hey guys
im new to this forum and would like to get some info or any advice on what you think would bea good choice lol i know in the end it only matters what i think but just need some opinions.
first i have a sonic blue 03 cobra awesome car but ive always wanted a z06 and i found a nice one in my price range. my cobra only makes 514rwhp with a ported eaton set up. im a little iffy about trading it in to get the vette which is stock.
i know with a cam,longtubes and a tune ill be faster then my cobra ask me how i know lol
but how is the reliabilty with the c5 z's? anything i should be aware off? any info would be awesome! oh and the vette im looking at is yellow with 30k on it and is in amazing shape not one scratch or anything!

 

I'd do it. The c5z is a much more refined car than the cobra.

 

what year is the C5? obviously the 02+ are the higher HP because of the cam.

C5, very reliable. I had just shy of 100k on my FRC (looks like Z06, but was pre Z06 days). I had 80k on the stock block with a blower making 575rwhp. Same thing w/ the tranny and rear.

I did a complete over haul a few years back and when I tore the motor down it was like new inside. As long as you keep fresh oil in them and it has a good tune, they last a long time.

But for a stock C5, ask if the column has every locked. Common problem for C5's is the column lock will get jammed, the car thinks it's being stolen and you end up needing a tow to the dealer ot get it fixed. They have a bypass module, it's like $30 and installs in less then a hour.

 

I love my stock c5 z06... Can't beat it power wise for what it is

I think driving a cobra verse the c5 is a completely different feel. Either you love it or hate it. IMO

 

Thanks for all the input guys
The z06 I'm looking at is a 03 50th anni edition yellow still a little torn

 

i'll be brutally honest... 50th anni edition doesn't mean ****. Every car that rolled off the line in 03 got those badges... I love the guys who bought the red anni coupes and verts w/ the tan interior thikning they got a rare one for that year. They made so many of those freaken things..

Second thing, yellow is probably one of the least desirable colors. The seem to be harder to sell because most people want red, black, or blue.

Where is this located and what are they asking?

 

It's located in new castle delaware the dealer is called nucar chevy and asking 25 with my trade any everything it's down to 23k with 36k miles on it. And damn I always thought a yellow vette looked bad ***. I test drove it and the car felt awesome. I'd love to have electron blue or red but can't find any

 

WAYYYY TOO MUCH!!!! Zturd just sold a C5 Z16, its a Z06 with lighter Z06 wheels and a carbon fiber hood from the factory. He sold that bad boy at Carlisle for $25k. It was Electron Blue, I THINK it had 32k on the clock.

If you really want a C5 start looking in Corvetteforum for sale section. Prices are crazy low and this is the time of year to buy. Winter right around the corner most guys have to drop the price because its a tougher sell.

I mean i just went over there and this is one of the first Z06's I found. $17.2k. 2001, but it has nice mods, headers, cam, clutch. That's probably a solid car.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-c...-bolt-ons.html

Here is a 2004 Millenium Yellow w/ a A&A super charger kit. LESS then the bone stock one your looking at.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-c...40rwhp-ct.html


Going to a dealer... they are going to bend you over and just have their way.

 

Get the C5.. Much better all around car.

 

I'll have to check out that section lol
Oh one more thing it comes with a warranty too haha just thought I'd throw that out there lol

 

for what 3 months??? you think that warranty is worth the extra 5-6k? And how much driving are you really going to do once the snow hits?

C5's are dead simple to work on. There is a million good write ups on Corvetteforum on how to identify and repair a problem.

I'm just trying to help ya out bud.

 

You have a valid point sir lol and I know you are ! Trust me I apreciate it big time. Is there a link to the for sale section? Still don't know how to use this forum yet haha

 

Here is a link for the For Sale section on Corvetteforum.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-c...s-for-sale-52/

Yep, just be smart about all this. I know it's hard to control vette fever, but if you can you'll be happier in the end

 

Hopfully everything works out for the best!

 

you can give me the cobra if ya want

 

Hahaha idk if I could do that

 

c5z /thread

 

My $0.02 and NOT owning either but love both.....sell your Cobra private and buy private. Cars at dealerships are getting tooo much $$ and killing the real enthusiast. Don't be tooo anxious, take your time and make the right decision!

 

Get a C6 they are very affordable especially the ls2 (05-06) I sold my 00 Mil yellow C5 to get a c6 and love it. I think a C5Z or a C6 will be an excellent choice but the Cobra definitely isn't bad!

 

Don't get me wrong I love my cobra it's been an amazing car ! Just have had a itch for a vette for a while lol