thinking of switching to an 06-07 Z06

Endgame · 12-23-2010, 02:04 PM

If I already had a Z06 and was not having finance issues, I would not sell the Z06 for a Z...... Just like as I have a Z, I will not get rid of it for a Z06....

ThoriumHotdog · 12-23-2010, 06:03 PM

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...

The BlueMax · 12-23-2010, 09:48 PM

I considered a 06/07 vette but with the Z51 pkg. you get a 6.2 liter LS3 upgraded suspension and tires and a interesting wide ratio 6speed that allows you to keep it in 1st gear until 60mph the torque pulls, but there are a lot of vettes out there along with the other issues discussed in this thread

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

kevin8086 · 12-25-2010, 12:14 PM

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

Chan Chee Hoe · 12-25-2010, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by kevin8086

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

7L-V8,OMG,no wonder the sea level is rising so fast.!,This car will need to pay S$6600.00 in Road Taxes a year if driven in S'pore.

12-23-2010, 09:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
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Endgame A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,613 Drives: Nothing Now! Rep Power: 225	If I already had a Z06 and was not having finance issues, I would not sell the Z06 for a Z...... Just like as I have a Z, I will not get rid of it for a Z06....

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ThoriumHotdog A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: TX Posts: 1,104 Drives: Turbo CRX si Rep Power: 18	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...

12-24-2010, 06:58 AM	#11 (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	#12 (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	#13 (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	#14 (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