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Go Canes!
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From: Boca Raton FL
St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17-'18-'19-'20-'21
Looks like most people are cool with the ZHZ as I would be as long as you thoroughly check the car over. Also, I pretty sure it does not have Z06 brakes, unless someone already bought it from Hertz and modified it.
Race Director
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Edgewood Washington
St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14-'15
As far as my advice to the OP to educate himself, he obviously is not very familiar with the brand (ls3 'option', Z06 brakes) and he needs to learn more so he can make a well informed decision and recognize a real bargain when he sees one.
There are always better options than a rental car, especially if it's a Corvette, look elsewhere.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2009
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From: Sarasota Florida
The ZHZ's were all I believe 1LT cars, F55 suspension, NPP exhaust automatics with the GM Performance Parts package, (rear spoiler, 7 spoke chrome wheels, stainless screens, etc.) in Yellow with black stripes and ZHZ embroidery on the console lid, black interior. The '08 cars were all coupes, the '09's were all convertibles. I've rented several of each at various locations and each one seemed to be pretty well maintained and in good condition, the last being an '09 convertible in March from Orlando that I used to attend the 12 Hours of Sebring. That car had just over 40,000 miles and had a fresh set of tires and recent re-spray of the lower body, good job, the car looked and drove very well, no rattles or vices. If the price is right and the Warranty is included, they're nice cars.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Central Ohio
Do yourself a favor, and don't be one of the people on here complaining about buying a junk, abused car.
Look elsewhere - what is your budget and zipcode? Let us help you find something in your area that isn't ragged out and a waste of money. It will be the smartest decision you will make - trust me. The folks on here are experts in almost every aspect of these cars and their issues. Finding this place was the smart thing to do, now take the advise of the people and let us help you find a great car in your price range.
Found from your previous post you are in Alabama. Here are a few cars within 100 miles of you with an ls3.
2008, Yellow with 28k miles for 33,995
2008, black with 26k miles for $34,999
Last edited by softballer; Jul 17, 2011 at 08:54 PM.
Melting Slicks
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From: Summerton SC
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Wrong-o, they were all LS2 for both years '08 & '09, did not have HUD or Blose. There were 500 2008 ZHZs, all coups, and 375 2009 ZHZ Verts, all badged, all awesome ...
Last edited by Thrash; Jul 17, 2011 at 11:39 PM. Reason: added info
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From: Pensacola Florida GO GATORS!!! www.rlsebring.com www.c6c7vette.com
St. Jude Donor '17
My 08 Vert 3LT was a Hertz Rental. It was put in to service then stolen at 10 miles (Yes, 10 miles). The thieves removed the engine and suspension.
I bought it from the insurance company. Slipped a complete Z51 suspension (actually all the Z-51 package) under it as well and a new LS3 crate motor.
Mine was not badged as a ZHZ. Just a yellow rental Vert.
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St. Jude Donor '17
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Burning Brakes
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From: Garner North Carolina
Knowing its a rent a car.....why take the chance.....you take a chance buying a used vette from a private source.....with that in mind its got to be a helluva lot riskier to buy a known rent a car. Again just my opinion but think about it in those terms then do what your head not your heart thinks is right.......Good luck with your decision.....There are plenty good vettes out there....take your time and shop around!
