Am I crazy!?

[Tennis_pro]

I have a 2012 ZL1 with 11k miles on it. I am at a Chevy dealer looking at a 2007 corvette z06 with 20k miles on it. Super clean, perfect shape. They are asking 42k for it and I got them down to 40k. They are willing to give me 41 k for my car which is a grand more than I got it for. No warranty on the new car, but other than that I'm really feeling it. What do you guys think?!

[I4toV8]

i'd pick a z06 over zl1 any day... just be leery.. ls7 isnt cheap to fix if it breaks down.. i heard a lot of bad thigns about the 07-08 ls7 motors but a lot claim that all years of the ls7 had the same lifter issue..

[shinzon]

that car is 8 years old, age can be worse than miles.

[Shark72]

Two totally different cars. That's a decision that only you can make based on what you like and what you feel are important aspects in a great car!

[Tennis_pro]

Originally Posted by I4toV8

i'd pick a z06 over zl1 any day... just be leery.. ls7 isnt cheap to fix if it breaks down.. i heard a lot of bad thigns about the 07-08 ls7 motors but a lot claim that all years of the ls7 had the same lifter issue..

This is the exhaust valve issue right? This is the one thin I am very worries about. Should I be worried. I will never track the car and don't drive super aggressive...

[Tennis_pro]

Originally Posted by shinzon

that car is 8 years old, age can be worse than miles.

Yeah. I mean I agree but it seems both cars are valued about the same. I also think the c6 z06 will hold its value very well for a long time. Just test drove it and wow, what an amazing machine. I think I may pull the trigger

[Unreal]

Different cars for sure. I would drive both, but honestly for a daily the ZL1 is a much better car.

Head issues effects all Z06s. Doesn't matter if you drive it like a grandma, you can have an issue. Just budget $3-4k to have it fixed. Also budget in tires $1500-2500, brakes, etc. Clutch and hydraulics are also a weak point and can easily be $2-3k to fix.

Price is a bit high too.

[I4toV8]

Originally Posted by Tennis_pro

This is the exhaust valve issue right? This is the one thin I am very worries about. Should I be worried. I will never track the car and don't drive super aggressive...

Yes! thats correct. Im not really worried about mine but then again im on factory warranty.. ive read that people who buy old ls7 motors the first thing they do is replace the exhaust valves..

question did you buy your zl1 new or used?

[Tennis_pro]

Originally Posted by I4toV8

Yes! thats correct. Im not really worried about mine but then again im on factory warranty.. ive read that people who buy old ls7 motors the first thing they do is replace the exhaust valves..

question did you buy your zl1 new or used?

I bought the zl1 used. Yeah I think for peace of mind I will have the heads done. What is the recommended maintenance for that?

[I4toV8]

Originally Posted by Tennis_pro

I bought the zl1 used. Yeah I think for peace of mind I will have the heads done. What is the recommended maintenance for that?

in all honesty im barely learning about the ls7 motor myself. i usually venture over to the corvette forums to learn more about this motor. sorry i cant be of much help.

[snarky]

Yes. ( you are crazy ) Please don't trade down.

[Balasarius]

I think that's a bad decision. The ZL1 is the better car.

[Tennis_pro]

Originally Posted by Balasarius

I think that's a bad decision. The ZL1 is the better car.

I honestly thought most people on here would say the z06 is the better car lol

[arkentect]

Every old man and his brother have a corvette (no offense). Seen so many in my area they don't even turn my head anymore. If I were you I would keep the ZL1.