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plake 01-14-2019 07:58 AM

C7 for C6 Z06
 
I have a really nice 2016 Shark Grey Stingray with the A8 trans. I really wanted a 7M but was overruled. I found a impeccable C6 Z06 of course with a 6M, would you go for it? With all the A8 issues maybe now is the time.

dvilin 01-14-2019 09:15 AM

Absolutely not. There is no way I would go back to a C6, the C7 is superior to the now dated C6 in every way. Plenty of C7's with the M7 out there if that is what you want,

Zjoe6 01-14-2019 09:23 AM

No to the C7 M7 but yes to the C6 M6? Doesn’t make sense but I’d go with the C7. I was considering a C6 Z as well. I ended with a 2019 Grand Sport. Awesome car.

449er 01-14-2019 09:33 AM

I like the C6 Z better

nmerhaut 01-14-2019 10:35 AM


Originally Posted by plake (Post 1598681770)
I have a really nice 2016 Shark Grey Stingray with the A8 trans. I really wanted a 7M but was overruled. I found a impeccable C6 Z06 of course with a 6M, would you go for it? With all the A8 issues maybe now is the time.

Have you ever driven a C6 Z or even a standard C6 for any length of time. Although it may not be possible I believe you really need to do that to make an intelligent comparison and to make sure there are no regrets. I owned and tracked an '09 Z for over 4 years before I moved into a '14 C7, Z51, 7M coupe. I initially missed the low end grunt and phenomenal torque of the C6Z. It was a great track car, especially with different sways and shocks and got around the track faster and better that most, but I kept sliding around in the seat which affected my driving. If you're not tracking your car, the C6Z may be a great alternative to your 2016 but unless money is of great concern, why not try finding a great deal on C7 7M with at least a 2LT option as you'll find a few on Autotrader and the like. I traded my '14 on a new '17 Z in September and even though it's sleeping for the winter, the 2300 miles I put on it gave me no pause to regret my decision to make that trade. Good luck.

TPAJETSKI 01-14-2019 12:21 PM

I'm in the minority, but I really miss my C6 GS. I have a C7 Z51 now but to me the C6 was more "corevetty" My C6 was also screwed together better and had a lot less NVH than my C7. I would still have my C6 but I daily my cars and tend to get rid of them once they hit 50K miles.

V Vette 01-14-2019 12:25 PM

Don't go backwards.. :cheers:

RFZ 01-14-2019 01:08 PM

i have owned 2 c6z's. c7 gs replaced the last one. really liked the c6z, like the c7gs more. would not go backwards......

Avanti 01-14-2019 02:27 PM

:lol: :lol: :lol: 'nuff said! :yesnod:

OmarZ06 01-14-2019 03:12 PM


Originally Posted by plake (Post 1598681770)
I have a really nice 2016 Shark Grey Stingray with the A8 trans. I really wanted a 7M but was overruled. I found a impeccable C6 Z06 of course with a 6M, would you go for it? With all the A8 issues maybe now is the time.

Hi bro how you doin??
I would c6Z is moar prestige, lighter, more power/torque, looks dated af, dosen't look aggressive... but yeah I would be all over it if I had a c7 SR/GS, if you can get a c6ZR1 then win win! But ya c6Z/c6ZR1>c7 SR/GS.
Now if you dont want to go back then ofc the c7 ZR1 is the way too go so far, doesn't appeal to you then the c7 z06 is a close runner up. All in all do what makes you happy they're all vettes and all beautiful!!!!

:steering::yesnod::jester:rock::lurk:

in b4 I get flamed. Dont worry I got my flame suit on! :lurk:

Corvette ED 01-14-2019 03:55 PM

The rock group Boston had a song in the '70s called " Don't Look Back" C7 is much better car over the C6

Zjoe6 01-14-2019 04:23 PM

Why I remember back in 82 I could throw a football clear over those mountains.....

John01SS 01-14-2019 09:13 PM

Just traded my C6Z for an M7 C7 GS.

The Z had a few things going for it: Big cube torque, lightness, and more “hardcoreness”. But that’s it.

The GS has sharper turn in, awesome adjustable suspension, an intoxicating exhaust note, a way better heads up display, a much better stereo, equally good brakes, active rev matching, way better seats (I have comp seats), nicer interior, a removable roof, much more aggressive look...

Oh yeah and the GS doesn’t have a $15k motor where you’re always wondering if today is the day it goes boom.

The Z was my first Corvette and I LOVED it, but I have no regrets about trading up.

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Steve Garrett 01-14-2019 09:54 PM

You're going in the wrong direction....Stay with the C7.

FSJim 01-14-2019 10:36 PM

Kind of like going from digital back to analog don't you think. Stick with the C7 and try and find an M7.

Idaho Mark 01-14-2019 10:40 PM


Originally Posted by dvilin (Post 1598682080)
Absolutely not. There is no way I would go back to a C6, the C7 is superior to the now dated C6 in every way. Plenty of C7's with the M7 out there if that is what you want,

I agree with you 100%. I was blown away with how much better my C7 is over my C6.

z06inVB 01-14-2019 11:50 PM

Having put 80k miles on my base C6 and selling it after it was damaged I bought a C7 z51. I have put about 8 k miles on it and can say without hesitation I would take a C6z over my C7 in a heart beat.

Adam Cifonelli 01-15-2019 01:17 AM

C6 Pros
Pros: C6 WideBody
Pros: C6 Z06 Faster.
Pros: Proper TR6060
Pros: Prob last 7 liter engine made

C7 Pros:Interior
C7 Pros: Prob handles a tad better

Wash: Looks. Too subjective.

Id take the C6 Z06

Vetteman Jack 01-15-2019 03:09 AM

If you were overruled on a manual tranny C7, why wouldn't that happen with a manual tranny C6? Just curious.

Personally I like the C7 better, but if I were going for a C6 it would have to be either a GS, Z06 or a ZR1.


plake 01-15-2019 07:46 AM


Originally Posted by Vetteman Jack (Post 1598687714)
If you were overruled on a manual tranny C7, why wouldn't that happen with a manual tranny C6? Just curious.

Personally I like the C7 better, but if I were going for a C6 it would have to be either a GS, Z06 or a ZR1.

The A8 Shudder, No real fix.


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