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5 out of 5 stars

Great car for fraction of a new one.

04 Z06, 02/01/2018
updated 02/03/2020
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
43 of 45 people found this review helpful

I've owned my"04 Z06 for over 5 years, bought it used with 30k miles and now it has 54k. What a great car, I still love the looks of it, how it handles, the power (LS6), brakes and the list goes on and on. Maybe not as sophisticated as german or Italian brands but boy, do I grin driving it. It has plenty of power with great suspension and brakes, pretty comfortable on long rides, wife and I took. It gets 28-30 mpg hwy, how can you beat that. Maintenance is easy and parts affordable. In 24k miles I've had it, all I replaced are the tires and brakes besides regular oil/filter maintenance. Of course you can be tempted to get porsche, ferrari or other exotic car (check parts and maint. cost on those - $$$) but for me this is it, I got what I wanted and then some. If you never driven Z06, try it.

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5 out of 5 stars

Speed limits are only numbers.

Darma, 02/05/2008
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful

My review title is a little misleading. For the most part, I do respect the speed limits (sort of). I bought my Z06 new and absolutely love it. It's a pain to keep clean since it's black, but I wouldn't have any other color. The car is really fast and if I keep it in 6th on the freeway I can maintain 28 MPG. I knew when I bought my Vette that there wasn't much leather on the interior. So those of you out there shouldn't complain after the fact. this is an amazing car. Did I mention that it's fast?

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Amazing machine

Steven, 11/07/2008
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful

I recently purchased a silver 2004 Z06 with 25,900 miles. The car is stock. I am amazed by the performance value of this car. The engine is incredibly flexible. The sound of the motor at 6,000 RPMs is amazing, and the car pulls like a locomotive. I am also amazed at the relative comfort of the car - the seats are very comfortable (I am over 6 feet tall) and the ride quality, though firm, is wonderful. I am surprised at how docile the car is in 'adult driving' mode - driven maturely around town, the car is eminently livable. For an enthisiast, this is a comfortable daily driver. I am amazed at the performance value with the Z06 as compared with other high-performance cars.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Commemorative Edition Z06

2vettes, 05/23/2004
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful

I had a red 1998 convertible with an automatic (got it so early, couldn't chose transmission) and just got a Commemorative Edition Z06. The performance difference is really spectacular. I wish they would lose that horrible interior rubbery black plastic stuff that won't stay or even get clean but that's my only complaint. Nothing like it for the price. Note to those with carbon fiber hoods: To close, apply pressure above the latch on each side until it clicks. It's too light to drop and have it latch.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

May 2014 Road & Track 2004 best year C-5 ZO6!!!

porchrd, 06/05/2014
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
10 of 13 people found this review helpful

This is my 8th corvette and it is the best performing and handling corvette that I have ever had. Hopefully in the near future I will purchase my 9th corvette.

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5 out of 5 stars

good

JVandiver87, 08/06/2003
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

perfect if u like corrvetts

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Corvette #5 for me

HD Shive, 10/01/2008
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

The Corvette Z06 is a remarkable car. It's fast, beautiful, handles and stops like very few cars can. These cars are priced well and fairly inexpensive to own. Mine gets 30 MPG on the highway and routine maint. can be done by most owners/enthusiasts due to its simplicity.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

'04 Z06 Commemerative Edition

machineman, 05/26/2006
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

Fun to drive, handles great. Never had any problems, mechanical or otherwise.It gets great gas mileage 28 MPG on the highway as long as you are cruising in 6th gear. What more can you ask for from a 405HP machine? It is what it is, a factory ready race car with a few amenities thrown in like A/C, a radio, CD player, power windows and locks. You drive it you're hooked!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

And Great Gas Mileage Too!

Marshal888, 08/10/2004
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

The most amazing thing about the Corvette is the gas mileage on the open road. My 99 got 32.7 mpg with an automatic trans and my 2003, Z06 gets 31 mpg. The only time gas mileage suffers is when your playing or when I drove this beast up Mount Washington in New Hampshire. It was first gear all the way up to 6000 ft. plus. Coming down the mountain was another story. Overall the value is there. Plenty of storage for luggage. If I had to say one bad thing about this car if would have to be the cup holder. It's useless!

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2.75 out of 5 stars

This car rocks !!!

America's Car, 08/30/2004
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful

Love the flashy looks, its so hot and the chicks just dig it !!! I feel like a young man all over again & I am 64. Not too many cars on the road faster, other than M3's & 911's I beat everyone. I get girls half my age in this sports car, I love it !

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5 out of 5 stars

Best bang for your buck

matt_adams, 01/17/2004
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

The corvette Z06 has handling better than a 911 turbo faster acceleration and brakes on the dime. The design is great and the car has one of the best reliablities for a sports car. The engine note from the 5.7 is throaty and exhaust system creates a nice rumble. The transmission is smooth. The only thing about the car that could use some improvement is the interior as its too plastic looking sorta generic GM vehicle. The two tone colour in the zo6 of black and red really helps to give the vette a good look.

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5 out of 5 stars

Z06 Corvette Solid Black

John Springfield, 10/26/2003
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Had to have rear end seals replaced the first 1000 due to leakage, but no other problems. The car has excellent power and handling.

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5 out of 5 stars

Own one since 08

Char k, 01/17/2023
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Always had a vette and now at 73 wanted one that I'd keep forever.chose this one cause its fast enough to make you smile either on tracks or straights but cruising down the highway the little lady will do close to 30 mpgs.whats not to like?

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Corvette Z06

David Newton, 12/27/2003
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Lot's of fun to drive. Limited production. Love the power and brakes.

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1 out of 5 stars

1ST Z06, 3RD VETTE

BRYAN PETSCHE, 02/17/2004
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
1 of 9 people found this review helpful

I RUN THE CAR ON THE STREET AND RACE IN CORVETTE CLUB SOLO EVENTS ON WEEKENDS. THE CAR HAS REQUIRED NO MAINTENANCE OTHER THAN SCHEDULED SINCE PURCHASED. PERFORMANCE EQUIVALENT OF ANY STREETABLE CAR, AND DRIVING COMFORT AND RIDE QUALITY SUPERIOR TO ANY COMPETITIVE VEHICLE.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

ZO6FUN

reebox109, 01/24/2004
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

GREAT CAR NONE LIKE IT ON THE ROAD FOR THE MONEY ...NOTHING EVEN COMES CLOSER TO THE PREFORMANCE OF THIS INCREDIBLE CAR ..DRIVE ONE AND YOU WILL KNOW WHAT I MEAN

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Fun Car

Patch, 01/21/2004
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

A real screamer. Loud as hell. Lots of engine note and road noise. Take the good with the bad, I guess. Chevy dealers (service depts) need to get used to dealing with people who paid 50K+ for a car and are used to BMW/Mercedes standards of service. Treating service customers like crap won't do.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

zeeyaa

jar4368, 02/07/2004
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

great car,power handling looks every thing you could want and 30mpg@80mph,love this beast

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5 out of 5 stars

American muscle.

ben2489, 09/21/2003
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Its like a childhood dream. It also reminds me of the time during the early 70's when we used to race the old cars at the track legally.

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5 out of 5 stars

Kickass

lkhlkjhklhfhjfjkl, 02/28/2004
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

One of the best cars ive ever seen that isnt a lamb. or a porsche.

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5 out of 5 stars

B-E-A-utiful Corvette Z06!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Matthew Aaron Homer, 09/28/2003
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

******My favorite car****Corvette****I love the Corvette Z06!It is so B-E-A- utiful with its design and the proformance****0-60 in 3.9 secs is aammaazziinngg!!!I would rather have a Corvette Z06 than a Dodge Viper SRT-10!! I would MUCH rather have a Corvette Z06 than any BMW because I HATE BMW's!!I call BMW's BMDumb's!!!And the top speed on a BMW Z4 is about 140 m.p.h.!HA-HA- HA**And the top speed of the non- turbocharged Corvette Z06 is about 195 m.p.h.****I hope the Corvette stays my FAVORITE CAR!!!Thanx for reading my review*****

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4.38 out of 5 stars

My ZO6

Dadman, 02/27/2004
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This is too much car for one guy to handle;-} It just jumps from the line and is so powerful! I can't believe how it handles. I swear it bends in the middle! My only complaint about it is that here in PA we have a lot of concrete highways and the suspension is stiff and you can take a beating from the bump-bump-bump of the concrete squares. Also, it is a bit noisy. But that was in the reviews that I saw b4 I bought it.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Corvette Fever

daryllawman, 04/04/2004
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Outstanding....a true american sports car....

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5 out of 5 stars

Owner

Alan G., 10/18/2003
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This is my 2nd Z006 I have owned 9 corvettes in the past. This 2003 Z006 this by the far the best yet.

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5 out of 5 stars

cool

fghjuyk, 05/05/2004
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This car is the best in its class because its really fast and the price is good and they should never stop making it.

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5 out of 5 stars

No car comes close for the money

Nat04Z06, 05/11/2004
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This is the best car you can buy under $100,000. Other cars may be faster, others may get better fuel economy and some may look better. But nothing on the road does everything as well as the Corvette/Z06.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Z06 - 2004

andrecan, 06/25/2004
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I had a 99 Corvette hardtop and traded that in after 60k miles (no problems) for a 350Z. I missed the Corvette's torque so much I traded the 350Z back for this 2004 Z06. This car never disappoints. 0-60 in about 4 seconds, 1G on the skidpad, perfect handling, firm but not punishing ride, headturning styleing,respect from the harley guys, what's not to like? I bought this rather than wait for the 05 Vette as I didn't like the new style (no pop up headlights). I may change my mind if a 2005-06 Z06 comes out with 500hp...

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5 out of 5 stars

One of the best cars ever bvuilt

Z06 Rocks, 06/27/2004
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This is the ultimate car for the average joe. Still expensive but with some saving the average person can own one.

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5 out of 5 stars

WAAHOOOOOOUUU

KAL-420, 08/27/2003
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Need 4 Speed and this car gives it all. The faster it gose the faster i go,WAAHOOOUUU.

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5 out of 5 stars

The best

JayLuv, 05/27/2004
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

The corvette is a good car and live up to it legendary performance. I love it everything about it just demands your attention.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Unreal

PattyMacDaddy8, 09/10/2003
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

My Z06 has to be the fastest most aerodynamic car i have ever owned. The power is unreal and will be even better when the C6 ZO6 is released, it is supposed to have like 50 more ponies and a lot less weight.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

The Best Car In the World

popcornplaya, 08/27/2003
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Buy it!

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5 out of 5 stars

Best Car For The Bucks

Raptor Z06, 07/14/2004
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

An Unbelieveable Driving Experience.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Z06 Corvette

sacredrage, 05/27/2004
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

There is absolutely no question, that this car is the best bang for the buck. The supercharged mustang cobra is a close second (remember the price difference), but it's handling characteristics make it play second fiddle to the Z06.

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5 out of 5 stars

best car ever

johnny b, 03/18/2004
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

greatest car in the world

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Z06

03z06eb405, 10/04/2003
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

The best vette yet

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4.75 out of 5 stars

You just have to drive it!

Milt Fritschle, 04/18/2004
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This vehicle (LeMans Z-16) has incredible torque and cornering stability. It is performance beyond belief. You just have to drive one to appreciate the performance value for the cost. Nothing compares to if for torque per dollar spent.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

kick ass

muninger, 08/27/2003
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Smooth ride with all the horses you could want. Elegance, class, and raw muscle. The car hugs the road and gives you a safe feeling when you take those sharps curves at high speeds.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Yes they finally got it right!

MisterMissile, 05/09/2004
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Purchased the LeMans CE Z16; this vehicle is everything I thought it would/could be. Awsome handling and blistering speed. Body fit and finish is excellent. Road noise is on the high side but what can you expect from the 35 series tires and it is a sports car, not a tourer although I wouldn't mind taking it on long trips. Very comfortable seats; driving position is excellent. This car can go directly from the show room to the track.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Car

Stephen K. Willi, 06/09/2004
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

The Corvette is all that I have researched, studied and a whole lot more. It's fun to drive, gets great gas mileage and looks great. You get a LOT of car for your money.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

My Rating

Stripes, 10/28/2003
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This car has excellent control and speed. It is fun to drive because it has balls.

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5 out of 5 stars

Corvettes are great

Jarred, 07/14/2004
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

The corvette is the only true American sports car. Since the first '53 rolled off the line in Flint, Michigan the corvette has amazed and captivated the American way of life. Just one year after celebrating the car's fiftieth anniversery the car still looks as good as ever. General Motors has done a great job with the corvette over the years and I look forward to the many years still to come. I love my corvette and wouldn't trade it for any other car in the world. Thanks corvette, for fifty-one years of true, original Americana.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Corvette

fbird19, 06/02/2004
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Great car for porformance and excellent to drive. Have fun everywhere I go.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Outstanding Value

walkerj, 12/02/2003
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

In the first two weeks of ownership, I am happier with each passing day. The Z06 is an incredible package, offering mind-boggling performancee in an easy- to-live with vehicle. The engine is so flexible that even SoCal freeway congestion is not difficult to cope with.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

My first Vette

Andy64, 06/21/2004
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

After Years of Driving Trans-Am's, I finally decided to spend for the Vette and selected the Z06 for sheer performance, knowingly giving up a few of the options available on the base vette. I was pleasantly surprized by the ride quality on rough pavement. While the suspension is definitely on the stiff side, there is a good amount of damping making the ride fairly comfortable. The power of the car is top notch, exceeding anything I have owned in the past. So far, no problems have surfaced. I am still in the "Break-in" period and will review again when some significant mileage is placed on car or significant event occurs.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

My Impression

Cordell, 06/09/2004
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I bought the Corvette coupe with the intention that this would be my only car. I was wrong, I eventually bought a second car as my day-to-day "workhorse" (a '92 Toyota Corolla). The weather changes where I live in the Washington, DC area was too extreme for me to drive the Vette everyday. Although I have active handling system as well as traction control I didn't use all weather tires. As a resilt having the second car gives me the opportunity of comparing the two going from one vehicle to the other. The only time that I was beaten in a race was when I came up against a Lamborghini Diablo. How often does that happen?

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5 out of 5 stars

excellent

ya no, 12/14/2003
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

best car ever, my favorite care very powerful and fast, true american muscle ferrari at a fraction of the price

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5 out of 5 stars

Fast Fun, And looks good too.

seeds, 09/16/2003
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

My first Vett. and its a Zo6.and it was a good buy.I have driven it up and down the East coast with out any problems.Its just as much fun for my wife as it is for me.I might up grade in 2005 when the new body change comes in.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

COMPLETLY SATISFIED

danielnparis, 12/27/2003
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

iv owned 16 cars in my life n never had anything like it

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Why I bought a Z06

04torchredz06, 07/29/2004
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2dr Coupe (5.7L 8cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I was in the market for a new & there was an article in a car mag that tested 4 similar cars at Willow Srpings Race in CA, one that I am intimately familiar with, having driven it many times. They were: BMW M3, 350Z, Porsched 911, and the Z06. The Z06, not surprising to me bascily won every category,and was the second cheapes. The M3was not my style , the Porsche while nice, but too much $. I drove a 350Z & my Eclipse GST with 120K miles will beat that car easily in everything but braking. Yes it is modifed. Found a dealer that would sell it for $45,700, $7000 below sticker, and POWER Chevy in South Bay arranged the deal and all I had to do was sign the papers.

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