My apologies, I knew the topic has been well covered but somehow along the way I've read the matter was only related to certain model years. Clarification on that point was what I was hoping to get - and it appears I did have bad information - clearly I should assume it is all years. That alone is invaluable to me. The second point is I have never owned a 'Vette of any year (as a life long car nut I can't believe that myself). The post above saying to study more carefully the differences of a base car to the Z06 besides just motor is well taken, and also invaluable feedback for me. The Z06 is a special model even in a world filled with special models, that comes across loud and clear.

This all started when I fell in love with the 2014 C7 at the Watkins Glen vintage last fall. It was somehow seeing it close up that I got smacked with the wow factor of the later model cars for the first time, they are beautiful machines! So I started my research (so much to learn - so many 3 digit short form options, subtle changes year to year and so many special order models!). As I started to read about the newer 'Vettes I got slowly drawn to the C6 Z06 because of the motor, and then I read a Car and Driver road test where their car blew up, and it went from there.

So again, I've been reading nonstop on the topic but still I have found great value in these replies. It is also interesting to learn the mileage is not an issue, which I guess I kinda knew. Based on the feedback my leaning today is to get back on my original track, find a car/color and plan to get the heads done, best of both worlds. Thanks again to all who posted, invaluable.

Thanks all, invaluable. I sent a longer reply but it has to go through the mods?