Zhz
Le Mans Master
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From: Texarkana Texas
they were made for Hertz as rental cars. The only difference is badging and black stripes. Same engine and tranny as a normal corvette.
Last edited by LMB-Z; Jul 16, 2011 at 09:00 PM.
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The car has 50k miles on it and seems to be in good shape, yellow, black leather interior.ls3 option 436hp,sport tuned suspension,six speed auto paddle shift trans,zo6 brakes,targa top,like new tires.zhz seven spoke wheels,rear spoiler and stainless steel trim. What is the car worth?
Melting Slicks
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From: Central Ohio
The car has 50k miles on it and seems to be in good shape, yellow, black leather interior.ls3 option 436hp,sport tuned suspension,six speed auto paddle shift trans,zo6 brakes,targa top,like new tires.zhz seven spoke wheels,rear spoiler and stainless steel trim. What is the car worth?
I would stay far away from that car. You can find a non rental ls3 for about 34k with less miles and a less abused life (hopefully).
Personally, the car would never be on my radar since it had such a hard life.
Melting Slicks
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From: Summerton SC
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Do your homework (like I did before I bought one). The ZHZ is a LS2, but mostly a Z51 as far as options go - and is far from a base C6 ... 436 hp, selective magnetic ride, larger cross-drilled rotors (not Z06 brakes though), NPP exhaust, painted hood liner, chromed aluminum 7 spoke wheels, race-spoiler, dual full-auto sport seats, stainless mesh screens, custom floor mats and console cover, racing stripes and special edition badging. 50K is a lot of miles, have it checked by a mech before going any further, and ask for new tires and brakes all around. Good luck and its a great car. 
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St. Jude Donor '17
All badged ZHZ's are 2008 and LS3.
Do your homework (like I did before I bought one). The ZHZ is a LS2, but mostly a Z51 as far as options go - and is far from a base C6 ... 436 hp, selective magnetic ride, larger cross-drilled rotors (not Z06 brakes though), NPP exhaust, painted hood liner, chromed aluminum 7 spoke wheels, race-spoiler, dual full-auto sport seats, stainless mesh screens, custom floor mats and console cover, racing stripes and special edition badging. 50K is a lot of miles, have it checked by a mech before going any further, and ask for new tires and brakes all around. Good luck and its a great car.
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St. Jude Donor '17
I'd be willing to bet there are a lot more ragged out regualar C6's than ZHZ's even if all ZHZ's were ragged out.
I would say it's worth about 28k max considering those are 50k rental car miles. You do know why people rent corvettes right? To run the ***** off of them.
I would stay far away from that car. You can find a non rental ls3 for about 34k with less miles and a less abused life (hopefully).
Personally, the car would never be on my radar since it had such a hard life.
I would stay far away from that car. You can find a non rental ls3 for about 34k with less miles and a less abused life (hopefully).
Personally, the car would never be on my radar since it had such a hard life.
Melting Slicks
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From: Central Ohio
But percentage wise? I'm willing to bet 90% of all zhz are going to be abused compared to about half that of privately owned vehicles. People typically take better care of their property than a rental.
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From: Edgewood Washington
St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14-'15
If you are looking for a track car, a tapped out ZHZ for cheap may make sense.
If you want a well cared for trophy, look elsewhere.
It's a buyers market and there are many better options than a used up rental car.
Also, do some more research and educate yourself better before you make this large of an investment.
Good Luck with your quest.
If you want a well cared for trophy, look elsewhere.
It's a buyers market and there are many better options than a used up rental car.
Also, do some more research and educate yourself better before you make this large of an investment.
Good Luck with your quest.
Le Mans Master
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From: Syracuse New York
The car has 50k miles on it and seems to be in good shape, yellow, black leather interior.ls3 option 436hp,sport tuned suspension,six speed auto paddle shift trans,zo6 brakes,targa top,like new tires.zhz seven spoke wheels,rear spoiler and stainless steel trim. What is the car worth?
Pro
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From: Miami - the dirty dirty FL
my zhz did'nt have ONE scratch on it when i bought it ... i could tell it was solid. and the price i got it for lmfao was practically daylight robbery. i have'nt had a single issue on it till date.
that said - get a good mechanic to once over it. run a tech - II on it for any codes in the history/buffer. there will be a TON of people on here who will say no but there will be about 13-15 happy owners who will say yes lol...
and trust me - you are gonna love it!
hopefully you join the club of a TON of proud owners who own ZHZ's.
that said - get a good mechanic to once over it. run a tech - II on it for any codes in the history/buffer. there will be a TON of people on here who will say no but there will be about 13-15 happy owners who will say yes lol...
and trust me - you are gonna love it!
hopefully you join the club of a TON of proud owners who own ZHZ's.
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If you are looking for a track car, a tapped out ZHZ for cheap may make sense.
If you want a well cared for trophy, look elsewhere.
It's a buyers market and there are many better options than a used up rental car.
Also, do some more research and educate yourself better before you make this large of an investment.
Good Luck with your quest.
If you want a well cared for trophy, look elsewhere.
It's a buyers market and there are many better options than a used up rental car.
Also, do some more research and educate yourself better before you make this large of an investment.
Good Luck with your quest.
Pro
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From: Miami - the dirty dirty FL
Melting Slicks
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From: Central Ohio
I dont have any issue with the zhz if you can get it for a steal. I just don't think someone should pay the same price as you would for a non rental.
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From: Baldwinsville NY
I have owned 12 vettes. 89,96,94,99,02,03,05,06,07,01,05,08 zhz. Most of them have been brand new from the dealer. I bought a ZHZ and love it. I traded in my 2nd 2005 Daytona sunset orange(I had 2) for this ZHZ.
It has 21K on the odometer. The only thing I miss is the heads up and a clear top.
Buy it you will like it!
It has 21K on the odometer. The only thing I miss is the heads up and a clear top.
Buy it you will like it!