Z06/LS6 Motor available in Camaros!

[Eric]

GM did the same thing with the '96 LT4's as far as putting a limited number in the F-body's. I dont remember the exact numbers, but there where only a handfull of LT4 F-body's produced. Jason

You're absolutely right Jason. It was the 1997 30th Anniversary Camaro SS. They built 100 (I think) of them with the LT4 and it had all of the SLP goodies as well. So hi-po swaps for GM are nothing new.

- Eric

 

[Drewser]

YOU are correct, SIR!!!

You're absolutely right Jason. It was the 1997 30th Anniversary Camaro SS. They built 100 (I think) of them with the LT4 and it had all of the SLP goodies as well. So hi-po swaps for GM are nothing new.

- Eric

It just so happens that my neighbor across the street has one of them...and it is for sale. I think he wants somewhere around 24k for it and it has under 10,000 miles. Not for me, but maybe someone else. I'm still on the hunt for a late model C4 or perhaps a 2k2C5 (I test drove a few the other day, but I digress--$63,000 after financing choked me up a bit).
--Drew

 

[Edmond]

Drewser,

I do believe that quite a few of the 96's LT4 powered Vette's are in that 24K range now.

$63,000 after financing is quite a bit too much for me too! Or some of the 99-00's are coming down in price and much more affordable, coupe wise. As I'm sure you already know, those convertibles cost more.

 

[Trance_LT4]

Yes, the regular 96 LT4s are in the 16-22k range mostly, with the grand sports and collector editions being a little more.

 

[Edmond]

16-22K? That's even less than what I figured. The lower end of the price range is probably from private sellers right?

Trance, just wondering if you bought from a dealer or personal seller.

At that price range, I think it's really a bargain for what you get. I guess the next step up, are the new coupes that start at roughly $40,000 right?

And hey, if you aren't getting what you want out of an engine, you could always buy a crate motor and plop it in.

 

[Trance_LT4]

I got mine from a dealer (small dealership, but a dealer nontheless) and talked him down to 16k

 

[Drewser]

Not the place for this but oh well

I test drove a 01 Z06 and an 02 coupe and to tell you the truth, when I got back in mine I liked the C4 better over all. I did like the powerpack of the Z06, and some of the interior features of the coupe (HUD, DIC, ect.) but overall when I climbed back into my C4 it felt like home. My wife thinks the C5s we drove seemed cheaper. I liked the engines, the wheels, that cool electron blue, but when we got a load of the prices ($44k for the 01 Z06--6500 miles, 47k for 02 auto coupe) we decided to look for a 93-96 coupe. To each his own, and I don't want to p!ss off you C5 owners (and truth be told I could get used to one if I had to ) but for me the combo of the price/features didn't fit. I do have an opportunity to get a 99 hardtop with 16k miles for $26k, but that isn't a Z06 and I like the tops on the coupes. One of these day I'll find the right car for the right price but till then I'm happy with what I have. My 2 cents.
--Drew

 

[Drewser]

Did I forget to mention...

On one of the test drives, my wife got a speeding ticket in the coupe?

 

[Trance_LT4]

I've never experianced driving a C5, but from what I've been told, the C4s hook up and go straighter under power. I guess the back end of the C5 likes to move around alot

 

[Edmond]

To be honest with all of you, if I had the money to get a Z06, I wouldn't. I would get a ZR1 and tune it up some. I just don't like the look of the C5.

I believe that the C5 also has some image problems. Some have noted in the forum that C5 owners don't wave, etc... I've also heard many people say that the Corvette has turned into a wimpy sports car. I mean, did they design the C5 so people could put golf clubs in the back?

 

[Mad-Mic]

To be honest with all of you, if I had the money to get a Z06, I wouldn't. I would get a ZR1 and tune it up some. I just don't like the look of the C5.

yeah i gotta agree! i rather buy a ZR-1 for my next vette! i've drove an 01 Z-06 12k in miles they wanted 46k. can always talk them down if you got cash but still that was TOO expensive and i rather buy a ZR-1 next anyway cause i like the C-4 body style better! BUT if i hit Lotto or something i'd buy both and even a callaway ......hehe

 

[Edmond]

Yeah, the C4 body is my personal favorite. I'd get like a black 95' ZR1 and "Lingenfelter" it.

 

[Drewser]

Oh it does

I'm a golfer and the first thing I noticed is that the zo6 will hold a set (or 2) of clubs, the coupe will hold at least 2 sets. It has a lot more cargo room than my 84 coupe. Food for thought.
And the wave question. Now I can't answer for all the C5 drivers but in my experience hardly any of them wave. I kept track today cause it was a great day in the middle of friggin nowhere. I saw 12 C5s, 5 C4s and 3 C3s. All of the C3s and C4s waved. 1 of the C5s waved. More food for the noggin.

 

[Edmond]

Drewser,

See what I mean? Hey, I don't want to be lumped into that crowd!:L

I'll definitely get a 96' LT4 one day though. Great C4 style with a lower price than the ZR1's.

 

[Ling_650vette]

I've seen a few C5 drivers wave, but i hardly drive the C4, so i dont really get the opportunity to wave. I saw a guy in a 58-62 a few days back while driving, i waved first, and he just kinda looked @ me like i was crazy. Whatever. And i love both the C4 and the C5, but to me, something about the C5 fits me. I dont feel really comfortable in the C4, i've got to bow my legs out and keep the streering wheel in the highest or 2nd highest position, just to turn it w/o hitting my legs. I've heard the C5 is more roomy, but i've yet to sit in one. Still can't go wrong w/ a C4 or C5. Both are killer platforms, with loads of potential.

And personally, i'd rather go w/ the ZO6 vs the ZR-1. Never heard anything bad about either, but i like the ZO6 a lil bit more. Can't quite explain it. Both are great cars, and can give you loads of fun, but something about the ZO6 appeals to me more then the ZR-1. But to all the people that dont know Corvettes, both are wolfs in sheeps clothing

 

[Edmond]

But the Z06 is easier identified than the ZR1, at least to me. Now, if they had an LS6 motor in a C4 body, I would love it. I just can't accept that C5 rear end. But I also like the look of the C5 convertible vs. the C4 convertible.

 

[Drewser]

C5 vert vs. C4 vert

Not to mention that you can fit a set of clubs in a C5 vert, but a C4 vert you can only fit a putter.

 

[Edmond]

Oh, that's not important to me. I don't even golf!:L :L

 

[LouBelleraVideo]

I currently own 4 Vettes. 86 yellow Pace car convertible 4+3, 86 automatic Pace car convertible white on red, 88 red Callaway twin turbo coupe and a 99 Nassau Blue 6 speed convertible with white top and light grey sports seats. Among my many prior Vettes I owned was a 90, 91, 94 and 95 ZR1's.
I believe the Vette evolved from a gorgeous toy that was fun to drive but not very practical comfortwise,rattlewise,roasting your legs off from the heat of the enginewise, economicwise and technically advancedwise UNTIL the advent of the C4.To me the C4 has all the charm and toy like qualities of the earlier models but incorperated better quality in the finish, protection from the heat of the engine,unique and fun interior design, tremendous economy while using the available horsepower to the max, THAT long clamshell hood, the fabulous wheel designs and the return of the convertible back in 86. I especially like the eariler model C4's starting from 86 onward.VERY dependable cars.And what can I say about the ZR1 and that absolutley Gorgeous engine? The precurser to the ZR1 the fabulous twin turbo Callaway, WOW! just had that honey out today and loving the sound of the dynomax ultra flow exhausts!
The C5 is cool too! Especially in Nassau Blue! By far my most favorite color for a C5 followed by Millenium yellow.Bottom line, enjoy any Corvette you own.They are truely a treasure to own.

 

[Mad-Mic]

thats one thing i did notice........

was alot more room in a C-5 (ZO-6) which is the only C-5 i've driven so far! the car just seemed bigger to me than a C-4. i think if i catty corner my golf clubs i can fit them in my C-4 then again i got a 97 full size chevy p/u for that kind of stuff :L