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Richy_Rich · 10-05-2012, 06:34 PM

Ladies and Gents,

I was very close to driving down to South Florida today and picking up a 2008 1LZ trim Z06, black with the grey wheels, no NAV and less than 7000 miles.

Why a Z06?
·sweet ride - fits my “likes” best next to the Camaro.
·power to weight ratio is really good from the factory.
·right approach to high performance – V8, BIG go-kart feel, low center of gravity
·mod-friendly
·Prices for used a used Z06 are ridiculously low, near 30%+ lower than original pricing for low mileage examples

Why 2008?
As I understand it, the 2008 was a full 2 production cycles away from the 2006 body and carbon fiber floor pan bugs and a little quieter than a 2007. The 2008 had a factory black interior piece to match the exterior. Also I believe the 2008 was the last year before the random valve train issues found in 2009 - 2011 due to “bad head” mills from GMs provider.

What stopped me?
The garage and driveway is full to the brim with all the daily drivers and various bikes... no where to park it!!!

The point?
I now understand why I must take that money and build a garage in the back yard now!!! LOL!
·Yeah, I know… “wha’-wha’-boo-hoo – tough decisions”

Here’s a shot of the car…

C5RocksC5 · 10-05-2012, 06:47 PM

That's an awesome looking Z. How much are they asking for it?

Richy_Rich · 10-05-2012, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C5RocksC5

That's an awesome looking Z. How much are they asking for it?

under $50k
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...ngId=330754604

Would want to go this direction...
http://www.airpowersystems.com/corvette/tts07.htm

Richy_Rich · 10-06-2012, 08:41 AM

Sounds like a fighter Jet, very typical Turbo humm as well; but really nice idle...

http://youtu.be/skqnzbBBM0A

GaBoy25 · 10-06-2012, 10:34 AM

Sweet Jesus that is gorgeous!

880 · 10-06-2012, 03:17 PM

Looks mean.

Someone added a front splitter.

A new one costs ~$65k. Wouldn't pay $50k for a 5yr old car...

Richy_Rich · 10-07-2012, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 880

Looks mean.

Someone added a front splitter.

A new one costs ~$65k. Wouldn't pay $50k for a 5yr old car...

I did not notice the splitter, hmmm.
- I prefer the this particular 2008 over a new model.

Thanks for the response.

snizzle · 10-08-2012, 02:34 PM

My buddy just purchased basically the same car for around 45K. It's insane. Don't drive it if you're happy with the Camaro

Number 3 · 10-08-2012, 06:14 PM

Just curious, what floor pan issues?

My guys developed and released the chopped carbon fiber floor panels when I was on the Corvette team. A nice touch that saved a few Kgs over the SMC over balsa wood core floor panels on the base car.

I never heard there were any issues.

Juiced1 · 10-08-2012, 06:16 PM

love the all black look! Great car!

Rock36 · 10-09-2012, 06:15 AM

The exhaust valve/valve guide issues have shown up in the 2006-2009 models so far unfortunately.

Brutal SS · 10-09-2012, 06:34 AM

Sounds like you need a separate garage for all those stacks of cash.

Richy_Rich · 10-09-2012, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Number 3

Just curious, what floor pan issues?

My guys developed and released the chopped carbon fiber floor panels when I was on the Corvette team. A nice touch that saved a few Kgs over the SMC over balsa wood core floor panels on the base car.

I never heard there were any issues.

Maybe it was the Basla OE, I'm sure there was something about it in 2006...

*Camaro_Corvette* · 10-09-2012, 11:15 AM

50k seems a little steep. I'm thinking around 45k for that one.

10-05-2012, 06:34 PM	#1
Richy_Rich FAVOR Drives: Many Different Rides Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: GA Posts: 783	2008 Z06 Ladies and Gents, I was very close to driving down to South Florida today and picking up a 2008 1LZ trim Z06, black with the grey wheels, no NAV and less than 7000 miles. Why a Z06? ·sweet ride - fits my “likes” best next to the Camaro. ·power to weight ratio is really good from the factory. ·right approach to high performance – V8, BIG go-kart feel, low center of gravity ·mod-friendly ·Prices for used a used Z06 are ridiculously low, near 30%+ lower than original pricing for low mileage examples Why 2008? As I understand it, the 2008 was a full 2 production cycles away from the 2006 body and carbon fiber floor pan bugs and a little quieter than a 2007. The 2008 had a factory black interior piece to match the exterior. Also I believe the 2008 was the last year before the random valve train issues found in 2009 - 2011 due to “bad head” mills from GMs provider. What stopped me? The garage and driveway is full to the brim with all the daily drivers and various bikes... no where to park it!!! The point? I now understand why I must take that money and build a garage in the back yard now!!! LOL! ·Yeah, I know… “wha’-wha’-boo-hoo – tough decisions” Here’s a shot of the car… __________________ Please be kind when you drive; thank you.

10-06-2012, 08:41 AM	#4
Richy_Rich FAVOR Drives: Many Different Rides Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: GA Posts: 783	Sounds like a fighter Jet, very typical Turbo humm as well; but really nice idle... http://youtu.be/skqnzbBBM0A __________________ Please be kind when you drive; thank you.

10-06-2012, 03:17 PM	#6
880 Drives: 2011 Z06, 2004 Cobra, 1991 MR2Turbo Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Delaware Posts: 472	Looks mean. Someone added a front splitter. A new one costs ~$65k. Wouldn't pay $50k for a 5yr old car... __________________

10-08-2012, 02:34 PM	#8
snizzle Recalled user Drives: '12 Camaro SS, '18 Colorado Z71 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,419	My buddy just purchased basically the same car for around 45K. It's insane. Don't drive it if you're happy with the Camaro __________________ 2012 2SS 45th AE LS3 M6 Borla ATAK Catback Kooks Stepped LT Headers CAI Intake Hexvents VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body RX Catch Can Hurst Short Throw Shifter Pfadt ZL-Spec Stage 3 Suspension Forgestar F14 Tuned by Frost

10-08-2012, 06:14 PM	#9
Number 3 Hail to the King baby! Drives: '19 XT4 2.0T & '22 VW Atlas 2.0T Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 12,173 View My Garage	Just curious, what floor pan issues? My guys developed and released the chopped carbon fiber floor panels when I was on the Corvette team. A nice touch that saved a few Kgs over the SMC over balsa wood core floor panels on the base car. I never heard there were any issues. __________________ "Speed, it seems to me, provides the one genuinely modern pleasure." - Aldous Huxley

10-05-2012, 06:47 PM	#2
C5RocksC5 Banned Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sin City Posts: 697	That's an awesome looking Z. How much are they asking for it?

10-08-2012, 06:16 PM	#10
Juiced1 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 2SS CAMARO 45th Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: St. Charles, IL Posts: 18,663	love the all black look! Great car!

10-09-2012, 06:15 AM	#11
Rock36 I just like V8s Drives: 2007 Corvette Z06 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Stuttgart, Germany Posts: 919	The exhaust valve/valve guide issues have shown up in the 2006-2009 models so far unfortunately. __________________ "Anyone know who sells the driver mods?" 2007 Corvette Z06: Le Mans blue, 2LZ

10-09-2012, 06:34 AM	#12
Brutal SS Drives: 2019 Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Dinwiddie, Va. Posts: 1,901	Sounds like you need a separate garage for all those stacks of cash. __________________

10-09-2012, 11:15 AM	#14
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,709 View My Garage	50k seems a little steep. I'm thinking around 45k for that one. __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business