C6z feedback
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C6z feedback
Alright,
Now that the dust has settled, the real reason I came on this site. Im going tomorrow to Autofourm...high end reseller of cars to see the C6z in blk/blk, and red/blk. Seems like 100k out the door will grab one of these.
Have searched for the consensus of pitfalls, but the data seems alittle limoited right now, maybe since its a new model not enough info to determine some issues.
Lets keep this thread on track, I do not want to modify, or rims, or tints...I want out of the factory as born. As for the prformance, havent been in one yet, but I could imagine, just to know the major differences that make this bette that the C5.
Before winter I was in a f430, and did travel over 300....feels very stable, but of course, very unlikely that I will see this type of speed even more than once. But the solidness and firmness, and comfort made it a pleasant drive. Does the C6 offer this type of driving style?
Or is it still very much the muscle car of yester year ? How is maintance ? This new engine in there, what short comings if any? Tranny.....any issues with the shifting ? Feedback is appreciated.
Thanks.
Now that the dust has settled, the real reason I came on this site. Im going tomorrow to Autofourm...high end reseller of cars to see the C6z in blk/blk, and red/blk. Seems like 100k out the door will grab one of these.
Have searched for the consensus of pitfalls, but the data seems alittle limoited right now, maybe since its a new model not enough info to determine some issues.
Lets keep this thread on track, I do not want to modify, or rims, or tints...I want out of the factory as born. As for the prformance, havent been in one yet, but I could imagine, just to know the major differences that make this bette that the C5.
Before winter I was in a f430, and did travel over 300....feels very stable, but of course, very unlikely that I will see this type of speed even more than once. But the solidness and firmness, and comfort made it a pleasant drive. Does the C6 offer this type of driving style?
Or is it still very much the muscle car of yester year ? How is maintance ? This new engine in there, what short comings if any? Tranny.....any issues with the shifting ? Feedback is appreciated.
Thanks.
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From people that I know in the States that own and DRIVE them the C6-Z06 is best thing since sliced bread. They love the handling, ride, and power. No one has reported any problems in spite of the recall on the early ones with the flywheel. There were about 12-15 in Bowling Green last week and no one had a bad word about them.
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I have an 07 Z06 on order. Are the two at autoforum new or slightly used because 100k out the door is a good deal. The Z06 is an excellent purpose built vehicle and I don't think any current owner would have a complaint about the car except for the fact that it's not a F430...J/K I would give my nuts for one.
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Originally Posted by 07427z
I have an 07 Z06 on order. Are the two at autoforum new or slightly used because 100k out the door is a good deal. The Z06 is an excellent purpose built vehicle and I don't think any current owner would have a complaint about the car except for the fact that it's not a F430...J/K I would give my nuts for one.
You would give you're nuts for a 430 ? Really, in f1 format it does drive and shift perfect compare to the 360, and 355.....it is impossible to manually shift faster than this new gear box there.
For the money in the 300k range, you are very close to F40 pricing, in Europe you can find examples of them with high mileage, and tracked in that price range, much more raw, but its disappointing knowing the f430 is quicker around a track.
FOr the 100k I was looking last year for a 355 (non f1), the ones I saw were rats (delayed service, many ownership changes) and when I heard of the new z6 and its improvements, and saw the stats, it now has come to the first of my fun list......only problem I struggle with on it,,,,is in 2 yrs its worth half...the damn depreciation on it is just eating me or else I would have had one already. The 355 will hold, drive for 3 yrs, and get same $$ for it...can' t really do that with the z06, it woul dhave be something I keep long term...I have thought of leasing and then give it back.
Some choices sometimes are not easy.
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No that was speculation but it's still to early on the corvette. I'm still saving for the paddles and a mannetino. I would think that by 08 they will offer an sequential gearbox like the C6R on a production corvette.
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The "sleeper" 550 Ferrari's were were solidly beaten by 2 Corvettes in the GT1 class in 3 of the last 4 24-hr Lemans races. The small-engine Porsches basically raced against themselves in their own GT2 class. That's a good reason why I would love to own the new C-6 big-engine Vette, a better car, braking, top end, cornering and all, especially with those wheels......
24 Hours of Le Mans GT1 results:
Pos. (Car No).Drivers/Car, Laps
1. (64) Gavin-Beretta-Magnussen/Chevrolet Corvette C6.R, 349
2. (63) O'Connell-Fellows-Papis/Chevrolet Corvette C6.R, 347
3. (59) Brabham-Sarrazin-Turner, Aston Martin DBR9, 333
4. (50) Goueslard-Dupard-Vosse, Ferrari 550, 324
5. (61) Fomenko-Vasiliev-Bouchut, Ferrari 550, 315
24 Hours of Le Mans GT1 results:
Pos. (Car No).Drivers/Car, Laps
1. (64) Gavin-Beretta-Magnussen/Chevrolet Corvette C6.R, 349
2. (63) O'Connell-Fellows-Papis/Chevrolet Corvette C6.R, 347
3. (59) Brabham-Sarrazin-Turner, Aston Martin DBR9, 333
4. (50) Goueslard-Dupard-Vosse, Ferrari 550, 324
5. (61) Fomenko-Vasiliev-Bouchut, Ferrari 550, 315
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Originally Posted by Ghostrider
The "sleeper" 550 Ferrai's were were solidly beaten by 2 Corvettes in the GT1 class in 3 of the last 4 24-hr Lemans races. The small-engine Porsches basically raced against themselves in their own GT2 class. That's a good reason why I would love to own the new C-6 big-engine Vette, a better car, braking, top end, cornering and all, especially with those wheels......
24 Hours of Le Mans GT1 results:
Pos. (Car No).Drivers/Car, Laps
1. (64) Gavin-Beretta-Magnussen/Chevrolet Corvette C6.R, 349
2. (63) O'Connell-Fellows-Papis/Chevrolet Corvette C6.R, 347
3. (59) Brabham-Sarrazin-Turner, Aston Martin DBR9, 333
4. (50) Goueslard-Dupard-Vosse, Ferrari 550, 324
5. (61) Fomenko-Vasiliev-Bouchut, Ferrari 550, 315
24 Hours of Le Mans GT1 results:
Pos. (Car No).Drivers/Car, Laps
1. (64) Gavin-Beretta-Magnussen/Chevrolet Corvette C6.R, 349
2. (63) O'Connell-Fellows-Papis/Chevrolet Corvette C6.R, 347
3. (59) Brabham-Sarrazin-Turner, Aston Martin DBR9, 333
4. (50) Goueslard-Dupard-Vosse, Ferrari 550, 324
5. (61) Fomenko-Vasiliev-Bouchut, Ferrari 550, 315
Once again the 550s are not factory backed like the Vette is in that series, but I fail to see how this helps me on a new C6z, as far as reality. What do you know about recalls ? Potential tranny issues, leather wear ? The new engine thats in there, does it burn a litre of oil every 500 kms, is the electrical system made by Lucas ?
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You comment "....electrical system made by Lucas?" gives you away and you might enjoy a sarcastic bout with one of the Aston Martin or Bently owners at their web sites who might drag you into discussing coffee cup holders and the quality of their leathers...and even the reliability of their Lucas systems.
I prefer the performance as an overriding criteria for choosing a car.
I prefer the performance as an overriding criteria for choosing a car.
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Originally Posted by Ghostrider
I prefer the performance as an overriding criteria for choosing a car.
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BigRED,
I'll treat you to a new MS C6z ride. I'll be picking up my new ride in the next couple of days.
I've driven my car already and it's a top-notch performer. I'm sure that it's promise of speed, power and fun factor will give me a big 10/10.
You might NOT be able to get a CDN. c6z easily though. Some American cars are coming north. Beware that they cannot be serviced in Canada before 6 months old or 12,000km.
Stay in touch.
Bill.
I'll treat you to a new MS C6z ride. I'll be picking up my new ride in the next couple of days.
I've driven my car already and it's a top-notch performer. I'm sure that it's promise of speed, power and fun factor will give me a big 10/10.
You might NOT be able to get a CDN. c6z easily though. Some American cars are coming north. Beware that they cannot be serviced in Canada before 6 months old or 12,000km.
Stay in touch.
Bill.
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Originally Posted by smook
BigRED,
I'll treat you to a new MS C6z ride. I'll be picking up my new ride in the next couple of days.
I've driven my car already and it's a top-notch performer. I'm sure that it's promise of speed, power and fun factor will give me a big 10/10.
You might NOT be able to get a CDN. c6z easily though. Some American cars are coming north. Beware that they cannot be serviced in Canada before 6 months old or 12,000km.
Stay in touch.
Bill.
I'll treat you to a new MS C6z ride. I'll be picking up my new ride in the next couple of days.
I've driven my car already and it's a top-notch performer. I'm sure that it's promise of speed, power and fun factor will give me a big 10/10.
You might NOT be able to get a CDN. c6z easily though. Some American cars are coming north. Beware that they cannot be serviced in Canada before 6 months old or 12,000km.
Stay in touch.
Bill.
Really ? How do they meet the CDN regulations for saftey then ? Are these converted cars ?
I will check with Wilson Nib tomorrow, they say they have availabilty and have delivered already.
Congrat on you're new wheels, enjoy in good health.
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The front bumper gets converted. Try Humberview, Courtesy, Hogan Chev, West York.
@Courtesy Chev, Steve Turner has a cdn RED c6z. (not sure if it's sold yet!) Very few around. Most are now sold.
-Bill.
@Courtesy Chev, Steve Turner has a cdn RED c6z. (not sure if it's sold yet!) Very few around. Most are now sold.
-Bill.
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big red...
I have 2 American Z06's available......
Yellow and Black Loaded....
If you're picking up the Z for 100k on the road that is a very good deal (but fishy).... I can sell the ones I have for 100K + Tax....
Right now you're only going to find American ones.... if you are seriously against that then you will have to go through this summer without one..... (from what I hear)
on the issue of the Ferrari.......
You're right about the depreciation factor it sucks ***.... if you have the liquid funds in your bank then buying the Z06 outright is not the most sound financial decision out there (unless you are keeping it for life)..... I am searching for a 1995 Acura NSX and the one I'm looking at has 31,000 km and I can buy it for $68,000.00 a Mint condition 95 vette is like $18-20 k... now immagine a ferrari.
so basically what I'm saying is.....
if keeping for life then buying the Z06 is not a bad idea....
if only interested in driving for 3-4 years.... Lease it...
if unsure about when to sell and want to come out on top go to California and find yourself a nice ferrari.....
hope this helped... good luck and let me know if you need any help...
I have 2 American Z06's available......
Yellow and Black Loaded....
If you're picking up the Z for 100k on the road that is a very good deal (but fishy).... I can sell the ones I have for 100K + Tax....
Right now you're only going to find American ones.... if you are seriously against that then you will have to go through this summer without one..... (from what I hear)
on the issue of the Ferrari.......
You're right about the depreciation factor it sucks ***.... if you have the liquid funds in your bank then buying the Z06 outright is not the most sound financial decision out there (unless you are keeping it for life)..... I am searching for a 1995 Acura NSX and the one I'm looking at has 31,000 km and I can buy it for $68,000.00 a Mint condition 95 vette is like $18-20 k... now immagine a ferrari.
so basically what I'm saying is.....
if keeping for life then buying the Z06 is not a bad idea....
if only interested in driving for 3-4 years.... Lease it...
if unsure about when to sell and want to come out on top go to California and find yourself a nice ferrari.....
hope this helped... good luck and let me know if you need any help...
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Originally Posted by FIDOauto
big red...
I have 2 American Z06's available......
Yellow and Black Loaded....
If you're picking up the Z for 100k on the road that is a very good deal (but fishy).... I can sell the ones I have for 100K + Tax....
Right now you're only going to find American ones.... if you are seriously against that then you will have to go through this summer without one..... (from what I hear)
on the issue of the Ferrari.......
You're right about the depreciation factor it sucks ***.... if you have the liquid funds in your bank then buying the Z06 outright is not the most sound financial decision out there (unless you are keeping it for life)..... I am searching for a 1995 Acura NSX and the one I'm looking at has 31,000 km and I can buy it for $68,000.00 a Mint condition 95 vette is like $18-20 k... now immagine a ferrari.
so basically what I'm saying is.....
if keeping for life then buying the Z06 is not a bad idea....
if only interested in driving for 3-4 years.... Lease it...
if unsure about when to sell and want to come out on top go to California and find yourself a nice ferrari.....
hope this helped... good luck and let me know if you need any help...
I have 2 American Z06's available......
Yellow and Black Loaded....
If you're picking up the Z for 100k on the road that is a very good deal (but fishy).... I can sell the ones I have for 100K + Tax....
Right now you're only going to find American ones.... if you are seriously against that then you will have to go through this summer without one..... (from what I hear)
on the issue of the Ferrari.......
You're right about the depreciation factor it sucks ***.... if you have the liquid funds in your bank then buying the Z06 outright is not the most sound financial decision out there (unless you are keeping it for life)..... I am searching for a 1995 Acura NSX and the one I'm looking at has 31,000 km and I can buy it for $68,000.00 a Mint condition 95 vette is like $18-20 k... now immagine a ferrari.
so basically what I'm saying is.....
if keeping for life then buying the Z06 is not a bad idea....
if only interested in driving for 3-4 years.... Lease it...
if unsure about when to sell and want to come out on top go to California and find yourself a nice ferrari.....
hope this helped... good luck and let me know if you need any help...
Thanks, I am looking at red/blk to match other cars I currently have, but like the blk/blk better. Would be a tough call, but ultimately would go with blk/blk. I do not want a US car, Wilson Nibs says they do have a few coming in the next 2 weeks. If you have a blk/blk, and it is CDN this is the route I would want to go.
Please p/u you're PM.
Thanks.
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Originally Posted by Patman
Why does everyone say how hard it is to find 2006 Z06s when the Auto Trader has like 5 or 6 of them in there every single week?
good luck w/h that...ask them when delivery is!!haha Everyone has one for sale all the time..when they get you in the door and then they tell you it's another 5mths, then what!!
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Originally Posted by z06cab
good luck w/h that...ask them when delivery is!!haha Everyone has one for sale all the time..when they get you in the door and then they tell you it's another 5mths, then what!!
I just checked and there are 6 of them in there right now. Four of them have mileage on them (all under 1000km) so that means the car is sitting right there ready to be sold (plus they show the picture of the actual car, not just a GM press photo). Sure, it's used, but with under 1000km it's just as good as new, in all honesty. There is also a silver one at Landmark leasing which is brand new and says available for immediate delivery (is this Smook's car though?) The other one listed in there says it's going to be delivered in June.