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I'd look at it this way. If you buy a C6Z, you'll probably find more answers to the problems it will have or things you don't like about it since it has been around longer. Expect to pay for those out of pocket.
If you buy a new one, the problems will more than likely be covered by warranty, but you will have to pay the higher initial buy in.
Also depends on what you intend to do with the car. I personally would take a N/A car over a SC car for track purposes. If you aren't going to track the car, just buy the new one and cruise your boulevard covered under warranty.
I'd look at it this way. If you buy a C6Z, you'll probably find more answers to the problems it will have or things you don't like about it since it has been around longer. Expect to pay for those out of pocket.
If you buy a new one, the problems will more than likely be covered by warranty, but you will have to pay the higher initial buy in.
Also depends on what you intend to do with the car. I personally would take a N/A car over a SC car for track purposes. If you aren't going to track the car, just buy the new one and cruise your boulevard covered under warranty.
I was thinking that the OP was going to ask if the used C6 ZO6, was a better buy than a new base C7 - until I read the entire thread title.
For my money, and from everything I've read and heard here and elsewhere - I'd say the new base C7, is the better buy.
BTW - IMHO, there's some very good opines on this thread from ppl that have BTDT, having spent the big buck$ on ZO6 C6es. Very pleased to read those - especially!
Last edited by Skid Row Joe; 06-17-2016 at 08:01 PM.
Anyone going that direction needs to watch out for cars w/ over 20K miles. That's when my LS7 ate a valve. It was a very common problem.
Hey youre feeding the gorillas man
seriously those cars should NOT have that defect;every single one shoulda been recalled!
When they first came out before this collap$e crippled me I remember debating writing a check for one, kinda glad I didnt. Now couldnt afford a ragged out one on a bet lol
Before I bought my 2016 Z51, I originally considered a C6 Z06... lots of bang for the buck... but:
Prices were still in the high $40K for a used car with no warranty, and the numbers suggest a stock Z51 has comparable performance, and is a more sophisticated car in every respect.
The C06 is still depreciating, and after 10 months, trade-in on my car is equal to my loan balance, so I'm building equity (slowly) in the car.
I would not criticize anyone buying a C06... great car, but for street-only use, a base C7 is the best of both worlds IMHO.
This was our 2007 C6 Z06 the day we picked it up from the dealer when it was brand new. It was a nice car. We replaced it with a 2016 C7 Z51 3LT. The C7 is a newer car with better features. Both have their place, but the newer C7 is a much better car from a prior C6 Z06 owner's perspective.
This was our 2007 C6 Z06 the day we picked it up from the dealer when it was brand new. It was a nice car. We replaced it with a 2016 C7 Z51 3LT. The C7 is a newer car with better features. Both have their place, but the newer C7 is a much better car from a prior C6 Z06 owner's perspective.
2007 Z06.
2016 C7.
I agree 100% as a former C6 Z06 owner. Moreover, the C6 Z06 is much more comparable to the C7 Z51 performance wise. The C7 Z06 is in much more rarified air.
Here's my '06 C6 Z06, which was one of the first 400 made.
I agree 100% as a former C6 Z06 owner. Moreover, the C6 Z06 is much more comparable to the C7 Z51 performance wise. The C7 Z06 is in much more rarified air...
Agreed. Maybe a better comparison would be the C6 ZR1 to the C7 Z06?
(full disclosure: Assuming cost is not an option I'd still take the C7 Z06 hands down every time without a second thought)
06-17-2016, 12:09 PM
Is a used Corvette C6 Z06 a better buy than a new C7 Z06?
