Honestly would you rather have a z06? - Page 4 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Ccmano · 09-04-2009

Yup, low to mid $40K's is not uncommon for 06' and some 07' Z06's. C5 Z06's can be had for low to mid $20k's. I've been watching the prices. Should go even lower over the winter.

For me, I wouldn't give up my Z, but I sure would like to add C6 Z06 to the stable. Given my finances that's not happening anytime soon.

H

Jim Nolan · 09-04-2009

I would not trade mine for a ZO6. With the mods I have now I think I can handle any STOCK C5 ZO6. The thing that always impressed me the most about a ZR-1 is when you look at a LT5 you see all motor. Look at any other engine and you see plastic cosmetics to hid the ugly and make it look pretty.

Gunny · 09-04-2009

I would not choose a Z06 over my ZR-1 as my only Vette. I just sold my C5 the day before I left for Carlisle ... it was very low miles, a comfortable cruiser (wife loved that part), not loud (wife REALLY loved that part, had enough performance for "normal" drivers, etc. etc. etc. But it did not have the character or uniqueness of the Z. Will I get another Vette to go with the Z? probably ... and the Z06 would be one that I would seriously consider along with other C5s or C6s with some decent performance. But the Z will remain in the stable.

George

FU · 09-04-2009

All the Z's are staying where they are for now.

Geof180 · 09-04-2009

no, i'd still rather have my ZR-1 over the Z06... i love the exclusivity of the car... and the fact people will actually do u-turns in the road just to come back and take a look at it..

Z06s are a dime a dozen now - and for a reason... that car is hands down bad ***! but in my opinion, they will never have the same meaning to people the ZR-1 has...

yeah the LS7 is incredible and all... fuel economy this and that... and of course, the the Z06 handles better - is more comfortable.. blah blah...

and it should be - the car is newer! everything Chebby learned with the 4th gen cars they applied to the 5th and 6th gens...

pop the hood of a Z06 and you have a tupperware party... open the ZR-1's clamshell and you have a true work of art!

when i go to the weekly car show tonight, i will prolly have the only ZR-1 there... there will prolly be 5 or 6 Z06s

Polo-1 · 09-04-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by 902066

If you could sell your ZR-1 right now for close to what you have invested, would you.

HELL YA

Take your pick
1994 AB/black 402 stroker sooner or later
1990 red/red 179 miles "MSO"

Way to many other nice ZR-1's out there at give away prices.

Kb7tif · 09-04-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z Factor

I've driven stock and modified C6 Z06's and have enjoyed them. However I would not sell mine to be able to buy one.

The price of Z06's are dropping like all other used cars. There was a 2007 with a 4L package with only 4k on it that sold the other day for $48,000

So those of you wanting both, be patient because you will be able to afford one sooner than you think(without selling your KOTH).

I will have one also, one cannot knock a modern 427... Drop forced induction on there..

White Bullet · 09-04-2009

The short answer is no. My first Corvette was a 1986 model, nice car and very good power for its day. Then Chevy dropped the ZR-1

and I wanted one but it was to steep for my pocket. So over the years I upgraded Corvettes including a C-5 but with my eye on the ZR-1. I have now had mine for 18 months and the craving for anything else went away from my first moment of ownership. Z06 is what it is but it is not in my future as I do not have any plans to part the with King.

95ZR1#418 · 09-05-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZR1Vette

Would I choose a Z06 over this C6... no... why? might sound a bit foolish but comes down to the removable top on the C6...I had a choice between the C6 and the Z06 and the top issue swung the vote.

Foolish?? When I was looking for a ZR-1 I also was trying to decide between it & a Z06. The bottom line for me was the removable top, I just couldn't have a "sports car" that you couldn't feel the air in your hair... I could not own a Z06 once I realized it had to be a hard top. I figured if I needed more Hp, I had the best & most unique engine (and looking model,C4 vs C5) to build from.

Sorry, but I can't stomach the new headlights(maybe so if they were concealed) makes the front end look very ugly, reminds me of an insects eye with multiple lenses. Combine that with a hard top only leaves you one option, take the '95 ZR-1 and don't look back...

Up to my response everyone has been "hands down" to keep the ZR-1 over trading for a Z06......EXCEPT POLO 1 !!! Who exactly is this Polo 1 ??
Well, I honestly don't think you could pry that Admiral Blue out of his hands for what he has into it, but he'd probably trade that second ZR-1!!! That makes this post 100% ZR-1 Keepers........

Polo-1 · 09-05-2009

Come on now Bob

If I could sell one of my Z's for what I have into it

Then I could go buy your Z at market value of $10k all would be good.

Thats all I see latey Z's are only 10-17K

Atleast that's what the chevy dealer told me

09-04-2009	#31
Ccmano Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 2,843	Re: Honestly would you rather have a z06? Yup, low to mid $40K's is not uncommon for 06' and some 07' Z06's. C5 Z06's can be had for low to mid $20k's. I've been watching the prices. Should go even lower over the winter. For me, I wouldn't give up my Z, but I sure would like to add C6 Z06 to the stable. Given my finances that's not happening anytime soon. H

09-04-2009	#32
Jim Nolan Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 240	Re: Honestly would you rather have a z06? I would not trade mine for a ZO6. With the mods I have now I think I can handle any STOCK C5 ZO6. The thing that always impressed me the most about a ZR-1 is when you look at a LT5 you see all motor. Look at any other engine and you see plastic cosmetics to hid the ugly and make it look pretty.

09-04-2009	#33
Gunny Join Date: May 2005 Location: Georgia Mountains Posts: 918	Re: Honestly would you rather have a z06? I would not choose a Z06 over my ZR-1 as my only Vette. I just sold my C5 the day before I left for Carlisle ... it was very low miles, a comfortable cruiser (wife loved that part), not loud (wife REALLY loved that part, had enough performance for "normal" drivers, etc. etc. etc. But it did not have the character or uniqueness of the Z. Will I get another Vette to go with the Z? probably ... and the Z06 would be one that I would seriously consider along with other C5s or C6s with some decent performance. But the Z will remain in the stable. George __________________ George Jones Founding Member #14 www.zrwon.com

09-04-2009	#34
FU Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Found Member Posts: 4,327	Re: Honestly would you rather have a z06? All the Z's are staying where they are for now.

09-04-2009	#35
Geof180 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 34	Re: Honestly would you rather have a z06? no, i'd still rather have my ZR-1 over the Z06... i love the exclusivity of the car... and the fact people will actually do u-turns in the road just to come back and take a look at it.. Z06s are a dime a dozen now - and for a reason... that car is hands down bad ***! but in my opinion, they will never have the same meaning to people the ZR-1 has... yeah the LS7 is incredible and all... fuel economy this and that... and of course, the the Z06 handles better - is more comfortable.. blah blah... and it should be - the car is newer! everything Chebby learned with the 4th gen cars they applied to the 5th and 6th gens... pop the hood of a Z06 and you have a tupperware party... open the ZR-1's clamshell and you have a true work of art! when i go to the weekly car show tonight, i will prolly have the only ZR-1 there... there will prolly be 5 or 6 Z06s

09-04-2009	#38
White Bullet Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Gainesville GA Posts: 231	Re: Honestly would you rather have a z06? The short answer is no. My first Corvette was a 1986 model, nice car and very good power for its day. Then Chevy dropped the ZR-1 and I wanted one but it was to steep for my pocket. So over the years I upgraded Corvettes including a C-5 but with my eye on the ZR-1. I have now had mine for 18 months and the craving for anything else went away from my first moment of ownership. Z06 is what it is but it is not in my future as I do not have any plans to part the with King.

09-05-2009	#40
Polo-1 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 956	Re: Honestly would you rather have a z06? Come on now Bob If I could sell one of my Z's for what I have into it Then I could go buy your Z at market value of $10k all would be good. Thats all I see latey Z's are only 10-17K Atleast that's what the chevy dealer told me