Which Model????????
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Which Model????????
Just retired and am buying for a c6. I had originally had my mind set on a ZO6. We plan on driving it on trips and short pleasure runs. Is a ZO a good choice or should I be looking at a different model?? Some of feedback I've gotten concerns noise and tire wear. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance JIm
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For best tire wear and long trip, GT comfort, look at a base model with F55 suspension and the J55 (formerly Z51 pkg) brakes.
Next step up would be a Grand Sport with F55 and it already has BIG brakes and wheels and faster wearing tires.
Z06 would be my last choice for trippin'.
Next step up would be a Grand Sport with F55 and it already has BIG brakes and wheels and faster wearing tires.
Z06 would be my last choice for trippin'.
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For best tire wear and long trip, GT comfort, look at a base model with F55 suspension and the J55 (formerly Z51 pkg) brakes.
Next step up would be a Grand Sport with F55 and it already has BIG brakes and wheels and faster wearing tires.
Z06 would be my last choice for trippin'.
Next step up would be a Grand Sport with F55 and it already has BIG brakes and wheels and faster wearing tires.
Z06 would be my last choice for trippin'.
Based on the criteria you (the OP) has listed, this is exactly the order I would recommend.
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For best tire wear and long trip, GT comfort, look at a base model with F55 suspension and the J55 (formerly Z51 pkg) brakes.
Next step up would be a Grand Sport with F55 and it already has BIG brakes and wheels and faster wearing tires.
Z06 would be my last choice for trippin'.
Next step up would be a Grand Sport with F55 and it already has BIG brakes and wheels and faster wearing tires.
Z06 would be my last choice for trippin'.
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For best tire wear and long trip, GT comfort, look at a base model with F55 suspension and the J55 (formerly Z51 pkg) brakes.
Next step up would be a Grand Sport with F55 and it already has BIG brakes and wheels and faster wearing tires.
Z06 would be my last choice for trippin'.
Next step up would be a Grand Sport with F55 and it already has BIG brakes and wheels and faster wearing tires.
Z06 would be my last choice for trippin'.
I just posted this in another thread:
"Knowing what I know now, if I had to, or wanted to get another Vette, I'd still get a C6 Coupe, or maybe a Vert.
Don't get me wrong, I'd love to have a Z06.
And Really like the GS and can't beat the way they look and perform for what they are.
Just that the C6 suits my needs and wants best of the 3 models.
IMO anyone getting a Vette for the first time should take into consideration all 3 models before making a decision.
Just my 2 cents and food for thought
"
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For best tire wear and long trip, GT comfort, look at a base model with F55 suspension and the J55 (formerly Z51 pkg) brakes.
Next step up would be a Grand Sport with F55 and it already has BIG brakes and wheels and faster wearing tires.
Z06 would be my last choice for trippin'.
Next step up would be a Grand Sport with F55 and it already has BIG brakes and wheels and faster wearing tires.
Z06 would be my last choice for trippin'.
If you like the Z06 for the looks, the GS meets that with a better ride. If you like the Z06 for the performance, an LS3 with some work can easily surpass a stock Z06 in performance. If you like to have the ability to go topless, you'll have to buy a chainsaw with a Z06 purchase.
Ricks right on the money.
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For best tire wear and long trip, GT comfort, look at a base model with F55 suspension and the J55 (formerly Z51 pkg) brakes.
Next step up would be a Grand Sport with F55 and it already has BIG brakes and wheels and faster wearing tires.
Z06 would be my last choice for trippin'.
Next step up would be a Grand Sport with F55 and it already has BIG brakes and wheels and faster wearing tires.
Z06 would be my last choice for trippin'.
The Z is a terrible car for trips it only gets 27-28 mpg on the hi-way
The top doesn't come off at least its not supposed to
The a/c blows cold air on you
The cruise works pretty good also
The worse part is all that power that goes to waste just cruising down road
You can only get it in a stick shift
If you are not looking for a street legal race car Look at the base and the GS they are great cars and you will be very happy with either one
Don't tell anybody but I actually take my Z on long trips every chance I can but I am crazy
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Guys forget the "if you mod the xxx it will be faster than the xxx". This is totally irrelevant to what he is asking.
Myself I want the power, BUT, if I didn't, I would get the GS, the look itself (over the conventional coupe/vert) is worth the extra money spent on tires etc.
Myself I want the power, BUT, if I didn't, I would get the GS, the look itself (over the conventional coupe/vert) is worth the extra money spent on tires etc.
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For best tire wear and long trip, GT comfort, look at a base model with F55 suspension and the J55 (formerly Z51 pkg) brakes.
Next step up would be a Grand Sport with F55 and it already has BIG brakes and wheels and faster wearing tires.
Z06 would be my last choice for trippin'.
Next step up would be a Grand Sport with F55 and it already has BIG brakes and wheels and faster wearing tires.
Z06 would be my last choice for trippin'.
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The Z is a terrible car for trips it only gets 27-28 mpg on thr hi-wayThe top doesn't come off at least its not supposed to
The a/c blows cold air on you
The cruise works pretty good also
The worse part is all that power that goes to waste just cruising down road
You can only get it in a stick shift
If you are not looking for a street legal race car Look at the base and the GS they are great cars and you will be very happy with either one
Don't tell anybody but I actually take my Z on long trips every chance I can but I am crazy
Point taken.
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For best tire wear and long trip, GT comfort, look at a base model with F55 suspension and the J55 (formerly Z51 pkg) brakes.
Next step up would be a Grand Sport with F55 and it already has BIG brakes and wheels and faster wearing tires.
Z06 would be my last choice for trippin'.
Next step up would be a Grand Sport with F55 and it already has BIG brakes and wheels and faster wearing tires.
Z06 would be my last choice for trippin'.
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"In honor of jpee"
For best tire wear and long trip, GT comfort, look at a base model with F55 suspension and the J55 (formerly Z51 pkg) brakes.
Next step up would be a Grand Sport with F55 and it already has BIG brakes and wheels and faster wearing tires.
Z06 would be my last choice for trippin'.
Next step up would be a Grand Sport with F55 and it already has BIG brakes and wheels and faster wearing tires.
Z06 would be my last choice for trippin'.
Welcome in advance to the Corvette owners Forum!
And keep asking lots of questions. BTW, you do know that there are Forum dealers that give wonderful discounts most likely far more than your local dealers.
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It sounds like from what you are going to use the car for, the obvious choice is the Grand Sport. The Z-06 is a performance car not built for comfort, especially on long runs. Wifey will not enjoy the ride or noise.
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The Z is a terrible car for trips it only gets 27-28 mpg on thr hi-wayThe top doesn't come off at least its not supposed to
The a/c blows cold air on you
The cruise works pretty good also
The worse part is all that power that goes to waste just cruising down road
You can only get it in a stick shift
If you are not looking for a street legal race car Look at the base and the GS they are great cars and you will be very happy with either one
Don't tell anybody but I actually take my Z on long trips every chance I can but I am crazy
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See my post above. Have you ever driven a Z06 on an extended trip? If not, then why do you make statements of fact that are not fact?
