C7 Z06 Discussion General Z06 Corvette Discussion, LT4 Corvette Technical Info, Performance Upgrades, Suspension Setup for Street or Track
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: GEM Motorsports

Which year C7 Z06 is the better buy?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 08-18-2018, 10:21 AM
  #41  
Neumonic2002
Drifting
 
Neumonic2002's Avatar
 
Member Since: Oct 2004
Location: STL MO
Posts: 1,796
Received 29 Likes on 26 Posts
St. Jude Donor '09-'10

Default

Originally Posted by tt350z
Hello, I have been on the forums for a long time and have owned a C6 Z06 some years ago. I'm now back and looking for a C7 Z06 with Z07 package in 7spd manual. Like many cars during the duration of the model, many times there are some years with in that production line that makes small minor upgrades which makes those years more desirable then some of the earlier years . Is this to be true for the C7-Z06? If so can you please list/post what those differences are thanks in advance.

I have found a 2016 black on black with comp seats and Carbon Ceramics for around 70k but want to make sure that this year has all the features as the others
I was in your shoes a few months ago, after doing my research, car had to be at least a 17' and a 2LZ optioned car. I was good with a Z07 or regular Z06 with either a 7spd or an auto as long as the above criteria was met. Found and test drove my car on June 6th then bought the 2017 on June 9th and have been very happy ever since!

Good luck finding what you want, looking forward to seeing the Z06 you end up getting!!
The following users liked this post:
tt350z (08-21-2018)
Old 08-18-2018, 11:31 AM
  #42  
NineVettes
Burning Brakes
 
NineVettes's Avatar
 
Member Since: Jun 2018
Location: Gainesville, FL
Posts: 799
Received 528 Likes on 275 Posts
Default Yes!!!

Originally Posted by 3 Z06ZR1
2019 for the deals you can get!
That is what I just did - just took a while to find a manual 2LZ that I wanted
Old 08-18-2018, 01:47 PM
  #43  
Parcival
Drifting
 
Parcival's Avatar
 
Member Since: Mar 2018
Location: San Francisco Ca
Posts: 1,498
Received 405 Likes on 296 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by 3 Z06ZR1
You buy a Corvette for performance. The 1lz offers the most power to weight, the most bang for the buck and the least loss at resale. .
I agree with this and put my $ on it- I traded my ‘17 Gs 3lt A8 with 7,800 miles in for a ‘17 Z 1lz m7 with 624 miles spec’d to track (CCB +PDR). I really missed the Manual and then I’d say that you do get something from the Z even on the streets. Except for the front cameras, I’m not really missing the 3lt features I had (just day 3 mind you).

’17 because of 1. the leftover new deals, 2. the better cooling upgrades already stock (additional cooler. More space above blower, etc.), 3. Not good ‘18 and ‘19 deals in my area yet.

Last edited by Parcival; 08-18-2018 at 01:50 PM.
Old 08-18-2018, 03:12 PM
  #44  
Mikec7z
Melting Slicks
 
Mikec7z's Avatar
 
Member Since: Mar 2018
Posts: 3,465
Received 647 Likes on 510 Posts
Default

i would have never paid 3500 for pdr camera.... but the car i found already had it since it was a 3lz, but now that i have had the camera, i could not imagine buying another one without it. 3500 is a lot of money for a gopro, but the ability to push a button and record all the stats from the car and hear the interior audio of the passengers perfectly and the exhaust, its just a priceless feature that a person could monetize quickly if they put their mind to it, with youtube channels and such. As for the cooled seats and the red up across the drivers dash, its all worth it.

People get in the car and love being in it, it does not get the traditional corvette insults.
Old 08-18-2018, 03:24 PM
  #45  
badhabit_wb
Safety Car
 
badhabit_wb's Avatar
 
Member Since: Sep 2014
Location: in the country North Carolina
Posts: 4,248
Received 911 Likes on 727 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Mikec7z
i would have never paid 3500 for pdr camera.... but the car i found already had it since it was a 3lz, but now that i have had the camera, i could not imagine buying another one without it. 3500 is a lot of money for a gopro, but the ability to push a button and record all the stats from the car and hear the interior audio of the passengers perfectly and the exhaust, its just a priceless feature that a person could monetize quickly if they put their mind to it, with youtube channels and such. As for the cooled seats and the red up across the drivers dash, its all worth it.

People get in the car and love being in it, it does not get the traditional corvette insults.
What Mikec7z said. I would get the pdr no matter what. If you track the car it gives you access to a lot of information you'd never get with a gopro.
The following users liked this post:
Mikec7z (08-18-2018)
Old 08-18-2018, 03:40 PM
  #46  
Parcival
Drifting
 
Parcival's Avatar
 
Member Since: Mar 2018
Location: San Francisco Ca
Posts: 1,498
Received 405 Likes on 296 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Mikec7z
i would have never paid 3500 for pdr camera.... but the car i found already had it since it was a 3lz, but now that i have had the camera, i could not imagine buying another one without it. 3500 is a lot of money for a gopro, but the ability to push a button and record all the stats from the car and hear the interior audio of the passengers perfectly and the exhaust, its just a priceless feature that a person could monetize quickly if they put their mind to it, with youtube channels and such. As for the cooled seats and the red up across the drivers dash, its all worth it.

People get in the car and love being in it, it does not get the traditional corvette insults.
I think it’s even less to add PDR to a 1lz like $1800 plus tax. I agree It’s a valuable feature for tracking ( and valet garages).

If it were my daily driver I would miss the ventilated seats. As I’m only in there for focused stints, I don’t miss any of the 2lz or 3lz features that much, except for the front cameras, only because I had them and lost them recently.

upgraded brake package makes a noticeable difference to me.

Last edited by Parcival; 08-18-2018 at 03:45 PM.
Old 08-18-2018, 03:46 PM
  #47  
Mikec7z
Melting Slicks
 
Mikec7z's Avatar
 
Member Since: Mar 2018
Posts: 3,465
Received 647 Likes on 510 Posts
Default

its a valuable feature for life. Lets say you have the hot chic in your profile photo in the car with you, and a shelby cobra comes up, and you guys start racing each other, and your girl is talking and having a good time, and you end up chatting with the guy at the next stoplight or at the end of the exit ramp, you and he's conversation is recorded as well as the race. You have a price tag on home videos that bring back great memories, you think this is not going to be one of them?

Lets say your car experiences strange codes, that the dealership refuses to do anything about, guess what... you have them on camera now... when they happen, what you were doing to cause them to happen, you talking about them happening on the audio... dealer can now pair their data log they see to your video to confirm the circumstances.

Maybe your buddy comes into town, and you take him out on the town on friday night, and you are showing him the car records video and audio, and you guys are laughing and having a good time.... you will want these tapes back once you make them. You don't understand, 1 tape might cover the cost of the camera in your mind.... let alone 50 tapes.

You are me... 1 year ago. You think you don't need the camera. Like me then... you have no clue the amount of joy this stupid camera brings. And you might be right about the price, the 3500 might have been the jump from 2lz to 3lz, and at that point, get the 3lz... since the 1800 dollar camera is part of the deal.

Last edited by Mikec7z; 08-18-2018 at 04:05 PM.
The following users liked this post:
SoCalFinest (08-18-2018)
Old 08-18-2018, 03:56 PM
  #48  
Mikec7z
Melting Slicks
 
Mikec7z's Avatar
 
Member Since: Mar 2018
Posts: 3,465
Received 647 Likes on 510 Posts
Default

ill give you another for instance, the hottest girl i have ever seen in my life.. (my tastes, personality, everything on the table)... somehow i managed to take her for a ride.... and that ride ended up becoming many rides and a great friendship/relationship. I have those nights and our talks all on tape. Any one of those tapes is worth the 1800 dollars to me... if someone stole them and ransomed me to get the tape back and i had no backup copy to the tape.... I WOULD pay 1800 to get it back


There are just things in life you will catch on film, that you don't realize are worth it until it happens. 5"11 and the longest legs anyone could ask for...

I also do photography, not a magazine or internet photo...




Last edited by Mikec7z; 08-18-2018 at 04:23 PM.
Old 08-18-2018, 04:03 PM
  #49  
Z0HS1CK
Race Director
 
Z0HS1CK's Avatar
 
Member Since: Nov 2012
Posts: 10,631
Received 3,194 Likes on 2,141 Posts

Default

Wait is it only 1800 bucks to add the PDR?
Old 08-18-2018, 04:06 PM
  #50  
Mikec7z
Melting Slicks
 
Mikec7z's Avatar
 
Member Since: Mar 2018
Posts: 3,465
Received 647 Likes on 510 Posts
Default

sounds right, i think 1850 rings a bell in my mind now that he says that
Old 08-18-2018, 04:13 PM
  #51  
Parcival
Drifting
 
Parcival's Avatar
 
Member Since: Mar 2018
Location: San Francisco Ca
Posts: 1,498
Received 405 Likes on 296 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Mikec7z
its a valuable feature for life. Lets say you have the hot chic in your profile photo in the car with you, and a shelby cobra comes up, and you guys start racing each other,

You are me... 1 year ago. You think you don't need the camera. Like me then... you have no clue the amount of joy this stupid camera brings. And you might be right about the price, the 3500 might have been the jump from 2lz to 3lz, and at that point, get the 3lz... since the 1800 dollar camera is part of the deal.
not sure if u r talking partly to me because I have a hot chic in my profile ... but I got the pdr with my 1lz, plus the CCB brake package... I love it and used it on my GS too...lol I should use it more often based on your hypothetical stories.

Originally Posted by RobGZ06
Wait is it only 1800 bucks to add the PDR?
Yes $1800 just looked at builds on ‘18 and ‘19. $8k for CCB.

Last edited by Parcival; 08-18-2018 at 04:21 PM.
The following 2 users liked this post by Parcival:
Mikec7z (08-18-2018), Z0HS1CK (08-18-2018)
Old 08-18-2018, 04:19 PM
  #52  
Mikec7z
Melting Slicks
 
Mikec7z's Avatar
 
Member Since: Mar 2018
Posts: 3,465
Received 647 Likes on 510 Posts
Default

yes, always have a memory card in there, 32gb is the biggest that works with it... holds like 600 minutes of film or something.

I would put up my videos im taking about, but i like staying out of jail, and I have noticed there are some negative/jealous/haters on this forum from time to time, so a couple pictures will be the best I can provide at this time
Old 08-18-2018, 05:37 PM
  #53  
Z0HS1CK
Race Director
 
Z0HS1CK's Avatar
 
Member Since: Nov 2012
Posts: 10,631
Received 3,194 Likes on 2,141 Posts

Default

Does anyone know if the PDR comes standard on the ZR1?

btw the girl in question is gisele. She was featured a couple of times on high tech corvette youtube channel.


She is hot.
Old 08-18-2018, 05:55 PM
  #54  
Mikec7z
Melting Slicks
 
Mikec7z's Avatar
 
Member Since: Mar 2018
Posts: 3,465
Received 647 Likes on 510 Posts
Default

Gisele is hot. Each have their own tastes, and my girls chest is real... and mine is also very intelligent. Im not a fan of ditsy girls, if we have kids, she needs to be raising world leaders

Last edited by Mikec7z; 08-18-2018 at 05:55 PM.
The following users liked this post:
badhabit_wb (08-18-2018)
Old 08-18-2018, 09:34 PM
  #55  
C8-Chris
Instructor
 
C8-Chris's Avatar
 
Member Since: Apr 2006
Location: South Jersey
Posts: 209
Received 27 Likes on 9 Posts

Default

Other than the cooling upgrades for the 17s-up, I suggest them because all z06s 17-up have hand built engines....vs only the z07 packages pre-17 . Love knowing it was hand assembled and potentially making contact with your builder (which I did). Just my 2 cents .
The following users liked this post:
Mikec7z (08-18-2018)
Old 08-19-2018, 12:23 AM
  #56  
Parcival
Drifting
 
Parcival's Avatar
 
Member Since: Mar 2018
Location: San Francisco Ca
Posts: 1,498
Received 405 Likes on 296 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Mikec7z


nice view
Here’s another rear view... gonna take the new girl (4 days old) out now

Last edited by Parcival; 08-19-2018 at 10:36 AM.
The following users liked this post:
Mikec7z (08-19-2018)
Old 08-19-2018, 09:55 AM
  #57  
Z0HS1CK
Race Director
 
Z0HS1CK's Avatar
 
Member Since: Nov 2012
Posts: 10,631
Received 3,194 Likes on 2,141 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by Mikec7z
Gisele is hot. Each have their own tastes, and my girls chest is real... and mine is also very intelligent. Im not a fan of ditsy girls, if we have kids, she needs to be raising world leaders
She's hot but she's not perfect lol. There's actually hotter girls featured on the same youtube channel. But she's still hot.

I kinda like ditsy girls. What's worse than a girl who's always thinking she's right? A smart girl who actually knows she's right and won't stop until you say she's right lol.
The following users liked this post:
Mikec7z (08-19-2018)

Get notified of new replies

To Which year C7 Z06 is the better buy?

Old 08-19-2018, 10:06 AM
  #58  
Parcival
Drifting
 
Parcival's Avatar
 
Member Since: Mar 2018
Location: San Francisco Ca
Posts: 1,498
Received 405 Likes on 296 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by RobGZ06
She's hot but she's not perfect lol. There's actually hotter girls featured on the same youtube channel. But she's still hot.

I kinda like ditsy girls. What's worse than a girl who's always thinking she's right? A smart girl who actually knows she's right and won't stop until you say she's right lol.
I’m with u... but people who know xo Gisele (aka Sexy Gisele, Love Gisele) know her from that certain deceased gentleman’s magazine (forget what vid series)... she also moved on to other, ahem ..., interesting performances and has vids (NSFW) not on YouTube but other sites I can’t link here, so her hotness level (Mike might change his mind abt the assets if he looks under the hood so to speak) goes way up for me !...and being involved in spreading Vette gospel especially Z doesn’t hurt either !

PS. alas, she retired from her former artistry (per her Twitter) and is now doing more mainstream work like the YT channel.

Last edited by Parcival; 08-19-2018 at 10:27 PM.
Old 08-19-2018, 12:59 PM
  #59  
Mikec7z
Melting Slicks
 
Mikec7z's Avatar
 
Member Since: Mar 2018
Posts: 3,465
Received 647 Likes on 510 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by RobGZ06
She's hot but she's not perfect lol. There's actually hotter girls featured on the same youtube channel. But she's still hot.

I kinda like ditsy girls. What's worse than a girl who's always thinking she's right? A smart girl who actually knows she's right and won't stop until you say she's right lol.
i would call what you described at the end, a dumb girl THe girl im talking about is smart enough to sit and think about things, and not jump to conclusions. That level of intelligence is rare it seems. Nor does she care about fighting over the small stuff. She understands time is valuable and stays focused on making life better than it was a moment ago. She can also have a talk about the fed reserve and she is not lost... which is more than I can say about most males on the planet

Last edited by Mikec7z; 08-19-2018 at 01:15 PM.
The following users liked this post:
badhabit_wb (08-19-2018)
Old 08-19-2018, 03:46 PM
  #60  
Z0HS1CK
Race Director
 
Z0HS1CK's Avatar
 
Member Since: Nov 2012
Posts: 10,631
Received 3,194 Likes on 2,141 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by Parcival

I’m with u... but people who know xo Gisele (aka Sexy Gisele, Love Gisele) know her from that certain deceased gentleman’s magazine (forget what vid series)... she also moved on to other, ahem ..., interesting performances and has vids (NSFW) not on YouTube but other sites I can’t link here, so her hotness level (Mike might change his mind abt the assets if he looks under the hood so to speak) goes way up for me !...and being involved in spreading Vette gospel especially Z doesn’t hurt either !

PS. alas, she retired from her formerly artistry (per her Twitter) and is now doing more mainstream work like the YT channel.
lol does your wife know you know about this other girl way too damn well? Lol


Quick Reply: Which year C7 Z06 is the better buy?



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 02:38 PM.