Good information! I bought a 01 C5 Light Pewter Metallic 10 years ago with 75k miles for $15k. Very clean and already had a few typical repairs and upgrades. I am extremely happy with all the bolt mods and personal touches. I didn’t give the Zo6 much of a look after I found this one. I even bought an automatic so my wife could enjoy driving it. Keep looking at C7 and C8, but I just love my C5. It’s bad ass and is awesome to drive when you keep up with all the maintenance and ownership of an old car. The Corvette community is a lot of fun!
Anyone else think that low mileage is overrated? I feel like that super duper low miles on 25 year old car causes as many problems as it potentially saves. Of course that could just be sour grapes since I can't afford a low mileage classic anyways.
Yes, 100% typical Corvette owners that are full of themselves aka the old timers, will say anything over 15k is “high mileage” and when they find their 20 year old garage queen with 5k they wonder why they run into so many issues: 1. Cars that are barely driven suffer from things like cracked hoses, leaks, bad tires etc. 2. Bugs from the factory haven’t made themselves known. You are ultimately better off with a car with more mileage since it’s already been broken in and it’s bugs most likely ironed out. Lastly, if you actually intend to drive your car and not keep it inside a garage forever why the hell would you pay close to original msrp? Value will diminish quickly on the garage queens and not so much on cars that have already been driven and devalued.
as the other guy said the low low low mileage isnt something you really want. the seals along w many other things are most likely bad. guaranteed you will have leaks along w many issues as its never been used. its horrible on cars for them to just sit and never be used. id take one w 80k miles long before id take one w 5k miles on it. the 80k one will have far less issues as it was actually used. seals and all rubber goes bad when they sit for many yrs and are never driven.
Bought my 2002 C5 Z51 new . My 2024 C8 Z51 makes me truly appreciate what David Hill and the C5 engineers accomplished over 25 years ago. Even had Hill autograph my valve plastic cover at Carlisle.
I do agree that prices have leveled off, but will not come down to pre-pandemic prices again. I am in the market next year for a 2004 Torch Red Z06. Expecting to pay at least 28K next year.
Picked up an 01 z06 with 100,200 miles for $17k and change w/ a spare Corsa Sport axle back. It's not perfect, but no dents, very few scratches, and it's pristine underneath. 5k miles ago it had the transmission rebuilt, torque tube bearings, new slave, clutch, and remote clutch bleeder done... time will tell if they were done right... ;) Some maintenance items, an alignment (it was way off), and she drives like a queen.
I want to love the C5 Z06 but I just can't get past the FRC. The fast back coupe with the top off looks the best IMO but the convertible with the top down is a close second. FRC or convertible with the top up is a very distant third.
Just bought a yellow '02 that presents as a 25k mile car (minus the drivers seat, which looks like a 50k mile car) but has 107k miles on it. The car is SO clean. $22k.
i just bought a yellow 02 z06 with 3,000 miles on it. its way too tame for me so im starting the list of mods, had a 1993 viper prior, there is no comparison stock to stock.
Just thought, me being andv old guy would chime in, bought my first vett in 1968, after getting out of the service, a 63 split window 340 horse 4 spd from a car lot for $2400, drove it like it was ment to be driven, i met my future wife, she was driving a 64 roadster,after 55 years together we have 2 c5's an 02 torch red roadster, automatic for the wife and an 00 black frc for me, both have a little over 40k on them, we just took a trip in the frc from northern california to LA, to Vegas, to Reno, to Idaho, and back no problems, also got 32 mpg cruising at 75-85 mph, yes i'm old but will always own a vett, if your looking to buy one, find a nice one thats been taken care of with about 30-40k ,and you can't go wrong.
Actually, the Z06 is expected to rise even more next year according to Mecum, Berrette Jackson, and auto magazine articles. If you get one under 30k miles, you are going to pay a premium.
I tried this option. Even purchased the simulators. Did not work either. Ended up taking it to the dealer for the f45 delete. Finally can go over 80. 🎉
I was very lucky getting my 2002 Z06..im second owner is 650hp all documented 70,000 when I got it is been 2 years now is 71,000 I hardly drive it..I got it in 2022 because the first owner was very sick he couldn't drive it anymore . A month after I got it some one over me 8,000 more that what I paid for because I got a super deal. I was a lucky one I guess.. But if you have a good one out there hold on to it because in 5 to 10 years this baby's will cost a lot
I bought an 03 Z06 in electron blue last summer with 81K miles on it. I paid $22K for it. $2K of that price was for an extended service contract that the dealership offered.
It's me again. Skip -shift delete, harmonic balancer clean bottom feeder radiator, condenser. Plugs,wires. It's fun and will rip. It's not a Z-06 though.
Through attrition over 20+ years. I would bet of the 18k made, roughly a thousand were exported overseas. A lot of Corvettes end up in Florida & the Gulf Coast which is prone to flooding and other natural disasters. This is a performance car so people tend to be a little more 'stupid' with them so they end up having a higher crash rate. Also, a lot and I mean A LOT of these were converted to purpose driven track cars that can never be converted back to stock. Lastly, just Google 'C5 Z06 wrecks' and you will see hundreds of examples totalled.
@Dan-gj1hz No I bought it with less than 20k but the car needs work since it has been stopped for a long time and its bone stock still has factory problems lifters issues, oil burning, and O rings, as an international student I don't have time or the place to keep it. 😅
picked up my yellow 03 z06 with 28k miles for 26k three months ago , car runs amazing
Good information! I bought a 01 C5 Light Pewter Metallic 10 years ago with 75k miles for $15k. Very clean and already had a few typical repairs and upgrades. I am extremely happy with all the bolt mods and personal touches. I didn’t give the Zo6 much of a look after I found this one. I even bought an automatic so my wife could enjoy driving it. Keep looking at C7 and C8, but I just love my C5. It’s bad ass and is awesome to drive when you keep up with all the maintenance and ownership of an old car.
The Corvette community is a lot of fun!
Lyle (C&S) gave a great review of the C5 Z06.
No doubt it triggered you for this video.
Good job. Very informative and interesting
Anyone else think that low mileage is overrated? I feel like that super duper low miles on 25 year old car causes as many problems as it potentially saves. Of course that could just be sour grapes since I can't afford a low mileage classic anyways.
Yes, 100% typical Corvette owners that are full of themselves aka the old timers, will say anything over 15k is “high mileage” and when they find their 20 year old garage queen with 5k they wonder why they run into so many issues:
1. Cars that are barely driven suffer from things like cracked hoses, leaks, bad tires etc.
2. Bugs from the factory haven’t made themselves known. You are ultimately better off with a car with more mileage since it’s already been broken in and it’s bugs most likely ironed out.
Lastly, if you actually intend to drive your car and not keep it inside a garage forever why the hell would you pay close to original msrp? Value will diminish quickly on the garage queens and not so much on cars that have already been driven and devalued.
I have a 98 c5 new tires transmission went through. For 13.000. I know where there is a 90 good shape 42000mi for 12000.
as the other guy said the low low low mileage isnt something you really want. the seals along w many other things are most likely bad. guaranteed you will have leaks along w many issues as its never been used. its horrible on cars for them to just sit and never be used. id take one w 80k miles long before id take one w 5k miles on it. the 80k one will have far less issues as it was actually used. seals and all rubber goes bad when they sit for many yrs and are never driven.
Absolutely agree with you.
Not if they are cared for properly
I have a 04 c5 z06 i got from my gma believe it or not it has 130,300 miles as of rn and ill never sell it. Love you grandma😊
Bought my 2002 C5 Z51 new . My 2024 C8 Z51 makes me truly appreciate what David Hill and the C5 engineers accomplished over 25 years ago. Even had Hill autograph my valve plastic cover at Carlisle.
That's awesome!
I do agree that prices have leveled off, but will not come down to pre-pandemic prices again. I am in the market next year for a 2004 Torch Red Z06. Expecting to pay at least 28K next year.
same but blue, unfortunate time to be buying lol
Picked up an 01 z06 with 100,200 miles for $17k and change w/ a spare Corsa Sport axle back. It's not perfect, but no dents, very few scratches, and it's pristine underneath. 5k miles ago it had the transmission rebuilt, torque tube bearings, new slave, clutch, and remote clutch bleeder done... time will tell if they were done right... ;)
Some maintenance items, an alignment (it was way off), and she drives like a queen.
Great vid once again Mark...thx!
You bet 🤙👍. Thanks for tuning in.
I want to love the C5 Z06 but I just can't get past the FRC. The fast back coupe with the top off looks the best IMO but the convertible with the top down is a close second. FRC or convertible with the top up is a very distant third.
Just bought a yellow '02 that presents as a 25k mile car (minus the drivers seat, which looks like a 50k mile car) but has 107k miles on it. The car is SO clean. $22k.
I purchased my 2003 Corvette a couple years ago for a little over 31000 and it had a number of oil leaks in a motor it had 41,000 mi on it
I got a 02 c5 z06. Had it for 13 years. It’s rare to see them on the road. He’s right
i just bought a yellow 02 z06 with 3,000 miles on it. its way too tame for me so im starting the list of mods, had a 1993 viper prior, there is no comparison stock to stock.
@@steveharper5368save yourself the hassle and just buy a supercharger kit for more power. 👌 Don't forget to upgrade and pin the harmonic balancer.
@@NightTrainRides im a NA guy, just cant get into forced induction
I've got a c-5 6speed. Not zo-6. 10,500. It's not what you are looking for but, you had no comments.
Just thought, me being andv old guy would chime in, bought my first vett in 1968, after getting out of the service, a 63 split window 340 horse 4 spd from a car lot for $2400, drove it like it was ment to be driven, i met my future wife, she was driving a 64 roadster,after 55 years together we have 2 c5's an 02 torch red roadster, automatic for the wife and an 00 black frc for me, both have a little over 40k on them, we just took a trip in the frc from northern california to LA, to Vegas, to Reno, to Idaho, and back no problems, also got 32 mpg cruising at 75-85 mph, yes i'm old but will always own a vett, if your looking to buy one, find a nice one thats been taken care of with about 30-40k ,and you can't go wrong.
i got my base C5 in march 2020 for 10,000 ruffly a year latter and all the way up until this year i would always see them at double that for a BASE
Actually, the Z06 is expected to rise even more next year according to Mecum, Berrette Jackson, and auto magazine articles.
If you get one under 30k miles, you are going to pay a premium.
I tried this option. Even purchased the simulators. Did not work either. Ended up taking it to the dealer for the f45 delete. Finally can go over 80. 🎉
I was very lucky getting my 2002 Z06..im second owner is 650hp all documented 70,000 when I got it is been 2 years now is 71,000 I hardly drive it..I got it in 2022 because the first owner was very sick he couldn't drive it anymore
. A month after I got it some one over me 8,000 more that what I paid for because I got a super deal. I was a lucky one I guess..
But if you have a good one out there hold on to it because in 5 to 10 years this baby's will cost a lot
The Le Mans looks pretty cool. Anyone have one of these? How is it compared to the standard Z06?
I bought an 03 Z06 in electron blue last summer with 81K miles on it. I paid $22K for it. $2K of that price was for an extended service contract that the dealership offered.
That's very reasonable. I don't think it will ever drop below 22k in value 👍🤙
@@VetOnVettes Yes!!!! That's why I jumped on it.
Just bought a 01 z 98k miles. Incredible shape. 15k. I am a dealer and going to flip it for 20. New tires brakes etc. almost perfect paint. ❤️
I blught a 04 zo6 in june of 2020 for 23k with 27,500 miles i thought I got a great deal and have since modded it cam headers etc its a blast.
The interiors kill me on them atleast they make a dash kit to make it a double din radio
2003 Z06 45K miles clean title and he threw in a complete set of wheels for $20k. September 2024
It's me again. Skip -shift delete, harmonic balancer clean bottom feeder radiator, condenser. Plugs,wires. It's fun and will rip. It's not a Z-06 though.
How is there only 12,000 left? What happened to the other 6,000?
accidents,flooding,stolen,parts cars,
I can't imagine 6,000 of them are gone. Probably tucked away in a garage.
Through attrition over 20+ years. I would bet of the 18k made, roughly a thousand were exported overseas. A lot of Corvettes end up in Florida & the Gulf Coast which is prone to flooding and other natural disasters. This is a performance car so people tend to be a little more 'stupid' with them so they end up having a higher crash rate. Also, a lot and I mean A LOT of these were converted to purpose driven track cars that can never be converted back to stock. Lastly, just Google 'C5 Z06 wrecks' and you will see hundreds of examples totalled.
are those old z06 all stick shift?
Yes. All C5 FRC/Z06 were 6spd. I have seen a couple of automatic conversion people did to the Z06.
@@VetOnVetteswouldn’t it have been cheaper to learn to drive a manual?
neighbor has an 04 red with black interior C5 Z06 with less than 500 miles that he is thinking about selling
I just sold my c5z 01 with 66k miles mint condition for 17.5k😢
WHOOPS!
WHAT! You gave it away
@Dan-gj1hz No I bought it with less than 20k but the car needs work since it has been stopped for a long time and its bone stock still has factory problems lifters issues, oil burning, and O rings, as an international student I don't have time or the place to keep it. 😅
Low mileage C5 Z06 with under 25k miles are still listed at $35,000+ in my neck of the woods 😮💨
Wow 😳
Thanks V0V
You bet 👍👍
I'm not sure what you're talking about I can't find a C5Z at all for under 25k in the entire US
Then you got some problems with ur site man
i guess I'm listed too high at $16,995 for the '99.
Depends. A FRC? If so it's priced right with decent miles. If a coupe & Auto probably around 14.5k is appropriate. (Unless it has under 10k miles)
@@VetOnVettes thanks for the reply. Mileage at 77k and FRC/Auto with some aftermarket sound.
There is one on a lot in my city and they want $25000, 2001
From 2021 thru 2023 a person could find tons of low mile C5 Z06 on... Copart.
2002 z06 with 50k for 23k
2002 z06 with 3,000 miles paid 42k, ok car, not worth 42, i have to put 10k in it to give it some pep