93 for $14k on the bay

[dredgeguy]

Maybe on our site we should promote a special section for our Z's available for sale that are Wazoo or FBI certified? Would give new buyer piece of mind.

[WARP TEN]

Originally Posted by dredgeguy

Maybe on our site we should promote a special section for our Z's available for sale that are Wazoo or FBI certified? Would give new buyer piece of mind.

A great idea Charlie, but I am not quite sure how you would "certify" them. I think it should certainly be enough to know that the car was owned by a Wazoo or FBI owner. I certainly would look for that, or at least a car that has been serviced by a well known ZR-1 expert in either group or elsewhere. That is, what I would look for if I won the lottery, got a new wife and suddenly had extra garage space for another ZR-1... --Bob

[TX '90 ZR1]

Originally Posted by dredgeguy

Maybe on our site we should promote a special section for our Z's available for sale that are Wazoo or FBI certified? Would give new buyer piece of mind.

I think it's a great idea to come up with some way to distinguish between the average car and one gone through by someone knowledgeable of the common issues.
Afraid the "certifying" might be an issue. (Liability concerns is my first thought)
Could be something as simple as a checklist that is recognized by the group. Give the items a score according to cost or difficulty to correct.
As an example if selling your car:
"This C4 ZR-1 has been inspected in accordance with the ZR-1.net operational checklist and scores 96 out of 100."
These checklists could be completed by owner or someone else familiar with the vehicles.
This is a good train of thought to entertain in my opinion. Everyone throw out your ideas.

[dredgeguy]

Originally Posted by TX '90 ZR1

I think it's a great idea to come up with some way to distinguish between the average car and one gone through by someone knowledgeable of the common issues.
Afraid the "certifying" might be an issue. (Liability concerns is my first thought)
Could be something as simple as a checklist that is recognized by the group. Give the items a score according to cost or difficulty to correct.
As an example if selling your car:
"This C4 ZR-1 has been inspected in accordance with the ZR-1.net operational checklist and scores 96 out of 100."
These checklists could be completed by owner or someone else familiar with the vehicles.
This is a good train of thought to entertain in my opinion. Everyone throw out your ideas.

Your correct, using certifying is not the correct term....must have been the jet lag talking. Your suggestion of a ZR-1 Net Registry checklist is a good one. Just thinking there should be a way to separate "our" Z's that have been taken care of by registry members from the ones that are unknown. Might even drive up membership!

[Mystic ZR-1]

Just saying you're a ZR-1 Net Registry member
says a lot! Kind of a certification in itself?
It shows a potential buyer that the seller has
an intense interest in the car and aren't "in it" because
they're going thru a "Corvette thing" on the way to
their next flighting interest. There's lots
of "poseurs" in the Corvette hobby,
but not around here!!!

[TX '90 ZR1]

Originally Posted by Mystic ZR-1

Just saying you're a ZR-1 Net Registry member
says a lot! Kind of a certification in itself?
It shows a potential buyer that the seller has
an intense interest in the car and aren't "in it" because
they're going thru a "Corvette thing" on the way to
their next flighting interest. There's lots
of "poseurs" in the Corvette hobby,
but not around here!!!

I agree with this wholeheartedly.
Was just thinking that some means to relate that the car meets an operational standard recognized by the Registry would help separate our cars from the "typical" Z on the market.
I know that when I see a ZR-1 for sale that is not from a Registry member my first thoughts are that the typical issues probably have not been addressed. In my mind I automatically deduct several thousand dollars because of the unknown. This may or may not apply to the particular car, but if unknown, it must be factored in.
I'm going to stick my neck out here and offer to work on putting something together if there is support for such an effort.
If so, I'll go for it, but will need a lot of input from the membership as the project progresses.

[silvergate]

Hello. I'm the guy that bought it. I haven't had a chance to look at it yet, but I should get to it shortly. I can let you know what it needed. He actually already tried the fuel pumps he said. Hopefully it's nothing serious. I already have another ZR1, it's a 1991 Quasar blue. They are both in about the same condition (driver / local car show quality) I really only need one, which one do you guys think would be a better investment long-term? I like the Quasar blue color a lot better, but I realize the 93 model is rarer. I'm a bit of a car collector, I have a C1,C3, and C5 as well. I'll post some pics. The 62 will be for sale shortly if anyone is interested.

[32valvZ]

Originally Posted by silvergate

Hello. I'm the guy that bought it. I haven't had a chance to look at it yet, but I should get to it shortly. I can let you know what it needed. He actually already tried the fuel pumps he said. Hopefully it's nothing serious. I already have another ZR1, it's a 1991 Quasar blue. They are both in about the same condition (driver / local car show quality) I really only need one, which one do you guys think would be a better investment long-term? I like the Quasar blue color a lot better, but I realize the 93 model is rarer. I'm a bit of a car collector, I have a C1,C3, and C5 as well. I'll post some pics. The 62 will be for sale shortly if anyone is interested.

Congrats on the steal...err, I mean deal... Definitely tell us what the fix is! I would be more inclined to keep the 93 myself. I discussed the purchase of the car you bought with my wife and we were talking about which one we would want to keep... I was pretty close to making a move on that car you bought.

[The Boss]

Wow that looks like it was a smoking deal

[TexasZR1]

IMHO, the Polo Green is a much better looking color. I'm quite partial to it, having owned several other GM cars in that color or similar. Also, the tan leather interior is a perfect pair for the Polo Green. I had looked and looked and looked for that color combination can simply could not find something in my price range. Ultimately settled on black/black 1990.

Also, being a 1993, it has a boost for rarity AND more rated horse power. Unless the miles are considerably lower on your 1991, I would personally keep the 1993.

Again, I'm biased, because the car and price (the 1993) are an absolutely perfect bargain in my book. I would choose it over any deal I've seen or had a million times over.

Best of luck working out the little issues and ENJOY!