I loved my Z06, never had any problems at all in 9 years.
My TTS has all-wheel steering so it really feels like a lot smaller car even though the specs are similar to to Vette.
Mine is Metallic Basalt.
I believe that the color might be called Basalt Black Metallic. A beautiful color with the sparkles in the paint. I used to own a 997 in that color. Enjoy it!!!