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Old Oct 29, 2011 | 05:22 AM
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In its day it was a nice car, but like any other older car they don't hold their value.

If the car was that much of a collectible it would be sold on Barrett Jackson or some other high end auto auction site.

Personally, for that kind of money I would pick up a nice used C6 Z06 and pocket the remaining $60K. I'm sure the C6 Z06 would way out perform the C12 in every category.
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Old Oct 29, 2011 | 05:48 AM
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callaway's style has always been terrible in my opinion.

i don't know what they're thinking with their designs.
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Old Oct 29, 2011 | 06:49 AM
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2.73 rear with an A4. Not really a performance setup.

I can't figure out why they downgraded to Opti-spark that was a HUGE issue with C4's.
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Old Oct 29, 2011 | 07:34 AM
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Seems pretty petty to slam the car, it's a great looking "Super car" like package. It's no different than those of us here who take the C5 to another level of customization, other than the amount of money. If it was priced within my means I too would buy it. There will be someone with the money who will be very happy owning it.
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Old Oct 29, 2011 | 08:40 AM
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Old Oct 29, 2011 | 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by ajg1915
In its day it was a nice car, but like any other older car they don't hold their value.

If the car was that much of a collectible it would be sold on Barrett Jackson or some other high end auto auction site.

Personally, for that kind of money I would pick up a nice used C6 Z06 and pocket the remaining $60K. I'm sure the C6 Z06 would way out perform the C12 in every category.
There was at least one C12 which sold at Barrett Jackson. I believe it sold for $110k. It was the blue one w/ orange interior

Most C12s sell on the private market. The one called "Inky Blue" is pictured above and features a blue-tinted carbon fiber body. The detail work is amazing! Anyways, it sold a couple years ago for $400k

Regarding the yellow C12, it is on consignment and when it sells, it sells... In the meantime, it should be pointed out that most C12s had our optional 485 hp or 550 hp naturally aspirated engines, And as far as a new Z06 "way out-performing" the car, dream on...

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Maybe in tire wear, the new Z06 could beat the C12. But even that might be close
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Old Oct 29, 2011 | 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by WKMCD
2.73 rear with an A4. Not really a performance setup.

I can't figure out why they downgraded to Opti-spark that was a HUGE issue with C4's.
Car is a stickshift and the rest of the ad was boilerplate. No opti-spark...
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Old Oct 29, 2011 | 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Callaway Chris
There was at least one C12 which sold at Barrett Jackson. I believe it sold for $110k. It was the blue one w/ orange interior

Most C12s sell on the private market. The one called "Inky Blue" is pictured above and features a blue-tinted carbon fiber body. The detail work is amazing! Anyways, it sold a couple years ago for $400k

Regarding the yellow C12, it is on consignment and when it sells, it sells... In the meantime, it should be pointed out that most C12s had our optional 485 hp or 550 hp naturally aspirated engines, And as far as a new Z06 "way out-performing" the car, dream on...

Cheers

Maybe in tire wear, the new Z06 could beat the C12. But even that might be close

It does not look like the current owner or seller know what they have then !!!

As for performance, less than $7K would allow the C6 Z06 to out perform this older out of date car. Technology and science continue to move on such a fast rate, that a 14 year old car like that is very dated.

It's glory days are way behind it, however it's still a nice car and somebody who is a collector will probably jump at the chance to get their hands on it.

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Old Oct 29, 2011 | 12:06 PM
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Nice car, but I’d sooner buy a new Z06 for less $.
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Old Oct 29, 2011 | 01:49 PM
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in ten years look at the value of a 2011 Zr1 and this ...

It is obvious though that this dealer has no clue about the car though.

I would take a c12 in a heartbeat over a zr1, It may not preform as well but its not that far off. Its one of a very few which will guarantee high resale whenever you decide to move on.
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Old Oct 29, 2011 | 04:15 PM
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Old Oct 29, 2011 | 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Johnny_B_Good
Nice car, but I’d sooner buy a new Z06 for less $.
Not me... Id rather not look exactly like the other 100 Z06's in the area.
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Old Oct 29, 2011 | 09:52 PM
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I was over looking at the Yellow C12 at Ruf today.
Its a nice car.

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Old Oct 30, 2011 | 06:03 AM
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Originally Posted by jrose7004
I don't think that will end up in my garage!
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