What makes the 2001-2004 C5 Z06 Corvette Special❓ 

Thanks for a very detailed explanation of the C5 Z06…I have a 2002 that I bought new in January 2002. Millennium yellow with modified torch red interior. I have done everything with this car. Terrific long road trip car first trip 3300 miles in 10 days 30 mpg awesome, auto cross, I have run it at New England Dragway. I promised my self I would push the car drive it hard to enjoy it. I have had other Corvettes that sat around a lot there was alway some issue…Not this one…So reliable, still pristine…like the car I’m 20 years older…these days it draws a lot of attention at the Cars and Coffee events…it’s such a special Corvette…I smile every time I walk in the garage…thanks again.

Absolutely love my C5Z. Dare I say better than my C7Z...

I’ve owned over 36 Corvettes from 61 to 2009. I’m with you hands-down the C5 Z06 is one of the best cars I’ve ever tracked. This is my third one. 2003 40,000 mile car. Car is too nice to track but I have track previous cars. They are bad ass and so much fun.

I've had a base 2002 c5 for ten years now and it's a great car. It's not a Z06 but it's fast enough for this old man. I enjoy your videos on all the corvettes. Thanks!

They are the most beautiful Corvette ever hands down..

Great video, I sold my 04 LeMans Z06 with 12K on it and I am kicking myself every day. Great car and I still think, with the FRC, it is best looking Vette ever

I love my 2004 Z16. I just came in from mowing the lawn and was pleasantly surprised when I saw this video pop up.

I'm a prior C4, C5, and C6 owner and having been looking to replace my C6 after some kid texting and driving hit me and totaled it. I'm been perusing a ton of C&S's videos as I refresh my knowledge of all things Corvette. Lyle really knows his stuff and his insights and advice are priceless. Videos like this make everyone's ownership better to the point of probably improving resale values. Thank you so much Lyle and keep up the great work! (I still haven't decided what I want, so many great choices...)

I’m planning now to buy an ‘03-‘04 Z06 next year. I don’t care if I miss the driving season next year, either. I just want that car! The want is real!

Have owned several corvettes in my lifetime and raced a 71LT1 in the late 70's and early 80's but the only new one I have ever owned is my 2001 Z06 and it is the best overall Corvette I have ever owned. Buy one, buy a Helmut, put a number on the door and go racing. The car is unbelievable and handles and drives like a Corvette should. Have only 68k on mine but have been through 3 sets of tires. No issues but did put a Billy Boat bullet exhaust on it, changed the air system and would like to have headers on it, but am still in love with car. Best bang for the buck out there and would highly recommend.

I own a 2003 electron blue zo6 all can say is what an awesome machine fast and handles like a champ .....if you love driving this car is for you!!!!

love my 03 z06 electron blue...had it 7 years now, 55k miles, always always puts a smile on my face

Owned our '04 Commemorative Edition Z06 since 2006. It had 2K when new to us. Now 70K on the ticker. Loved every mile. Car is scary bad fast. At +/- 3200 Lb it's a beast. Also worth noting, we dyno'ed the car and GM seriously under-rated HP. Our motor is stock, with only a K&N replacement air filter. Her Rear Wheel HP was in the 380 range... If rear wheel data is only 85% of Flywheel (Standard assumption) then the GM rated 405 HP is underestimated by maybe more than 30... Always felt like it to me...

Hope you, your family, and staff have a great July 4th holiday Lyle!

Traded my 99 vette and some cash for a 2001 Z06 2 years ago, couldn't be happier. 35k miles and did a few odds/ends (brass gears for headlights, steering lock bypass, replace wiper module, replaced regulator on drivers side). All in all, car is great but was a pain getting/finding tires for it (had original 2001 tires) and right now, I need to replace the flasher as it's gone bad, not a fun job but doable. Total price was around 17k, had a guy offer me 23k last week for it.

Love my 2003 Red Z06. VERY good , fast and dependable car. Thanks for all the info u give on all the Corvette years. Very helpful.

I just bought a 2002 zo6 about a week ago for 24000 with 35K miles. Was able to get it so cheap because it needed some body work and repaint, but the car is perfect. Every time I think I’m pushing it it still has more to give, and I was always the one to tap out before the car did. I love the car and will drive it until the day I die.

I appreciate that you share your knowledge here Lyle. Thanks! And yes folks, he does a great job at helping us out.

Own a 2003 z06 myself, very fun car!

I love my torch red 02 Z06.

Love your content. I’ve wanted a C5 since I was a teenager. Just got an 02 Z06 and absolutely love it. Some of the quirks I’ve been worried about don’t seem so bad after watching the channel. Keep up the good work!

Just found the channel and I subbed. :) Former C6 and current C7 owner here. My advice is if you own a C5Z FRC please take care of your car. IMHO it is already a classic and will continue to increase in price. This car is THE classic sports car shape, quick, reliable and fun to drive. I would take a C5Z FRC over any split window, all day long.

Great info Lyle! Some of this I knew, some I didn’t. Almost 250,000 on your Z06, WOW!! Happy 4th 🇺🇸

Had 3 c5 zo6 and loved them all. My second was pro charged, bad idea. Put 100 lbs on the front of the car making it unbalanced. Faster but didn’t handle very well. Now I have moved to a c6 zo6. Almost as lite but excellent balance and more grip due to wider tires. Thanks for the video.

I agree with Lyle, I own a 2002 Z06 from new and still love the car 20 years later.

I acquired an '03 Z06 in 2007 and sold it to my son 8 years later. Loved the visceral nature of the car, and to illustrate the point, I purchased an '06 Z06 in 2009, with the intent being to upgrade, but decided to sell the '06 instead (and keep the '03) because the C6 was bland by comparison (used the proceeds of the sale to buy a Cayman S). Note that when they bumped up the horsepower in 2002, it chopped another 3/10 of a second off of the 0-60 and quarter mile times, suggesting a 40 hp increase over the 385 hp 2001's (the magazines all had the '02's pegged at 425 as well).

Thanks Lyle, you’re the best!

Hi Lyle , thanks as always. As a newbie to the C5 world you have helped me to again gain more knowledge. Unfortunately my 99 Vert was rear ended and will be in the body shop 2 weeks. Visibly it doesn't look too bad, a dent, chipped paint, exhaust tubes out of align, however they stated "structural damage". Est 4-5K $. Best regards/Murray/Vancouver

I had my C5 ZO6 for 15 years sold it in 17 bought a Grand Sport. Loved it

Love mine as well, got 225,000 + miles on it ...changed or replaced just about all the hardware ( at least Once) but have not had to open the engine on it! Runs very well and, as you stated, it is a blast to drive aggressively! Stay Safe !

Great video. Thank you for some very cool trivia on the c5z. I just grabbed a 2003 c5z myself, excited to show it some street/track time.

What a great informative video. I bought a new ‘03 Z06 when my son was ‘13. He loved it so I promised him I’d never sell it. I gave it to him a few years ago … it’s the best feeling to see him drive it proudly on nice days. It’s every bit as great as you say … and he’ll never sell it

I sure enjoy your videos Lyle! Thank you for taking all the time and trouble that you do making them! And for all the information that you share with us!

Hello guy’s,had one in Europe (2003)for ten years(vacation car),put supercharger , redo chip ,tested on Dyno (Utica-Michigan)600 HP,max speed on autobahn 205-210 Mph no problem,now is back in Michigan, love it…..4oK miles no problems yet.

I’m in the market for a Corvette (in Oregon) and your videos have frankly been priceless. Clear concise information from someone with experience can’t be more valuable before you lay down the cash for, let’s face it, a toy. Thank you very much for the info and I know where I’ll be buying parts.

Awesome description of the Z06 vs. a standard C5. Since I don’t plan on tracking my future C5 I’m gonna be going for a FRC 1999 to 2000 model years in about 3-5 years as I get closer to retirement. I love the look of the Fixed roof coupe versus the hatch back coupe. I think you lose a little trunk capacity with the FRC but that’s ok by me.

I always loved the look of the c5 z. Love my car never had any issues with it ..very fast for its age with room left for improvements.

Hi Lyle, thanks for sharing so much information about Corvettes. I just bought a C5 Z06 and I'm loving it. I would really appreciate it if you can do a video on 6-speed shifter as mine is really hard sometimes. Thanks in advance.

Thanks for sharing! Happy 4th Lyle!

Great video...I might be purchasing my first Vette this weekend and it is a 2003 Z06...such helpful info...Thanks.

Thanks, I own a 1999 FRC, black on black and it's a great car! I'm thinking the manual seats were only for that year, reducing the weight even more. The drivetrain has been updated to a LS6 with a vortech supercharger, dual clutch, and updated transmission.

Excellent video. Happy 4th!

I have a 2001 zo6 with under 8,000 original miles. Driven only on summer Sundays. Might sell it to get the c8.

My jaw dropped when you said yours has 250k miles.. Awesome

Informative and interesting as usual thanks!

i love this video sooooo much

I followed your advice, Lyle, a few months ago and replaced the run flats on my 01 coupe with Pirelli P-Zeros. It now drives and rides like a completely different car. The cabin is much quieter too. Thanks...

Hello. I love my C5 50th anniversary convertible 6 speed. Can you do a video on the anniversary models?

Excellent video. Very informative

Shhh, don't tell anyone you can just put Z06 rims on a normal or especially Z51 C5 and gain most of the worthwhile advantages of a Z06 including a much better 0-60 time. 50hp isn't that big of a deal at this level (esp. considering if you compare dynos it's actually only like 25 more whp and only in the last couple thousand RPM, so you'll only see it on a highway pull or long straight) and the FRC was just as light from 99 and 00. Definitely agree runflats are trash and you should just invest in a good tow plan (or budget for a tow at some point), but you don't need to spend the $5-10k premium people want for Z06's when just some good tires on a normal Vette will have you 98% of the way there with a better ride in the real world and fewer Z06-only parts that are a pain to find. Oh, and the valve springs don't drop valves in the engine on the normal C5.

Going to be looking for a low miles Z06 in 2023,has to be mint,and I know I'll pay more,but I have had so much positive information on this car and how reliable and durable it is.love the torque tub and gear box in the back for weight distribution,except having to drop half the drivetrain out to change clutch.thanks for info.

Awesome video!

The C5 Zo6 is probably less aerodynamic than the regular car.

Just bought a 2002 ZO6 out of Iowa having it shipped having it shipped here to Boston then I'm going to show it to Bradenton my winter home and I'll come over and see you get this car checked out got a couple lights on the dash

Great video! I’m planning to purchase one soon. But all that info and you didn’t mention that it looks way better than the base because FRC

Good stuff, vert had the thin glass too.

Have an 02 z . It's awesome 👌

I can’t remember which publication it was road and track, car and driver I’m not sure maybe MotorTrend but it was titled the Empire strikes back and showed a silver Corvette Z06 and they couldn’t believe how good it was

0:42 lol i thought he was gonna say "quirks and featues" for a sec there

Happy 4th to you as well. I love your videos!

130 pounds WOW! I knew it was lighter but not that much. Thank you for this information. Is that z06 with 250K still running?

You can get very clean examples with under 50k miles for under $25,000 now.

Could you do a video on explaining the different trim packages and feature options in C5’s?

Have had my 03 C5Z for about 2 years now. Has 31k on it. Test drove a C6Z and will likely sell the C5Z. Agree on all points in this video. Great car.

I got a 2001 zo6, shes procharged n meth injection 840hp 10.01-140mph ET , shes been like this for about 8 yrs now going back to the shop n shes TURNING INTO A MONSTER, she b back with 1250rwhp looking to put her into the 8s!..🥳😎✌

I gotta say the c5 was in my opinion ,the last.decent looking Vette . Not as good as the c4 but still ok as when the hidden headlines went with the c6 they began to resemble transformer toy cars more and more right up to the ridic c8 with its 12.cameras and vents all over. The only good feature was the long awaited mid engine. Kids that grew up playing with transformer toys I'm sure love them.do u feel the c5 build quality is significantly better than the c4 since a c5 is my next aquisition? Ty Rich

I love the C5 Z06. I would totally own one, but it doesn't come in a targa top. I prefer the look of the targa coupe over the FRC.

well my 84 vette passed smog but it didnt pass the evap test, im taking it in and having a smoke test done -wish me luck!!

Please do a video like this on the c4 zr1

I live in Inverness Florida just north of you

a couple of questions..was the floor board balsa and carbon fiber as were the fenders....and was 05 the first year of hydro-formed aluminum frames with Magnesium front and rear craddles?

love that car want one what should I pay in Lake Havasu Arizona best place to buy?

I own 2003 yellow millennium on black zo6 bought it Brand New ! It's got only 15,234klm never has it rain or snow fallen on it!!! The interior still has that leather smell in it. Sometimes I think about selling , only to buy 2018 zo6. But if I sell it I would ask at least 50,000 US dollars? Which sounds absurd but I'm not desperate!

Hey Lyle, if the Z06 windshield gets damaged is it possible to replace it with a C5 base windshield?

How often do you see a oil consumption problem on a 2002 C5 ZO6 . I'd like your opinion on this thanks Lyle

Yup my Windshield is cracked. Can't find a replacement. Not even a base models one

Lyle Is there anything good to say about the "99" base coupe automatic with 3.15 gears it's still EBCM perfection at 70,000 miles (magnesium wheels & no hud ? Did customers order there cars back then?)the only problems have been the harmonic balancer & of course the oil sending unit. It just seems the "97-00" just gets hammered by everyone! However I do like my car because I have to at 60 years old I must learn to love it ( i flushed my 4l60e to amsoil because I noticed how hot the transmission runs in the summer here in California. Any reply on that? So far so good.)

Im sure you know this already but listening to your review, you said the Z06 was introduced in 2001 however I know you meant to say, 1963 and then re-introduced in 2001.

Lyle - what oil and filter do you use in your C5 Z06? Thanks!

Hey, I’ve been watching your channel for a while and now I’m pretty hooked on corvettes. I’ve been looking at a automatic 08 corvette for 28k and 33,000 miles (clean CARFAX). When I test drove it, it was kind of hard to switch from park to drive. And when I would step off the break it would squeak a little. Do you think this is worth it? And how many miles until the car starts having serious problems? Thank you for all your videos on this beautiful Amazing car.

Dang now I wish I had a z06 instead of base even though it's very modified.

250000 miles, very impressive!

Had mine 2 years, 12k on it, rare in england! Black on black, about to put a vararam, headers and full exhaust

I appreciate your channel and the information you provide. I am looking for a C5 Z06 and I've been looking for one for a while but the prices are skyrocketing now lol. I found an '01 w/ 28,000 miles for 27,500 at a dealer. Seems a bit high but it seems rare, 1 of 95 yellow with torch red interior. My problem is now these are approaching C6 Z06 catagory pricing. You cannot find a C5 under $22,000 regardless of mileage, etc. I've seen decent C6 Z06 cars for around $33-35,000.

Hi Lyle Love your videos on the various Corvette C5 subjects. Looking for a C5 Z06 Corvette to buy however I´ve got a question regarding the suspension on the Z06. Do they all (2001-2002) come with the FE4 suspension ? Or do they use the F55 suspension from 2003?

i’m in the market for a c5 at the moment was thinking just the base but now i’m thinking of the z06 and then idk which year. been doing a lot of research and trying to decide between 2002 and 2003

What mods do you suggest in order to make it a better track machine? Have you done any mods to your car? Thanks

Hello Lyle. I am looking at a couple of 2002 Ct Base models. They look the same other than one has a body lines down the sides, about the middle of the doors. The other one has the regular Vette indentation without the body line in the middle? But they are both Base models. I don't understand why this is? Also the one without that body line in the middle of the door has a body colt strip down the center of the back hatch window. The one that does have the body lines down the sides, doesn't have the body color strip down the back hatch window? Do you know what the difference is? Thanks.

So how do you think I can make my 04 convertible 2 A Z06 or close where do I find those back wheels?

Great video! Question, do you think its really worth going for 02 over the 01 based just on the 20 extra HP? Although I do like the removable tops thinking I'm leaning towards a Z06 over the base coupe. Keep up the videos, really enjoy your channel.

Hi Lyle I am looking at a 2004 z06 with 77000 miles Wondering what to look for when I walk into the guys garage.

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I have an FRC C5 2000, BONE STOCK. Would like your opinion on upgrading engine proformaces .is that a good idea ? Because of the rare model and lack of production years. I say again over 100k and stock . What do you think ?

Have a commemorative edition c5 Z06

U mentioned a c5 with 250k on it still running strong. Is that an original engine or a rebld?what she opinion of the c4 l98s as far as longevity ty rich

I like your chanel ! I have a question. I just bought a car month ago. I had choice between C5 Z06 2001 and C6 base 2006 I had drive both cars, both cars are awesome I was chosen C6 and I am going use for track days Do you think I did right choice or may be C5 Z06 was better choice for the track days ???

What year C5 Z06 you do recommend to buy?

Now I feel stupid for buying a 50th coupe. If I stay on the street, am I missing a lot?

Hello Lyle between 02-04 Zo6's any differences or thing to look out for? sweet spot year? On the market now for the C5, Zo6 other questions do all Zo6's have magnetic ride? i wan to shy away from it

Do guys have your own towing/ transportation to get my car to and from your shop from Myrtle Beach ?