Going from C6 Z06 to C7 auto base model
 

Looking at trading my 2006 Z06 488 hp RWP on a 2019 2LT auto. Anyone here make a similar move?I like the looks of the C6 better, but the C7 the wife could drive if necessary. Interested on opinions between the two cars.

I've never owned a C6 Z06, but I've driven one. They are a little more speedy than the base C7, but not so much that you'll feel like you're driving a "slower" car.

Make sure to look at the axle ratio and buy the one with 3.42 gears. There is one with a higher ratio rear that is geared more towards fuel economy and cruising. That one might feel a little slower.

If you want to retain the tightness of the C6 Z06, you might want to see if you can find a Z51, or even a GS if you can swing it. We are starting to get into "deal" season, so keep your eyes open.

I'll be honest and say that the LED displays on the C7 really dazzled me and put me over the edge in terms of the C6 vs C7 debate. The technology and smart phone integration in these cars really is pretty incredible. There is a bit of a learning curve in figuring out how to work the drivers information center, but once you get a feel for the menus, you will zip right through them and make it do what you want.

If you're buying the C7 as a compromise "for your wife" I don't think you'll be disappointed. I've driven my dad's A8 C7, and its a pretty responsive transmission....unlike the 4 speed slush boxes of yore. Its actually faster with the auto than with the manual.

As another alternative.....how about a C6 GS with an auto? If you really prefer the C6, there seem to be plenty of automatic GS's out there. In my opinion, you're not giving very much up between the LT1 and LS3.

Good luck!

I'd get a z51 with mag ride, or a Grand Sport which has mag ride. The grand sport is a wide body like your c6 z. You can tune the ride for the wife and make it nice and smooth in touring. Then you can change it to sport for some road fun. Both the z51 and grand sport will have more stiff track suspension setups that your c6 z had. But mag ride in touring mode will be nice and plush like a base c7. The engine hp will be pretty close but the lt1 should have a little better torque delivery meaning flatter curve.

Having had 3 C6 Z06s (06,07,08), I traded my 08 Z06 in on a 2014 C7 A6 Z-51 after seeing the C7 at the Dealership where I was having my Z06 serviced at 50,000 miles. After the test drive, I purchased the C7 on the spot. This C7 was heads and tails above my Z06. Performance was much better, gas mileage was better, comfort was way better and visually stunning inside and out. I was sold on the new C7!
Currently driving a 2017, A8, Z-51.

:iagree: He's right! The C7 will surprise you and the the base with an A8 turns still in the high 11's and is way easier to control than a C6 ZO6. It handles better too. One thing though is the seats, are better, but tighter, but with my own experience, you'll be happy with your decision. :thumbs:

To be clear, if you're getting the A8, the only rear gear ratios available are the standard 2.41, OR the Z51 option comes with 2.73. That's it. The 3.42 only comes with the M7.

Good luck, have fun. :)

I think you will be satisfied with a move to the C7 but not sure about the move to an A8.

It says its the M7 under mechanical list.

my c6 z06 were flawless performers, had two, but something was missing.....the vert part. not even a pop top, although some z06 magnesium roofs did lift off all by themselves. but having the sword of Damocles (the engine grenading possibility of the Class Action Suit) was not a fun thing to think about, even though i bought the GMEPP extended warranty till 2016 (9 years, not one claim) i think a properly sorted C6 Z06 will outlast a C7 since it has port injection, not direct injection like a C7. the tranny issue in the C7 is asking the engine to be a high revving performance motor, and then act like a farm tractor at luggable speeds while running in an imbalanced condition as a V4 to save gas; so i believe the A8 is sorted out with the Range AFM eliminator, a $189 lifesaver. GM thinks so too, because the AFM was ELIMINATED on the 6.2 liter ZR1 motor (and PORT injection was also added to the Direct injection of the ZR1!), but both improvments to the ZR1 motor only. people (journalists) made fun of the C6 interior, ok, if you left it sit awhile the black rubberized covering turned into the white cliffs of Dover, but i find the C6 interior more spacious (comfortable) than a c7 interior. hated the c6 nav, hate trying to figure out the c7 center touch console. The seats had a "rocking sensation" in the c6 during acceleration, but i found them more comfortable than the 1lt C7 seats, and i had the 2lz Z06 packages, and a 1lt c6 vert and a 1lt c6GS vert.

YMMV, but for me 10k on a 05 C6 A6 vert, 3k on a 07 Z06 sold in 2010 and 2.3k on a 07 RF Z06, kept ten years! 11k on a '10 c6 GS vert A6 kept 6 years, and already 4.5k on a 17 C7 z51 vert that was purchased new with only 3 miles in march '18. The vet verts both C6 and C7 with autos were/are far more fun for me to drive than the C6 Z06's i had.

if you look in options. A8 is $1700.
this is an auto car

Keeping in mind the A8 cars have diff problems sticks don't because of the gear ratio GM is still working on it

I went from a C6 Z06 to a '14 Z51 A6.

I don't regret it one bit. Do I miss the Z06? Sure, but not enough to consider going back (if it meant getting rid of the Stingray). I put 70,000 trouble-free miles on the Z06, and now 100,000 miles on the Stingray.

owc6,

Am I reading this correctly??

Have you already put 100,000 miles on a C7 Stingray ??


.

owc6, l love your Mae West quote.. hehehe

Yep. Pic is from a few weeks ago.

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...e8b8a86f5b.jpg

thats wild. You are enjoying your car. good for you.