thinking of switching to an 06-07 Z06

IMWEZL · 12-24-2010, 06:58 AM

I wanted a ZO6 so bad but when the Z came around the styling looked so great. I still think about a ZO6 but I don't want to get rid of the Z.

ImportConvert · 12-24-2010, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ThoriumHotdog

I've considered this as well but I'm worried about maintenance costs. I'm not real familiar with domestics and I don't really want to buy another car thats been ragged on. I do have my eye on a low mile used 2008 M3. At least with that car I can work on but the cost of the parts come into play. Grr...

Z06's are way simpler and cheaper to maintain and more reliable (per consumer reports) than the M3.

ImportConvert · 12-24-2010, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by optiontrader

After seeing all the B.$. my buddy's 335i puts him thru, a used Bimmer was contemplated by me (along w/P-car) when shopping, but I'm glad I didn't pull the trigger. A straight dino oil change was $135+. He changed it at his cost with 8k miles since he couldn't wait until 15k miles for the "free" one. He was "surprised" it was as black as it was; "it's a new engine!".

Snow chains for the rear tires cost $500. He's going Autozone now, LOL.

An oil-change on a newer Z06 is around $200. It has almost 11 quarts of oil, or if you buy an older one, around 8, I belive. 8 quarts of synthetic + filter + 1/2 hour labor, $125-200-ish is the going rate.

ImportConvert · 12-24-2010, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by kevin8086

i would like to know how much power you are putting to the ground as well. i had a TT 350z with a built motor with 525whp and nearly 8k rpm redline. i could still barely keep up with a stock Z06 due to their gearing i think. im not to sure but i had more whp then him and was not but 150-200 lbs more in weight so why would i not pull on him? a TT kit is more then i would like to spend on this car and not have a warranty. the Z06 is going to be as fast if not faster then a TT 370Z and still have a warranty. you add 2k in mods and i dont think a TT 370Z will touch a Z06. but i do love how fun the 370 is to drive and some more power would add to this and i do agree about the **** *** interior of the Vette. maybe i could wait another year or 2 and get a first year model GTR.

Because peak horsepower doesn't mean a darn thing. It's power under the curve. That 427 makes a lot of it.

Endgame · 12-24-2010, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Z06's are way simpler and cheaper to maintain and more reliable (per consumer reports) than the M3.

Sure is... I looked at those. The M3 would have free maintenance however for 4 years.

Lug · 12-24-2010, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

An oil-change on a newer Z06 is around $200. It has almost 11 quarts of oil, or if you buy an older one, around 8, I belive. 8 quarts of synthetic + filter + 1/2 hour labor, $125-200-ish is the going rate.

doubling your oil capacity is a great way to keep oil temps down ......hint hint, Nissan

kevin8086 · 12-24-2010, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Because peak horsepower doesn't mean a darn thing. It's power under the curve. That 427 makes a lot of it.

yup, and thats why i want to drive it every day but i love everything about the Z. i think i will just get a S/C and see if i like it more then but if not ill sell the car and get the Z06

kevin8086 · 12-24-2010, 12:21 PM

this is one of the dyno sheets from my 350Z on 14lbs i think. 18lbs made 530whp or so.

kevin8086 · 12-24-2010, 12:24 PM

heres another.

ImportConvert · 12-24-2010, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Endgame

Sure is... I looked at those. The M3 would have free maintenance however for 4 years.

Unless I am misunderstanding, a 2008 M3 would not. Otherwise, yes it would. However, If OP kept it for longer, it would possibly fail hard, financially.

ImportConvert · 12-24-2010, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by kevin8086

yup, and thats why i want to drive it every day but i love everything about the Z. i think i will just get a S/C and see if i like it more then but if not ill sell the car and get the Z06

You would lose less money selling the Z and buying a Z06 and then selling it for a Z with an SC already on it. That way the OTHER guy can lose his arse on mods, and you can just flip the Z even if you get a good deal and sell in a few months, minus the TTL.

Buy an SC and you are going to be out around 50% of the part/install cost when you flip the car. Also, harder to sell modded than stock vehicles.

ImportConvert · 12-25-2010, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Lug

doubling your oil capacity is a great way to keep oil temps down ......hint hint, Nissan

I was wrong on cost. I over-estimated a bit (because I like expensive oil and filters, apparently these guys just dump mobil 1 in there. Heck, it works and GM warranties it, why not?) Here is a thread about 'vette and Z06 ownership cost:

Where is $1200/Yr in maintenance costs? - Corvette Forum

Chan Chee Hoe · 12-25-2010, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Because peak horsepower doesn't mean a darn thing. It's power under the curve. That 427 makes a lot of it.

Well,with a 6.2L-V8,need we say more.?Sure it beats a 3.7L-V6.

ImportConvert · 12-25-2010, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by chan chee hoe

well,with a 6.2l-v8,need we say more.?sure it beats a 3.7l-v6.

7.0l

kevin8086 · 12-25-2010, 12:14 PM

yup, a 6.2 is the regular vette, the Z06 is a 7.0L

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12-24-2010, 06:58 AM	#46 (permalink)
IMWEZL Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: HNL Posts: 603 Drives: 370Z/MKVII GTI Rep Power: 19	I wanted a ZO6 so bad but when the Z came around the styling looked so great. I still think about a ZO6 but I don't want to get rid of the Z.

12-24-2010, 12:21 PM	#53 (permalink)
kevin8086 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Austin Posts: 228 Drives: 09 370Z Sport Rep Power: 16	this is one of the dyno sheets from my 350Z on 14lbs i think. 18lbs made 530whp or so.

12-24-2010, 12:24 PM	#54 (permalink)
kevin8086 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Austin Posts: 228 Drives: 09 370Z Sport Rep Power: 16	heres another.

12-25-2010, 12:14 PM	#60 (permalink)
kevin8086 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Austin Posts: 228 Drives: 09 370Z Sport Rep Power: 16	yup, a 6.2 is the regular vette, the Z06 is a 7.0L