[Z06] Got One: Z16 option
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Melting Slicks
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From: Jax Florida
My assumption is that minus badging and some performance upgrades a Z06 is Z06...therefore, percent is total percent of Z06's produced. My source is The Corvette Black Book, my numbers should be accurate but hey, we're not launching the shuttle here...
I knew Speedway White was the lowest produced at 1.2% but was surprised by Machine Silver being next at only 3.4%. I know, using my methodology SW, MS and LMB are only one year options so of course they are going to represent a smaller group in the population.
...let's not forget the very rare 1999 and 2000 FRC' ancestors to the Z06. Have you seen a Nassau Blue or Pewter FRC? Those are the rarest.
I knew Speedway White was the lowest produced at 1.2% but was surprised by Machine Silver being next at only 3.4%. I know, using my methodology SW, MS and LMB are only one year options so of course they are going to represent a smaller group in the population.
...let's not forget the very rare 1999 and 2000 FRC' ancestors to the Z06. Have you seen a Nassau Blue or Pewter FRC? Those are the rarest.
That is exactly my point. In no way is anyone trying to bash a specific color of a specific year, but rather just pointing out things that biased owners do not want to recognize. I frequent many automotive forums and this is the only website that consistently breeds posts filled with the word "rare, collector, limited edition, etc." of basically new cars. People laugh at us here and I try my best to defend the site. C5s were mass produced cars, as well as the C6, C4 and the C3. I know it's easy to become biased you pay money for something, but sit down and think logically for a minute. When shopping for a modern day Corvette, it's safe to say that the person look for a color that they prefer, despite the production numbers. You want a blue Corvette? You can get a shade of blue in basically ANY year. Nassau, Electron, Lemans.... anything you want. You want a darker shade of blue? Look for an '04 Lemans. Well, I hope you like stripes. It's as basic as that. If everyone here really wanted a 'RARE' C5, you'd all be driving around in a green vert with a white top. They only made a few of those (for a reason).
Last edited by Ryan L; Oct 4, 2007 at 08:39 AM.
Instructor
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From: PORT ALLEN LA.
Probably because there seems to be a surge of Z16 related threads as of late, all with the same righteous undertones from the owners. There are alot of new owners on the forums and its important for them to know the facts. Again, if I post something that is not factual, feel free to correct me.
That is exactly my point. In no way is anyone trying to bash a specific color of a specific year, but rather just pointing out things that biased owners do not want to recognize. I frequent many automotive forums and this is the only website that consistently breeds posts filled with the word "rare, collector, limited edition, etc." of basically new cars. People laugh at us here and I try my best to defend the site. C5s were mass produced cars, as well as the C6, C4 and the C3. I know it's easy to become biased you pay money for something, but sit down and think logically for a minute. When shopping for a modern day Corvette, it's safe to say that the person look for a color that they prefer, despite the production numbers. You want a blue Corvette? You can get a shade of blue in basically ANY year. Nassau, Electron, Lemans.... anything you want. You want a darker shade of blue? Look for an '04 Lemans. Well, I hope you like stripes. It's as basic as that. If everyone here really wanted a 'RARE' C5, you'd all be driving around in a green vert with a white top. They only made a few of those (for a reason).
That is exactly my point. In no way is anyone trying to bash a specific color of a specific year, but rather just pointing out things that biased owners do not want to recognize. I frequent many automotive forums and this is the only website that consistently breeds posts filled with the word "rare, collector, limited edition, etc." of basically new cars. People laugh at us here and I try my best to defend the site. C5s were mass produced cars, as well as the C6, C4 and the C3. I know it's easy to become biased you pay money for something, but sit down and think logically for a minute. When shopping for a modern day Corvette, it's safe to say that the person look for a color that they prefer, despite the production numbers. You want a blue Corvette? You can get a shade of blue in basically ANY year. Nassau, Electron, Lemans.... anything you want. You want a darker shade of blue? Look for an '04 Lemans. Well, I hope you like stripes. It's as basic as that. If everyone here really wanted a 'RARE' C5, you'd all be driving around in a green vert with a white top. They only made a few of those (for a reason).
Drifting
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From: Buckingham PA
SlashMatt,
Nice pics....good luck with the delivery....hope all goes well...enjoy it
Here's a couple of C5R pics that your new car "commemorates"...to go along with your C6R shots
Nice pics....good luck with the delivery....hope all goes well...enjoy it
Here's a couple of C5R pics that your new car "commemorates"...to go along with your C6R shots
Last edited by Novat_99; Oct 4, 2007 at 11:56 AM.
Burning Brakes
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A great many of us wish that you "frequented" this forum a lot less. See if this will make you go away.......WOW.....Torch Red cars are the coolest and the bestest' Corvettes every made!! Why you hardly ever see one...they must be owned by the most important people in the entire world!!
Melting Slicks
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Probably because there seems to be a surge of Z16 related threads as of late, all with the same righteous undertones from the owners. There are alot of new owners on the forums and its important for them to know the facts. Again, if I post something that is not factual, feel free to correct me.
That is exactly my point. In no way is anyone trying to bash a specific color of a specific year, but rather just pointing out things that biased owners do not want to recognize. I frequent many automotive forums and this is the only website that consistently breeds posts filled with the word "rare, collector, limited edition, etc." of basically new cars. People laugh at us here and I try my best to defend the site. C5s were mass produced cars, as well as the C6, C4 and the C3. I know it's easy to become biased you pay money for something, but sit down and think logically for a minute. When shopping for a modern day Corvette, it's safe to say that the person look for a color that they prefer, despite the production numbers. You want a blue Corvette? You can get a shade of blue in basically ANY year. Nassau, Electron, Lemans.... anything you want. You want a darker shade of blue? Look for an '04 Lemans. Well, I hope you like stripes. It's as basic as that. If everyone here really wanted a 'RARE' C5, you'd all be driving around in a green vert with a white top. They only made a few of those (for a reason).
That is exactly my point. In no way is anyone trying to bash a specific color of a specific year, but rather just pointing out things that biased owners do not want to recognize. I frequent many automotive forums and this is the only website that consistently breeds posts filled with the word "rare, collector, limited edition, etc." of basically new cars. People laugh at us here and I try my best to defend the site. C5s were mass produced cars, as well as the C6, C4 and the C3. I know it's easy to become biased you pay money for something, but sit down and think logically for a minute. When shopping for a modern day Corvette, it's safe to say that the person look for a color that they prefer, despite the production numbers. You want a blue Corvette? You can get a shade of blue in basically ANY year. Nassau, Electron, Lemans.... anything you want. You want a darker shade of blue? Look for an '04 Lemans. Well, I hope you like stripes. It's as basic as that. If everyone here really wanted a 'RARE' C5, you'd all be driving around in a green vert with a white top. They only made a few of those (for a reason).
Drifting
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From: Buckingham PA
SlashMatt,
It looks like someone "lifted" your Z16 photos & put them in their eBay ad for another Z16...check it out:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevr...genameZWDVW#lg
..looks like the same same car with tinted windows & in front of the brown building in the background as yours. Also, notice how they "blacked out" the license plate from your seller.
It looks like someone "lifted" your Z16 photos & put them in their eBay ad for another Z16...check it out:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevr...genameZWDVW#lg
..looks like the same same car with tinted windows & in front of the brown building in the background as yours. Also, notice how they "blacked out" the license plate from your seller.
Last edited by Novat_99; Oct 5, 2007 at 11:23 AM.