So I'm thinking about getting an '06 Z06?

[A418t81]

I stumbled across an awesome deal, and they are willing to take my car on trade for an amount I'm Ok with. I've been feeling the bug to move along, I love my 335, but I'm doing more track driving these days and I really want something with more performance. The Z is an '06 with 14k, black on black/gray inserts, 2LZ, no nav, new tires. I have a few things I need to tie up with my other house, but after that is taken care of, I think I'll probably take them up on their offer later in the month. Anybody DD a Z06? I DD'ed an Evo 8 for 70k miles. Harsher suspension and a little more noise isn't going to brother me in the slightest. I think it would be fun for a few years.

Any input?

[Inspired]

Originally Posted by A418t81

I stumbled across an awesome deal, and they are willing to take my car on trade for an amount I'm Ok with. I've been feeling the bug to move along, I love my 335, but I'm doing more track driving these days and I really want something with more performance. The Z is an '06 with 14k, black on black/gray inserts, 2LZ, no nav, new tires. I have a few things I need to tie up with my other house, but after that is taken care of, I think I'll probably take them up on their offer later in the month. Anybody DD a Z06? I DD'ed an Evo 8 for 70k miles. Harsher suspension and a little more noise isn't going to brother me in the slightest. I think it would be fun for a few years.

Any input?

if you dont need more than 2 seat.. do it!

[Kenix]

Would you be willing to share approximately how much they're asking? And offering for your 335i?

I say do it

[E82tt6]

Doable if you don't need 4 sits, and you don't mind having more power than you can usually put down.

[EpicE92]

No car for the price of a Z06 can even come close. Dad had 1 and car is a complete animal. I don't think it rides that harsh or anything of that nature either, so i say go for it. You will NOT regret it. Don't forget though, when you get it ,go under a nice long tunnel and STOMP on it. The sound it will reward you with.... Will make you cry happy tears

[gonzo]

Obviously a beast. I think the 06' had a few bugaboos. I am sure someone will chime in. One I do recall is the roof panel coming off at high speed on some cars.

Track guys are known to shudder a bit when they hear one rumble up beside them.

Found this:

OCT 05, 2005 | Recall ID# 14244 Hide Details


Recall Reason STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Recall Date OCT 05, 2005
Model Affected CORVETTE
Potential Units Affected 123592


Recall Summary
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A POWER STEERING HOSE THAT IS NOT TO SPECIFICATION. UNDER EXTREME STEERING MANEUVERS, SUCH AS TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL FULLY TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT WHILE BRAKING, THE HOSE MAY FRACTURE AND LEAK FLUID.


Consequence
IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, POWER STEERING ASSIST WOULD BE LOST AND INCREASED STEERING EFFORT WOULD BE REQUIRED. ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRO-BOOST POWER BRAKES, IT COULD ALSO RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER BRAKE ASSIST AND INCREASED BRAKING EFFORT WOULD BE REQUIRED. IF THE POWER STEERING FLUID SPRAY WERE TO SPRAY ONTO HOT ENGINE PARTS, AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD OCCUR.




MAY 24, 2006 | Recall ID# 37036 Hide Details


Recall Reason STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Recall Date MAY 24, 2006
Model Affected CORVETTE
Potential Units Affected 30793
Recall Summary
ON CERTAIN 2005-2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTES EQUIPPED WITH PAINTED ROOFS, THE ADHESIVE BETWEEN THE ROOF PANEL AND THE FRAME MAY SEPARATE.


Consequence
IF THERE IS A COMPLETE SEPARATION, THE ROOF PANEL MAY DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE AND IT COULD STRIKE ANOTHER VEHICLE AND CAUSE INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.

[gonzo]

Originally Posted by Kenix

Would you be willing to share approximately how much they're asking? And offering for your 335i?

I say do it

The Z06 would be nice around 40K but 44-47 is around average with those miles.

[Plan B]

Can't comment on price, as they are all over the board. I've heard of some pretty crazy deals, but hard to validate.

In regards to the question on the Z06 being a DD. If you've put 70k miles on an Evo8, I would not worry about living with the Z06 at all. If anything, the Z06 would probably be more comfortable. The major issue would be ground clearance. You'll be dragging that car all over the place and will collect ANY debris on the road.

Otherwise, it’s a supercar that you can use every day. I would do it.

[NewSong]

Supercar that will walk a Gallardo.

If you don't need 4 seats, do it.

[A418t81]

Yeah, I've driven a buddy's C6 Z often. The power the thing makes stock really is ridiculous. My brother has a 500 whp LS3 vette and they feel totally different. The LS3 is much more of a top end engine. We'll see. I just need to sit back and think about it for a while. I don't need more than two seats, GF has an IS250 and I don't have kids or anything.

[Sniz]

Originally Posted by A418t81

Yeah, I've driven a buddy's C6 Z often. The power the thing makes stock really is ridiculous. My brother has a 500 whp LS3 vette and they feel totally different. The LS3 is much more of a top end engine. We'll see. I just need to sit back and think about it for a while. I don't need more than two seats, GF has an IS250 and I don't have kids or anything.

if the car is clean, the mechanics check out on it, and the price is right.....I couldnt resist it.

goodluck