I get a kick out of these C6 ZR1 Guys

[EvanZR1]

Funny how they think the C6 ZR1 is something so special. It's a great car, but no more rare than a C4 ZR-1, and it's really just an LS3 with a factory blower. I know there's lots of other stuff, but at least the C4 ZR-1 was a truly different motor. To me if anything in the C6 was going to hold value better, it would be the 427 convertible, or maybe the Carbon Edition Z06, which got Mag Ride, carbon ceramic brakes and PTM, but then GM of course made those options available on 12 and 13 Z06s, thus eliminating a lot of it's rarity.

What none of these guys seem to be willing to admit is that there haven't been any truly "rare" Corvettes in a long, long time.

[fred]

Well, at least C4 ZR-1 owners never worried about value.

[Mystic ZR-1]

They‘re all nice, but, they‘ve only got one cam!!!!

[lfalzarano]

They’ll all drop to 30% of the MSRP in the future. JMHO


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[S.hafsmo]

Originally Posted by fred

Well, at least C4 ZR-1 owners never worried about value.

[Paul Workman]

Truth be known, MOST Corvette drivers ("documented" C4 ZR-1 drivers) NEVER come close to the performance capabilities of their ZR-1s. So, I'm of the opinion that when it comes down to pushing the Vette to the edge of its envelope, MOST of those running their mouths only know and repeat what they see in print. And, simply being able to afford to turn the key on a new rocket doesn't automatically raise their stature among true driving enthusiasts!*

*I'd like to see how many could have kept up with Terry Carlson or Robert DeMarco or "Gunny" (or even ME) on any of the various MOUNTAIN RUNS before they start sticking their thumbs in their armpits to pontificate!

The C8, or to be more clear, the mid-engine platform, has proven time and again to be the one to beat. So, I'm all for seeing it prove its stuff and elbow its way to the bar. Wish I could afford one! But, what is really going to be interesting to see is the Z06/ZR1 variants. And, would it be too much to ask to see an 8000 rpm, FI DOHC in a Corvette?? (With a $60k base price, they have the headroom to offer one, ya think??)

[Mr.Yuck]

That’s a great post Paul. Very well said.


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[rush91]

Originally Posted by -=Jeff=-

yes.. sort of fun to watch..

But I really hate all the ignorant newer Gen Owners that don't wave

I've found just the reverse. Guys \ ladies with newer Gens are the ones that wave and pull up next to me and give a thumbs up......Its the older C1, C2 AND C3 folks that turn their noses up for some odd reason.

[lfalzarano]

And that’s how the world turns in Corvette land.


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[Z51JEFF]

I’ve left a few replies in that C6 thread,these guys are in for a rude awakening. Once that C8 hits the streets ain’t nobody going to be looking at anything fairly new with a high price point. And the C7,I wouldn’t be surprised if prices for those go right in the toilet as well. As for me I,like many of my Z brothers here will just sit back and watch the show,and offer a tissue.😁