Pewter C5

I'm looking at ordering a 2002 Z06 (yellow!), but would like to hear from the owner's experiences with the car first hand before I make the commitment.

What are the best 3 and worst 3 things about the Z06 in your opinions?

jt93

best:
3rd gear in the twisties. can not be beat, 3rd gear is where all the fun is.

overall road holding ability, AH lets you drive in arcade mode instead of sim mode

overall look of the car, and the fact all the little boys point & jump up and down in mom's car when they see it

worst:
right leg heater. next to the shifter gets so hot i can not rest my leg on it. takes about 45 min to heat up, but then, it's just tooo damn hot (texas heat doesn't help either)

spill inducer, i mean lighter holder. completely useless for any kind of drink. check the new trans am's for a drink holder that works. i can personally testify it will hold a tall glass during a 1/4 mile run, and all kinds of twisties. colsole space in the z is a joke also. maybe carry a deck of smokes or something non-meltable (no chocolate )

stereo: for the $, i expected a lot better. the t/a has a much nicer sounding system for 1/2 the price.

added bonus: the f1's are evil in the rain.

but the z still kicks mucho ***

jwight

PewterC5,

Order the car! Don't worry, you're gonna like it.

Best - handling (90% tires), acceleration, WOW factor

Worst (but not that bad)- no CD changer, no tire pressure monitor, gas mileage (may be related to #2 above)

FastCars

Best:
1)Performance
2)Looks
3)Comfort

Worst
1)Seats(for spirited driving)
2)Interior Styling
3)Heat From Center Console

It's hard to believe a car right off the showroom floor has this type of performance and is comfortable enough to be daily driven. I drive mine to work just about everyday.

I've never liked the interior styling. It seems a little plain for a car in this price range. I like the interior of the new M3 and the Audi TTs. I wouldn't want them to duplicate those cars just modernize what they already have.

The heat from the console sucks when it's hot outside. I prefer the windows open to the AC but sometimes I need to roll them up and turn on the AC because of the exra heat.

I'm just complaining because you asked but outside of the POS stock shifter(replaced) I don't have any problems that I spend any time thinkig about. I love the car and would buy it again.

Joey R

Best:

1. Fun to Drive
2. Fast, Fast, Fast
3. Did I say this car was Fun to Drive?

Worst:

1. Stereo
2. FRC Blind Spots (you get used to it)
3. Center Console Heat

Peace,

Joey

VettesRule

Best:

1 - Power (3000 to redline)
2 - Handling
3 - Dash or instrument cluster (I love looking at it!)

Worst:

1 - Shifter (can't speedshift, this might be because it is so new)
2 - Stereo
3 - Cup holder

Overall this is one of the best cars I have ever driven (includes Viper, Porsche and Ferrari). I highly recommend it!!

JOEZ06

Cons first (only listed first because everything else about the car is a plus/exceeds expectations. ;-))

1.) The left front BOSE speaker cover gives against my left calf when my foot is on the deadman and I am being agressive trying to hold myself down (searching for lateral stability)....because:
2.) The seats are not made for very agressive driving, well within the capabilities of the car. And I weigh 250, so it's not like I am Tinkerbell sliding around.
3.) VINI BURNDI VICI, for the few out there still keeping Mobil One in business.

orenc

This was my first C5, therefore my comments maybe more general.
Best - 1)Performance-excellent acceleration and incredible braking and handling. 2) Looks awesome - yellow will be a great color!
Mine is torch red. 3)Comfortable
Worst - 1) Coupe - no convertible or removable roof 2) Too comfortable - needs to have louder exhaust and more raw 3)Seriously too low of a front spoiler-be cautious. I have been, but still scrape it.

KMeloney

Best:
1) Looks (of the car -- and FROM others! )
2) Smooth power
3) World Class reputation

Worst:
1) Rocking driver's seat
2) Crappy intake (I swapped it out quickly, but it just shouldn't even be like that from the factory)
3) Bogus sound system

I hope you don't really intend on "weighing" any of these pros and cons we're writing here. There should be NOTHING here that should disuade you from buying a Z (and, hell, if you need reasons TO buy one, then, well, I think you need help).

Just get it done! Don't look back!

-Kirk

BlueBayou

THE GOOD:
Looks
Performance
Did I say performance
THE BAD:
The wait
No Targatop
Did I say the wait
THE UGLY:
Did I say the wait? Still waiting for a TPW.

QWK SLVR

Good:

1. Crazy amounts of power
2. Beautiful lines
3. Insane handling

Bad:

1. Cheeks hurt from smiling
2. Can't stop Zaino-ing
3. It rains sometimes

dbvettez06

1 runs as a super car should
2 looks like a super car should
3 sounds great


1 more HP
2 more HP
3 more HP
Really no complaints...Was on a 1000 mile trip last weekend, usedmaybe a cup of oil and i pushed it hard...85 to 115 MPH down and back...I had to check it 3 times, i was expecting at least 1/2 to a quart...GREAT car....

EILIG

Best:

1) Power to weight ratio
2) Supercar tires grip awesome
3) Price to performance ratio

Worst:
1) Passes oil like a MFer
2) Zero lateral support seats
3) Cheapo interior (including driver's side speaker cover that dents against your leg during hard turns to the right!)

-Jay

DLSCWBYVT

I had the same kind of concerns before ordering mine - and you should. But don't worry. I think you will find that you cannot make a better decision!!

Pros:
Power
Appearance
Active Handeling/Traction Control

Cons:
Rattling in low gear take off
cupholder

Overall this is still one of the most amazing cars!!

Black2001Z06

I don't really have much new to add here:

Best:
Power and Sound
Super Grip
Menacing Good Looks (mine's black)

Worst:
GM Build Quality (rocking seat)
Cheap Interior
CRAPPY Blose system

I bought my Z in January of this year, and have put almost 5K miles on it. The only mod is lowering. I just did a 1400 mile trip, and I will say, the driving position can get a little long in tooth after 10-12 hours at the stick. But to average 72.4 MPH @ 28.8 MPG in a nearly 400 horse car is pretty schweet.

dbvettez06

CUP HOLDERS GIVE ME A BREAK BUY A STINKIN MINI VAN....

RaceSmith

The only negative about it is that the roof in not removable. Go get it and drive.

jt93

if the mini will run like the z and has good cupholders, i'm all over it [img]http]//www.corvetteforum.cc/ubb/smile.gif[/img]

seriously, for those of us who drive these things every day, a cup holder is important!

EZ2XLR8

What I really hear you asking is if there's a down side.

The answer is NO.

The Z06 won Automobile's Car of the Year Award.
The Z06 won Popular Mechanic's Engineering of the Year Award.
Chevrolet is so damn proud of this car that it comes with it's own 65 min video tape.

Unless you're the lead dog the view never changes.
If you get this car you will be the lead dog.
Neither a Viper nor a Porsche Turbo can follow you around a corner.

If you order Millenium Yellow you will wait before you get one. It'll be worth it.

T.Rose 2001 Z06


[This message has been edited by EZ2XLR8 (edited 07-25-2001).]

01Z0SIX

cup holder??? Are you kidding...u can fit maybe 3 or 4 quarters in there, much less a drink..LOL