Purchase Decision: ZR1 or Mustang Cobra??
08-17-2001, 04:48 AM
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Re: Purchase Decision: ZR1 or Mustang Cobra??
Well, as a previous Cobra owner ('97 Coupe) I have to defend them a little . . . my old car, with ONLY basic bolt-ons was a track tested mid 12 sec car, on stock rubber! Granted it was extrodinarily fast for a Cobra (I guess I got a cherry), and by the Seat of My Pants meter - faster than my current Vette ('99 HT), I wouldn't trade the Vette for it for anything! Every single time I get in my Vette, and crank up that sweet sounding 8, I get a stupid grin like it is my first time in the car . . . you can't match that feeling with the Mustang.
On the flip side, the Mustang was the funnest car I have ever owned, because it was fast, and I could rag it out and drive it like I hated it!! I would never abuse a ZR-1 the way I abused that car.
I agree fully with the posts above that say if money is at all a factor, go for the Stang, if appreciation of a marvel of engineering is the factor - ZR1 all the way.
[Modified by bb, 2:48 AM 8/17/2001]
On the flip side, the Mustang was the funnest car I have ever owned, because it was fast, and I could rag it out and drive it like I hated it!! I would never abuse a ZR-1 the way I abused that car.
I agree fully with the posts above that say if money is at all a factor, go for the Stang, if appreciation of a marvel of engineering is the factor - ZR1 all the way.
[Modified by bb, 2:48 AM 8/17/2001]
08-17-2001, 07:16 PM
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Re: Purchase Decision: ZR1 or Mustang Cobra?? (SPEEDEMON)
I really like the analysis bb presents above, and I think it is the single reason the Stang is so popular.
I'd love to have one of the new "dark pewter" color GT's with the "Bullit" wheels like I described in another post. A convertible, and a real fun car to knock around in.
But no replacement for a ZR1, no way!
I'd love to have one of the new "dark pewter" color GT's with the "Bullit" wheels like I described in another post. A convertible, and a real fun car to knock around in.
But no replacement for a ZR1, no way!
08-18-2001, 05:00 AM
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Re: Purchase Decision: ZR1 or Mustang Cobra?? (LymanSS)
Scott,FWIW, there's an old saying....."you can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink."
Last year(september) when I was tossing up what corvette to buy,I could'nt decide on what year; all I knew was after being a passenger in a 92 ZR1, I had to have one.
After much consideration I went with a 40th Anniversary ZR1 mainly due to the 405 HP LT5 & the fact that my 40th birthday was in July,2001.
This will more than likely be the only corvette I will ever own, mainly due to the costs involved in shipping,importation & RHD conversion,etc.
I know for certain that if I lived in the States right now; I'd buy at least one ZR1 from each production year.I'm addicted to the C4's for sure.
I'm not well versed with all the performance statistics & these have been posted above anyway; all I would advise your friend is simply go for a ride in a
ZR1.If he does'nt get hooked then,he never will.
One things for sure,it won't cost him $30000.
Putting aside the warranty issues & new versus second hand, for $30000 your friend could buy a really nice low mileage ZR1.
Rgds Wayne
Last year(september) when I was tossing up what corvette to buy,I could'nt decide on what year; all I knew was after being a passenger in a 92 ZR1, I had to have one.
After much consideration I went with a 40th Anniversary ZR1 mainly due to the 405 HP LT5 & the fact that my 40th birthday was in July,2001.
This will more than likely be the only corvette I will ever own, mainly due to the costs involved in shipping,importation & RHD conversion,etc.
I know for certain that if I lived in the States right now; I'd buy at least one ZR1 from each production year.I'm addicted to the C4's for sure.
I'm not well versed with all the performance statistics & these have been posted above anyway; all I would advise your friend is simply go for a ride in a
ZR1.If he does'nt get hooked then,he never will.
One things for sure,it won't cost him $30000.
Putting aside the warranty issues & new versus second hand, for $30000 your friend could buy a really nice low mileage ZR1.
Rgds Wayne