ZR-1/ LT5 value

[efnfast]

Tom, I agree. I just hope "the board" doesn't get tired of all the complaining and deside the registry isn't worth the effort. Cause we it.

[DaveK]

Kind of reminds me of something an investment guy I once knew told me "Anything that's sold as a limited number/collectors item will never become a real investment."

His argument was that anything sold that way, whether it was cars, dinner plates or anything was bought by people who would take care of them and so you would end up with almost as many left as were originally made and so they never really became rare.

Stuff that was "ordinary" - used, abused and thrown away in great numbers was the kind of thing that became the real collector pieces because so few survive.

To me my ZR-1 is priceless. I dreamed of owning one for 17 years and never thought I would be able to. I had multiple posters on my bedroom wall that I stared at until they faded with sun exposure When I finally realized I could afford one and went looking it was with the full intention of driving it and I have (and do!).

Before I bought it I heard all the usual rubbish about parts/reliability yada-yada. So what - I knew about the registry too and that the community would help me if I struggled with anything. The people here are just fantastic! Thanks to everyone who has ever shared information or offered advice or help to anyone.

Dave

[BigJohn]

Originally Posted by efnfast

Mercruiser Big John?

When you own all rights and privileges to an item and pay someone to make it for you that item is still yours.
So the LT5s are GM engines!!!!
Kind if like my trucks diesel engines!

[A26B]

Originally Posted by efnfast

Tom, I agree. I just hope "the board" doesn't get tired of all the complaining and deside the registry isn't worth the effort. Cause we it.

That won't happen. Constructive complaints are part of the process and necessary feedback. There are only a very few whiners with a personal agenda or vendetta who take it too far. The silent majority knows and ignores this. It's also where the leadership for future administrations will come from...

[Paul Workman]

Originally Posted by BigJohn

When you own all rights and privileges to an item and pay someone to make it for you that item is still yours.
So the LT5s are GM engines!!!!
Kind if like my trucks diesel engines!

Technically, I agree with you. However, I kinda like telling ppl the engine was designed by Lotus; part of the uniqueness allure of the LT5.

But, as long as we're puzzling over the going price, I'll toss the '96 GS on the fire: 'Splain to me the logic in the $$ those things demand!? Maybe BLING trumps ZING - at least for some, but not this lead-foot Z driver!

Because of it's uniqueness, I wouldn't trade my ZR-1 for either the C6 Z06 or the ZR1 .

P.

[Paul Workman]

Originally Posted by efnfast

Tom, I agree. I just hope "the board" doesn't get tired of all the complaining and deside the registry isn't worth the effort. Cause we it.

You must have our Club confused with that "other" board...

P.

[FU]

Me , I bought the ZR1 for it's awesomeness , and all the great friend's and people I have met and enjoy are just another huge added bonus. Agree or not

[tomtom72]

Oh, Oh, I think I have the answer to "why is a 96 GS worth so much?" They only made 1,000 right? Do I win the free LT5 427?????

Oh, no free LT5 427.....

On another note, Doug ( MysticZR-1 ) said something in another thread that rang very true. How come the guys that own the foreign super cars know more about the ZR-1 than most "corvette guys"? Did ya ever figure that one out?

[BigJohn]

Originally Posted by tomtom72

Oh, Oh, I think I have the answer to "why is a 96 GS worth so much?" They only made 1,000 right? Do I win the free LT5 427?????

Oh, no free LT5 427.....

On another note, Doug ( MysticZR-1 ) said something in another thread that rang very true. How come the guys that own the foreign super cars know more about the ZR-1 than most "corvette guys"? Did ya ever figure that one out?

Yep!!

[Paul Workman]

Originally Posted by tomtom72

...snip...Oh, How come the guys that own the foreign super cars know more about the ZR-1 than most "corvette guys"? Did ya ever figure that one out?

Sheeeeiiiitttt! Most of the RICERS know more about the ZR-1 than most Corvette people, methinks! At least that is what I've seen at local car shows round here. Go figger.

P.