First Vette, 2007 Z06
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3rd Gear
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First Vette, 2007 Z06
Hi guys, just picked up my first ever Corvette today, a bone stock, black 2007 Z06 with 20k miles. I have been looking, researching, and drooling for about a year now, and it finally made sense financially to pick one up. This is an entirely different world for me, as the most similar car to this that I have owned was a 2003 Mach 1 with boltons. My most recent "fun" car was a ~400 whp 2005 Neon Srt4, and I daily drive a 2015 Mazda 3. I purchased a 4 year, 40k mile bumper to bumper warranty with the car just in case. I do not plan on modifying the car very much anytime soon, although I would consider an exhaust just to open up the sound a bit.
Is there anything in particular I should know about the car, or things I should look for on it? I know of the "horror story" of the LS7 valve issues already from the countless threads, looking for any other relevant info
DISCLAIMER: I fully expect to get comments about my age, or saying that this is too much car for me. I get that everyone has an opinion, I just hope that it doesn't take over the whole thread. Thank you!
Is there anything in particular I should know about the car, or things I should look for on it? I know of the "horror story" of the LS7 valve issues already from the countless threads, looking for any other relevant info
DISCLAIMER: I fully expect to get comments about my age, or saying that this is too much car for me. I get that everyone has an opinion, I just hope that it doesn't take over the whole thread. Thank you!
Last edited by bradygust; Dec 29, 2015 at 01:01 AM.
Le Mans Master
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From: Denton, Texas
Welcome Brady, glad to have you. Enjoy the new Z06, I loved getting to drive one. If you don't mind me asking, how old are you? You'll find that there are age groups of all kinds here, and unless a few jokes are being passed around, usually everyone tends to be cool.
I grew up with Corvettes, classics, and exotics. I was 15 when I got my first personal Corvette, a 1972 Stingray. To add to that, I was 15, living in Hawaii (Hawaii Island) starting high school, didn't know how to drive (officially), didn't really know how to drive a manual that well, no modern anything, no power steering, no air conditioning, etc. I got a lot of people telling me that I was too young to own a car like that. I am 24 now, and have had C1-C5's. Right now, my only cool cars I have are my '72 C3 and my '70 Mustang. So the point is that as long as you're willing to listen to people, regardless of age, and take their advice, you'll do fine! I will be the first to say it, that is too much car for you! You should let someone that's more experienced have it; which leads me to my next question. When are you giving me the keys?
PS: Save the Wave! (Wave at passing Vettes, or if a fellow Vette owner is in distress, help them out if possible.)
I grew up with Corvettes, classics, and exotics. I was 15 when I got my first personal Corvette, a 1972 Stingray. To add to that, I was 15, living in Hawaii (Hawaii Island) starting high school, didn't know how to drive (officially), didn't really know how to drive a manual that well, no modern anything, no power steering, no air conditioning, etc. I got a lot of people telling me that I was too young to own a car like that. I am 24 now, and have had C1-C5's. Right now, my only cool cars I have are my '72 C3 and my '70 Mustang. So the point is that as long as you're willing to listen to people, regardless of age, and take their advice, you'll do fine! I will be the first to say it, that is too much car for you! You should let someone that's more experienced have it; which leads me to my next question. When are you giving me the keys?
PS: Save the Wave! (Wave at passing Vettes, or if a fellow Vette owner is in distress, help them out if possible.)
Racer
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From: Whaleyville Virginia
nice one...
Welcome and do not sweat the age factor. You sound like you have it together and at a young age; a number of people will rib you out of jealousy. 'happy for your good fortune.
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3rd Gear
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Welcome Brady, glad to have you. Enjoy the new Z06, I loved getting to drive one. If you don't mind me asking, how old are you? You'll find that there are age groups of all kinds here, and unless a few jokes are being passed around, usually everyone tends to be cool.
I grew up with Corvettes, classics, and exotics. I was 15 when I got my first personal Corvette, a 1972 Stingray. To add to that, I was 15, living in Hawaii (Hawaii Island) starting high school, didn't know how to drive (officially), didn't really know how to drive a manual that well, no modern anything, no power steering, no air conditioning, etc. I got a lot of people telling me that I was too young to own a car like that. I am 24 now, and have had C1-C5's. Right now, my only cool cars I have are my '72 C3 and my '70 Mustang. So the point is that as long as you're willing to listen to people, regardless of age, and take their advice, you'll do fine! I will be the first to say it, that is too much car for you! You should let someone that's more experienced have it; which leads me to my next question. When are you giving me the keys?
PS: Save the Wave! (Wave at passing Vettes, or if a fellow Vette owner is in distress, help them out if possible.)
I grew up with Corvettes, classics, and exotics. I was 15 when I got my first personal Corvette, a 1972 Stingray. To add to that, I was 15, living in Hawaii (Hawaii Island) starting high school, didn't know how to drive (officially), didn't really know how to drive a manual that well, no modern anything, no power steering, no air conditioning, etc. I got a lot of people telling me that I was too young to own a car like that. I am 24 now, and have had C1-C5's. Right now, my only cool cars I have are my '72 C3 and my '70 Mustang. So the point is that as long as you're willing to listen to people, regardless of age, and take their advice, you'll do fine! I will be the first to say it, that is too much car for you! You should let someone that's more experienced have it; which leads me to my next question. When are you giving me the keys?
PS: Save the Wave! (Wave at passing Vettes, or if a fellow Vette owner is in distress, help them out if possible.)
This should all be a fun learning experience for me. I'm 21 years old to answer your question. I was originally looking into getting a C5 Z06 because of the more practical price, but I just love the look and feel of the C6 and couldn't resist 
Le Mans Master
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Nice, I wish I knew more about older generation vettes. I'm very familiar with C5/C6 models but don't have much knowledge prior to that This should all be a fun learning experience for me. I'm 21 years old to answer your question. I was originally looking into getting a C5 Z06 because of the more practical price, but I just love the look and feel of the C6 and couldn't resist
This should all be a fun learning experience for me. I'm 21 years old to answer your question. I was originally looking into getting a C5 Z06 because of the more practical price, but I just love the look and feel of the C6 and couldn't resist 
Yeah the C5's rock, but so do C6's. I think you made the right choice with the C6. Someday I hope to get another newer Vette (C5+), but for now I'm content with my cars. I do highly suggest though, to really learn how to drive high performance before trying to push it too much. A week ago, a few Corvette pages/groups that I like, lost a member. He was late 20's, orange C6 Z06, just married a few weeks ago. He pushed it his car hard, and hit a telephone pole. He died. So the key to horsepower, as I'm sure you're already aware, is the wisdom of when and how to use it. So that's my advice, just drive safe, and enjoy it!
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Enjoy and you got the right color!
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FYI Modifying your car in anyway could result in your warranty being voided. Even headers require a tune after completion. warranty companies will try to prove the tune caused whatever goes wrong with your car. They will also try to say that the increased HP from the headers caused your problem. just an FYI and a big WELCOME to the Z06 world!
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Awesome! I say you are never too young or too old to drive a Corvette!
My 21 year old son bought a 2016 C7 Z51 and has infected me with what may be an incurable Corvette virus. I got it bad as I just bought a C5 about a week ago and I am already shopping for a C6 Z06 like yours.
I feel like the stupid one as I now think I should have purchased one when I was 21 almost 3 decades ago.
Now I am an old married SOD who can't fully appreciate a chick magnet rocket sled.
My 21 year old son bought a 2016 C7 Z51 and has infected me with what may be an incurable Corvette virus. I got it bad as I just bought a C5 about a week ago and I am already shopping for a C6 Z06 like yours.
I feel like the stupid one as I now think I should have purchased one when I was 21 almost 3 decades ago.
Now I am an old married SOD who can't fully appreciate a chick magnet rocket sled.