shootin for a Z06
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shootin for a Z06 whats up guys. as of June I was recently in a bad car accident, that was not my fault had a dumb 16 year old blow a stop sign goin bout 60+ in a 25 and just smashed into my 99 Camaro ls1. total loss 
i put everything into her. I have been starting to look for a new ride/project. I was thinkin between the lines of a SS or a vette. Obviously people would chose the vette. I decided, what the hell, go all out and get a Z06 (if its affordable) I have been finding some real good prices on them. 27,000 through 31,000 with pretty low miles (best one i found was with 30k on it) Its not that I have a lot of questions on them, but how will it ride, will I totally forget about the camaro? even though I don't want to, hehe 
I guess i would just like some input on the Z06 owners and what they have experienced. Is there such thing as colum lock on the Z06's? i know the C5 has a big problem with that. Like I said, im really gonna try to pick one up. I remember a couple years back at the car shows i would always say "man, a Z06 is gonna be my next car!" maybe this is the chance? 
i put everything into her. I have been starting to look for a new ride/project. I was thinkin between the lines of a SS or a vette. Obviously people would chose the vette. I decided, what the hell, go all out and get a Z06 (if its affordable) I have been finding some real good prices on them. 27,000 through 31,000 with pretty low miles (best one i found was with 30k on it) Its not that I have a lot of questions on them, but how will it ride, will I totally forget about the camaro? even though I don't want to, hehe I guess i would just like some input on the Z06 owners and what they have experienced. Is there such thing as colum lock on the Z06's? i know the C5 has a big problem with that. Like I said, im really gonna try to pick one up. I remember a couple years back at the car shows i would always say "man, a Z06 is gonna be my next car!" maybe this is the chance? 
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I just got my Z bout 3 months ago and the column locked on me. You can have it repaired by the dealer or just purchase a Steering Column Lock Bypass, which is what I did. Easy install and No more problems.
If possible ... get the Z06!
If possible ... get the Z06!
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Originally Posted by Pro Stock John
02 for 26-27k = 50-75k miles.
I have seen local 01's with 45-55k miles for 27k.
cheapest 02 i have seen was with 40k miles, for 29k.
i got mine for 30.
I have seen local 01's with 45-55k miles for 27k.
cheapest 02 i have seen was with 40k miles, for 29k.
i got mine for 30.
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Originally Posted by NEED2SPEEDLS1
loacation?????
Ebay link
Thats a link to the pics on ebay, he has the same pics on here.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/vehicles-sale-lsx-powered-only/515565-2002-z06.html
It's listed at 30, he told me he'd take 29. but no less.
Originally Posted by Pro Stock John
That is a killer deal jump on it. I found the same car in Addison for $32K but I wanted red.
I doubt low to mid 20's unless it was wrecked, where are you located? Have you been following the pricing on these cars at all?
I'd spend the 29k and go for it. It's like another $40 a month for another 2k.
I'd spend the 29k and go for it. It's like another $40 a month for another 2k.
Originally Posted by Pro Stock John
I doubt low to mid 20's unless it was wrecked, where are you located? Have you been following the pricing on these cars at all?
I'd spend the 29k and go for it. It's like another $40 a month for another 2k.
I'd spend the 29k and go for it. It's like another $40 a month for another 2k.
As far as pricing... yea, i've been watching them religously through ebay, autotrader, cars.com, ls1tech.com, corvetteforums.com and anywhere else you can imagine.
I know of one with 66K miles on an 02 with new tires on chrome wheels i can get for $27,500, but if i'm going to do that, i might as well get the silver one with 18K miles for 1500 more. ya know!?
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yea im def not looking for one with like 50k on it, i was looking more around probably 30k miles for about 29000. I have found ONE so far. they are hard to find but I did find just 1. More will come. can anyone post on their payments a month and insurance? thats what I really need to know. lol
Originally Posted by NEED2SPEEDLS1
yea im def not looking for one with like 50k on it, i was looking more around probably 30k miles for about 29000. I have found ONE so far. they are hard to find but I did find just 1. More will come. can anyone post on their payments a month and insurance? thats what I really need to know. lol
I know i'm going to keep this car for pretty much ever, cause the girlfriend said "no new cars till all debt is paid off" so i really dont know if i should get one based on mileage or not. I drive about 30K a year, so mileage isn't a factor to me, and thats why i'm considering a 67K mile z06. HOWEVER... they need to come down on their price. I'm not paying 27,500 for it.