HUGE DECISIONS: Should I trade my '06 GTO in on an '01 Z06?
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HUGE DECISIONS: Should I trade my '06 GTO in on an '01 Z06?
One of the local Chevy dealers just got a stunning Z06 in so I stopped by and looked at it. It looks like we're dealing with a straight up trade so I just have to figure out which car I want. Keep the GTO or let it go for the Z06. I just got my GTO back in November but this Z06 has my attention for sure. Here are the details (details on my GTO as well as pics can be found in my FQuick link in my signature)...
2001 Quicksilver Metallic/Black Z06, 53,000 miles
Blackwing intake, Kooks long tubes, unknown exhaust (stock I think, even with the long tubes the car is quiet at idle), 18"F/19"R iForged Aeros (polished lips, race black centers) with near near Michelin Pilot Sports (265 F/305 R), only major flaws were the front bumper being cracked clean through on the lower passenger's side and also on the passenger's side the side skirt right under the rear brake duct vent is either surface cracked or the paint is heavily scratched
2006 Spice Red Metallic/Black GTO, 9,700 miles
Modified factory induction, Magnaflow catback, 19" CCW 505As, a few extra appearance mods, pretty much flawless
Both cars are headturners. The Z06 has some funky Sony CD player in it that would need to go for a stocker or quality aftermarket unit immediately. The windows need to be retinted. The shifter needs to go for something better, no idea what clutch or exhaust is in the car or any info on the previous owner(s).
Here are my thoughts...
They're two very different cars. Before the GTO I came out of a 99 Trans Am. It turned heads and was awesome at WOT, but just driving around it was very uninspiring. I dont want to fall into the same trap in a C5 Z. The GTO is a joy to drive and I could honestly drive the speed limit everywhere I went and still really enjoy the car. I've never driven a C5 Z before. Styling-wise I like both cars in their own way. You see C5s everywhere and Z06s are pretty common too. You dont see GTOs too often around here. The GTO's interior is lightyears beyond the F-Bodies and the C5s IMO. I know the C5 Z is going to outperform and outhandle the GTO. So basically from an exclusivity standpoint as well as just cruising around in the car the GTO has the edge. The Vette has the edge in performance, a slight edge in styling, and it gets points just because its a Corvette Z06. No comparison, the GTO's interior dominates in fit, finish, driving position, etc to me.
The GTO is a new car, I'm the only owner, and its honestly a perfect fit for me. The Z06 I know nothing about its past, its got a few cosmetic flaws with the cracked body panels, but its a performer. Its a damn Corvette Z06.
So I know this might not be the best place for unbiased opinions but for you guys that have owned both cars what do you think?
2001 Quicksilver Metallic/Black Z06, 53,000 miles
Blackwing intake, Kooks long tubes, unknown exhaust (stock I think, even with the long tubes the car is quiet at idle), 18"F/19"R iForged Aeros (polished lips, race black centers) with near near Michelin Pilot Sports (265 F/305 R), only major flaws were the front bumper being cracked clean through on the lower passenger's side and also on the passenger's side the side skirt right under the rear brake duct vent is either surface cracked or the paint is heavily scratched
2006 Spice Red Metallic/Black GTO, 9,700 miles
Modified factory induction, Magnaflow catback, 19" CCW 505As, a few extra appearance mods, pretty much flawless
Both cars are headturners. The Z06 has some funky Sony CD player in it that would need to go for a stocker or quality aftermarket unit immediately. The windows need to be retinted. The shifter needs to go for something better, no idea what clutch or exhaust is in the car or any info on the previous owner(s).
Here are my thoughts...
They're two very different cars. Before the GTO I came out of a 99 Trans Am. It turned heads and was awesome at WOT, but just driving around it was very uninspiring. I dont want to fall into the same trap in a C5 Z. The GTO is a joy to drive and I could honestly drive the speed limit everywhere I went and still really enjoy the car. I've never driven a C5 Z before. Styling-wise I like both cars in their own way. You see C5s everywhere and Z06s are pretty common too. You dont see GTOs too often around here. The GTO's interior is lightyears beyond the F-Bodies and the C5s IMO. I know the C5 Z is going to outperform and outhandle the GTO. So basically from an exclusivity standpoint as well as just cruising around in the car the GTO has the edge. The Vette has the edge in performance, a slight edge in styling, and it gets points just because its a Corvette Z06. No comparison, the GTO's interior dominates in fit, finish, driving position, etc to me.
The GTO is a new car, I'm the only owner, and its honestly a perfect fit for me. The Z06 I know nothing about its past, its got a few cosmetic flaws with the cracked body panels, but its a performer. Its a damn Corvette Z06.
So I know this might not be the best place for unbiased opinions but for you guys that have owned both cars what do you think?
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Sounds like your asking people to come up with reasons for you to keep a car that you like very much(GTO). I myself think C5's are comfy even around town but do also like the gto. If it were me, I would keep the GTO.
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Originally Posted by 2MuchRiceMakesMeSick
I would trade it for a Z06 but thats me.
Take the vette for a test drive and see if you like it better
Take the vette for a test drive and see if you like it better
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Considering the damage you mentioned I don't think the owner took that good of care of the c5 zo6. If the former owner would drive a vette around with damage then they would also drive it around when the oil change is overdo, or who knows what. JMO, but I say keep the BILLY GOAT and add a turbo or something. Good luck on your decision.
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Drive the vette. You may be surprised. You'll be taking a serious step down in terms of interior fit, finish, and noise. I'm not knocking the Vette at all (I do own one obviously), but after buying mine and spending a lot of time in my buddies 05 GTO too, I feel that you simply can't compare a C5 and 04+ GTO. They're two completely different cars with different uses and feels. The only way you're going to know if you want to make that move is by spending time in both.
If it was me, I'd keep the GTO (don't tell my buddy I said that).
If it was me, I'd keep the GTO (don't tell my buddy I said that).
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Hell no.
A damaged, 6year old car, with 50k miles is not worth trading your GTO for.
If it was a 2001 with 10k miles and immaculately clean, I'd seriously consider trading over.
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A damaged, 6year old car, with 50k miles is not worth trading your GTO for.
If it was a 2001 with 10k miles and immaculately clean, I'd seriously consider trading over.
Ryan
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if it was a 02 i would do it. the z06 is a badass car, but my 01 ate a quart of oil every 800 miles, had a steering lock problem, abs and tcs lights were on and the cam bearing cam loose. Avoid the 01 cars.
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Originally Posted by vince3
if it was a 02 i would do it. the z06 is a badass car, but my 01 ate a quart of oil every 800 miles, had a steering lock problem, abs and tcs lights were on and the cam bearing cam loose. Avoid the 01 cars.
The cam bearing came loose? I haven't heard of that. Was that with an aftermarket camshaft?