Z51 package worth the extra $$?
09-10-2016, 11:43 PM
#21
Race Director
09-11-2016, 11:58 AM
#23
Instructor
I bought my 06 coup from a car lot as advertised ( 06 LS3 ). It's an 06 LS2 with 3LT/ Z51. They didn't know anything about the car. Got a great deal 
09-11-2016, 02:37 PM
#25
Racer
Thread Starter
Alright guys question do the z51 cars Coke with any sort of badge? The one im looking at the owner claims it had a badge on the back that the letter Z started to peel?
09-11-2016, 02:47 PM
#26
Le Mans Master
No...but there are aftermarket badges out there that some put on...tacky
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09-11-2016, 06:17 PM
#27
Le Mans Master
I am not sure what you mean by that, EV. Are you indicating that some/many dealers do not even look at the option list/codes? You are probably right about that.
I also see vettes on lots with "automatic" plastered across the windshield, but when you look inside, it's a manual.
My point, as it was obviously missed, is that the Z51 often results in zero additional cost over a non-Z51. Ergo, the answer to the OP is that it may add no cost to the price of the vehicle.
I also see vettes on lots with "automatic" plastered across the windshield, but when you look inside, it's a manual.
My point, as it was obviously missed, is that the Z51 often results in zero additional cost over a non-Z51. Ergo, the answer to the OP is that it may add no cost to the price of the vehicle.
Last edited by buckmeister2; 09-11-2016 at 06:18 PM.
09-11-2016, 07:02 PM
#28
Le Mans Master
I am not sure what you mean by that, EV. Are you indicating that some/many dealers do not even look at the option list/codes? You are probably right about that.
I also see vettes on lots with "automatic" plastered across the windshield, but when you look inside, it's a manual.
My point, as it was obviously missed, is that the Z51 often results in zero additional cost over a non-Z51. Ergo, the answer to the OP is that it may add no cost to the price of the vehicle.
I also see vettes on lots with "automatic" plastered across the windshield, but when you look inside, it's a manual.
My point, as it was obviously missed, is that the Z51 often results in zero additional cost over a non-Z51. Ergo, the answer to the OP is that it may add no cost to the price of the vehicle.
No badges for me.
09-12-2016, 12:05 AM
#30
Racer
Thread Starter
another question guys is there a way to check to see if a car has the z51 package on it by the vin number? and specific letter or number or any website i can use to basically pull up a window sticker so i can verify before i go to look at one?
09-12-2016, 03:06 AM
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C6 of Year Finalist (performance mods) 2019
You might think about taking test drives in cars with the Z51 option and comparing it to ones with the F55 option and those with no option.
Chevy promoted the Z51 as a performance option, right up to the first year where the ZR1 (highest performance) also had the mag ride. Then the Z06 got the mag ride as a performance option and the GS got it too. If you see a pattern here, it's that the F55 mag ride quickly became the performance option suspension once it was standard equipment on the ZR1.
Still you need to test it for yourself, as we don't all have the same tastes.
09-12-2016, 05:07 PM
#34
Race Director
Yes, yes, and yes. Well worth getting a Z51-optioned version.
09-12-2016, 06:28 PM
#36
Team Owner
On a used car the Z51 option only adds a couple of hundred bucks so in the grand scheme, it's not very significant moneywise. Many dealers selling used C6s don't know whether it's there or not.
09-12-2016, 08:49 PM
#37
Race Director
Also, I find the Z51 ride quite comfortable. Compared with my wife's Mini Cooper S with the handling package it rides like a Lexus!
09-13-2016, 07:16 AM
#38
Le Mans Master
09-13-2016, 07:56 AM
#39
Drifting
Someone else may chime in but I am pretty sure there is a code in the VIN#
I have read it on here before but just never looked at my VIN to see it myself
09-13-2016, 07:57 AM
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As crazy as this may sound, the difference is like driving a Cadillac and a Corvette. Wife went with me when I drove my C5 non-Z-51 to the dealer to pick up the C6 with the Z51 option. She said that the new car did not "float" like the old one. Could not agree more.
The Z51 is a much more racing type stance and drive. For me, well worth any extra money.
The Z51 is a much more racing type stance and drive. For me, well worth any extra money.