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QB93Z · 04-03-2017

In 2006, I was trying to make the same decision you are. I chose a low miles 1996 LT4 Collector Edition over a Red 1990 higher miles ZR-1. I owned the LT4 for 6 months and realized that I still had the urge to buy a ZR-1 so I started looking again. In May 2007, I bought a 1993 Quasar Blue with headers, Corsa exhaust and 4.10 rear end. There was no comparison between the enjoyment I got from the ZR-1 compared to the 1996. The 1996 LT4 is a wonderful sports car but it IS NOT a ZR-1. I sold the LT4 and kept the ZR-1 and added more ZR-1's to my collection.

On the way back from Cincinnati last week end, a young man in a Honda was about to pass me on I-70. As he pulled along side, he slowed, gave me a thumbs up and then went on down the road. That is what a ZR-1 is all about. It is a recognized icon of motor sports, and I am proud of my car every time I drive.

I agree with the advice about buying an already professionally modified ZR-1 if you think that you will want performance enhancements. (Unless you want to do the work your self for the fun of it.)

Jim

04-03-2017	#13
QB93Z Join Date: May 2007 Location: Westminster, Maryland Posts: 3,684	Re: LT4 or ZR-1 In 2006, I was trying to make the same decision you are. I chose a low miles 1996 LT4 Collector Edition over a Red 1990 higher miles ZR-1. I owned the LT4 for 6 months and realized that I still had the urge to buy a ZR-1 so I started looking again. In May 2007, I bought a 1993 Quasar Blue with headers, Corsa exhaust and 4.10 rear end. There was no comparison between the enjoyment I got from the ZR-1 compared to the 1996. The 1996 LT4 is a wonderful sports car but it IS NOT a ZR-1. I sold the LT4 and kept the ZR-1 and added more ZR-1's to my collection. On the way back from Cincinnati last week end, a young man in a Honda was about to pass me on I-70. As he pulled along side, he slowed, gave me a thumbs up and then went on down the road. That is what a ZR-1 is all about. It is a recognized icon of motor sports, and I am proud of my car every time I drive. I agree with the advice about buying an already professionally modified ZR-1 if you think that you will want performance enhancements. (Unless you want to do the work your self for the fun of it.) Jim Last edited by QB93Z; 04-03-2017 at 09:22 AM.