[Z06] Need some pointers on Z06 purchase.
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Racer
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Colorful Colorado
Need some pointers on Z06 purchase.
I have been looking for a Corvette for a little while now. This will be my first. I believe that the Z06 is for me. I love the roofline coupled with the other design elements. I have come across one that seems to be a good deal. It is a 2001, roughly 5000 miles, of course no warranty. It seems to be in great shape. I am having someone I know look at it for me since it is in another state. The firm price is $31K
Questions:
Is this a good price for year '01 with little mileage?
Would I be better to keep looking for a 2002 or newer?
Can I expect to have problems with oil burning?
Any other opinions are welcome.
Thanks In advance.
P.S.
Have also come across a 2001 Convertible with 21K miles for $30?
Same questions.
Questions:
Is this a good price for year '01 with little mileage?
Would I be better to keep looking for a 2002 or newer?
Can I expect to have problems with oil burning?
Any other opinions are welcome.
Thanks In advance.
P.S.
Have also come across a 2001 Convertible with 21K miles for $30?
Same questions.
Pro
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 693
Likes: 1
From: Centennial CO
Originally Posted by junkmn
I have been looking for a Corvette for a little while now. This will be my first. I believe that the Z06 is for me. I love the roofline coupled with the other design elements. I have come across one that seems to be a good deal. It is a 2001, roughly 5000 miles, of course no warranty. It seems to be in great shape. I am having someone I know look at it for me since it is in another state. The firm price is $31K
Questions:
Is this a good price for year '01 with little mileage?
Would I be better to keep looking for a 2002 or newer?
Can I expect to have problems with oil burning?
Any other opinions are welcome.
Thanks In advance.
P.S.
Have also come across a 2001 Convertible with 21K miles for $30?
Same questions.
Questions:
Is this a good price for year '01 with little mileage?
Would I be better to keep looking for a 2002 or newer?
Can I expect to have problems with oil burning?
Any other opinions are welcome.
Thanks In advance.
P.S.
Have also come across a 2001 Convertible with 21K miles for $30?
Same questions.
2004 Z06 2400 mi $39000
I think you can do better.
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Gulf of Mexico Florida West Coast
Nothing Wrong
You might want to shop more aggressively in your own area, Kick the tires. In this price range you want to test drive a few cars before laying down the cash.
Good Luck to both buyer and seller.
Good Luck to both buyer and seller.
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Colorful Colorado
Have shopped Denver completely. There is not much here. I have set a limit for myself on spending, $32K is what I am going to spend, no more. I mean I could go higher, but with a limit I won't go crazy, if ya know what I mean.
Advanced
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Originally Posted by junkmn
I have been looking for a Corvette for a little while now. This will be my first. I believe that the Z06 is for me. I love the roofline coupled with the other design elements. I have come across one that seems to be a good deal. It is a 2001, roughly 5000 miles, of course no warranty. It seems to be in great shape. I am having someone I know look at it for me since it is in another state. The firm price is $31K
Questions:
Is this a good price for year '01 with little mileage?
Would I be better to keep looking for a 2002 or newer?
Can I expect to have problems with oil burning?
Any other opinions are welcome.
Thanks In advance.
P.S.
Have also come across a 2001 Convertible with 21K miles for $30?
Same questions.
Questions:
Is this a good price for year '01 with little mileage?
Would I be better to keep looking for a 2002 or newer?
Can I expect to have problems with oil burning?
Any other opinions are welcome.
Thanks In advance.
P.S.
Have also come across a 2001 Convertible with 21K miles for $30?
Same questions.
Does this 01 Z06 have ANY warranty left? any extended warranty?? im not sure if you can still buy a warranty for it. ask on here.
Also the earlier production/built 01 Z06's are the ones with oil consumption problems. You might want to find out its built date and check previous records of service history.
I would buy a low mileage 01 Z and not worry about the oil consumption because its the way its been driven and the way you drive it, if its not been driven hard and beaten on it should be a great car for you. I dont drive my cars hard and if you dont, you shouldnt ever have a problem with oil consumption.
This is just what i have learned but i read alot and know people with the 01 Z's and the oil problems arent as big or widespread as they are stated on these forums.
good luck on your search.
Pro
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Centennial CO
Originally Posted by junkmn
Have shopped Denver completely. There is not much here. I have set a limit for myself on spending, $32K is what I am going to spend, no more. I mean I could go higher, but with a limit I won't go crazy, if ya know what I mean.
Racer
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Houston Texas
Originally Posted by junkmn
I have been looking for a Corvette for a little while now. This will be my first. I believe that the Z06 is for me. I love the roofline coupled with the other design elements. I have come across one that seems to be a good deal. It is a 2001, roughly 5000 miles, of course no warranty. It seems to be in great shape. I am having someone I know look at it for me since it is in another state. The firm price is $31K
Questions:
Is this a good price for year '01 with little mileage?
Would I be better to keep looking for a 2002 or newer?
Can I expect to have problems with oil burning?
Any other opinions are welcome.
Thanks In advance.
P.S.
Have also come across a 2001 Convertible with 21K miles for $30?
Same questions.
Questions:
Is this a good price for year '01 with little mileage?
Would I be better to keep looking for a 2002 or newer?
Can I expect to have problems with oil burning?
Any other opinions are welcome.
Thanks In advance.
P.S.
Have also come across a 2001 Convertible with 21K miles for $30?
Same questions.
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Burning Brakes
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From: I'm not quite middle aged and I only own one gold chain! San Jose CA
Originally Posted by junkmn
Car checked out. Nice, very nice. Got some title issues. Running like the wind from this. Gonna go for a 2002. Drove one today and I am hooked.
Good luck with your search...your car is out there somewhere waiting for you! Have you tried CARS.com or Autotrader.com? These are great sites to look for cars with the specific features, etc that you desire. Good search engines on both and lots of hits on Z06's right now.
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Willow Spring N.C.
I'd wait, and be picky. I got an 01 Z with no oil consumption problems. Was not one of the early builds. Bought mine for 27K. Had to jump on an out of state purchase. Shop around a bit more.
Hope this helps,
Will
Hope this helps,
Will
