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Considering used Z06. Any visible differences between the 1LZ, 2LZ, and 3LZ?
Hi,
I’m in the market for a Z06. I was going to purchase new, but decided to consider a used Z06 as well. Biggest issue, the majority of posted ads on autotrader or cars.com don’t mention if it’s a 1LZ, 2LZ, or 3LZ. Just a lot of wasted time contacting the dealer, etc...
Any visible differences (exterior or interior), between these trim levels, that I can look out for? I’m more interested in the 2LZ.
3lz = actually nice vehicle with appointments befitting a 100k sports car I.e. suede trim, PDR, napa leather, etc
Who buys a sports car for Cadillac appointments? My 1lz has PDR and is my car of choice less weight which is a major consideration, Glued on fake leather scraps that over time come loose.
Plus are worth next to nothing on resale. You can have great car for 70k or you can add every option for the same price if you wait for the left overs that didn't sell.
30k extra or some cheap options? I go with the lighter more dependable car. The memory seats are famous for screwing up.
I rather spend 70k spend another 8800.00 and make a real sports tuner car that will pull away from a ZR1. That weights 3450 instead of 3650.
They load the high priced options that really drop to little to no value at resale when the whole car is the real value. The 1lz is hardly the penalty box. It really is the best choice IMO!
When I was looking for mine, I was looking for a 2LZ or 3LZ...an easy way for me to tell was looking for the ventilated seat button on the dash. If it doesn't have it, it's a 1LZ.
Apologies if I'm stating the obvious here. I've also been prowling the 'net for a Z06 but it's hard to find one with a M/T in the trim level and color I want. You are right, most internet postings don't state the trim level but you can figure that out if the VIN is available.
I’m in the market for a Z06. I was going to purchase new, but decided to consider a used Z06 as well. Biggest issue, the majority of posted ads on autotrader or cars.com don’t mention if it’s a 1LZ, 2LZ, or 3LZ. Just a lot of wasted time contacting the dealer, etc...
Any visible differences (exterior or interior), between these trim levels, that I can look out for? I’m more interested in the 2LZ.
Thanks!!
You tell the 3 lz when the glue on extra leather starts shrinking, wrinkling and coming loose.
Apologies if I'm stating the obvious here. I've also been prowling the 'net for a Z06 but it's hard to find one with a M/T in the trim level and color I want. You are right, most internet postings don't state the trim level but you can figure that out if the VIN is available.
3lz = actually nice vehicle with appointments befitting a 100k sports car I.e. suede trim, PDR, napa leather, etc
Who buys a sports car for Cadillac appointments? My 1lz has PDR and is my car of choice less weight which is a major consideration, Glued on fake leather scraps that over time come loose.
Plus are worth next to nothing on resale. You can have great car for 70k or you can add every option for the same price if you wait for the left overs that didn't sell.
30k extra or some cheap options? I go with the lighter more dependable car. The memory seats are famous for screwing up.
I rather spend 70k spend another 8800.00 and make a real sports tuner car that will pull away from a ZR1. That weights 3450 instead of 3650.
They load the high priced options that really drop to little to no value at resale when the whole car is the real value. The 1lz is hardly the penalty box. It really is the best choice IMO!
The 3lz cars don’t weigh that much more, it’s a seat heater, nav kit and a tiny subwoofer...plus 3lz considering it INCLUDED PDR/Nav so your 1lz adding that for $2000 is only a $6000 difference.
Plus I got the car 12% off custom build.
now if you just wanted to strip down and make a track car then of course 1lz but if you want a car that will look as nice as $200k 911 turbo it’s 3lz or bust. If the suede peels that’s a warranty anyways don’t park long term in the heat no car interiors like that. I live in Sacramento California we get to about 110 sometimes and no issues with my interior.
Who buys a sports car for Cadillac appointments? My 1lz has PDR and is my car of choice less weight which is a major consideration, Glued on fake leather scraps that over time come loose.
Plus are worth next to nothing on resale. You can have great car for 70k or you can add every option for the same price if you wait for the left overs that didn't sell.
30k extra or some cheap options? I go with the lighter more dependable car. The memory seats are famous for screwing up.
I rather spend 70k spend another 8800.00 and make a real sports tuner car that will pull away from a ZR1. That weights 3450 instead of 3650.
They load the high priced options that really drop to little to no value at resale when the whole car is the real value. The 1lz is hardly the penalty box. It really is the best choice IMO!
also I wasn’t buying a Shelby cobra kit car so yeah it’s pretty nice having cooled seats and sat nav when I go on long drives to remote coast towns and there is no cell service. It saves me having to bust out a paper map. Keep in mind I’m pretty sarcastic about all this poverty Vette stuff. It started with my friends telling me the non carbon z06 brakes were poverty brakes and I ran with it. (I don’t have a z07 carFYI) . Pretty sure my 3lz is around 3500lbs not 3650 since the 2016 and ups used lighter body panels and it’s a manual with a Borla x pipe that saves some weight too.
3lz = actually nice vehicle with appointments befitting a 100k sports car I.e. suede trim, PDR, napa leather, etc
Interesting, since I sat in and drove both the 2LZ and 3LZ back to back and preferred the 2LZ with NAV/PDR. Just didn't care for the half-assed GM attempt at opulence and its associated problems. Cost wasn't the issue, quality was...
Guess I'll have to be content with my sad "poor mans vette" equipped exactly how I preferred...
Thanks everyone for the responses. The VIN decoder is very helpful.
I took a quick look, and I'm not seeing the advantage with buying used. The cheapest 2LZ is around $70k+...at that point, probably makes more sense to focus on something new....
Welp there goes another 1LZ vs 2LZ vs 3LZ debate lol!
Everyone is ALWAYS going to justify their purchase haha.. which is normal. I have a 3LZ, Z07 with CF everywhere and I care less if someone has a 1LZ. I just know I like my car looks and feels and that's what matter.
I do get ask, why the Z07? Well, the rotors look bitchin and it saves almost 40lbs of unsprung weight over the steel rotors. . Add in some light weight forged wheels for an additional ~20 lbs (5-7 lbs lighter each wheel).. that's almost ~60 lbs of unsprung weight from a stock Z06. That is huuuuuge whether or not you track the car or drive like grandpa
3lz = actually nice vehicle with appointments befitting a 100k sports car I.e. suede trim, PDR, napa leather, etc
By your def, ive got a poverty vette: ‘17 Z M7 with PDR z07, racing yellow paint and hood stinger 500 miles on her. she runs good to me!
traded in my ‘17 GS 3LT A8 with under 8k miles at the same time and honestly don’t notice the diffs much (certainly not the leather, not the ventilated seats In cool NoCal), if anything just miss the front camera.
Originally Posted by Pacembellum
All Vettes should be T code a 1lz literally looks like a Honda compared to my car
09-04-2018, 08:52 AM
Considering used Z06. Any visible differences between the 1LZ, 2LZ, and 3LZ?
she runs good to me!