Finally joined the club - 1991 ZR-1 #1493 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Absentninetimes · 12-26-2021

Just picked this up a few days ago as a Christmas gift to myself. It is my first ZR1 and only has around 8100 miles on it. She's not perfect but very nice and runs strong. Thus far, the LT5 has lived up to the hype I've read about on this site. I've only had this car for a few days and I'm totally obsessed.

As other newbies have mentioned, I'm hoping to tap into the wealth of knowledge on this site. I have already reached out to Marc Haibeck about using his services and am hoping to have my car to him in the next few months.

Thank you in advance for any advice/assistance. I'm honored to be a part of this group.

Young1 · 12-27-2021

Welcome to the obsession and to driving a legend. You will be noticed in yellow.

dredgeguy · 12-27-2021

Welcome! You are a lucky guy living in FBI land and in the area of the ZR-1 guru Marc. You have a beautiful ride, congrats!

G8nightman · 12-28-2021

Nice car I was making offers on it guess you beat me to it :-)

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Absentninetimes · 12-28-2021

Dude, it was like pulling teeth getting that car from the dealership. I basically had to keep the listing in my browser and refresh it every day, waiting for them to lower the price. Every time I would call and make an offer, the manager would say he's stiff on the price, then a couple days later they'd lower it. It definitely took persistence.

I wouldn't say I got a steal, but I think it's a fair deal given the current climate. As I mentioned, it's not perfect but it's close, and the LT5 runs very strong. Drove it home to Southern IL and it didn't miss a beat. I think the main thing is that I wanted it very badly and I bought it at a price I was OK with.

G8nightman · 12-28-2021

Lol yea they kept trying to sell me a infinity.

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ZR1-AL · 12-28-2021

Gorgeous car, congrats!

Figure8it · 12-28-2021

Welcome! Fantastic gift to yourself! I'm new to ownership but long into my obsession. Hopefully we'll see each other around town.

Demps · 12-28-2021

Great looking car. Hope to see more pictures when you can. Congrats

Ted

Absentninetimes · 12-28-2021

Thanks for the kind comments and welcome, folks. Here are a few more pics I snapped for insurance purposes. Two of the main things I was looking for were color (yellow or blue) and the five star (94-95) ZR-1 rims. Found both in this one.

12-27-2021	#2
Young1 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 894	Re: Finally joined the club - 1991 ZR-1 #1493 Welcome to the obsession and to driving a legend. You will be noticed in yellow. __________________ Steve Young 1991 ZR-1 Quasar Blue Metallic/Black #729 Second Owner 1991 ZR-1 Dark Red Metallic/Black #2040 SOLD 1990 ZR-1 Dark Red Metallic/Saddle #1670 SOLD Double your happiness.....complain half as much.

12-27-2021	#3
dredgeguy Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ellicott City, MD Posts: 1,699	Re: Finally joined the club - 1991 ZR-1 #1493 Welcome! You are a lucky guy living in FBI land and in the area of the ZR-1 guru Marc. You have a beautiful ride, congrats! __________________ Charlie __________ Dredgeguy WAZOO Member 1992 Bright Red/Black ZR1 #246 Dana 4:10 gears Polished LT5 by Haibeck Polished Fikse FM5's with Michelin Pilot Sport 2 Stainless Works headers and cats with Corsa

12-28-2021	#4
G8nightman Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 1,188	Re: Finally joined the club - 1991 ZR-1 #1493 Nice car I was making offers on it guess you beat me to it :-) Sent from my iPhone using ZR-1 Net Registry __________________ 90 Chevy ZR1 LPE #2315 'SOLD' 90 Chevy ZR1 LPE #2774 'SOLD' 91 Chevy ZR1 Callaway aerobody 91 Chevy ZR1 #1512 91 Chevy ZR1 #951 95 Chevy ZR1 #338 'SOLD' 91 BMW 850i 94 BMW 850csi 95 BMW 850csi 94 Lotus Esprit S4 07 Benz CLS550 06 BMW M5 "SOLD"

12-28-2021	#5
Absentninetimes Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: IL Posts: 19	Re: Finally joined the club - 1991 ZR-1 #1493 Dude, it was like pulling teeth getting that car from the dealership. I basically had to keep the listing in my browser and refresh it every day, waiting for them to lower the price. Every time I would call and make an offer, the manager would say he's stiff on the price, then a couple days later they'd lower it. It definitely took persistence. I wouldn't say I got a steal, but I think it's a fair deal given the current climate. As I mentioned, it's not perfect but it's close, and the LT5 runs very strong. Drove it home to Southern IL and it didn't miss a beat. I think the main thing is that I wanted it very badly and I bought it at a price I was OK with.

12-28-2021	#6
G8nightman Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 1,188	Re: Finally joined the club - 1991 ZR-1 #1493 Lol yea they kept trying to sell me a infinity. Sent from my iPhone using ZR-1 Net Registry __________________ 90 Chevy ZR1 LPE #2315 'SOLD' 90 Chevy ZR1 LPE #2774 'SOLD' 91 Chevy ZR1 Callaway aerobody 91 Chevy ZR1 #1512 91 Chevy ZR1 #951 95 Chevy ZR1 #338 'SOLD' 91 BMW 850i 94 BMW 850csi 95 BMW 850csi 94 Lotus Esprit S4 07 Benz CLS550 06 BMW M5 "SOLD"

12-26-2021	#1
Absentninetimes Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: IL Posts: 19	Finally joined the club - 1991 ZR-1 #1493 Just picked this up a few days ago as a Christmas gift to myself. It is my first ZR1 and only has around 8100 miles on it. She's not perfect but very nice and runs strong. Thus far, the LT5 has lived up to the hype I've read about on this site. I've only had this car for a few days and I'm totally obsessed. As other newbies have mentioned, I'm hoping to tap into the wealth of knowledge on this site. I have already reached out to Marc Haibeck about using his services and am hoping to have my car to him in the next few months. Thank you in advance for any advice/assistance. I'm honored to be a part of this group.

12-28-2021	#7
ZR1-AL Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 19	Re: Finally joined the club - 1991 ZR-1 #1493 Gorgeous car, congrats!

12-28-2021	#8
Figure8it Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Mokena, IL Posts: 78	Re: Finally joined the club - 1991 ZR-1 #1493 Welcome! Fantastic gift to yourself! I'm new to ownership but long into my obsession. Hopefully we'll see each other around town.

12-28-2021	#9
Demps Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Niceville Posts: 998	Re: Finally joined the club - 1991 ZR-1 #1493 Great looking car. Hope to see more pictures when you can. Congrats Ted