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To any that have owned a C6 generation Z06….
I test drove one today. It was a 2007 model. Lemans Blue(my personal favorite). 2 owners. Loved in the southeast for its whole life according to carfax. Has had a reputable mechanic check the heads. Has all the bells and whistles the Z06 offered at the time. Factory stock sans the Michelin tires. 71,000 miles. $35,000. I currently own a 2017 Camaro SS with the 2SS package. Manual transmission. 15,700 miles. NADA values it around $42k. I won’t get into the financial specifics…but if one were to see this trade at face value…car for car…which one would you choose? I will reveal my opinion of the Z06 momentarily. |
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Is this thing in pristine condition? How's the clutch wear? Paint? Shocks/struts...it's about time for those to get replaced. |
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ZO6 is my fav. C5. Especially the Le Mans edition.
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Paint/wheels were in spectacular shape. Interior as well. I realize there’s others out there…but without traveling far to get it, this is an OK deal on the Vette considering it’s condition. The clutch feels like a 70k mile clutch. Suspension parts…the car rode very good. I was actually impressed with it.
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Are you trading the Camaro for the Vette? I wouldn't do that without some cash. You have a low mileage car that is equal or better in perf. I had to rent one earlier in the year. It was a beast and fun to drive. I was really surprised by it.
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I am seriously contemplating it. Reason is that the Vette was my first love. I know…bad reason. If it were any other color, it wouldn’t even be on the table for discussion. If it were newer with less miles for similar money…it would be no question…and it would be in the garage tonight.
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Don't do it. If you really want one. Sell the Camaro outright. Then, go shopping. They made tons of them. Plenty out there for sale and will always be.
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If you will never track the car, it might be a good buy. However, in 2010 they increased the dry sump to 10.5 quarts because of oil starvation.
Plus make sure it has had the top end rebuilt so it won't drop a valve. |
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The clutch is the one part that worried me. That’s a pretty involved job in these cars. However, it’s doable since I do have access to a lift. My hang up is the model year difference versus what I currently have. Plus, it didn’t “feel” significantly faster than my car…and it disappointed me to be quite honest. However, with less weight, it was much more nimble…as expected. |
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Not a track kind of guy. If I get that urge, there’s a really awesome karting track local to me. Way cheaper than eating a wall when I run outta talent!
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That would HAVE to be a car + cash for your Camaro deal.
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Too many miles for too much money. Continue looking.
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Where's @UniqueDoug when you need him to explain why there's not enough miles on that car"
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Figure tires, fluids and surprises forthcoming…. Just the way it is
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