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Pqtaces · 06-20-2009

I just purchased a 1991 ZR1, Red with Black Int.- #879. This is my first ZR1 (or corvette for that matter). I had a couple of Trans Ams when I was younger, but I have been a Porsche guy for much of the last decade (i've had three).

When I had my first child a year and a half ago I got rid of my 1999 Porsche Carrera Cab (the responsible new father thing to do, right?). But I have missed having a toy the whole time. So when it came time to buy another one I decided to look for a vette. I went back and forth between a ZR1 and a c5 Z06.

Well my decision was made for me when I came across what seemed like an awesome deal. I found a one owner 1991 ZR1 with 94k (it is a driver, not a collector) and very clean for $13k that had been stored for the last five years.

I was a little worried that something may be wrong to be that price even though the dealer said otherwise, but it drove very well and they had all of the service records from the first oil change on and a clean carfax. Being not-so-mechanically-savvy, I took it over to Guldstrand for a lube, A/C service and the once over and it came back with a clean bill of health. It needs a few minor things, like a shock rebuild and a full cleaning of the rads, but otherwise it is in excellent condition, leaving me with an unbeatable deal.

I am having a blast driving it so far and am thrilled with my decision. Now I look forward to doing some fun mods.

jonszr1 · 06-20-2009

Welcome , you will come to enjoy the beast,is she all stk ?

FU · 06-20-2009

Congrats pull up a seat and feel at home. There is alot of knowledge in this Family of friends. Feel free to post questions.

LGAFF · 06-20-2009

Nice price on the car!

Welcome..

Paul Workman · 06-20-2009

Congrats and welcome to the madness! I thought I'd take a break from my header install, have a cold drink, and check the board.

You done good. You have a very unique piece of Corvette history - a giant killer in it's day, and no slouch even today...especially with a mod or two!

Welcome!

P.

95ZR1#418 · 06-20-2009

Welcome to the ZR-1 Net registry Pqtaces ? By the way your safe here & can drop a first name on us...

You will find the Registry an unlimited source of help, when the time comes. Familiarize yourself with the forum, there is allot of information here. There is also a ZR-1 Net Registry List Serv, an email list where you can ask questions or review others.

PhillipsLT5 · 06-20-2009

drive it like you stole it

Z Factor · 06-20-2009

Hello and welcome to the forum.

RICKYRJ1 · 06-21-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhillipsLT5

drive it like you stole it

For 13k, looks like he did.

Congrats & enjoy

4DSZR1 · 06-21-2009

Welcome to the hood.... sounds like you got one hell of a deal. :-)

06-20-2009	#1
Pqtaces Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Glendale, CA Posts: 41	Hello... From a New ZR1 Owner I just purchased a 1991 ZR1, Red with Black Int.- #879. This is my first ZR1 (or corvette for that matter). I had a couple of Trans Ams when I was younger, but I have been a Porsche guy for much of the last decade (i've had three). When I had my first child a year and a half ago I got rid of my 1999 Porsche Carrera Cab (the responsible new father thing to do, right?). But I have missed having a toy the whole time. So when it came time to buy another one I decided to look for a vette. I went back and forth between a ZR1 and a c5 Z06. Well my decision was made for me when I came across what seemed like an awesome deal. I found a one owner 1991 ZR1 with 94k (it is a driver, not a collector) and very clean for $13k that had been stored for the last five years. I was a little worried that something may be wrong to be that price even though the dealer said otherwise, but it drove very well and they had all of the service records from the first oil change on and a clean carfax. Being not-so-mechanically-savvy, I took it over to Guldstrand for a lube, A/C service and the once over and it came back with a clean bill of health. It needs a few minor things, like a shock rebuild and a full cleaning of the rads, but otherwise it is in excellent condition, leaving me with an unbeatable deal. I am having a blast driving it so far and am thrilled with my decision. Now I look forward to doing some fun mods. __________________ [IMG]http://i931.photobucket.com/albums/ad155/pqtaces/pqtaceszr1.jpg[/IMG] May all your cards be aces and your 0-60 times be sub 5s! Peter

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jonszr1 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: lone pine and mammoth lakes Posts: 1,407	Re: Hello... From a New ZR1 Owner Welcome , you will come to enjoy the beast,is she all stk ?

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FU Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Found Member Posts: 4,346	Re: Hello... From a New ZR1 Owner Congrats pull up a seat and feel at home. There is alot of knowledge in this Family of friends. Feel free to post questions. __________________ Frank Urbo. NCM Lifetime member # 982 Registry Founding # 237

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Paul Workman Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Squires (near Ava MO in the Mark Twain N'tl Forest) - Missouri Posts: 6,493	Re: Hello... From a New ZR1 Owner Congrats and welcome to the madness! I thought I'd take a break from my header install, have a cold drink, and check the board. You done good. You have a very unique piece of Corvette history - a giant killer in it's day, and no slouch even today...especially with a mod or two! Welcome! P. __________________ Good carz, good food, good friendz = the best of timez! 90 #1202 "FBI" top end ported & relieved Cam timing by "Pete the Greek" Sans secondaries Chip & dyno tuning by Haibeck Automotive SW headers, X-pipe, MF muffs Former Secretary, ZR-1 Net Registry

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95ZR1#418 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Western Montana, now Maryland Posts: 191	Re: Hello... From a New ZR1 Owner Welcome to the ZR-1 Net registry Pqtaces ? By the way your safe here & can drop a first name on us... You will find the Registry an unlimited source of help, when the time comes. Familiarize yourself with the forum, there is allot of information here. There is also a ZR-1 Net Registry List Serv, an email list where you can ask questions or review others. __________________ Later-Bob :D [IMG]http://www.axoplasmic.com/800x600/toponzr1.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://www.axoplasmic.com/800x600/topoffzr1.jpg[/IMG][URL="http://axoplasmic.com/AXOPLASMIC/ZR1.html"]My '95 ZR-1 Home Page[/URL]

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LGAFF Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 7,194	Re: Hello... From a New ZR1 Owner Nice price on the car! Welcome.. __________________ LGAFF 90 #966-150K miles-sold 92 #234-sold 1987 Callaway TT #17 1991 ZR-1 #1359

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PhillipsLT5 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 2,452	Re: Hello... From a New ZR1 Owner drive it like you stole it

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Z Factor Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: S. Florida Posts: 2,667	Re: Hello... From a New ZR1 Owner Hello and welcome to the forum.

06-21-2009	#10
4DSZR1 Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 692	Re: Hello... From a New ZR1 Owner Welcome to the hood.... sounds like you got one hell of a deal. :-)