TWS Racing

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Joking aside, I love my 2011 ZR1 but the seats in the 2012+ are better.

ZR1Cat

If you want a straightline performance bargain, the GT500 is it. Go buy it. If you want a superlative supercar, buy a ZR1.

Geof180

94...

wait... a no dash ZR1...

yes, 2009-2013..

Seriously, I cannot imagine what that car feels like.. I envy those who have the opportunity to own such a fantastic car!

My 94 puts out right at 400 horses to the wheels..and it is brutally fast..

The new ZR1s are both lighter and put down more power.. simply amazing!

09Z06pj

Take your pick. You can't go wrong with any low-mileage, properly maintained C6 ZR1, regardless of the model year. There have been some refinements and tweaking to them each year but simply stated, they are all fantastic cars. Whatever the year, you will have no regrets, trust me.

svtkeith

I agree I drove one back in Oct and those 013 GT500 are fast..some stock 013's are dynoing as high as 600 + rwhp and 590+ rwtq..bang for the buck!!..oh yeah!!

aazarsa

thanks all for your input... ok... I'm talking to the GM dealer selling the 2010 ZR1 that has the branded title due to GM buying it back regarding the lemon law... as mentioned before it needed to have the ECM, throttle body and the power door lock replaced, hence why GM bought the car back... otherwise the car is very clean and has under 5k miles... the dealer is asking $79,995 and will give me a 12 month/ 12,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty and the car still has 8 months left on its 3 year/ 36,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty... what do you guys think would be a fair offer and do you think a branded title is just a big red sign and I should avoid the vehicle completely? thanks...

TWS Racing

I would NOT pay near retail for a car with a branded title, no matter what the problem was and if it is completely fixed... and that price is too close to retail to overlook the branded title.

If you plan to keep the car forever and can get them down on the price, then maybe. But if you try to resell it... Most Corvette buyers are pretty picky, even if you are not. They will have serious issues with a branded title, no matter the reason why. You might be happy with the car, but will catch hell if you ever try to sell it unless the price is dirt cheap, at least by ZR1 standards.

aazarsa

your response is pretty much what I thought as well... I will probably end up keeping the car for a while as I will have payments for many years :-) what do you think is a fair price? I was thinking $65k... I bet they paid less than that for the car since it has the branded title... I'm sure they got the car dirt cheap at the auction...

timmyZ06

I wouldnt pay anything past 6* *** for a branded title zr1 imo

TWS Racing

I doubt they would go that low if they have it advertised at $79.9K I just don't see many dealers giving that kind of room to negotiate.

It's a personal decision for you... how much does the branded title hurt the value? If I inspected the car, drove the car, etc. etc. and it was indistinguishable from any other 5K mile ZR1, the branded title would probably keep me from even paying $65K. You can get a perfect, ultra low mile garage queen 2012 ZO6 for $65K with no physical or paperwork issues.

If the car was physically 99% perfect with the only blemish being "on paper" ie. the branded title, then maybe $60K-ish. But I'm the wrong guy to ask because I already have a ZR1, so one with issues is even less appealing. If I was really jonesing for a ZR1, and money was tight and every few hundred $ lower was important, then maybe the car would be tempting to me. You just have to take a deep breath and think long and hard about that title and what it might mean later down the road... no pun intended.

narush

My 09 has been awesome it has 7200 miles on it and no issues at all, I just enjoy modding the hell out of it

grandsport4me1963

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Originally Posted by barduch

I have to agree with you except that I am sure that I "read somewhere" or that "someone told me" that the Blade Silver paint is significantly lighter than all of the other paint colors thus knocking a tenth or two off the quarter mile times.

Red and Silver are great but my Black 2010 is where it's at. This baby collects and absorbs solar rays thus powering it to speeds untold in any magazine. It also has the tendency to collect dust and pollen if you're not careful. Black is considered the new "green" due to it's solar power so if you ever walk by one at a car show please be careful not to touch it as it may be hot.

timmyZ06

that make a BLACK 2009 ZR1 the fastest one!!

z51vett

2 trans for 2012 one with cup tires and wheels that is geared like the 2011 and back and the gas saver with standard tires.
z51vett

Mr. Gizmo

2011 or earlier - 2012 's have 2 extra catalytic convertors and in the zr1 without the cup tire option, they changed the gear ratios in the transmision - i think in 5th and 6th gear.

I personally think 2009's would be the best. less complexity in the magnetic ride.

OnPoint

The Cyber Grey ones. . . . .

C5kid

I know where the record holding '09 CG ZR1 sits for sale yet....

timmyZ06

where?????????

JC13ZR1

The GT500 is an awesome car. But they are completely different.

Here's two videos from this year's Texas Mile. My bone stock 2013 ZR1 and a bone stock 2013 GT500:

narush

Great choice of music - Nice Videos