Thanks USAZR1 for the comparison points. I've never been in a non-91 car, so it really helps to hear from someone familiar with both years. Definitely some points I've never thought of.
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Performance would be close to a wash as even though the 93-95 405hp LT5's are a smidgen more powerful in stock form versus the 90-92 375hp engines,the later cars weigh more which tends to even things out.
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I knew about the 30 hp and 15 lb torque difference but didn't realize the later cars weighed more.
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Future valuation favors the 95 over your 91 when all else is equal,obviously. There were four times as many 91's produced vs a 95.
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Yeah, this one was of the main thoughts...if the 95 increases a lot more over time, it may be better to get in now while prices are still "affordable".
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Traction control? After owning both a 90 & 91 before purchasing our 94,I could probably do without that feature.
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I'm not familar with the Z's traction control, but is this an area that's easily fixable if it "breaks"? Or would it involve replacing a chip that no one makes anymore?
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$15K price difference? I wouldn't do it if I owned a low-mile car like yours,assuming it's in excellent condition or better.
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This is the first car I've owned that's over 10 years old and don't have other ZR-1's to compare against, so I don't know quite what to expect in terms of what is normal or to be expected. Overall, the car looks and drives well. There are existing issues I haven't gotten around to fixing yet (rattling in driver's door, sagging headliner, passenger seat tilts back, vibrating heat shield at 3100 RPM, scrapes on the front bumper, a couple of paint chips, intermittent SRC lamp, driver's seat bolster a bit flat and worn, front driver's side targa bolt needs to be tightened after a few drives) and new ones (radio picking up engine noise, intermittent low oil lamp). I assume these are normal for a car of this age? With that said, none of these issues affect the car's drivability or fun factor.
BTW, I really like the color combo of your Z. The red interior really makes it pop.