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C6 ZR1 or C7 Z06?

Old 11-06-2013, 06:24 PM
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I saw my first C7 in the streets and just thought to myself how great it would look with a wide body. Just for fun. No specs have been released for the C7 Z06 but rumors are around 550-575hp SC V-8 and a widebody. Since ZR1's are being pretty heavily discounted both will be around the same price. I know this is the C7 forum but I'm sure you guys got plenty of respect for the ZR1 to give a semi unbiased opinion.
Old 11-06-2013, 06:31 PM
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Both top of the food chain! C7 Hi-Po will be a beast but the ZR1 is as well and great deals on them.

C7 Hi-Po should be revealed in Jan.
Old 11-06-2013, 06:56 PM
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I am expecting the C7 Z07 to have near 700 hp. Depending on price it might be hard to pass up. I believe the C7 has superior driver assist electronics in the various driving modes. With that said, the C6 ZR1 is an awesome car.
Old 11-06-2013, 07:08 PM
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They will NOT be around the same price. A 2015 will be more seeing the zr1's will continue to drop at a faster pace for sure. They are already in the low 70's and dropping
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For me, this depends on the price difference. If the C7 Z will start at 85k MSRP, I will buy the C7 Z. If, however, it starts at $100k+ (as I fully expect it too), then I will be more than happy to spend $65k on a low mileage C6 ZR1.

Hopefully, GM has learn something from team Viper and will not price the C7Z out of the market.
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Originally Posted by sting ya
They will NOT be around the same price. A 2015 will be more seeing the zr1's will continue to drop at a faster pace for sure. They are already in the low 70's and dropping
I've seen low mileage 2009/2010s in the mid $60s
Old 11-06-2013, 08:28 PM
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For me, this depends on the price difference. If the C7 Z will start at 85k MSRP, I will buy the C7 Z. If, however, it starts at $100k+ (as I fully expect it too), then I will be more than happy to spend $65k on a low mileage C6 ZR1.
You got it figured out Paul...I completely agree. I was looking at a used zr1 but decided to go with the c7 until the 2nd year of the c7z production. If it is stupid expensive I may not bite. Sometimes the factory options are a great deal and other times a ripoff. You never know. Take the c7: z51 is bargain of the year 6k or more of stuff for 2800. 3lt gets you 2k of stuff for 8,000.
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I'd like to think the C7 Z06 will be priced similarly to how the C6 Z06 was priced.

2013 base coupe $ 50,575
2013 base Z06 $ 76,575

So a $26k premium

2014 base coupe is $ 51,955

Adding $26k would make it $ 77,955

I bet the base C7 Z06 will come in under $80k...
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Originally Posted by Stunt
I'd like to think the C7 Z06 will be priced similarly to how the C6 Z06 was priced.

2013 base coupe $ 50,575
2013 base Z06 $ 76,575

So a $26k premium

2014 base coupe is $ 51,955

Adding $26k would make it $ 77,955

I bet the base C7 Z06 will come in under $80k...

I hope you're right. I see a starting price of 90k and well above 100k maxed out.
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Originally Posted by Paulchristian
I've seen low mileage 2009/2010s in the mid $60s
where? That is a sweet price.
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Originally Posted by Stunt
I'd like to think the C7 Z06 will be priced similarly to how the C6 Z06 was priced.

2013 base coupe $ 50,575
2013 base Z06 $ 76,575

So a $26k premium

2014 base coupe is $ 51,955

Adding $26k would make it $ 77,955

I bet the base C7 Z06 will come in under $80k...
Agreed. I think it would be stupid for GM to start next level C7 at or above $80k. Almost nobody thought the base car would come in at $52k and they were all wrong. I hope they continue to play it smart.
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Originally Posted by sting ya
They will NOT be around the same price. A 2015 will be more seeing the zr1's will continue to drop at a faster pace for sure. They are already in the low 70's and dropping
Been shopping and they aren't dropping too fast yet! Low 70's
maybe 1 or 2009;s with miles! better look again!
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Originally Posted by Paulchristian
I've seen low mileage 2009/2010s in the mid $60s
Where? Care to post a few of these ad's!
Old 11-07-2013, 06:32 AM
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Originally Posted by tws
where? That is a sweet price.
Originally Posted by Rock'n Blue 08
Where? Care to post a few of these ad's!
Over the last several months, I have seen some on Autotrader, usedcorvettesforsale.com and various misc sites online.

What do you consider low miles? When I say low miles, I am talking about 10k-15k mile cars.

Additionally, there are many more in the 70k-75k range. If you show up with a bank check for $65k, especially after the C7 Z is introduced, I am sure you will have many motivated sellers out there who would let the car go.

Many MANY deals out there. You just have to be patient and look.

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