Anybody own or owned a C5 Z06

Jenner · 10-30-2015, 07:08 PM

I currently drive a 2013 1LS and I'm looking to upgrade soon. I started looking at 1le's and had my mind set on one. While I was looking I found a C6 Z06 and thought about it until I did some research and found out the valve problems with the LS7. Long story short I am now thinking about a C5 Z06. What do you guys think? I don't mind the older interior so that's not an issue.

fif_gen_powa · 10-30-2015, 07:45 PM

Great cars. Downside is interior and 2 seats obviously
But keep in mind we are talking about a 10+ year old "performance" car. I would only consider one with somewhat low miles, garage kept, 1 or 2 owner, who was preferably older and has all service/repair records.
I would steer clear of an abused one. Same with any car that's been beaten on for 10 years

Jenner · 10-30-2015, 08:20 PM

I can live with the interior. And I pulled out my rear seat and threw in a harness bar in the Camaro so not too concerned about that. Ok I'm gonna have my mechanic friend take a look at it tomorrow and we will see how he feels.

fif_gen_powa · 10-30-2015, 08:21 PM

My friend just picked one up and he loves it so if it checks out Tha go for it!

Jenner · 10-30-2015, 09:33 PM

I hope it does! Test drove it and I think it was the Borla exhaust or the extra hp. But I love the car.

Shark72 · 11-01-2015, 07:15 PM

I had a 2004 Z06, Z16.
Bought new it in 2004 and it was a great car, highly recommend the C5 Z and the LS6 motor!

Fish-man · 11-01-2015, 07:20 PM

Yup. It's a fun car for sure.

cal45 · 11-01-2015, 09:30 PM

You may want to consider an 08 and up C6 w/the Z51 package as you get the LS3 w/436 HP that takes well to mods. The C5 Z06 is nice but is aged and the stock LS6 is 405HP.

Jenner · 11-02-2015, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by cal45

You may want to consider an 08 and up C6 w/the Z51 package as you get the LS3 w/436 HP that takes well to mods. The C5 Z06 is nice but is aged and the stock LS6 is 405HP.

I thought about those for a bit, but I think they're a little out of my price range. Love the C6.

Aikidoshadow · 11-02-2015, 11:38 AM

The LS6 is a good motor and has a lot of support since it shares the platform with the LS1 folks. The transmission is really good, but a C5Z06 is a different world of ride and daily use than a 5thgen camaro. 10+ years can take it toll unless it was babied in a garage.

Jenner · 11-02-2015, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Aikidoshadow

The LS6 is a good motor and has a lot of support since it shares the platform with the LS1 folks. The transmission is really good, but a C5Z06 is a different world of ride and daily use than a 5thgen camaro. 10+ years can take it toll unless it was babied in a garage.

I like to think I'm gonna be able to deal with that. My Camaro is lowered with stiffer shocks (1LE) and on low profile tires. Also the rear seat was gone until recently. I think I can deal with the older interior. I hope that's the case. Good point and info though. I appreciate it.

10-30-2015, 07:08 PM	#1
Jenner Drives: 2012 SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Placentia, CA Posts: 2,130	Anybody own or owned a C5 Z06 I currently drive a 2013 1LS and I'm looking to upgrade soon. I started looking at 1le's and had my mind set on one. While I was looking I found a C6 Z06 and thought about it until I did some research and found out the valve problems with the LS7. Long story short I am now thinking about a C5 Z06. What do you guys think? I don't mind the older interior so that's not an issue.

10-30-2015, 07:45 PM	#2
fif_gen_powa Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Turbo Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,525	Great cars. Downside is interior and 2 seats obviously But keep in mind we are talking about a 10+ year old "performance" car. I would only consider one with somewhat low miles, garage kept, 1 or 2 owner, who was preferably older and has all service/repair records. I would steer clear of an abused one. Same with any car that's been beaten on for 10 years __________________ 388ci 91/104 Turbo TH400 8.3@164 https://instagram.com/turbo_ls3/

10-30-2015, 08:21 PM	#4
fif_gen_powa Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Turbo Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,525	My friend just picked one up and he loves it so if it checks out Tha go for it! __________________ 388ci 91/104 Turbo TH400 8.3@164 https://instagram.com/turbo_ls3/

10-30-2015, 09:33 PM	#5
Jenner Drives: 2012 SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Placentia, CA Posts: 2,130	I hope it does! Test drove it and I think it was the Borla exhaust or the extra hp. But I love the car. Last edited by Jenner; 10-31-2015 at 12:14 AM.

11-01-2015, 07:15 PM	#6
Shark72 Drives: '16 Z06/Z07, '15 Z/28,1972 Stingray Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Drivers Seat Posts: 846	I had a 2004 Z06, Z16. Bought new it in 2004 and it was a great car, highly recommend the C5 Z and the LS6 motor! __________________ 2015 Z/28 #642 Black Bad Ass

10-30-2015, 08:20 PM	#3
Jenner Drives: 2012 SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Placentia, CA Posts: 2,130	I can live with the interior. And I pulled out my rear seat and threw in a harness bar in the Camaro so not too concerned about that. Ok I'm gonna have my mechanic friend take a look at it tomorrow and we will see how he feels.

11-01-2015, 07:20 PM	#7
Fish-man Drives: too many to say! Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: S.E. Michigan Posts: 1,015	Yup. It's a fun car for sure.

11-01-2015, 09:30 PM	#8
cal45 Drives: 2015 Blue Velvet Metallic ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Orlando & Flagler Beach,FL Posts: 1,453	You may want to consider an 08 and up C6 w/the Z51 package as you get the LS3 w/436 HP that takes well to mods. The C5 Z06 is nice but is aged and the stock LS6 is 405HP.

11-02-2015, 11:38 AM	#10
Aikidoshadow Rabbit of Caerbannog Drives: 2010 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: The land of Tacos Posts: 49	The LS6 is a good motor and has a lot of support since it shares the platform with the LS1 folks. The transmission is really good, but a C5Z06 is a different world of ride and daily use than a 5thgen camaro. 10+ years can take it toll unless it was babied in a garage.