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Biv08SS · 05-27-2016, 10:16 AM

Well I didn't think I'd trade but the opportunity came for me to purchase a car I've wanted for a while now! So I did just that. Gonna miss the Z/28, but I think I'm gonna like the new Z06 even more!!

ZYBORG · 05-27-2016, 10:18 AM

Yeah... Thats an upgrade. Lol..

Very nice!

URBAN LEGEND · 05-27-2016, 10:49 AM

I want to hear your thoughts between both cars.

delphigto · 05-27-2016, 10:55 AM

What dealership did you trade at? Did they give you good money for it if you don't mind? Great looking z06.

JUSTIFIED · 05-27-2016, 12:03 PM

Base Z06 or the Z07 package? Great car either way. Congrats! I too am interested in a comparison to the Z/28.

KaBoom1701 · 05-27-2016, 01:14 PM

Sweet.

That's about the only trade I would do if I owned a Z/28. lol

Congrats and enjoy the Z06!

1LEee · 05-27-2016, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by URBAN LEGEND

I want to hear your thoughts between both cars.

+1 here.

Spyglass · 05-27-2016, 02:47 PM

Did you track the z28? If so I am interested in your opinion after you track the z06.
The z06 is smoking hot. congrats!

YamaMISSILE · 05-27-2016, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by URBAN LEGEND

I want to hear your thoughts between both cars.

I went from a 2015 Z06 the Z/28. And I like the Z/28 better. The Z06 was very finicky. There is NOT a noticeable amount of difference in thrust. In the 14 months I owned the Z06, it was at the dealership at least six times for one failure or another. I don't miss it at all.

Passenger side blinker went out along with the daytime running light. Bulb? Nope. After a week, it was determined that the headlight assembly needed replacement. $1200 if it's not in warranry. You don't just change a bulb with the Z06. The entire front bumper had to be removed to replace it. In the Z/28, I will be able to replace bulbs by myself. And buy them from Pep Boys.

Rear brakes squeal which required a special paste to be applied to the rotors. This came after the rotor was replaced.

The drop down infotainment screen went out which required the dash to be removed to replace.

The GPS receiver went out and required replacement.

The memory seats NEVER worked right.

The clutch slipped after only three launches in the Z06. My Z/28 has withstood many more and is still solid.

Everyone is different. I loved the Z06, but not the troubles that came with it. Congrats on the trade and my wish is that you have better experiences then I did.

JusticePete · 05-27-2016, 04:40 PM

hmmmm...

z28monster · 05-27-2016, 05:49 PM

Hope you enjoy you're new ride!

I was actually looking to purchase a 2016 Z06 until I saw the Z28 sitting beside 3-4 Z06's and thought, 'jeez, I can't believe I can't stop looking at the Z28'.

I left the dealership with the Z28.

Crushinator · 05-27-2016, 07:33 PM

Congrats!

YamaMISSILE · 05-27-2016, 09:34 PM

[QUOTE=JUSTIFIED;9117630]Base Z06 or the Z07 package? Great car either way. Congrats! I too am interested in a comparison to the Z/28.[/QUOTE

His has the Z07 package. Loses top speed, but is faster on road course.

Biv08SS · 05-28-2016, 10:40 AM

Ok so far I can tell you the ride in the Z06 is smoother, but I never thought the Z/28 was harsh. The clutch is gonna take some getting use to. The seats even though I got standard seats really hold you. I didn't get the Z07 package, however it does have the stage 2 aero package. It's by far faster! Not supposed to rev it above 4500 till you hit 500 miles, but I can still tell its gonna be much faster. I really like how the exhaust has 3 modes, touring which is quite, sport which opens the baffles through 4th gear then after that it's closes it, then track and the baffles are wide open all the time. I can tell that once I get to really drive it I'm gonna love the rev match!! So I never tracked the Z/28 except for track laps at Charlotte motor speedway when we did 3 laps behind a pace car, wasn't supposed to lay back and the go hard but we did and I was 130-140 in the dog leg with no problem. Will be doing that again in November and I'll try to remember to report back. We did do a lot of spirited driving here in East Tennessee and I can say the Z/28 was SUPER awesome doing that, I only had the back step out 1 time and I was REALLY pushing it hard that day. So once I get 500 miles on it, change the oil, I'll let her open up some. See ya behind the wheel!!

Thanks for all the comments!!

05-27-2016, 10:16 AM	#1
Biv08SS Drives: 2014 Z/28 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Tennessee Posts: 450	Traded the Z/28! Well I didn't think I'd trade but the opportunity came for me to purchase a car I've wanted for a while now! So I did just that. Gonna miss the Z/28, but I think I'm gonna like the new Z06 even more!! __________________ 2016 Z06 2017 ZL1 2015 Lexus IS250F hers 2016 Chevrolet 2500HD tow rig

05-27-2016, 10:18 AM	#2
ZYBORG Lets roll... Drives: 14' Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: TX/S.FL Posts: 1,496	Yeah... Thats an upgrade. Lol.. Very nice! __________________

05-27-2016, 10:49 AM	#3
URBAN LEGEND Drives: 20 X3M CP & 19 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Brenham, TX Posts: 3,517	I want to hear your thoughts between both cars. __________________ 🔺22 RS E TRON GT 🔺21 Model S Plaid

05-27-2016, 10:55 AM	#4
delphigto Drives: 14 1le Join Date: May 2012 Location: Walton, In Posts: 329	What dealership did you trade at? Did they give you good money for it if you don't mind? Great looking z06. __________________ 06 gto Maggie 489 rwhp sold 05 gto ERL/HKE 454 609rwhp na sold 06 Z06 500 rwhp sold 10 2ss ERL 427 530 rwhp sold 14 1ss 1le

05-27-2016, 12:03 PM	#5
JUSTIFIED Drives: 2015 black Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 1,077	Base Z06 or the Z07 package? Great car either way. Congrats! I too am interested in a comparison to the Z/28. __________________

05-27-2016, 01:14 PM	#6
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	Sweet. That's about the only trade I would do if I owned a Z/28. lol Congrats and enjoy the Z06! __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

05-27-2016, 02:47 PM	#8
Spyglass Drives: Too many Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Big Apple Posts: 152	Did you track the z28? If so I am interested in your opinion after you track the z06. The z06 is smoking hot. congrats!

05-27-2016, 04:40 PM	#10
JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,174	hmmmm...

05-27-2016, 05:49 PM	#11
z28monster Drives: 15 Z28, 17 GT350R Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 212	Hope you enjoy you're new ride! I was actually looking to purchase a 2016 Z06 until I saw the Z28 sitting beside 3-4 Z06's and thought, 'jeez, I can't believe I can't stop looking at the Z28'. I left the dealership with the Z28. Last edited by z28monster; 05-27-2016 at 09:12 PM.

05-27-2016, 07:33 PM	#12
Crushinator Drives: '15 Z/28 #783 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: PA Posts: 456 View My Garage	Congrats! __________________ 2015 Z/28 A/C and audio

05-27-2016, 09:34 PM	#13
YamaMISSILE Drives: 2015 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 65	[QUOTE=JUSTIFIED;9117630]Base Z06 or the Z07 package? Great car either way. Congrats! I too am interested in a comparison to the Z/28.[/QUOTE His has the Z07 package. Loses top speed, but is faster on road course.

05-28-2016, 10:40 AM	#14
Biv08SS Drives: 2014 Z/28 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Tennessee Posts: 450	Ok so far I can tell you the ride in the Z06 is smoother, but I never thought the Z/28 was harsh. The clutch is gonna take some getting use to. The seats even though I got standard seats really hold you. I didn't get the Z07 package, however it does have the stage 2 aero package. It's by far faster! Not supposed to rev it above 4500 till you hit 500 miles, but I can still tell its gonna be much faster. I really like how the exhaust has 3 modes, touring which is quite, sport which opens the baffles through 4th gear then after that it's closes it, then track and the baffles are wide open all the time. I can tell that once I get to really drive it I'm gonna love the rev match!! So I never tracked the Z/28 except for track laps at Charlotte motor speedway when we did 3 laps behind a pace car, wasn't supposed to lay back and the go hard but we did and I was 130-140 in the dog leg with no problem. Will be doing that again in November and I'll try to remember to report back. We did do a lot of spirited driving here in East Tennessee and I can say the Z/28 was SUPER awesome doing that, I only had the back step out 1 time and I was REALLY pushing it hard that day. So once I get 500 miles on it, change the oil, I'll let her open up some. See ya behind the wheel!! Thanks for all the comments!! __________________ 2016 Z06 2017 ZL1 2015 Lexus IS250F hers 2016 Chevrolet 2500HD tow rig