thinking of switching to an 06-07 Z06

optiontrader · 12-23-2010, 11:37 PM

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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...

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.

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.

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

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

JsnMR2 · 12-25-2010, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

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

I have a 2007 Z06 and I recently bought my girl a 370Z.. I can tell you right now it does not cost $1,200 a year to own a Z06. My insurance is just $333.00 every 6 months. Infact, the 370Z insurance is more. Maintenance is not bad either on the Z06.

Two COMPLETELY different cars!

My z06 is cheapy inside IMO (although comfortable).. The Z is better quality inside for sure. The Z also feels more neutral and confidence inspiring in the corners. That being said, my Z06 is WAAAAAAAAAY faster then the Z is. The sound you get out of a Z06 with exhaust mods is pure sex also.

Sure, turbo a Z, would be awesome, but there goes any warranty if that's a concern to you.

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