Question: 2006-2008 Z06 base model differences.

[icsparks]

I am looking to pick up a C6 Z06, Are there any differences between the 2006,2007 and 2008 base models. Any help would be appreciated thanks.

 

[NORTY]

If you are interested in a Z06, then why would you care what the difference is between base model years?

Let's see~
1. 2005 had a 4 speed automatic
1a. 2006 to present has a 6 speed automatic (paddle shift)

2. <2007 get a 3YR/36,000 powertrain warranty.
2a. >2006 gets a 5YR/100,000 powertrain warranty.

3. >2006 get a steering wheel with audio and cruise controls.

I think that's about it.

 

[Z06Man]

Interested in the differences between the 1LZ base Z06s of those years? There's a whole bunch of information in the C6 Model Center. Take a look at Highlights for the 2006 C6. For 2007 and 2008, there's an Ordering Guide that should help.

http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/specs/c6/index.html

 

[icsparks]

Interested in the differences between the 1LZ base Z06s of those years? There's a whole bunch of information in the C6 Model Center. Take a look at Highlights for the 2006 C6. For 2007 and 2008, there's an Ordering Guide that should help.

Corvette Action Center | Model Center | 2005 - 2009 Corvette Center

Thanks Z06 man, thats exactly what i was looking for!

 

[z06vet2003]

lots of differences

I knew of some problems on the 06 & 07 that were finally fixed on the 2008 ZO6
problems were on the carbon fiber roof peeling off on the 06 & 07
Other issues were Failure of gm during 09 & 10 that may affected the build quality of those years.
My 2008 ZO6 has improvements to the dash and center console, and had NO RECALLS. unlike the other years. I have had no issues, except be prepared NOT to get good milage out of the Goodyear tires,I got just 14,000 miles and on all of them the inside tread wears very quickly. But I still put the Goodyears back on

 

[NORTY]

Z06's don't have a carbon fiber roof. However, there were some roof seperation issues with the 2006MY.
Changes to the 2007 to 2008MY~
1. Moved from the T-56 transmission to the T-6060. Some say, this was a bad move.
2. Steering rack has been improved for "feel."

If "mileage vs. wear" is an issue for you, then take a look @ General's tire in Z06 sizes. If you're wearing the inside of your fronts, then get your camber/toe adjusted. Chevy spends 90 seconds getting all 4 wheels aligned. How good do you think that job is going to be? Their "within spec" parameters are about as wide as the Pacific Ocean. Seriously, get an alignment, and specify you want it set up for maximum tire life.