I did a bad thing... - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Ccmano · 06-10-2012

Well... As many know I sold my 90 ZR-1 recently. The new owner will be picking it up shortly. It's sitting patiently and safely waiting for John in my garage.
The other part of the garage was looking a little empty. Two weeks ago I was surfing the local Craig's list and found something that was just too good a deal to pass up. More importantly the wife actually liked it and urged me to go for it.
Here it is... A 2005 C6 Z51, mn6 36k miles for $9k under book!

I have to say I luv this thing.

Looks like another ZR-1 (and there will be another ZR-1) will have to wait for now.
I'll beg for forgiveness now. As always I'll follow the goings on hear with great interest.
H

LGAFF · 06-10-2012

I don't even know you anymore.....

XfireZ51 · 06-10-2012

Hans who?

Blue Flame Restorations · 06-10-2012

Envious!!

You're gonna miss that ZR-1.......................

902066 · 06-10-2012

Looks like a nice car and a good deal. Technology moves on, probably makes the old Z feel like an antique. Has about as much rarity and uniqueness as an Impala. Hopefully someday you'll be back. I'll keep my outdated ZR-1.

captcorvette · 06-11-2012

Like the new toy. Heck I even like the Grummin in the background. Looks like one that used to hang around the south Florida area.

Would be interested in your opinion on this car after a few months of ownership. Am looking for a Z06 and perhaps a GS to add to the mania. Wife says find more parking space first.

GSJoe · 06-11-2012

You really didn't do anything so bad, and I can assure you you can have your cake and eat it too. In May 1990 I sold my '88 Porsche 911 Targa and purchased a brand new red 1990 ZR-1 from my local Chevrolet dealer...the only one he ever sold. I had had Corvettes before, but this one was something else. Well, a year or so later I noticed that the demand for these cars was on the wane and the prices were dropping. I panicked, sold my ZR-1 very quickly and returned to Porsche ownership. I stayed with Porsche for quite a few years, but the thrill was wearing out. In 2011 I sold my 911 and purchased a brand new Corvette Grand Sport. What a great car! It seemed to do everything well. A few months after my GS purchase, a young friend of mine found and bought a nice, clean 1991 ZR-1. Once again I was bit the bug. Crude and rude as it was when new (and still is), I fell in love with it. After going in it to Carlisle last August, I made up my mind that I had to have another ZR-1...and still keep the 2011 Grand Sport. Once back home I was fortunate to find a 1990 red ZR-1--almost an exact duplicate of the one I bought new more than 20 years ago. Now there are two Corvettes in my garage...and I love them both. When I'm in the mood for rough and tough, I find myself behind the wheel of the ZR-1. When I want to drive in fast but refined mode, though, the GS is the car of choice. Moral of the story truly is you really can have your cake and eat it too. Enjoy your C6 because it's a great modern car, but get yourself another ZR-1 before prices go out of sight. These cars are so unique that once this crazy economy straightens out I predict they will achieve collector status and collector price. Get another one soon and enjoy it to drive. I know I do. Here are pictures of my two cars to tempt you.

GSJoe · 06-11-2012

"Once back home I was fortunate to find a 1990 red ZR-1--almost an exact duplicate of the new one I bought new more than 10 years ago."

I just read my post. Of course I meant to say "more than 20 years ago". No one ever accused me of being good at math...or typing!

scottfab · 06-11-2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by GSJoe

"Once back home I was fortunate to find a 1990 red ZR-1--almost an exact duplicate of the new one I bought new more than 10 years ago."

I just read my post. Of course I meant to say "more than 20 years ago". No one ever accused me of being good at math...or typing!

Technically "more than 10 years ago" is still accurate

GSJoe · 06-11-2012

That's quite true, it is technically correct. Nonetheless, after realizing my goof I went back and corrected my original post.

06-10-2012	#1
Ccmano Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 2,843	I did a bad thing... Well... As many know I sold my 90 ZR-1 recently. The new owner will be picking it up shortly. It's sitting patiently and safely waiting for John in my garage. The other part of the garage was looking a little empty. Two weeks ago I was surfing the local Craig's list and found something that was just too good a deal to pass up. More importantly the wife actually liked it and urged me to go for it. Here it is... A 2005 C6 Z51, mn6 36k miles for $9k under book! I have to say I luv this thing. Looks like another ZR-1 (and there will be another ZR-1) will have to wait for now. I'll beg for forgiveness now. As always I'll follow the goings on hear with great interest. H

06-10-2012	#2
LGAFF Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 7,180	Re: I did a bad thing... I don't even know you anymore..... __________________ LGAFF 90 #966-150K miles-sold 92 #234-sold 1987 Callaway TT #17 1991 ZR-1 #1359

06-10-2012	#3
XfireZ51 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicagoland, IL Posts: 9,685	Re: I did a bad thing... Hans who?

06-10-2012	#4
Blue Flame Restorations Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pendleton, IN Posts: 3,899	Re: I did a bad thing... Envious!! You're gonna miss that ZR-1....................... __________________ 1988 KOH Prototype EX5023 sold 1990 ZR-1 #444 Convertible 1990 ZR-1 Black #966 1991 ZR-1 Quazar Blue #296 1957 Duntov SS Project

06-10-2012	#5
902066 Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 190	Re: I did a bad thing... Looks like a nice car and a good deal. Technology moves on, probably makes the old Z feel like an antique. Has about as much rarity and uniqueness as an Impala. Hopefully someday you'll be back. I'll keep my outdated ZR-1.

06-11-2012	#6
captcorvette Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Posts: 449	Re: I did a bad thing... Like the new toy. Heck I even like the Grummin in the background. Looks like one that used to hang around the south Florida area. Would be interested in your opinion on this car after a few months of ownership. Am looking for a Z06 and perhaps a GS to add to the mania. Wife says find more parking space first. Last edited by captcorvette; 06-11-2012 at 04:40 AM. Reason: Continued lousy spelling and quick mouth/slow brain.

06-11-2012	#7
GSJoe Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 135	Re: I did a bad thing... You really didn't do anything so bad, and I can assure you you can have your cake and eat it too. In May 1990 I sold my '88 Porsche 911 Targa and purchased a brand new red 1990 ZR-1 from my local Chevrolet dealer...the only one he ever sold. I had had Corvettes before, but this one was something else. Well, a year or so later I noticed that the demand for these cars was on the wane and the prices were dropping. I panicked, sold my ZR-1 very quickly and returned to Porsche ownership. I stayed with Porsche for quite a few years, but the thrill was wearing out. In 2011 I sold my 911 and purchased a brand new Corvette Grand Sport. What a great car! It seemed to do everything well. A few months after my GS purchase, a young friend of mine found and bought a nice, clean 1991 ZR-1. Once again I was bit the bug. Crude and rude as it was when new (and still is), I fell in love with it. After going in it to Carlisle last August, I made up my mind that I had to have another ZR-1...and still keep the 2011 Grand Sport. Once back home I was fortunate to find a 1990 red ZR-1--almost an exact duplicate of the one I bought new more than 20 years ago. Now there are two Corvettes in my garage...and I love them both. When I'm in the mood for rough and tough, I find myself behind the wheel of the ZR-1. When I want to drive in fast but refined mode, though, the GS is the car of choice. Moral of the story truly is you really can have your cake and eat it too. Enjoy your C6 because it's a great modern car, but get yourself another ZR-1 before prices go out of sight. These cars are so unique that once this crazy economy straightens out I predict they will achieve collector status and collector price. Get another one soon and enjoy it to drive. I know I do. Here are pictures of my two cars to tempt you. Last edited by GSJoe; 06-11-2012 at 09:18 AM.

06-11-2012	#8
GSJoe Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 135	Re: I did a bad thing... "Once back home I was fortunate to find a 1990 red ZR-1--almost an exact duplicate of the new one I bought new more than 10 years ago." I just read my post. Of course I meant to say "more than 20 years ago". No one ever accused me of being good at math...or typing!

06-11-2012	#10
GSJoe Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 135	Re: I did a bad thing... That's quite true, it is technically correct. Nonetheless, after realizing my goof I went back and corrected my original post.