Silly question for everyone
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Nope...I like them and would add it to a collection, but not trade my C5 for one, not going to happen.
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real simple...........NO! my C4 was the worst of all the corvettes i have owned as far as driving comfort and ease of entry and exit. my wife got to where she would refuse to ride in the car (i had a 93 convertible) unless she was wearing pants as you couldn't exit it in any thing that resembled a normal manner. if you haven't ridden in one in a while (or never), you should try it, you won't believe the difference between the C4 and the C5.
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real simple...........NO! my C4 was the worst of all the corvettes i have owned as far as driving comfort and ease of entry and exit. my wife got to where she would refuse to ride in the car (i had a 93 convertible) unless she was wearing pants as you couldn't exit it in any thing that resembled a normal manner. if you haven't ridden in one in a while (or never), you should try it, you won't believe the difference between the C4 and the C5.
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From: I'll Keep My Guns , Freedom And Money. You Keep The Change. FL
If I owned a C5 Coupe and the ZR-1 was a 93-95, yes I would. But since I have my ZO6, No. But I would definitely think about adding one to the garage in the future.
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I wonder how many of you have actually driven a ZR-1. Im talking about really driving one, not once around the block, but say WOT shifting at 7200 rpm.....I would bet you guys would definitely gain a new respect for the LT5.
The last fun I had with my lightly moded 92 ZR-1 was beateing the hell out of an SRT8. You should have seen the guys after. They rolled up beside me wondering how they just got their new car spanked by a lowly C4.
All I ask is you answer the question from the OP and with hold your commentary if youve never truly experienced a ZR-1. For the most part, people who bag on a ZR-1 have no idea what the car is capable of, and really wind up sounding silly, if not just plain stupid.
The last fun I had with my lightly moded 92 ZR-1 was beateing the hell out of an SRT8. You should have seen the guys after. They rolled up beside me wondering how they just got their new car spanked by a lowly C4.
All I ask is you answer the question from the OP and with hold your commentary if youve never truly experienced a ZR-1. For the most part, people who bag on a ZR-1 have no idea what the car is capable of, and really wind up sounding silly, if not just plain stupid.
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I owned a 1993 40th Anniversary ZR-1 the only thing I didn't like about it was the the seats. But I got to tell you, you can't compare the two technology's their just different. I know because I now own a 2003 Z06. Now you say! Which do I like better? It's just plain easier to get in and out of the 2003 Z06 than the 1993 ZR-1. Performance, Well, I made my ZR1 a top end car. Off the line not so good mid track real good 3/4 track pulls real strong. Best 1/4 Time 10:99 @130mph and there's nothing like the sound of a ZR-1 at full song. Now for the 2003 Z06 in a nut shell, head @ cam package, headers, tuned, lighter, faster, and more agile than the ZR-1. Would I trade back Yes I would if parts were more readily available. I still love the ZR-1.
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My original thought was to fix up the zr, and keep it for a while and when the market came back look to sell, but... I might be wiser holding out for a c6 z06, and keep my pennies where they are a little longer.
Thanks for all the input... I still think I need to go test drive that thing....
No way, No how !
