2008 Z06 Question
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2008 Z06 Question
I am working with a dealer on a 2008 Z06, used, but with 240 miles on it. The weird thing is that the original guy traded that Z06 in for a 2009 Z06. Now why would someone do that? Is there something in an 09 that is substantially better, maybe rear end? Anyone know? I am close to pulling the trigger on the Z06, the dealer wants $55k for this machine (its loaded).
Le Mans Master
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From: Hoschton Georgia
Maybe color or maybe bluetooth. Who knows maybe he just likes buying new. Let's hope he didn't wreck it with just so few of mile. I think I would still get a car fax anyway. Sounds like a great deal on the surface.
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From: Chesapeake VA
I am working with a dealer on a 2008 Z06, used, but with 240 miles on it. The weird thing is that the original guy traded that Z06 in for a 2009 Z06. Now why would someone do that? Is there something in an 09 that is substantially better, maybe rear end? Anyone know? I am close to pulling the trigger on the Z06, the dealer wants $55k for this machine (its loaded).
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Drifting
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Seems a little odd. As others have suggested, look at the paint closely for signs of repair, including checking the body bolts in the engine compartment to see if they've been removed/replaced. Look for variations in the paint color. Just proceed smartly and with a decent amount of skepticism. Can you have someone "independent" look the car over for evidence of accident repair?
Former Vendor
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I have a customer who trades every year. He always orders a Z06 in the same color combo and options. Each year his trade has around 100 miles on it. It's his money and I'm not going to turn him away. Some people just like to have the newest thing even if there's no difference.
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Take your finger and run it on the inside seams of the panels, this is a good way to tell if there is any paint on it. If the edges are rough, it's been painted, if soft, good to go. Any car sales manager can tell you this, one of the first things the old school guys do when they look over a car!
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I have a customer who trades every year. He always orders a Z06 in the same color combo and options. Each year his trade has around 100 miles on it. It's his money and I'm not going to turn him away. Some people just like to have the newest thing even if there's no difference.
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Burning Brakes
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Quite honestly I don't think it's strange at all. Come on, we are talking about Corvette owners. Some guys won't take their car out if there's even a remote possability of rain. Some don't rev their engines past a certain RPM because they think it will hurt the car. There are all kinds of reasons that Vette owners don't drive, keep low mileage etc.. To each his own but I wouldn't be afraid of that particular Z. Have it checked by a trusted independent shop and your good to go. 
Safety Car
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Quite honestly I don't think it's strange at all. Come on, we are talking about Corvette owners. Some guys won't take their car out if there's even a remote possability of rain. Some don't rev their engines past a certain RPM because they think it will hurt the car. There are all kinds of reasons that Vette owners don't drive, keep low mileage etc.. To each his own but I wouldn't be afraid of that particular Z. Have it checked by a trusted independent shop and your good to go.
