pretty much had my mind made up that i wanted a 02-04 z....but i really like the looks of the c6 and the interior looks like chevy stepped up a notch mainly the seats that get so commonly broken down in the c5 cars....any z owners regret selling off and buying a c6.....i think they should be close in speed as the z51 400hp and the m12 tranny....do you guys think it would be worth the extra ~~5k for the newer vette and updated interior/motor?
decisions decisions

 

another thing to think about....whats the weight difference between the c5 z06 and the c6 z51 removeable top
when did chevy start the 5 year 100k warrenty for the vettes?

stupid here....whats the diff of the packages lt3 2lz z51 or whatever they are

 

I can answer a couple of your questions
5/100K warranty began '07
Z51 package is upgraded suspension, and I believe the tranny gearing is a little different for improved acceleration. The other options simply deal with some of the creature comforts ie HUD, sound, safety, electric and heated seating etc...

Someone else can chime in on the rest.

Good luck with your decision as I'm faced with the exact same scenario.

RT

 

The 2LZ things are the "extras" like mentioned before. I think the 2lz comes with the navigation and stereo upgrade (i think) and other pointless things and the 1lz or whatever doesnt. As for performance the cars are going to be pretty identical stock vs. stock. Ive driven both and love both but i would take the C5Z over the C6 Z51 anyday.

The C5Z is loud and rides rough, and you can hear every little thing that goes on in it. The C6Z51 is kinda rough riding but actually pretty comfortable, and its pretty quiet on the inside, and lastly the stock exhaust is way too quiet, for me atleast.

I guess the way i describe these cars is that the C5Z is one crazy son-of-a-bitch, and the C6 Z51 is your everyday cruiser but still fast as ****, IMO.

 

Here's the breakdown on the packages. Hope this helps:

1LT MSRP* $45,075.00 Active Handling System
Air filtration system: includes pollen filter
Audio system: AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3 player, digital clock, seek-scan, auto tone control, automatic volume, TheftLock and Radio Data System (RDS) (RDS functions only where stations broadcast RDS information)
Brakes: four-wheel antilock disc
Climate (temperature) controls: dual-zone, automatic for driver and right-front passenger
Doors: hatch release, push-button open/power rear latching
Engine: LS2 6.0L V8
Differential - limited slip
Floor mats: carpeted
Foglamps: halogen
Headlamps: dual projector, xenon High Intensity Discharge (HID) low beam and tungsten-halogen high beam, includes Automatic Exterior Lamp Control
Keyless Access: includes Push-Button Start and two remote transmitters that enable automatic door unlock and open by touching a door pad
Mirror, inside rearview: manual day/night with dual reading lamps
Mirrors, outside: power-adjustable, heated, body-colored
Seat controls: driver, six-way power-adjustable
Seating: leather seating surfaces
Steering column: Tilt-Wheel, manual
Tires: front, P245/40ZR-18, Extended Mobility, Eagle F1
Tires: rear, P285/35ZR-19, Extended Mobility, Eagle F1
Transmission: six-speed manual, short-throw

2LT MSRP* $46,570.00 Features shown below are in addition to, or in place of, 1LT features:
Cargo area: cargo convenience net
Cargo area: luggage shade
Seat controls: right-front passenger, six-way power-adjustable
Seating: leather seating surfaces, perforated
Seats: front, bucket, Sport; include back-angle adjusters, adjustable lumbar support and side bolsters

3LT MSRP* $50,020.00 Features shown below are in addition to, or in place of, 2LT features:
Audio system: AM/FM stereo with in-dash six-disc CD changer/MP3 player, seek-scan, digital clock, auto tone control, automatic volume, TheftLock and Radio Data System (RDS) (RDS functions only where stations broadcast RDS information)
Audio system: Bose premium seven-speaker system
Head-Up Display: includes readouts for street mode, track mode with g-meter, vehicle speed, engine rpm and readings from key gauges including coolant temperature and oil pressure
Memory Package: includes two-position presets for drivers such as six-way power driver seat, telescoping steering wheel and outside mirror positions
Mirror, inside rearview: auto-dimming with dual reading lamps and eight-point compass
Mirrors, outside: power, heated, include driver-side auto-dimming feature, body-color
Seats: driver and right-front passenger, heated
Steering column: power telescoping, includes manual Tilt-Wheel
Steering wheel: includes mounted audio controls
Universal Home Remote transmitter