse, and neither should you.
Cheers
Tom
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I would rather buy the last year of a model(C5) then the first year which most likely will have bugs and recalls. Even the first year of the C6 Z(2006?), I would avoid. I will enjoy my 04 Z06 and drive it for 3 years and look at the 2nd year of the C6 Z(2007?) and decide then if it is time to make a change. Unfortunetly, most 04 Z06's are sold.
Le Mans Master
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I don't like the looks of the C6 Coupe. The seats may be better in the C6 Coupe, but I don't like the dash better. Actually, it looks even cheaper than the C5's dash to me.
I think that getting a C5 Z06 for the low 40's is awesome! I wish that I paid that little for the car and I'm still very pleased with it. Sure, there are some materials quality issues, but the price to performance ratio simply can't be beat.
Tip: If you haven't done it yet, get your car out on a track at a DE event. It's a load of fun on the track and probably makes a better track car than a street car actually.
If I buy a C6 at all, it will be the C6 Z06 and it won't be the first year that it comes out either. I'm waiting until they get the bugs worked out of it first. I also won't pay over sticker for one either. So, that's a few years off. In the meantime, I will be enjoying my '03 Z.
X
I think that getting a C5 Z06 for the low 40's is awesome! I wish that I paid that little for the car and I'm still very pleased with it. Sure, there are some materials quality issues, but the price to performance ratio simply can't be beat.
Tip: If you haven't done it yet, get your car out on a track at a DE event. It's a load of fun on the track and probably makes a better track car than a street car actually.
If I buy a C6 at all, it will be the C6 Z06 and it won't be the first year that it comes out either. I'm waiting until they get the bugs worked out of it first. I also won't pay over sticker for one either. So, that's a few years off. In the meantime, I will be enjoying my '03 Z.
X
Race Director
Joined: Mar 2001
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From: PA
Originally Posted by z06 stocker
Read the September 2004 Motor Trend article (if you believe in their opinons). C6 is about 75% of the Z's performance. IMO, if you are buying the car for performance, stick with the Z (I am with the '01). If you are a "looker and a feeler" of comfort, the C6 is likely the way to go. One of the interesting conclusions of the article were you have to be a "better driver" in the Z because it is more of a "race prepped" vehicle than the C6. Don't expect the new Z to be any easier. They are race prepped cars and take skill to drive as they are meant to be. Right now, I confirm this as the Z is the most difficult car to drive to it's potential that I have been in...because I am not a racer.
Z
Z
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From: San Francisco, CA USA
If you're disappointed with the 2004 C5 Z06's interior it's obvious to me that you didn't thoroughly evaluate the car before buying it. Who's fault would that be? The Z is a great car and not just for it's performance. Perhaps investing in gold bars is the way to go. IMO, Save the Wave! 
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From: Prescott AZ
Originally Posted by Fastgenious
I would rather buy the last year of a model(C5) then the first year which most likely will have bugs and recalls. Even the first year of the C6 Z(2006?), I would avoid. I will enjoy my 04 Z06 and drive it for 3 years and look at the 2nd year of the C6 Z(2007?) and decide then if it is time to make a change. Unfortunetly, most 04 Z06's are sold.
Last edited by AZ99FRC; Aug 5, 2004 at 03:44 PM.
Instructor
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From: Campbell NY
I love the performance of the Z06 and the handling. Nothing for the same money is any better. The interior in my Aurora is better than my 04' Z16 vette. I am going to change cars when I find something I like better maybe a blue and white viper.
