By bcarnalis on 08/07/05 12:46 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
Review
Are there better sports cars in the world? Yes, certainly. Are there better ones for less than twice the price of the Z06? That is much less clear. This car is a performance monster, in all regards. It isn't just a straight line car, but will corner with Ferraris and brake with Porsches, and do it all for 1/2 to 1/3 of the cost. Of course you pay for this in terms of quality of the interior materials, which do not match Porsche and Ferrari. But if you just want to hang with your buddy's F360 on the track, this car will do it right out of the showroom. And it has a heads-up display!
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By JLH on 06/19/05 13:09 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
Review
If you are looking for a perfomance car in the $35,000 range, this is your car. Seriously, go drive one before you buy something else. In my opinion, moving up in price from the Z06 only seems to buy exclusivity. Consumer Reports doesn't rate the reliability well, so I got mine at Carmaxx with an extended warranty until 2009. My mileage is nearing 26,000 and I haven't needed the warranty yet. A Z06 is only about 200lb heavier than a Porsche Boxter but has 140 more hp, is 250lb lighter than an M3 (but has 75 more hp) and 400lb lighter than a Viper, but just slightly less hp. Supercharger kits put the C5 hp at 550 for about $7,000. The C5 drivetrain is reportedly reliable to 700hp.
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By Lee Whitney on 06/04/05 01:32 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
Review
For the money, the 02 Z06 is hard to beat! Performance is right up there with exotics that cost way more. My only real complaint is the slight amount of "orange peel" in the paint and they could have used better quality leather in the seats. On a trip, I got 30 miles per gal with the Z06 in 6th gear and the cruise control set at about73 mph.Not bad for a 405 HP hot rod.I recent put a Vortech (smog legal) supercharger on my Z06 and it's now putting out over 560 (reliable)HP at the crank and it still gets over 27 miles per gal. It's a real animal and should be able to stay right with the new 2006 (500 hp) Z06. Even with the blower, I am extremely happy with the durablity and reliablity of my Z06.
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By Steveo242 on 03/08/05 16:38 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2002 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 4A)
Review
Phenomenal ride. I have also dreamed of a Vette all my life alone with the posters in the forums. It definitely lives up to the hype. For a little more dough than a Trans Am or Mustang, it is so much better.
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By FN Lawyer on 08/30/04 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
Review
After owning 2 Porsche Carreras in a
row, it was with great reluctance that
i viewed the Z06 as an alternative.
Yet, the press kept heralding its
performance prowess, and new found
reliability. Went to a dealer for a
test drive, my mistake.
How could it actually better a Carrera?
Well, after 2 years, it simply does. It
still hangs tight, no chassis noises,
brakes better, accelerates and
outcorners better, and i still can't
believe the gas mileage. No, it doesn't
enjoy same interior design and quality,
what a shame, wouldn't mind paying
an extra 2k for them. Yet, it's roomy
and more comfortable than it seems.
I don't think i'll be going back to
Porsche.
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By Rob W. on 07/07/04 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 4A)
Review
This car is alot of fun to drive and is
very comfortable to drive hours on end.
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By rdwb5 on 06/19/04 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
Review
This car simply rocks. Performance,
ride, handling, and looks can't be
beat. Breathtaking acceleration and
mind numbing ability to stop on a dime.
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By Gordon on 06/10/04 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 4A)
Review
This is my 3rd Vett, they keep getting better,
fantastic power, great ride and unbelievable gas
mileage for a car with this amount of power. No
mechanical problems to date. Lots of after market
performance parts available. Cost of service is very
reasonable.
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By GA Dealer on 05/20/04 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Convertible (5.7L 8cyl 4A)
Review
I am a licensed Auto Dealer and bought
this car at auction two weeks ago. Saw
a row of Vettes sitting in the sun and
had to have one. I have owned over 50
cars personally and driven most
everything on the planet. No other car
has pasted a grin on my face more than
this car. It gets more smiles, stares
and "nice car" than anything else I
have driven including an M3 and 911
convertible. Pure fun.
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By mickeyalso on 05/18/04 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
Review
There is nothing to compare in Europe
or Japan as far as price, performance,
and just planin darn fun. Handles and
accelerates like a bat out of hell.
Looks better than Ferraris, Porsches,
Nissans aren't even close. Buy
American, cause its the best.
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