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Old Jun 9, 2008 | 08:49 PM
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im seriously ready to buy a C6 Z06. as soon as my C5 sells, im taking the plunge. Been wanting one for a while and now im finally ready to let me C5 go. what are the differences between the 06 and 07 Z's??
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Old Jun 9, 2008 | 08:56 PM
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well im not the one to tell u the diff..b/c i dont know but i do know the 08's ARE diff...atleast when it comes to the tranny...it has triple synchros instead of double on your 1,2,3,and 4th shift...there are alot of other details with this tranny...it shifts even SMOOTHER than its predecessors...i forgot what it is called but it sounds baddass..2 bad i wont be able to afford one....n im deployn too...STILL couldnt afford one lol...hope someone can chime in for ya
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Old Jun 9, 2008 | 09:24 PM
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i heard the trans is way better and smoother but price is a big factor
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Old Jun 9, 2008 | 09:59 PM
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I am sure you will love whichever car you end up getting. Hell, its a damn c6 zo6 !!! They are just that damn good.
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Old Jun 9, 2008 | 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted by allngn_c5
I am sure you will love whichever car you end up getting. Hell, its a damn c6 zo6 !!! They are just that damn good.
ima have to go with allngn on this one
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 06:15 PM
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Go with whichever one is more affordable. I saved 8K on an 06 over the two 07's they had with similar milelage. Thats enough for some heavy modding......or in my case, the wife to keep
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 06:26 PM
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well, the 07 comes with the 100k warrenty which helps out a lot unless you planning on digging inside the motor for more power
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 03:41 PM
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Doesn't appear to be much difference:

2007 Model Year Highlights

Exterior Color:
  • 83U Atomic Orange Metallic Tintcoat (a bright chromatic orange), replaces Daytona Sunset Orange Metallic
UK3 Steering-wheel mounted audio controls included with Bose premium audio systems (US9/U3U)
Larger glovebox storage space
UE1 OnStar now available on Z06 with 2LZ equipment group
Enhanced acoustic package reduces road noise and is included with Z06 2LZ equipment group
Bose audio enhancements
New keyless access transmitter with integrated mechanical key
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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 08:20 AM
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what exactly is the 2lz package? is it standard on Z06's? I dont care for the 100K warranty. it will be modded a week after I buy it.
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The 2Lz package has the upgraded options (other than NAV). Just look at the option package comparison on the Chevy website for the 2008 car and its mostly the same.
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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 08:43 AM
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it might sound crazy but if your not in a big hurry or could wait a while, wait for the Zr-1 to become a used car once the pricing becomes less, which might take a while but maybe worth it. thats what i'm thinking of doing if in 2010 or 2011 cadillac puts the zr-1 engine the xlr-v. i bought a 2007 xlr-v on a lease which ends around that time. if it comes out anyway

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