Talk me out of a Z06 please

Jhill · 07-24-2016, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Slinky

Not sure if they improved longevity in the new zo6, but the passing conversations i've had with vette guys over the years makes me shy away from them. They talk about needing new piston rings and other engine component replacements between 50K and 100K miles. I hope it's not at common as they made it sound.

This is the point I was trying to make. Let me put it this way GM is the only manufacture I've worked for at a large dealer that had 3 designated heavy duty techs (meaning engine r&r and rebuild all day long), 8 designated drivability/elec techs (myself included), 1 designated trans/driveline tech. And there was enough work to keep us all busy in that field (heavy duty even backed up for 3-4 weeks at a time). You simply will not see this is in a Japanese shop as most work is all 90% service and brakes (boring).

I know ford is similar to GM setup as is Chrysler but I would not buy one of those either.

ban25 · 07-24-2016, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by sunkist350z

Nah..besides the Viper will be discontinued next year or I think this is the last year. And the z06 has much more, carbon ceramic brembo brakes, carbon fiber roof and hood and a cool 7speed manual. Carbon ceramic brakes are like a 10k+ option on some cars. So the z06 is the best bang for your buck supercar.

For what it's worth, carbon ceramic brakes are a liability for the people who will really use them (on the track). It's not affordable to spend $8k on rotors every 10 track days, nevermind the performance doesn't justify it. If I had that option, first thing I'd do is take the calipers and rotors off, sell them, and replace with an AP Racing kit.

jaedub · 07-24-2016, 08:23 PM

If you have the money, go for it.

sunkist350z · 07-24-2016, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jaedub

If you have the money, go for it.

brucelidat · 07-24-2016, 08:48 PM

I would stick with the Z since it's boosted so pretty fast and you're almost done paying it off. It feels great to have no car payment.If you had a ton of money and would just buy the z06 outright and have no worries about upkeep, I'd say go for that. BTW, you are probably getting a manual, but if not, the c7 auto transmissions overheat.

DavidZ370 · 07-25-2016, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ChopsZ

That's a great looking car all the way around. Dodge certainly did their homework and made the right choices. Chevy, not so much...

SRT viper i prefer that over "dodge"

NismoGhost57 · 07-25-2016, 02:49 PM

If you want real bang for the buck you cant go wrong with a C6 ZR1 like my 13 for sale,lol....638HP and rare to see... The Viper is > the C7 Z06 especially at the track when the Z06 overheats after 2 laps,lol..My 14 Viper...

Drew303 · 07-25-2016, 05:06 PM

I might end up going for the 2017 Grand Sport instead of the Z06. Maybe

sunkist350z · 07-25-2016, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Drew303

I might end up going for the 2017 Grand Sport instead of the Z06. Maybe

Great choice there is a thread on this here already..GS got rave reviews.

2017 Corvette Grand Sport!!

sunkist350z · 07-29-2016, 10:27 PM

The 2017 zo6 is getting a new cooling system to over come the heating problem of 5% of zo6 owners have been getting according to this link.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6lo6_i_Fwc

Drew303 · 08-22-2016, 12:40 PM

I did it!!!!

JWillis72 · 08-22-2016, 12:42 PM

Congrats, they are badass as long as you didn't buy it for a track car.

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cv129 · 08-22-2016, 12:49 PM

So, did you really want us to talk you out of it to start with?

lol, very nice, congrats! Seen one in person taking off at 75mph like I was standing still, it's a monster.

UNKNOWN_370 · 08-22-2016, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Drew303

I did it!!!!

Hey you!!! I'm expecting a thorough review. Every conceivable detail. I only expect a comparison of the steering feel compared to the Z. Cuz obviously, there's no performance comparison and ummm....

A BIG CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU SIR!!!*

Oh if you don't mind breaking down price and such during the deal? Thanks!!*

sunkist350z · 08-23-2016, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Hey you!!! I'm expecting a thorough review. Every conceivable detail. I only expect a comparison of the steering feel compared to the Z. Cuz obviously, there's no performance comparison and ummm....

A BIG CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU SIR!!!*

Oh if you don't mind breaking down price and such during the deal? Thanks!!*

Yeah congrats, give us a review

07-24-2016, 08:23 PM	#93 (permalink)
jaedub Track Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 906 Drives: 2010 Black 370Z MT Rep Power: 304	If you have the money, go for it. JC-Nismo likes this.

07-24-2016, 08:48 PM	#95 (permalink)
brucelidat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: temple city, ca Posts: 2,432 Drives: 2011 370z 7AT GM Sp Rep Power: 30	I would stick with the Z since it's boosted so pretty fast and you're almost done paying it off. It feels great to have no car payment.If you had a ton of money and would just buy the z06 outright and have no worries about upkeep, I'd say go for that. BTW, you are probably getting a manual, but if not, the c7 auto transmissions overheat. __________________ Works Emotion CR Ultimate - FI CBE w/ 18" resonators - Ecutek - eibach sways - Quaife - FI LTH w/race cats - kw v3 - spl - Topgunz SC - 488whp 398trq

07-25-2016, 05:06 PM	#98 (permalink)
Drew303 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Denver, Co Posts: 142 Drives: 2011 Turbo Nismo Rep Power: 11	I might end up going for the 2017 Grand Sport instead of the Z06. Maybe sunkist350z and UNKNOWN_370 like this.

08-22-2016, 12:40 PM	#101 (permalink)
Drew303 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Denver, Co Posts: 142 Drives: 2011 Turbo Nismo Rep Power: 11	I did it!!!! UNKNOWN_370, cv129, JWillis72 and 1 others like this.

08-22-2016, 12:49 PM	#103 (permalink)
cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,192 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 159827	So, did you really want us to talk you out of it to start with? lol, very nice, congrats! Seen one in person taking off at 75mph like I was standing still, it's a monster. UNKNOWN_370 likes this. __________________ Setrab \| RE-71 \| SPL \| JRZ \| Nismo \| ARK \| Whiteline \| RacingBrake \| CJM Oil Pan \| Ti shield

07-29-2016, 10:27 PM	#100 (permalink)
sunkist350z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Z-land Posts: 1,009 Drives: 2012 370z sport 6-sp Rep Power: 55341	The 2017 zo6 is getting a new cooling system to over come the heating problem of 5% of zo6 owners have been getting according to this link. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6lo6_i_Fwc

08-22-2016, 12:42 PM	#102 (permalink)
JWillis72 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Fort Myers FL Posts: 2,002 Drives: 2009 370Z yellow 7AT Rep Power: 44	Congrats, they are badass as long as you didn't buy it for a track car. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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